NFL power rankings 1. New England (7-0): Needing receiving help, the Patriots flipped a second-round pick to Atlanta for Mohamed Sanu on Tuesday. Next: vs. Cleveland. 2. San Francisco (6-0): The 49ers’ 9-0 win at Washington was only the fifth such regular-season final score since 1940. Next: vs. Carolina. 3. New Orleans (6-1): Drew Brees (thumb) may be back Sunday.