Relatively speaking, Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season was decently quiet, as there weren’t a ton of high-scoring shootouts or unexpected upsets. ClutchPoints’ Week 10 NFL Power Rankings have a few changes sprinkled throughout, but the majority of the top teams in both the NFC and AFC won this week, keeping their spots near the top of the list.
Check out ClutchPoints’ Week 10 NFL Power Rankings to see where your team lands.
1. Buffalo Bills (Monday Night Football)
The Buffalo Bills find themselves wrapping up Week 9, as they will travel to face the Minnesota Vikings. Week 9 will be a true test for Josh Allen’s MVP case, as he will face the toughest defense of the season in Minnesota.
2. Minnesota Vikings (Monday Night Football)
The Vikings have a great chance to cement themselves atop the NFC, as their Week 9 home contest against the Bills will be a true test. With Carson Wentz stepping in for Kyler Murray, expect the offense to look a bit different, hopefully in a way that gets Justin Jefferson more involved.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (+1)
The Jacksonville Jaguars continue their strong hold atop the AFC South division, as their 33-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football moved them to 6-2.
Not much was asked of the JAX offense, as the defense held rookie QB Joe Fagnano to 60 passing yards and two INTs in the win.
4. San Francisco 49ers (+1)
The San Francisco 49ers moved to 7-1 after their 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Christian McCaffrey found the end zone twice, and Brock Purdy accounted for three touchdowns in the win, connecting with Jordan Watkins and McCaffrey (who set a little NFL history) while running one in.
5. Chicago Bears (-2)
A turnover-heavy win drops the Chicago Bears a few spots in the Week 10 NFL Power Rankings, as Caleb Williams and the offense didn't want to hold onto the ball. Four interceptions from Williams and a plethora of fumbles and near-misses doesn't give Ben Johnson and the Bears a great feeling, even after winning the game on a last-second Cairo Santos field goal.
6. Denver Broncos (no change)
A five-point win for the Denver Broncos is overshadowed by Jaylen Waddle leaving early with an injury. Denver relied on rookie running back Jonah Coleman to lead the offense, as he turned in 88 total yards and a rushing touchdown for Denver’s seventh win.
7. Kansas City Chiefs (+1)
The Kenneth Walker III show returned for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 9, as he scored three touchdowns and racked up 143 yards in their win.
Patrick Mahomes had an injury scare but returned to action, as he connected with Walker for his two passing TDs.
8. Detroit Lions (-1)
A four-field-goal performance from Jake Bates pushed Detroit to their sixth win of the year, a 19-9 win that wasn’t as dominant as was expected.
Jahmyr Gibbs scored DET’s only touchdown on the day, as 170 passing yards from Jared Goff and 74 rushing yards from Gibbs led the offense in a quiet win.
9. Seattle Seahawks (no change)
Drew Lock stepped in for the injured Sam Darnold and led Seattle to their fifth win of the 2026 NFL season, throwing for 175 yards and a touchdown to A.J. Barner.
While Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 10 targets, the star wideout had a modest showing in the win, catching seven passes for only 51 yards.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (Bye Week)
The Pittsburgh Steelers sat out Week 9 with a bye, giving Aaron Rodgers a chance to rest up. The Steelers will help round out next week’s slate on Sunday with a pivotal AFC North matchup on Sunday Night Football with the Cincinnati Bengals.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (no change)
The Bengals kicked off the Sunday slate on Week 9 with a bang, as they went to Madrid and earned their sixth win of the season, a 34-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.
Joe Burrow continues his MVP-like play, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns, connecting with Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins (x2) for scores.
12. Green Bay Packers (+1)
Welcome to the MVP conversation, Jordan Love. Even with the run game contributing 100+ yards for the first time all season, Love threw for 372 yards and three touchdowns, cementing himself in MVP talks.
JORDAN LOVE WAS BORN TO BALL
362 PASS YARDS
3 PASS TD
154.5 PASS RATING https://t.co/bp55moIQUl— PFF (@PFF) November 8, 2026
Love heavily targeted his top two targets in the win, as Christian Watson (7/171/1) and Matthew Golden (10/164/1) set the New England secondary on fire.
13. Los Angeles Rams (+2)
Uncertainty surrounding the health of star wide receiver Puka Nacua clouds the Week 9 win for the Los Angeles Rams, as a knee injury needs further testing to determine the extent of his injury. Before his injury, Nacua hauled in 14 passes for 150 yards and a score.
14. New York Giants (+3)
Four field goals and an Isaiah Likely touchdown were all that the New York Giants needed to record a Week 9 win, as they did just enough to move to 5-2-1. Their 19-12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles was far from impressive, yet it seemed pretty much up to expectations for a team that, even with their record, is still figuring things out offensively.
15. New England Patriots (-3)
Week 9 is certainly not going to be a game the Patriots look back on fondly, as they suffered an 18-point shellacking by the Packers.
Drake Maye threw three interceptions and was sacked four times, as the Patriots offense continues to be far too inconsistent to trust moving forward.
16. Cleveland Browns (-2)
Shedeur Sanders kept the Cleveland Browns in it all game, including overtime, but a failed two-point conversion left the Browns at 5-4 and facing an uphill battle to factor into the AFC North race.
17. Las Vegas Raiders (-1)
A three-interception performance from Kirk Cousins may have opened the door a bit for Fernando Mendoza to factor into the Week 10 plan for the Las Vegas Raiders, as a 21-point loss to the 49ers was due to a very clunky offensive performance.
Brock Bowers led all LV pass catchers with seven catches for 111 yards and a score, but 24 total rushing yards just isn’t going to cut it, as the Raiders now sit at 4-5.
