Power Rankings: SB champs at 3; Pats outside top 10
The Denver Broncos are ranked third in the NFL as the preseason begins.
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Source diversity sample: Yahoo Sports · Broncos Wire · NFL Spin Zone · Sports Illustrated · Stadium Rant · USA Today · NFL.com.
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Who reported it (9)
- 2026 NFL Power Rankings: 5 Teams Rising And 5 Falling After Training Camp Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- NFL power rankings: Broncos ranked 3rd going into preseason Broncos Wire · 5h ago
- NFL Power Rankings: Updated league rankings as preseason begins NFL Spin Zone · 5h ago
- NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Preseason Week 1 Sports Illustrated · 5h ago
- 2026 NFL Power Rankings: 5 Teams Rising And 5 Falling After Training Camp Stadium Rant · 5h ago
- NFL Power Rankings: Updated league rankings as preseason begins NFL Spin Zone · 5h ago
- NFL power rankings: As preseason opens, AFC field appears to be wide open USA Today · 5h ago
- NFL power rankings: Broncos ranked 3rd going into preseason Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Power Rankings: SB champs at 3; Pats outside top 10 NFL.com · 5h ago
The brief
The Denver Broncos are ranked third in the NFL as the preseason begins. NFL.com reported that the Super Bowl champions are ranked third, while the New England Patriots are outside the top 10. The Broncos' ranking was confirmed by Yahoo Sports.
The AFC field is wide open, according to USA Today. The NFL preseason has begun, and five teams are rising while five are falling, according to Stadium Rant. The NFL Spin Zone and USA Today both agree that the AFC field is wide open.
NFL.com and Yahoo Sports both agree that the Broncos are ranked third.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 4h ago.
Quick answers
What is the current ranking of the Denver Broncos?
The Denver Broncos are ranked third in the NFL.
Where are the New England Patriots ranked?
The New England Patriots are outside the top 10.
What is the state of the AFC field?
The AFC field is wide open.
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