{"id":931334,"date":"2026-10-13T09:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931334\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T09:58:38","slug":"nfl-power-rankings-week-6-49ers-are-leagues-best-team-packers-climb-10-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/931334\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Rankings Week 6: 49ers are league’s best team, Packers climb 10 spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan hasn’t won a Super Bowl. That doesn’t mean he isn’t a great coach.<\/p>\n

If last season, in which he won 12 games with an injury-ravaged team, didn’t prove how good he is at leading the 49ers, this year is doing just that.<\/p>\n

The 49ers are 5-0 after going to Seattle and beating the Seahawks Sunday night, doing it with a defense leading the charge, rather than the Shanahan-led offense.<\/p>\n

The 49ers limited the Seattle running attack, forced four turnovers, one of which was recovered in the end zone for a touchdown, and had five sacks, the most they’ve had in a game since 2024. They did it without star pass rusher Nick Bosa.<\/p>\n

First-year defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is using a much more aggressive scheme than past Shanahan coordinators, and it’s showing up in takeaways and sacks. The coverage is tighter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Combine that with Shanahan’s offensive wizardry and an MVP-type start for quarterback Brock Purdy, and it’s easy to understand why the 49ers sit atop my Power Rankings. Going to Seattle and beating the defending champs sends a loud message to the rest of the league.<\/p>\n

This team is really good.<\/p>\n

As for Shanahan, his greatness as a coach might not truly be earned until he wins a Super Bowl. That’s just the way it is. He came close when his Jimmy Garoppolo-led 49ers had a lead last against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII, only to see Patrick Mahomes rally to win it.<\/p>\n

This team, provided it stays healthy, has a real shot at getting back there for Shanahan. For now, they are the league’s best team with a schedule that might not be as tough as expected before the season. Plus, they already have victories over division rivals in the Rams and Seahawks.<\/p>\n

This could be Shanahan’s year to win one.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The bottom of my rankings stays the same. The Miami Dolphins remain at No. 32, but the Tennessee Titans at No. 31 will give them a run for their money this season. Neither team has won a game. Who wins first?\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n Biggest Movers\n <\/p>\n

Rk<\/p>\n

Teams<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chg<\/p>\n

Rcrd<\/p>\n

1
\n \"team
\n 49ers
\n <\/a>
\n They showed in Seattle they can win a game even when the offense isn’t rolling up big numbers. That’s a good sign going forward since the defense has a lot of young players. <\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

5-0-0<\/p>\n

2
\n \"team
\n Chiefs
\n <\/a>
\n They come off their bye with a home game against the winless Chargers. They do so with injury concerns at receiver and the pass rush hasn’t had a sack in three games. <\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

4-0-0<\/p>\n

3
\n \"team
\n Vikings
\n <\/a>
\n They just keep on winning with their defense. But the offense showed some life with Kyler Murray in the victory over the Saints.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

5-0-0<\/p>\n

4
\n \"team
\n Jaguars
\n <\/a>
\n They are 4-1, but they have to feel fortunate beating the Eagles in ugly fashion. They can’t win a lot of games playing that way.<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

4-1-0<\/p>\n

5
\n \"team
\n Bills
\n <\/a>
\n They found a way against the Rams Monday night, but that defense needs to be better. Oh, and James Cook has to quit fumbling. <\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

4-1-0<\/p>\n

6
\n \"team
\n Ravens
\n <\/a>
\n Winning at Atlanta with backup Tyler Huntley is a good sign for this team. They showed a lot in rallying to win that game. <\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

4-1-0<\/p>\n

7
\n \"team
\n Seahawks
\n <\/a>
\n At 3-2, they have to get their running game going. It’s the key to their offense, and it’s just not working right now. <\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

8
\n \"team
\n Broncos
\n <\/a>
\n They rallied to beat the Chargers, but it’s not like the move to Sean Payton calling plays changed things in a big way. Bo Nix has to be better. <\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

9
\n \"team
\n Bengals
\n <\/a>
\n They head to their bye at 3-2 after beating Miami. The good news is they are 11th in scoring defense, showing big improvement from last season. <\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

10
\n \"team
\n Rams
\n <\/a>
\n Who saw this team at 2-3 after five games? Dream team? Maybe we all rushed to judgement.<\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

11
\n \"team
\n Patriots
\n <\/a>
\n Drake Maye has righted things in a big way. He’s been on fire the past two weeks as the Pats have turned their season around.<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

