Rams Favored in NFC as Execs Reveal 2026 Power Rankings
Six NFL executives released the NFC portion of their 2026 power rankings after the preseason, with the Los Angeles Rams the strong conference favorite and the Seattle Seahawks the reigning division champs; one voter even had the Chicago Bears atop his ballot, underscoring the league’s unpredictability. Detroit was 8th, followed by New Orleans (9–11 range), Tampa Bay (10th), Carolina (11th), Minnesota (12th), Washington (13th), New York Giants (14th), Atlanta (15th), and Arizona (16th), as debates continue over quarterback play, offense vs. defense, and division outcomes.