Grades for all 32 teams a month into 2026 NFL season: Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers and Jags tops in league. Meanwhile, an F- for the Chargers?
Four NFL teams lead the early 2026 season grades while the Chargers tumble to an F‑.
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 4 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 13.
- Primary Driver: Four NFL teams lead the early 2026 season grades while the Chargers tumble to an F‑.
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The Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers and Jaguars occupy the top spots in the league’s grade rankings after the first four weeks of the 2026 season. Yahoo Sports’ month‑into‑season grades echo the same hierarchy, while CBS Sports highlighted the 49ers as the NFC leader, with the Rams and Eagles in the middle.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Chargers received an F‑ rating, a stark outlier that the same Yahoo Sports piece flags as the league’s lowest mark. The disparity illustrates that while several teams enjoy high grades, performance gaps remain pronounced.
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7 NFL truths we already believe after 4 weeksSB Nation · 3h ago
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NFL quarter-term tiers, plus an impossible pass you have to seeThe New York Times · 3h ago
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NFL's biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP through first 4 weeks of seasonYahoo Sports · 3h ago
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Quick answers
Which teams earned the highest grades after four weeks?
The Raiders, Chiefs, 49ers and Jaguars hold the top grades.
Which team received the lowest grade?
The Chargers were given an F‑ rating.
What period do the current grades cover?
The grades reflect performance through the first four games of the 2026 NFL season.
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