18. Baltimore Ravens (no change)
The Ravens are hoping better games are ahead after acquiring QB Jacoby Brissett, as their Week 9 showing on Thursday Night Football cannot continue. Justice Hill was the most efficient option for Baltimore in the 23-point loss, as he ran for 85 yards and a touchdown on nine carries.
19. Carolina Panthers (no change)
A Bryce Young fumble in Denver territory ruined any chances at recording an upset win in Week 9 for the Panthers, as they now find themselves sitting at 3-5 on the season. Young looked pretty solid against the tough Denver defense, throwing for 276 yards and three touchdowns, but an interception, a lost fumble, and three sacks were enough to snatch away the win from Carolina’s grasp.
20. New Orleans Saints (+2)
The New Orleans Saints find themselves at 3-5 on the year after a one-point overtime win over the Cleveland Browns, 23-22. Tyler Shough threw for 265 yards in the win, connecting with Juwan Johnson for the game-winning score in overtime.
Chris Olave was NO’s leading receiver, catching seven passes for 98 yards, while Audric Estime led the backfield by taking 15 carries for 72 yards and a score, as New Orleans jumps up two spots in the Week 10 NFL Power Rankings.
21. Houston Texans (+3)
Week 9 was a perfect storm for C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans offense, as Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns in his most complete performance of the season. Stroud connected with Tank Dell, Nico Collins, Kayshon Bouette (x2), and Xavier Hutchinson for TDs, while the HOU defense forced a fumble and made things incredibly difficult for the LAC offense.
22. Dallas Cowboys (+3)
A late scoring drive in the fourth quarter helped push the Dallas Cowboys to their fourth win of the year, as a late interception from rookie Caleb Downs sealed the deal defensively. Dak Prescott threw for 335 yards and two touchdowns in the win, tying his highest passing-yardage mark of the 2026 campaign, and CeeDee Lamb hauled in another 10 passes for 195 yards and a score, pacing all pass catchers.
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3)
A three-point loss to the Bears actually showed some resiliency from the Buccaneers, as a second-half comeback was a good sign, even if it still resulted in a loss. Bucky Irving scored twice in the loss, but two costly interceptions from Baker Mayfield, including one that was returned for a touchdown, kept the offense from earning a pivotal upset win that they so desperately needed.
24. Atlanta Falcons (-3)
A 100-yard rushing performance from Bijan Robinson was not enough for the Falcons to earn an international win, as they now sit at 3-6 after a 17-point loss to the Bengals. Robinson turned 25 total touches into 147 total yards, but he was one of only a few skill players on offense that showed up in the stat sheet, as Atlanta tumbles three spots in the Week 10 NFL Power Rankings.
25. Arizona Cardinals (-2)
Gardner Minshew was unable to string anything promising together offensively for Arizona in Week 9, as the call for rookie Carson Beck may come sooner than expected. A lone field goal from Chad Ryland kept the Cardinals from being shut out, but failing to eclipse 200 total yards on offense (albeit against a tough SEA defense) is never going to get things done.
26. Washington Commanders (no change)
Jayden Daniels did everything he could to try and earn an upset win in Week 9, but a game-tying drive was ended abruptly by a fumble from tight end Chig Okonkwo. Daniels threw for 274 yards and a touchdown in the loss, finding Van Jefferson for his lone TD, but did not contribute much (16 yards) in the run game.
27. Philadelphia Eagles (no change)
Joe Milton’s first start with the Eagles leaves a lot to be desired, as a lost fumble and seven sacks aren’t going to cut it for QB1. Having thrown for 169 yards and led the team in rushing with 64 yards on nine carries, Milton showed some flashes, but he has a lot to work on if he wants to be the QB1 for Philly moving forward.
28. New York Jets (no change)
Breece Hall's return wasn’t enough to steady the sinking ship for the Jets, as they were blown out by the Chiefs, 35-12, to fall to 2-7 on the year. Calls for head coach Aaron Glenn’s job continue to grow louder, as things are not showing any signs of improving for NYJ.
29. Indianapolis Colts (no change)
It is about time that the Daniel Jones experiment ends in Indianapolis, as he clearly is not the fit there for the long term. Another dreadful outing from Jones, who threw for 180 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, epitomizes how his season has gone so far this year, as he has thrown at least one interception in eight of nine games this season.
30. Tennessee Titans (Bye Week)
The Tennessee Titans find themselves on bye in Week 9, and the offense desperately needs some time off. Cam Ward continues to struggle as this team’s QB1, and question marks surrounding the status of running back Tony Pollard before the upcoming trade deadline continue to circulate, making the rest of the 2026 NFL season a bit unpredictable for this franchise.
31. Miami Dolphins (no change)
Three measly field goals from Zane Gonzalez were all that the Dolphins were able to muster in their Week 9 loss to the Lions, as their turbulent 2026 season now sits at 1-7. Malik Willis was inefficient at quarterback once again, only throwing for 128 yards in the loss; defensively, they did do a good job of keeping the Lions in check for most of the game, as DET’s high-powered offense did not put up its regular high-scoring output.
32. Los Angeles Chargers (no change)
Still in search of their first win of the 2026 NFL season, the Chargers continue to be a disaster on offense. Justin Herbert, who was forced to leave early due to a finger injury, only completed 15 passes and was sacked eight times in their Week 9 loss to the Texans.
Passing touchdowns from Herbert and DJ Uiagalelei, combined with three Cameron Dicker field goals, show a bit of improvement for LAC, but this team still has a long way to go if they want to earn their first win. Still winless, the Chargers find themselves in last place in the Week 10 NFL Power Rankings.