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Bills Move to No. 1, Bears Jump to No. 3 in NFL Rankings

Week 9 rankings reflect significant shifts in the NFL landscape following key games and performances.

New York Editorial News Desk November 3, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Buffalo's defense showed significant improvement against a third-string quarterback, but questions remain about its consistency.
  • Chicago's defense, led by Jeffery Simmons, showed dominance in a win over the Seahawks.
  • Cincinnati's defense struggled against Tennessee, allowing over 440 yards and three interceptions.

The NFL power rankings for Week 9 show major changes after a busy Week 8. The Buffalo Bills climbed to No. 1, while the Dallas Cowboys fell to No. 24.

Buffalo's offense remained strong, but its defense showed significant improvement. The Bills held the Ravens to 144 total yards, though the opponent was a third-string, undrafted-rookie quarterback. The defense showed increased aggression, blitzing on over 60 percent of dropbacks.

The Chicago Bears moved up to No. 3 after a dominant performance against the Seattle Seahawks. Jeffery Simmons was a key factor, pressuring Sam Darnold and freeing up Montez Sweat for more one-on-one rushes.

The Cincinnati Bengals dropped to No. 8 after a game where they scored heavily but struggled defensively. They allowed 440 yards to Tennessee’s offense and three interceptions, with the defense failing to make significant stops until late in the game.

The Dallas Cowboys fell to No. 24 after a poor performance against the Arizona Cardinals. They blew a 17-3 lead and surrendered 467 yards, with concerns about their defensive capabilities and reliance on the passing game.

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