NFL power rankings, Week 5: Falcons rise, Steelers fall


The NFL power rankings for Week 5 are out, and we see a big dip from the Pittsburgh Steelers, while Atlanta Falcons are rising up.

32

Houston Texans 0-3-1

Last rank: 32nd

The only winless team in the league. The Texans fight hard, they just don’t have the talent.

31

Chicago Bears 2-2

Last rank: 28th

Justin Fields appears to be a failed experiment.

30

Pittsburgh Steelers 1-3

Last rank: 24th

The Steelers are 1-3 and their next four games are all against top-end teams. Good luck.

29

Washington Commanders 1-3

Last rank: 26th

After winning in Week 1, Washington has a case for the worst team in football over the past three weeks.

28

Carolina Panthers 1-3

Last rank: 25th

The Panthers are feverishly trying to figure out if they can get a conditional seventh-round pick for Baker Mayfield and Matt Rhule.

27

New England Patriots 1-3

Last rank: 27th

This isn’t your father’s Patriots. Not nearly enough talent to win most games.

26

New York Jets 2-2

Last rank: 30th

The Jets are finding ways to win. It’s not pretty, but they’re 2-2.

25

Indianapolis Colts 1-2-1

Last rank: 22nd

Indianapolis is really, really lucky it plays in the AFC South. The Colts would be cooked in any other division.

24

Detroit Lions 1-3

Last rank: 20th

Defense? Anybody? The offense can score, but so can anybody who plays the Lions.

23

Seattle Seahawks 2-2

Last rank: 31st

Seattle is shockingly showing a real offense some weeks. If nothing else, the Seahawks are fun.

22

Cleveland Browns 2-2

Last rank: 21st

How do you lose when the opposing quarterback throws seven completions with an interception?

21

Atlanta Falcons 2-2

Last rank: 29th

How do you win when your quarterback throws seven completions with an interception?

20

New Orleans Saints 1-3

Last rank: 17th

The Saints have talent, but they don’t have a quarterback, and might not have a coach.

19

Las Vegas Raiders 1-3

Last rank: 23rd

Finally, a win for the Raiders. Now, they go to Arrowhead on Monday night in another must-win.

18

Tennessee Titans 2-2

Last rank: 19th

Tennessee hasn’t been impressive, but it’s 2-2 and tied atop the AFC South.

17

Arizona Cardinals 2-2

Last rank: 18th

How are the Cardinals 2-2? It feels like they should be 1-8. Also, enjoy those extensions for Kyler Murray and Kliff Kingsbury.

16

New York Giants 3-1

Last rank: 16th

The Giants are finally changing their culture under head coach Brian Daboll. The losses might come this year, but this is the start of something good.

15

Los Angeles Chargers 2-2

Last rank: 15th

The Chargers won, but they did everything possible in the second half to lose.

14

Denver Broncos 2-2

Last rank: 11th

This isn’t a winning team. The Broncos have issues all over, and now injuries are mounting.

13

Jacksonville Jaguars 2-2

Last rank: 12th

Even though Jacksonville lost, the Jaguars should feel good about their team. Good talent, good coaching.

12

Dallas Cowboys 3-1

Last rank: 13th

After losing Dak Prescott, many thought the Cowboys were in for a long season. Instead, they’re 3-1 and in great position.

11

Los Angeles Rams 2-2

Last rank: 7th

The Rams better find another weapon, because throwing to Cooper Kupp on every play isn’t ideal.

10

San Francisco 49ers 2-2

Last rank: 14th

The Niners have their offensive deficiencies, but this is a contender.

9

Baltimore Ravens 2-2

Last rank: 8th

The Ravens have blown two ridiculous leads at home. The defense isn’t good, and the entire team is incredibly dependent on Lamar Jackson.

8

Cincinnati Bengals 2-2

Last rank: 10th

Huge game this weekend. Beat the Ravens, and after an 0-2 start, the Bengals are in first place of the AFC North.

7

Minnesota Vikings 3-1

Last rank: 9th

The Vikings are weird, and they’re far from consistent, and yet they’re 3-1 and tied atop the NFC North.

6

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-2

Last rank: 6th

Tampa Bay got rocked against the Chiefs, but the schedule now gets much easier and the Bucs’ health is getting there.

5

Miami Dolphins 3-1

Last rank: 5th

The big concern right now is about Tua Tagovailoa, and the Dolphins’ decision-making.

4

Green Bay Packers 3-1

Last rank: 4th

Green Bay is winning ugly, but it’s winning. Aaron Rodgers and Co. will figure it out.

3

Kansas City Chiefs 3-1

Last rank: 3rd

The Chiefs showed all they can be on Sunday night. They out-rushed the Buccaneers by a 189-3 margin.

2

Buffalo Bills 3-1

Last rank: 2nd

What a gut-check by the Bills, coming back from a 20-3 deficit to beat the Ravens. Buffalo is back on track.

1

Philadelphia Eagles 4-0

Last rank: 1st

The only undefeated team in the league. Philadelphia looks great.



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