Bleacher Report analysts release 2026 NFL team power rankings after draft

5 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Apr 28

Seattle Seahawks top the rankings as reigning Super Bowl champions, with the Miami Dolphins ranked last among all 32 teams following the draft's conclusion in Pittsburgh.
Las Vegas Raiders selected quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, while Denver Broncos picked linebacker Red Murdock as Mr. Irrelevant at No. 257. Major roster changes and free agency moves shape team outlooks.
Analysts highlight key concerns and optimism for each franchise, with teams like the Rams and Patriots in the top five and significant questions about quarterback situations, injuries, and new coaching hires across the league.

Despite losing key stars, do the reigning champion Seahawks have the right formula to defend their title?

Why are the Rams, not the champion Seahawks, considered the early betting favorites to win Super Bowl LXI?

Is Miami's radical rebuild being unfairly punished, or is their last-place ranking a sign of a flawed strategy?

Will the Patriots' potential trade for A.J. Brown make them true Super Bowl contenders?

Did the Broncos give up too much for Jaylen Waddle, or was it a necessary move for a championship run?

Can Kyler Murray's bargain contract make the Vikings the NFL's most improved team and a surprise playoff contender?