According to ESPN's Football Power Index, the Los Angeles Rams are currently the best team in the NFL, outpacing the Seattle Seahawks. The Rams' ranking is attributed to the stability of their offense compared to Seattle's defense, which has seen a decline in its performance rating from 4.6 at the end of last season to 2.1 heading into the 2026 season. Despite this drop, Seattle maintains the highest defensive rating in the league. The Rams have further strengthened their position by acquiring star pass rusher Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, making them the Super Bowl favorites with a 14.9% chance of winning the title. This percentage exceeds that of the next-best team, the Buffalo Bills, by over four points. In contrast, the Seahawks have a lower Super Bowl probability of just 7%, highlighting a significant gap in expectations between the two teams as the season approaches.