Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Seahawks Remain No. 1; Browns Drop to No. 32

# Quick overview Deadspin's Week 1 power rankings mix preseason perception with what happened on the field in the season opener. Seattle remains No. 1 after a strong defensive performance. Cleveland finishes the week at No. 32 following a rough start under new offensive leadership.

# Notable top teams Seattle Seahawks (1): The Seahawks' defense looked dominant in Week 1. The ranking notes confidence that quarterback Sam Darnold's absence won't be long-term.

San Francisco 49ers (3): Deadspin calls the 49ers' win the most impressive of Week 1—a clear statement victory over a high-expectation opponent.

# Middle of the pack: mix of promise and caution Chicago Bears (5): A surprising offensive outburst—Deadspin highlights a 59-point game and credits coaching and rookie playmakers for the surge.

Jacksonville Jaguars (6): Trevor Lawrence's performance in Liam Coen's offense was one of the week's most complete wins.

Buffalo Bills (7): Josh Allen helped the Bills shake off past struggles against Houston, marking a positive debut for Joe Brady as coordinator.

New England Patriots (8): Despite expectations, New England dropped a game where turnovers and missed opportunities—particularly by Drake Maye—left a mark.

Cincinnati Bengals (11): The defense forcing four turnovers in Week 1 drew praise as a sign the team won't rely solely on Joe Burrow.

# Lower-tier concerns and surprises Los Angeles Chargers (21): Early returns on the Mike McDaniel experiment are described as poor after Week 1.

Green Bay Packers (22): A late-game collapse—being outscored 22-0 in the fourth quarter—raises questions about durability and in-game adjustments.

Dallas Cowboys (24): Deadspin notes that a new defensive coordinator has not fixed underlying issues exposed in Week 1.

Miami Dolphins (31): Listed near the bottom despite offseason optimism, with the ranking hinting at longer-term roster or coaching questions.

Cleveland Browns (32): The Browns' debut under offensive coordinator Todd Monken is labeled "brutal," and the team lands at rock bottom of the Week 1 list. Deadspin even questions whether Kevin Stefanski was the main problem in previous seasons.

# Teams that moved or impressed unexpectedly Arizona Cardinals (17): A convincing road win over the Chargers in Mike LaFleur's debut drew attention as a Week 1 surprise.

New York Giants (18): John Harbaugh's arrival is credited with immediate competence after an opening-week win.

New York Jets (19) and Las Vegas Raiders (20): Both teams posted Week 1 victories that warrant cautious optimism but also questions about sustained legitimacy against stronger opponents.

# Takeaway Deadspin's Week 1 rankings keep several preseason favorites near the top while punishing teams that underperformed in single-game samples. The list highlights both expected powerhouses and early warning signs for teams whose Week 1 results contrasted sharply with preseason projections.