Power Rankings Tuesday LIVE: Way Too Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings & Offseason Reality Check

It’s Power Rankings Tuesday, and yes — it’s way too early, which is exactly why we’re doing it.On this LIVE edition of ESPN Radio Asheville, we unveil our Way Too Early 2026 NFL Power Rankings, breaking down how the league stacks up before free agency, before the draft, and before the narratives fully take over.This isn’t last year’s standings with a new coat of paint.This is about roster health, quarterback reality, coaching stability, and organizational direction heading into the 2026 season.On today’s show, we discuss:Which teams deserve to be at the top right nowWho’s being overrated based on brand, not performanceWhich franchises are closer to a Super Bowl than people realizeAnd which teams are staring down a much longer rebuild than they want to admitWe also dig into the biggest questions shaping the 2026 season:How much should playoff success (or failure) carry over?Which young quarterbacks are trending up — and which ones are on borrowed time?How coaching changes and front-office decisions are already reshaping the leagueThese rankings will change — that’s the point.But the process, the tiers, and the direction of the league are already telling us a lot.