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Bills top one Week 9 NFL ranking as Broncos rise into top five
Two Week 9 lists rank all 32 NFL teams, and the Bills lead one ranking with a 6-1 record.
The Broncos are in the top five in both lists after beating the Chiefs; ESPN says it is their fourth win this season after trailing in the fourth quarter.
The Bears are fifth in both lists, while all four NFC North teams rank in the top 15 in ESPN’s poll.
The Vikings fell to sixth in one list after losing their first game of the season to Detroit, while the Packers are 14th in both.
Baltimore has lost three straight, and injuries to Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley leave rookie Joe Fagnano in focus for the Ravens’ Thursday game against Jacksonville, if he is healthy.
ESPN says 71 games through Week 8 were decided by eight points or fewer, tying the record for that stage of a season.
The NFL trade deadline is Nov.
10, and teams may use trades to strengthen their chances as the season continues.
The Buffalo Bills top Pro Football Talk’s Week 9 power rankings with a 6-1 record.
The Denver Broncos rise from No. 6 to No. 4 in Pro Football Talk’s rankings after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs.
ESPN also ranks Buffalo first and says Denver enters its top five for the first time this season.
The rankings were published on November 3, 2026.
- Who
- The Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos are among the teams highlighted in Week 9 NFL power rankings.
- What
- The Bills are ranked No. 1, while the Broncos rise into the top five.
- When
- November 3, 2026.
- Where
- The rankings cover all 32 NFL teams.
- Why
- The rankings reflect teams’ performances; ESPN notes Denver’s win over Kansas City.
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Denver defeated Kansas City, earning its fourth win while trailing in the fourth quarter this season, according to ESPN.
ProFootballTalk and ESPN published their Week 9 power rankings.
- Bills
- No. 1 in both rankings
- Bills record
- 6-1
- Broncos, ProFootballTalk
- No. 4, up from No. 6
- Broncos, ESPN
- Entered the top five for the first time this season
- Denver’s Week 8 result
- Defeated the Kansas City Chiefs
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The Broncos are in the top five of our rankings for the first time this season after defeating the Chiefs
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