49ers take top spot in Week 6 NFL power rankings
Packers jump 10 spots in the latest rankings, while Seahawks slide after Week 5 play. Several outlets published their updated lists.
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What happened
Analysts released updated NFL power rankings for Week 6 of the 2026 season. The 49ers were named the league's best team, and the Packers climbed 10 spots after beating the Bears, while the Seahawks fell.
Why it matters
No team has emerged as a clear top Super Bowl favorite after Week 5.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 5:00 AM ET: Updated Week 6 power rankings were released, placing the 49ers as the league's best team and moving the Packers up 10 spots.
- Oct 13, 1:45 PM ET: The NFL was described as having no single top Super Bowl favorite after the conclusion of Week 5, with the 49ers taking the No. 1 spot.
- Oct 13, 3:21 PM ET: Rankings from national experts were compiled showing where the Denver Broncos stood entering Week 6.
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