Grades for all 32 teams a month into 2026 NFL season: Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers and Jags tops in league. Meanwhile, an F- for the Chargers?
Key Points:
- AFC East sees Buffalo Bills leading with a 3-1 record but with concerns about their defense, while Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans both struggle at 0-4, showing major issues on offense and defense respectively.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) and Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) lead their divisions strongly in the AFC South and West, with Chiefs showing a healthy Patrick Mahomes and impactful Kenneth Walker III.
- NFC East is competitive with the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys both at 3-1 and 2-2 respectively, while the Washington Commanders struggle with injuries and a 1-3 record.
- The NFC North features the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0) with a strong defense but offensive limitations, while the Chicago Bears have a promising 3-1 record even without star QB Caleb Williams.
- NFC West's San Francisco 49ers remain unbeaten at 4-0 with solid offense and defense, while the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) show potential despite some late-game issues and injuries to key players.