# NFL Power Rankings: Weird North Competition

> AFC and NFC North divisions both have winning records for first time since 1970 NFL merger.
- Title: NFL Power Rankings: Weird North Competition · New York Post
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/20/sports/nfl-power-rankings-for-week-7-something-weird-happening-up-north
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:17:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nfl, afc north, nfc north, power rankings, winning records, week 7, 2026, kansas city chiefs, chicago bears, jacksonville jaguars, news, entertainment
## 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
The 49ers secured a 23-17 victory against the Commanders after nearly blowing a 20-point lead.
## Chiefs Unbeaten and Dominant
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 completed his first 12 passes in a 31-23 victory against the Falcons after a three-game absence.
## Steelers Overcome Deficit
Aaron Rodgers engineered three fourth-quarter scoring drives to erase a 13-point deficit in a 26-19 overtime win.
## Key takeaway

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