🏈 NFL Power Rankings: Week 5

1) Philadelphia Eagles (+0)

This roster is still stacked with talent and the Eagles offense is going to get on track as the weather gets colder and power run games grow stronger.

2) Detroit Lions (+1)

Since their Week 1 loss, the Lions are averaging 404.7 yards per game and their last two explosions have come against a couple of solid AFC North defenses.

3) Buffalo Bills (-1)

Josh Allen is the best quarterback in football and he’s going to have to be the best to offset Buffalo’s extremely vulnerable defense.

4) Kansas City Chiefs (+5)

Maybe it was just the Ravens reeling defense, or maybe the Chiefs are starting to get their offensive swagger back with more weapons due to return in the coming weeks.

5) Los Angeles Rams (+1)

The Rams entered Week 4 as a top five team in yards per game and yards allowed per game. They’re still top 10 in both metrics and have been absolutely elite in pass defense with Jared Verse and company generating pressure up front.

6) Green Bay Packers (-3)

Green Bay was down three starting offensive lineman in an emotionally-charged matchup at Dallas. A couple of wacky plays and an elite effort from Dak Prescott kept them from scoring a win.

7) Baltimore Ravens (-2)

Their defense has been gashed without Kyle Van Noy and Nnamdi Madubuike, and the Ravens offense has struggled for 1.5 games with Lamar Jackson (hamstring) getting quasi-benched in Week 4. Now is probably the time to buy Baltimore Futures.

8) Washington Commanders (-1)

Jayden Daniels (knee) was ruled in for Week 5 before the Commanders even started their Week 4 game at Atlanta, a clear indication that they were fine punting that non-division road game.

9) Indianapolis Colts (+3)

A fluke fumble by Adonai Mitchell cost the Colts a signature win at the Rams. They still move up three spots in our rankings.

10) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+0)

When, or if, the Bucs get healthy, they’ll be a true contender for the NFC title, because Baker Mayfield is an absolute gamer with arguably the best pocket presence and escapability in his conference.

11) Denver Broncos (+0)

Bo Nix got right against one of the league’s worst defenses and the Broncos feasted on a wounded Bengals offense.

12) Seattle Seahawks (+3)

Sam Darnold is balling behind a weak offensive line and the Seahawks defense is a top 10 unit allowing just 16.8 points per game.

13) Los Angeles Chargers (-5)

Offensive line play is going to be a disaster for the Chargers going forward with Joe Alt (ankle) expected to go on I.R. They could get Mekhi Becton (concussion) back for a Week 5 matchup with Washington.

14) Jacksonville Jaguars (+4)

Jacksonville’s defense is top five in almost every metric. The Jags have held opponents to the fourth-fewest rushing yards per game (82.8) and the ninth-lowest yards per attempt (6.3).

15) San Francisco 49ers (+1)

The Niners pass rush is basically non-existent without Nick Bosa (ACL) and their offensive injuries continue to compile with Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall nicked up on a short week.

16) Arizona Cardinals (+0)

Dropping a simple slant route to give the Seahawks an interception won’t gain Marvin Harrison Jr. much more trust from Kyler Murray.

17) Pittsburgh Steelers (+2)

Are the Steelers returning to their physical dominance on both sides of the line of scrimmage? Or were the Vikings simply slammed by jetlag and unable to match up in Dublin?

18) Minnesota Vikings (-5)

Andrew Van Ginkel is the heartbeat of Minnesota’s defense, so it’s not totally surprising that they’ve been shredded in two of their last three games without the linebacker.

19) Atlanta Falcons (+5)

Getting shut out by a Panthers defense that was trucked for 53 points and 282 rushing yards in their first two losses is simply embarrassing. Raheem Morris and his staff should be firmly on the hot seat after that performance.

20) Chicago Bears (-3)

Another week, another blocked field goal to determine a close game. The Bears pass rush hounded Geno Smith all day to protect their injury-riddled secondary.

21) Houston Texans (+2)

The Texans offense is still anemic, but their defense can absolutely dominate in plus matchups. Up next is a roadkill spot at 1-3 Baltimore.

22) New England Patriots (+0)

Drake Maye is completing 79.2% of his passes with a 125.2 rating over his last three games. His two turnovers cost the Pats against Pittsburgh and he’s taken nine sacks.

23) Dallas Cowboys (-2)

Playing the Packers to a draw without CeeDee Lamb (ankle) is a win for the Cowboys. Yet they probably have the worst defense in the NFL and have done nothing to dissuade that notion.

24) Las Vegas Raiders (-4)

Geno Smith has been awful in three straight games behind a makeshift offensive line, and Brock Bowers (knee) looks slow, but at least the Raiders got Ashton Jeanty going in Week 4.

25) New York Giants (+0)

Jaxson Dart didn’t fare very well as a passer (13-for-20, 113 yards) but his physicality and energy gave the Giants a lift that helped their defense dominate the Chargers for a win.

26) Cleveland Browns (+0)

Quinshon Judkins is a budding star and the Browns are probably trending towards a quarterback change in the coming weeks. Perhaps after they come home from London for a Week 6 bye.

27) Miami Dolphins (+0)

The Dolphins got their first win and lost Tyreek Hill (knee) for the season. Their defense remains sieve-like against the run or pass.

28) New York Jets (+1)

Aaron Glenn is now the third straight Jets coach to start 0-3 or worse. It’s stunning to see this talented defense give up the fifth-most points (30) and eighth-most rushing yards per game (130.2).

29) New Orleans Saints (+1)

The Saints out-gained the Bills on the ground with more first downs and nearly even time of possession in a surprisingly competitive road performance.

30) Carolina Panthers (-3)

What a bizarre Week 3 win for the Panthers over the Falcons. They went right back to being a doormat with a 42-13 loss in New England.

31) Cincinnati Bengals (-2)

The Bengals can’t block, can’t run the ball, and can’t stop the run on defense. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are likely to check out in a lost season, and Trey Hendrickson would love a trade.

32) Tennessee Titans (+0)

We basically have no idea if Cam Ward is any good because he’s trying to produce in the worst ecosystem in the NFL right now.