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49ers top NFL Week 6 power rankings after improving to 5-0
The San Francisco 49ers are No.
1 in the latest NFL power rankings for Week 6 of the 2026 season.
They improved to 5-0 by beating the defending champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.
San Francisco’s defense forced four turnovers and recorded five sacks, despite playing without star pass rusher Nick Bosa.
First-year defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has brought a more aggressive approach, while quarterback Brock Purdy has made a strong start.
The win showed the 49ers can succeed even when their offense is not at its best, strengthening their case as the league’s top team.
Coach Kyle Shanahan has yet to win a Super Bowl, but the rankings writer says San Francisco has a real chance to reach one if it stays healthy.
The San Francisco 49ers top Pete Prisco’s NFL Week 6 power rankings after improving to 5-0.
San Francisco beat the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night, with its defense leading the way.
The 49ers forced four turnovers and recorded five sacks, despite playing without star pass rusher Nick Bosa.
Prisco credited the team’s defense, coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense and quarterback Brock Purdy’s strong start.
- Who
- The San Francisco 49ers.
- What
- They top Pete Prisco’s Week 6 NFL power rankings after beating the Seattle Seahawks to improve to 5-0.
- When
- Sunday night; the rankings were published on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Seattle.
- Why
- Prisco cited the 49ers’ defensive performance, Shanahan’s offense and Brock Purdy’s start.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The 49ers beat the Seahawks in Seattle to improve to 5-0.
Pete Prisco published his Week 6 power rankings, placing the 49ers first.
- 49ers record
- 5-0
- Power ranking
- No. 1 in Pete Prisco’s Week 6 rankings
- Seattle game
- Four turnovers forced
- Sacks
- Five, the 49ers’ most in a game since 2024
- Absent player
- Nick Bosa, star pass rusher
What people are saying
This team is really good.
They showed in Seattle they can win a game even when the offense isn't rolling up big numbers.
Sources
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