NFC power rankings: Where all 16 teams stand entering Week 6
The article ranks all 16 NFC teams as Week 6 of the 2026 season begins. Arizona is last at 1-4, while Washington is 15th at 1-3-1 and faces questions about its coaching staff. The piece notes the NFC has two undefeated teams but also several flawed contenders.
Two of the NFL’s three teams without a loss play in the NFC, while the AFC holds every 4-1 club. That makes the conference appear strong near the top but still unsettled, because its leading teams have flaws to fix.
Arizona sits last at 1-4. The Cardinals have problems on both sides, and Jacoby Brissett continues to start while rookie Carson Beck could offer a spark. Washington is 15th at 1-3-1 after tying the Giants in Week 5, and its staff faces scrutiny; the roster is limited after a 5-12 2025.
This ranking may shape how fans, players, and coaches perceive momentum as Week 6 begins. Supporters could grow frustrated with struggling teams, increasing pressure on coaches and executives. For Arizona and Washington, media narratives may affect morale, attendance, and local interest. Across the NFC, coverage could amplify debates about which contenders are real, influencing how audiences follow the playoff race.