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Jacksonville Jaguars Rank No. 6 in John Oehser’s Pre-Week 4 2026 NFL Power Rankings

September 30, 2026 · Brian Hradsky
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The Jacksonville Jaguars rank No. 6 in senior writer John Oehser’s pre-Week 4 2026 NFL power rankings. Jacksonville is 2-1 after entering the rankings at No. 2. The Buffalo Bills hold the top spot at 3-0.

The San Francisco 49ers rank No. 2 at 3-0, followed by the Kansas City Chiefs at No. 3 with the same record. The Denver Broncos are No. 4 at 2-1, and the Seattle Seahawks are No. 5 at 2-1. Oehser’s comment on Seattle noted the team’s first loss since November 2025.

Jacksonville remains in the top six

The Minnesota Vikings rank No. 7 despite a 3-0 record, while the Chicago Bears are No. 8 at 2-1. The Philadelphia Eagles rank No. 9, followed by the Detroit Lions at No. 10 and the Baltimore Ravens at No. 11, all with 2-1 records. The Las Vegas Raiders are No. 12 at 3-0.

The Jaguars rank ahead of the New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, who occupy spots No. 14 through No. 16. The Cincinnati Bengals entry says, “Up next: Home against Duuuuval.” The New England Patriots entry cites two losses, including one at “Duuuval,” while the Cleveland Browns entry lists a Week 1 loss at Duval.

Full pre-Week 4 rankings

  1. Buffalo Bills: 3-0, previous rank No. 1. Comment: “Won despite five turnovers.”
  2. San Francisco 49ers: 3-0, previous rank No. 1. Comment: “They just win.”
  3. Kansas City Chiefs: 3-0, previous rank No. 1. Comment: “Working their way back to the top.”
  4. Denver Broncos: 2-1, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “All. The. Way. Back.”
  5. Seattle Seahawks: 2-1, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “First loss since November ’25.”
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-1, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “Wow.”
  7. Minnesota Vikings: 3-0, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “Just a good, consistent franchise.”
  8. Chicago Bears: 2-1, previous rank No. 3. Comment: “Because he’s Case Keenum.”
  9. Philadelphia Eagles: 2-1, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “Oof.”
  10. Detroit Lions: 2-1, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “Thirty-one, thirty-one, thirty-one.”
  11. Baltimore Ravens: 2-1, previous rank No. 8. Comment: “Seven good seconds.”
  12. Las Vegas Raiders: 3-0, previous rank No. 10. Comment: “Your 3-0 Las Vegas Raiders.”
  13. Los Angeles Rams: 1-2, previous rank No. 1. Comment: “Tricky start for a contending team.”
  14. New England Patriots: 1-2, previous rank No. 7. Comment: “Two losses: At Seattle, at Duuuval.”
  15. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2-1, previous rank No. 5. Comment: “Because he’s stiiiiill Aaron Rodgers.”
  16. Cincinnati Bengals: 2-1, previous rank No. 6. Comment: “Up next: Home against Duuuuval.”
  17. New York Giants: 2-1. Comment: “Found a way.”
  18. Dallas Cowboys: 1-2. Comment: “Gutting.”
  19. Cleveland Browns: 1-2, previous rank No. 8. Comment: “Lone loss: Week 1 at Duval.”
  20. New Orleans Saints: 1-2, previous rank No. 5. Comment: “Lost late lead, still showing signs.”
  21. Indianapolis Colts: 1-2, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “Losing streak no more.”
  22. Washington Commanders: 1-2, previous rank No. 7. Comment: “Gutty upset over defending champs.”
  23. Carolina Panthers: 0-3, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “Up again, down again.”
  24. Houston Texans: 1-2, previous rank No. 11. Comment: “Second consecutive 0-3 start.”
  25. Atlanta Falcons: 1-2, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “Because he’s Bijan Robinson.”
  26. Green Bay Packers: 1-2, previous rank No. 10. Comment: “Big trouble for ‘Pack.”
  27. Arizona Cardinals: 1-2, previous rank No. 4. Comment: “Improved team, tough division.”
  28. New York Jets: 0-3, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “Fighting, improving, close.”
  29. Los Angeles Chargers: 0-3, previous rank No. 5. Comment: “Ruh-roh.”
  30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-3, previous rank No. 2. Comment: “Ruh-roh.”
  31. Tennessee Titans: 0-3. Comment: “Finding their way.”
  32. Miami Dolphins: Comment: “Haven’t led this season.”

Jacksonville’s position in the rankings

Jacksonville’s No. 6 position is four places lower than its previous No. 2 ranking. The Jaguars remain ahead of the Los Angeles Rams, who dropped from No. 1 to No. 13 at 1-2. The Carolina Panthers fell from No. 2 to No. 23 after an 0-3 start, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell from No. 2 to No. 30 with the same record.

FSB Take

John Oehser’s pre-Week 4 list places the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 6 with a 2-1 record. Jacksonville sits behind three unbeaten teams ranked in the top three and remains ahead of the Cincinnati Bengals, whose entry identifies a home matchup against Duuuuval. The ranking also records a four-place drop for the Jaguars from their previous No. 2 position.

Source: Original report