Rams top preseason NFL power rankings; Seahawks face ownership change
The latest preseason power rankings place the Los Angeles Rams at number one, while the Seattle Seahawks drop to fifth after a change in ownership and several key departures.
Training camps are underway across the league as teams prepare for the 2026 season. In the newest preseason power rankings, the Los Angeles Rams claim the top spot after acquiring defensive end Myles Garrett and adding two high-priced cornerbacks, bolstering a roster that still features Aaron Donald. The Rams remain a strong contender for the Super Bowl if their veteran wide-receiver group stays healthy.
The Denver Broncos rank second, highlighted by the shift of play-calling duties from head coach Sean Payton to offensive coordinator Davis Webb and the addition of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle. The Buffalo Bills sit third, moving into a new Highmark Stadium and adding wide receiver D.J. Moore under head coach Joe Brady.
The New England Patriots hold fourth place after trading for wide receiver A.J. Brown and adding Romeo Doubs, while the Seattle Seahawks fall to fifth. A consortium led by the family of Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla purchased the defending champion, but the team lost running back Kenneth Walker, linebacker Boye Mafe and defensive backs Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen in free agency, making a repeat championship challenging.
Other notable moves include the Houston Texans strengthening their offensive line with Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith and rookie Keylan Rutledge; the San Francisco 49ers reshaping their receiver corps with additions such as Mike Evans and Christian Kirk; and the Los Angeles Chargers hiring offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel to work with quarterback Justin Herbert. The rankings continue through all 32 clubs, noting key personnel changes, draft picks and coaching adjustments that will shape the upcoming season.