12
\n \"team
\n Lions
\n <\/a>
\n The offense continued to be good in the victory over the Cardinals, while the defense made strides. They got pressure up front, which helped the bad secondary. <\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

13
\n \"team
\n Steelers
\n <\/a>
\n At 3-2, the offense showed some life against the Colts. The running game with Jaylen Warren really led them to victory.<\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

14
\n \"team
\n Packers
\n <\/a>
\n They were able to unleash Jordan Love against the Bears. It needs to stay that way going forward. The deep passing game is their best option. <\/p>\n

10<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

15
\n \"team
\n Bears
\n <\/a>
\n The run game struggled against the Packers, and because of that the backup quarterbacks did as well. But the worst part: The defense was awful. <\/p>\n

7<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

16
\n \"team
\n Giants
\n <\/a>
\n The tie against the Commanders might not feel good, but at 3-1-1 they still lead the division. Jameis Winston was good in the comeback in the second half. <\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

3-1-1<\/p>\n

17
\n \"team
\n Cowboys
\n <\/a>
\n This thing has gotten ugly. The defense is historically bad. Their effort isn’t good either. Jerry Jones has to be seething. <\/p>\n

5<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

18
\n \"team
\n Raiders
\n <\/a>
\n Their 3-0 start looks like a long time ago after two straight losses, including the embarrassing loss to the Patriots Sunday. The next two weeks aren’t any easier with the Bills and Rams on deck. <\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

19
\n \"team
\n Browns
\n <\/a>
\n They came back to reality some in the loss to the Jets. But at 3-2, they have to be thrilled with their start. <\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

3-2-0<\/p>\n

20
\n \"team
\n Panthers
\n <\/a>
\n They come off their bye atop the NFC South standings. Their road game this week at Philadelphia isn’t as daunting as it looked a few weeks ago. <\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

2-2-0<\/p>\n

21
\n \"team
\n Eagles
\n <\/a>
\n The Eagles have lost three straight and injuries have decimated this team. But coach Nick Sirianni blew the game to the Jaguars on Sunday. <\/p>\n

8<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

22
\n \"team
\n Falcons
\n <\/a>
\n Losing at home to the Lamar Jackson-less Ravens has to sting. Now Michael Penix is banged up again, which isn’t good. <\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

23
\n \"team
\n Texans
\n <\/a>
\n The offense with C.J. Stroud has been playing good football. The change to DeMeco Ryans calling plays seemed to work as they ready to play a big game this week with Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

1-4-0<\/p>\n

24
\n \"team
\n Colts
\n <\/a>
\n This is a tough team to gauge. Some weeks they look good. Others not so much. But after losing to the Steelers, they have a good chance to regroup against the Titans this week. <\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

25
\n \"team
\n Jets
\n <\/a>
\n It wasn’t pretty, but they found a way in beating the Browns. The pass rush was dominant against Cleveland with eight sacks.<\/p>\n

4<\/p>\n

2-3-0<\/p>\n

26
\n \"team
\n Saints
\n <\/a>
\n The optimism of the first two weeks has really faded. They’ve lost three straight to fall to 1-4. Tyler Shough-mania has slowed.<\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

1-4-0<\/p>\n

27
\n \"team
\n Cardinals
\n <\/a>
\n The defense is a mess right now and they don’t do enough on offense. At some point, they have to play rookie Carson Beck at quarterback. <\/p>\n

2<\/p>\n

1-4-0<\/p>\n

28
\n \"team
\n Commanders
\n <\/a>
\n The tie they got against the Giants should have been a victory. They choked at the end. That has to sting to not win it.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

1-3-1<\/p>\n

29
\n \"team
\n Buccaneers
\n <\/a>
\n That might have been a season-saving victory over the Cowboys. The running game came alive with Bucky Irving. <\/p>\n

1<\/p>\n

1-4-0<\/p>\n

30
\n \"team
\n Chargers
\n <\/a>
\n At 0-5, their season is over. The Chargers doing Chargers things to lose to the Broncos Sunday is so on point. Jim Harbaugh needs to look in the mirror. <\/p>\n

3<\/p>\n

0-5-0<\/p>\n

31
\n \"team
\n Titans
\n <\/a>
\n They just can’t get anything going on offense. Wasn’t this supposed to be a different type of year for Cam Ward? <\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

0-5-0<\/p>\n

32
\n \"team
\n Dolphins
\n <\/a>
\n They stay in their spot as they lost to the Bengals. The question is will they win a game.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

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