Every football media outlet knows Power Rankings are an easy way to summarize a weekend’s biggest storylines for each team. It also provides a pulse for how teams stack up across the league. After a dominant performance against the Steelers, stock is moving up for the 49ers.
ESPN (Power Panel of 80 writers, editors, and TV Personalities)
49ers Rank: #1 (prev: 4)
“The Niners had the best defense in the league last season without getting much pressure from the interior, but Hargrave and a healthy Arik Armstead look intent on changing that in a significant way.