The 2026 NFL standings after Week 4 are beginning to take shape, with several teams establishing themselves as early Super Bowl contenders while others are already facing significant pressure.
Following Sunday’s Week 4 games on October 4, the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers remain undefeated at 4-0.
The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints still have their Week 4 matchup remaining on Monday night, meaning the NFC South standings will change following that game.
Here are the updated 2026 NFL standings entering Monday Night Football in Week 4.
AFC East Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3-1 |
| New England Patriots | 2-2 |
| New York Jets | 1-3 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0-4 |
The Buffalo Bills lead the AFC East at 3-1, although the division tightened after Buffalo lost to New England in Week 4.
Miami remains winless at 0-4, while the Patriots improved to 2-2.
AFC North Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3-1 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 3-1 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-2 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2-2 |
The AFC North is one of the NFL’s closest divisions, with Cleveland and Baltimore tied at 3-1.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati aren’t far behind at 2-2, leaving all four teams within one game of the division lead.
AFC South Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 3-1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 2-2 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0-4 |
| Houston Texans | 0-4 |
The Jacksonville Jaguars lead the AFC South at 3-1 after defeating Cincinnati in Week 4.
Indianapolis sits one game behind at 2-2 following its victory over Washington. Tennessee and Houston remain winless at 0-4.
AFC West Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 4-0 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3-1 |
| Denver Broncos | 2-2 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0-4 |
The Kansas City Chiefs remain perfect at 4-0 after defeating the Raiders 30-27.
Las Vegas is still firmly in the division race at 3-1, while Denver is 2-2. The Chargers have fallen to 0-4.
NFC East Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| New York Giants | 3-1 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 2-2 |
| Washington Commanders | 1-3 |
One of the early surprises of the season is the New York Giants leading the NFC East at 3-1.
Philadelphia and Dallas are tied at 2-2, while Washington has slipped to 1-3.
NFC North Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 4-0 |
| Chicago Bears | 3-1 |
| Detroit Lions | 2-2 |
| Green Bay Packers | 2-2 |
The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated at 4-0 and lead what could become one of the NFL’s strongest divisions.
Chicago is right behind Minnesota at 3-1, while Detroit and Green Bay are both 2-2.
NFC South Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 2-2 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1-2 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1-2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0-4 |
The Carolina Panthers lead the NFC South at 2-2 following their Week 4 victory over Detroit.
However, these standings are not final for Week 4. Atlanta and New Orleans meet on Monday night, with the winner moving to 2-2 and joining Carolina at the top of the division.
NFC West Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 4-0 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3-1 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 2-2 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1-3 |
The San Francisco 49ers are 4-0 and remain atop the NFC West, but Seattle is keeping pace at 3-1.
The Rams sit at 2-2, while Arizona is at the bottom of the division at 1-3.
Which NFL Teams Are Still Undefeated in 2026?
Three NFL teams remain undefeated through Sunday of Week 4:
- Kansas City Chiefs: 4-0
- Minnesota Vikings: 4-0
- San Francisco 49ers: 4-0
Those three teams have established themselves as the early leaders in the race for the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences.
Which NFL Teams Are Still Winless?
Four teams remain without a victory:
- Miami Dolphins: 0-4
- Tennessee Titans: 0-4
- Houston Texans: 0-4
- Los Angeles Chargers: 0-4
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-4
That actually leaves five winless teams entering the final game of Week 4.
2026 NFL Playoff Picture Beginning to Take Shape
Although there is still plenty of football remaining, Week 4 has created some early separation.
Kansas City has taken control of the AFC West, while Jacksonville and Buffalo lead their respective AFC divisions. The AFC North remains particularly competitive with Cleveland and Baltimore tied at 3-1.
In the NFC, San Francisco and Minnesota are both undefeated, while the Giants have emerged as the early NFC East leaders.
The NFC South remains wide open and will look different after Falcons vs. Saints on Monday Night Football.
With Week 5 approaching, the battle for division titles, wild-card positions and eventual playoff seeding is only beginning.