The 2026 NFL standings are beginning to take shape following a busy Week 3, with several teams remaining undefeated while others are already facing pressure after difficult starts to the season.
As of Monday, September 28, 2026, the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers are all 3-0. The Philadelphia Eagles are also undefeated at 2-0 entering their Monday Night Football matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Here is a look at the updated NFL standings today entering the final game of Week 3.
AFC East Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 3-0 |
| New York Jets | 1-2 |
| New England Patriots | 1-2 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0-3 |
The Buffalo Bills have taken early control of the AFC East with a perfect 3-0 record. Buffalo strengthened its position with a 24-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3.
Miami remains winless at 0-3 following a 24-10 loss to Kansas City.
AFC North Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 2-1 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2-1 |
| Cleveland Browns | 2-1 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2-1 |
No division is tighter than the AFC North. All four teams are currently 2-1, meaning tiebreakers separate Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland and Cincinnati after three games.
The Steelers defeated the Bengals 30-27 in Week 3, while Baltimore picked up a 34-31 victory over Dallas.
AFC South Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 2-1 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1-2 |
| Tennessee Titans | 0-3 |
| Houston Texans | 0-3 |
Jacksonville sits atop the AFC South at 2-1 following a convincing 35-6 victory over New England.
Indianapolis improved to 1-2 with a 19-17 victory over Houston, while both the Texans and Titans remain winless.
AFC West Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 3-0 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 3-0 |
| Denver Broncos | 2-1 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 0-3 |
The AFC West has two undefeated teams through three weeks. The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders are both 3-0, while Denver is close behind at 2-1.
The Chargers have gone in the opposite direction and enter Week 4 at 0-3.
NFC East Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 2-0 |
| New York Giants | 2-1 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1-2 |
| Washington Commanders | 1-2 |
Philadelphia remains undefeated but has played only two games entering Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears on September 28.
The Eagles can improve to 3-0 with a victory, while the Giants are currently 2-1 after defeating Tennessee 12-7. Dallas fell to 1-2 following its 34-31 loss to Baltimore.
NFC North Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 3-0 |
| Detroit Lions | 2-1 |
| Chicago Bears | 1-1 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1-2 |
The Minnesota Vikings are 3-0 and hold the early NFC North lead.
Detroit is 2-1 after beating the New York Jets 31-24, while Chicago enters Monday night’s game against Philadelphia at 1-1. Green Bay dropped to 1-2 after losing 35-14 to Atlanta on Thursday Night Football.
NFC South Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | 1-2 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1-2 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1-2 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0-3 |
The NFC South remains wide open. Carolina, New Orleans and Atlanta are all 1-2, while Tampa Bay sits at 0-3 following its 23-16 loss to Minnesota.
With no team above .500 after Week 3, the division race could change significantly over the next several weeks.
NFC West Standings
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 3-0 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2-1 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1-2 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 1-2 |
The San Francisco 49ers are 3-0 after defeating Arizona 36-30. Seattle is one game behind at 2-1, while the Rams and Cardinals are both 1-2.
Which NFL Teams Are Still Undefeated in 2026?
Entering Monday Night Football, six NFL teams remain undefeated:
- Buffalo Bills (3-0)
- Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
- Las Vegas Raiders (3-0)
- Minnesota Vikings (3-0)
- San Francisco 49ers (3-0)
- Philadelphia Eagles (2-0)
Philadelphia has an opportunity to join the other five teams at 3-0 when it plays Chicago on Monday night.
Which NFL Teams Are Still Winless?
Five teams enter the end of Week 3 without a victory:
- Miami Dolphins (0-3)
- Houston Texans (0-3)
- Tennessee Titans (0-3)
- Los Angeles Chargers (0-3)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3)
While there is plenty of football remaining, an 0-3 start puts significant pressure on these teams heading into Week 4.
NFL Standings Will Change After Monday Night Football
Week 3 concludes with the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 8:15 p.m. ET.
The matchup has implications for both the NFC East and NFC North. Philadelphia can move to 3-0 and maintain its undefeated start, while Chicago can improve to 2-1 and move closer to Minnesota and Detroit in the NFC North.
After Monday Night Football, attention will turn toward Week 4 as the early 2026 NFL playoff picture continues to develop.