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Week 1 AP NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs make their debut in the top 5

Following the opening week of the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs climbed into the top five of the Associated Press power rankings. The rise came after Kansas City faced the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Elsewhere around the league, the Buffalo Bills claimed the top position on The Sporting News rankings, while Stadium Rant placed the San Francisco 49ers at number one. Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys slipped down the board after suffering an opening-round defeat against the New York Giants.