NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Cowboys rising after defensive makeover; Bears drop out of top 10

NFL.com analyst Nick Shook has released his Week 1 Power Rankings for the 2026 NFL season, ranking all 32 teams ahead of the upcoming campaign. The Dallas Cowboys are highlighted as a rising team following a defensive overhaul under a new coordinator, while the Chicago Bears have dropped out of the top 10. The Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos appear at the top of the rankings, with the Bears and other teams slipping due to injury concerns and roster changes.