NFL power rankings: Chiefs remain on top after Week 1

Welp, it looks like a ninth straight AFC West title could be on deck for the Kansas City Chiefs (1-0) in 2024.

After defeating the Baltimore Ravens (0-1) in the NFL’s season opener on Thursday night, the Chiefs sat back and watched on Sunday as the Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) secured an uninspiring 22-10 win over the hapless Las Vegas Raiders (0-1) and the Denver Broncos (0-1) barely moved the ball in a 26-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks (1-0).

Yes, it’s only a one-week sample size, but it doesn’t look like the Chiefs are going to face much competition in the division this fall.

Here’s a look at our updated NFL power rankings after Sunday’s action. Note that the San Francisco 49ers (0-0) and New York Jets (0-0) are yet to face off on Monday Night Football.

NFL power rankings after Week 1

1. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
2. San Francisco 49ers (0-0)
3. New York Jets (0-0)
4. Baltimore Ravens (0-1)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0)
6. Detroit Lions (1-0)
7. Miami Dolphins (1-0)
8. Buffalo Bills (1-0)
9. Houston Texans (1-0)
10. Green Bay Packers (0-1)
11. Dallas Cowboys (1-0)
12. New Orleans Saints (1-0)
13. Los Angeles Rams (0-1)
14. Minnesota Vikings (1-0)
15. Indianapolis Colts (0-1)
16. Arizona Cardinals (0-1)
17. Seattle Seahawks (1-0)
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0)
19. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0)
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
21. Cleveland Browns (0-1)
22. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0)
23. Atlanta Falcons (0-1)
24. Chicago Bears (1-0)
25. New England Patriots (1-0)
26. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1)
27. Washington Commanders (0-1)
28. Denver Broncos (0-1)
29. Tennessee Titans (0-1)
30. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1)
31. New York Giants (0-1)
32. Carolina Panthers (0-1)

Week 2 will kick off on Thursday when Miami hosts Buffalo.