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NFL Power Rankings Week 7 Roundup: Chiefs settle into No. 2 spot

The Kansas City Chiefs continued their dominant start to the 2026 season with a commanding 22-6 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6, extending their unbeaten record to 5-0. The win solidified their position as the NFL’s second-best team in most power rankings, with outlets like ESPN, The Athletic, Pro Football Talk, CBSSports.com, Yahoo!

Sports, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated all keeping them at No. 2.

The Chiefs’ offensive firepower remains a major talking point, led by running back Kenneth Walker III, who has emerged as a league standout. Walker, signed to a three-year, $43 million deal this offseason, is on pace for a historic season with 665 rushing yards already—including 128 yards and two touchdowns in the Chargers game—and averages 27.6 fantasy points per game, second in the league despite being a 16th-round draft pick on average.

His 133 rushing yards per game would shatter Eric Dickerson’s single-season record if sustained, fueling MVP discussions despite the award’s recent quarterback bias. Meanwhile, the Chiefs’ offensive line faces challenges with left tackle Josh Simmons sidelined due to a bulging disc and right tackle Jaylon Moore nursing a concussion, forcing coach Andy Reid to rely on undrafted rookies Kahlil Benson and Joshua Ezeudu.

Reid’s ability to adapt the playbook while maintaining consistency has kept Kansas City atop the league’s most explosive offenses, with Patrick Mahomes and Walker forming a dynamic duo that has dominated opponents so far.

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