Ralph Vacchiano updates NFL team power rankings for the 2026 season
Fox Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Ralph Vacchiano has released updated NFL power rankings ahead of the 2026 season kickoff. The assessment covers the league hierarchy following a series of events during the summer. Various teams faced roster challenges, including injuries and pending player suspensions, while others used the preseason to evaluate depth and overall performance levels. The rankings reflect how these developments have altered the perceived status of every team across the league. Coaches and management now enter the regular season with defined outlooks based on these shifts in health and roster availability. The league officially begins its schedule following this final evaluation of team strength.
- •Ralph Vacchiano released the 2026 NFL power rankings on September 8.
- •Injuries and suspensions affected team standings throughout the summer.
- •The power rankings cover all NFL teams entering the new season.
- •The report highlights performance evaluations conducted during the preseason.
- 12:00 PMFox Sports — 2026 NFL Power Rankings: Where Every Team Stands Heading Into The Season - FOX Sports
"Ralph Vacchiano updates the NFL hierarchy as the 2026 season kicks off.
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