NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Jacksonville Jaguars Take Top Spot

Entering Week 10 of the 2026 NFL season, the Jacksonville Jaguars have surged to the top of the power rankings following an active trade deadline. General manager James Gladstone made a series of significant roster additions on Monday, acquiring safety Jessie Bates III alongside defensive tackles Davon Godchaux and Jordan Davis. These strategic moves bolster a Jacksonville defense that already ranked first in DVOA and point differential, while helping offset the loss of standout defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton to a season-ending injury.

The Jaguars surrendered valuable draft capital, including a 2027 first-round pick and two second-round picks, to solidify their status as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Prior to these transactions, Jacksonville already possessed a potent offense ranking fourth in points scored and fifth in expected points added per play. With the third-easiest remaining schedule according to DVOA metrics, the franchise is aggressively positioning itself to capture the top seed in the AFC.

Behind Jacksonville, the San Francisco 49ers hold the second spot after a dominant 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 49ers capitalized on five second-half turnovers, displaying a resilient defense under head coach Kyle Shanahan. San Francisco continues to excel despite significant roster injuries, benefiting from the return of edge rusher Nick Bosa and the recent addition of defensive lineman DeForest Buckner via trade.

The Buffalo Bills occupy the third position following a 23-6 win against the Minnesota Vikings. Buffalo's defense has shown notable improvement over the past two weeks, surrendering minimal yardage and points in consecutive outings. This defensive resurgence provides a positive outlook for the Bills as they navigate an increasingly competitive conference race.

Rounding out the top tier, the Chicago Bears sit at fourth despite a turnover-heavy 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Caleb Williams threw four interceptions during the contest but maintained his poise to orchestrate a game-winning drive, connecting with Colston Loveland for a crucial 38-yard pass that set up Cairo Santos's last-second field goal. Williams remarked on his mindset, stating, "If it comes down to it, I'm going to throw that pass that I threw to Colston, or if it's a tighter window, I'm going to rip it in there."

Further down the rankings, the Cincinnati Bengals and Green Bay Packers continue to generate attention for their high-powered passing attacks. Both teams achieve success despite ranking near the bottom of the league in rushing yards per game. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Packers quarterback Jordan Love are heavily driving their respective teams into the upper echelon of the league through efficient aerial execution.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Los Angeles Chargers remain the league's lone winless team following a 44-22 defeat to the Houston Texans. Despite dealing with a finger injury to quarterback Justin Herbert and a struggling offense that went 37 consecutive drives without a touchdown prior to Week 5, front office leadership has resisted selling off roster assets as the season approaches its second half.