WNBA Power Rankings: Week of October 5, 2026

Atlanta Dream stays at No. 1 after sweeping Washington Mystics in the first round. Our current playoff outlook has Atlanta Dream winning the title. Minnesota Lynx made the week's biggest jump, climbing 2 spots to No. 8 after being swept by New York Liberty in the first round. Las Vegas Aces took the week's biggest slide, falling 2 spots to No. 4 after getting past Indiana Fever in the first round. Elsewhere, Dallas Wings stays at No. 7 after being eliminated by Golden State Valkyries in the first round.