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NFL Power Index

No. 7 · AFC West · Week 9

Kansas City Chiefs Power Ranking 2026

Premier contender with an elite defense.

Power rank
No. 7
of top 10
Record
5-2
AFC West
Super Bowl LXI odds
+600
14.3% implied
Index score
59.1
0–100 composite

Analysis

Kansas City’s elite defense keeps the Chiefs among the league’s premier contenders, even at No. 7 in the index.

The market still prices them at +600, third-shortest on the board. The index ranks them lower than the market does, so expect a climb if the 5-2 Chiefs start stacking wins.

Chiefs fantasy players

  • Patrick MahomesQB · Tier 3 Starter · 20.4 pts
  • Travis KelceTE · Tier 3 Starter · 11.9 pts
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Frequently asked questions

Where are the Kansas City Chiefs ranked in the 2026 NFL power rankings?

The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 7 in the Week 9 NFL Power Index at 5-2, with a composite Index score of 59.1.

What are the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LXI odds?

The Kansas City Chiefs are +600 to win Super Bowl LXI, an implied probability of about 14.3%.

What is driving the Chiefs' 2026 season?

Premier contender with an elite defense. Kansas City’s elite defense keeps the Chiefs among the league’s premier contenders, even at No. 7 in the index.