49ers pass Bills for No. 1 in Yahoo Sports NFL rankings

Buffalo drops after a 29-26 home loss to New England.

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The 49ers take over the No. 1 spot from the Bills in @yahooschwab's NFL Power Rankings entering Week 5 🔥 See the full b Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: The San Francisco 49ers ascended to the No. 1 position in the Yahoo Sports NFL Power Rankings entering Week 5. The Buffalo Bills vacated the top spot following the latest weekend of regular-season games.

Why it matters: San Francisco improved to 4-0 with a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos. The Buffalo Bills surrendered their top ranking following an upset loss to the New England Patriots.

By the numbers: San Francisco held Denver to 14 points in Week 4 to remain unbeaten. Buffalo allowed 29 points in their first defeat of the 2026 season.

What to watch: The 49ers aim to protect their flawless record in Week 5. The Bills look to rebound and avoid consecutive losses.

Sources

@YahooSports 2026-10-08T21:27:13.640567+00:00

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