Despite another loss, Washington actually gained ground in the national power rankings, with the nine publications offering very different opinions entering the bye week.

Oct 19, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Each week during the regular season, we'll look at what the national media is saying about the Washington Commanders via various publications' NFL Power Polls. With it being Week 7, things are starting to get clearer for several teams.

The Washington Commanders entered their bye week at 1-4-1 after another frustrating loss , this time against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Oddly enough, that loss didn't hurt Washington's standing with everyone in the national media.…