Patriots, Broncos rise in AFC power rankings; Raiders, Browns fall
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
In the latest AFC power rankings for Week 6, the New England Patriots and the Denver Broncos are moving up after recent performances. The Patriots secured a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, while the Broncos edged out the Los Angeles Chargers. Conversely, the Cleveland Browns fell from 6th to 8th after losing to the New York Jets, and the Raiders dropped to 7th following their loss to the Patriots. As teams prepare for their next matchups, the rankings reflect shifts in momentum and team performance.
- •Patriots won against the Raiders, improving their ranking.
- •Broncos recorded a narrow victory over the Chargers.
- •Browns dropped to 8th after losing to the Jets.
- •Raiders fell to 7th in the rankings after their loss.
- •Texans secured their first win against the Titans.
- 3:47 AMYahoo Sports — AFC power rankings for NFL Week 6: Patriots & Broncos rise while Raiders, Browns fall
"Here's where all 16 teams stack up in our AFC power rankings for Week 6.
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