Bills and 49ers lead AFC and NFC at 6-1 in Week 9 standings
The gist
The Buffalo Bills top the AFC at 6-1 and the 49ers lead the NFC at 6-1.
Minnesota is the only unbeaten team, while the Chargers are 0-7 and winless.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026PFT's Week 8 power rankings put the Bills at No. 1 (5-1), the Jaguars No. 2 (4-2), the Vikings No. 3 (6-0), the 49ers No. 4 (6-1) and the Chiefs No. 5 (5-1).
- Oct 28, 2026PFF reports the Chiefs hold the top spot in the AFC playoff picture and Minnesota leads the NFC, with the Vikings and Bills able to clinch playoff berths with wins.
- Nov 1, 2026After seven weeks the Vikings are the only unbeaten team and the Chargers the only winless team; Week 8 results include Packers 27, Panthers 19 on Thursday.