Pete Prisco's latest power rankings, shared via CBS Sports, highlight the Bengals catching fire behind a revamped defense, with the Bills positioned just behind the Seahawks in his Week 3 assessment.
Week 2 proved consequential for the 2026 season, as injuries dominated the headlines. Per NFL Trade Rumors, Bears QB Caleb Williams, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and Giants QB Jaxson Dart all left their games early with potentially season-altering injuries. Williams appears to have avoided the worst-case scenario, though the full status of all three remains uncertain.
Multiple outlets—including ESPN and Windy City Gridiron—have published their own Week 3 power rankings assessing how all 32 teams stack up. ESPN's rankings also focus on what is known about starting quarterbacks around the league heading into the week. Windy City Gridiron noted that while Week 1 proved unpredictable, Week 2 saw things level out somewhat, though significant questions remain about which teams are legitimate contenders.