NFL Power Rankings: Weird North Competition

AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records for first time since 1970 NFL merger.

Oct 20, 2026

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NFL Power Rankings: Weird North Competition

AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records for first time since 1970 NFL merger.

In brief

AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records for first time since 1970 NFL merger. The NFL’s AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records after Week 6, a rare occurrence since the 1970 merger. Originally reported by New York Post.

AFC and NFC North Divisions Both Winning

All four teams in the AFC North and all four teams in the NFC North have winning records coming out of Week 6.

Unprecedented Double Division Success

This is the first time since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970 that both divisions have winning records simultaneously.

49ers Lead Power Rankings

49ers Lead Power Rankings

The 49ers secured a 23-17 victory against the Commanders after nearly blowing a 20-point lead.

Chiefs Unbeaten and Dominant

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) hands a fan a souvenir after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo., Sund

The Chiefs stayed unbeaten with Patrick Mahomes earning his 100th career win in a 22-6 victory.

Vikings Chase Field Goal Record

Will Reichard needs 10 more field goals to chase Adam Vinatieri’s all-time record of 44 straight conversions.

Bills Tie Jim Kelly’s Touchdown Record

Josh Allen tied Hall of Famer Jim Kelly’s franchise record for career touchdown passes (258) in a 33-30 win.

Bears Return with Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams (18) of the Chicago Bears celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.

Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in a 31-23 victory against the Falcons after a three-game absence.

Steelers Overcome Deficit

Trevor Lawrence of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball during the NFL London Series match between the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wem

Aaron Rodgers engineered three fourth-quarter scoring drives to erase a 13-point deficit in a 26-19 overtime win.

The key point

The NFL’s AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records after Week 6, a rare occurrence since the 1970 merger.

Read the original on New York Post

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