NFL Power Rankings - Week 5: Rams skyrocket into top 10, Raiders tumble
The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's NFL Editors, including Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, Mitch Sanderson, and Arun Srinivasan.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
Previous Rank: 1st
Having only one undefeated team heading into Week 5 is a shock. The fact it's the Chiefs really shouldn't be. They're rightfully the class of the NFL right now. - Browne
2. Green Bay Packers (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3rd | 2nd | 2nd |
Previous Rank: 4th
Injuries are mounting for the Packers, but Aaron Rodgers is keeping them on the straight and narrow while the doctors do their work. - Sanderson
3. Denver Broncos (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 2nd | 3rd | 5th |
Previous Rank: 6th
The Broncos look great, but they need to take advantage of two winnable games (Giants, Chargers) before the schedule turns into a potential buzzsaw. - Browne
4. Atlanta Falcons (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 5th | 6th | 3rd |
Previous Rank: 2nd
The Falcons shouldn't put much stock into a surprising home loss, and should focus on Julio Jones' health during the bye week. - Srinivasan
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 4th | 5th | 4th |
Previous Rank: 9th
If the Steelers plan on winning games, Antonio Brown can't throw a temper tantrum when he doesn't get the ball. Spreading the offense around can make this team elite. - Sanderson
6. Detroit Lions (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 6th | 4th | 6th |
Previous Rank: 7th
Those Lions who won so many games by one-score margins last season didn't go anywhere. Detroit is for real. - Sanderson
7. New England Patriots (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 11th | 7th | 9th |
Previous Rank: 3rd
"My husband cannot throw the ball and play defense," - Gisele, probably. - McClymont
8. Los Angeles Rams (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 7th | 9th | 7th |
Previous Rank: 20th
It's too early to call the Rams contenders, but if Goff and Co. take down the Legion of Boom, it'll be hard to ignore their credentials. - Browne
9. Carolina Panthers (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 8th | 11th | 8th |
Previous Rank: 19th
The Panthers continue their Jekyll and Hyde act, defeating the Patriots on the road. At their best, they're a Super Bowl contender. At their worst, they look ready for a rebuild. This rollercoaster isn't lacking entertainment. - Srinivasan
10. Philadelphia Eagles (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 10th | 8th | 10th |
Previous Rank: 13th
We're riding on the Wentzwagon from Wentz we came through Wentzylvania. Whew. - McClymont
11. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 13th | 10th | 13th |
Previous Rank: 10th
Despite the highs and lows this season has already produced, the Cowboys can enter their bye week 3-2 with a win over the Packers. That would be considered a success. - McClymont
12. Buffalo Bills (3-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 9th | 14th | 11th |
Previous Rank: 21st
The Bills make a nine-spot leap up the rankings after stunning the defending NFC champs. It's time we start taking the Sean McDermott-led club seriously. No, seriously. - McClymont
13. Seattle Seahawks (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 18th | 16th | 12th |
Previous Rank: 12th
Seahawks-Rams is always fun, but with L.A. rejuvenated, it's must-see TV. - Browne
14. Oakland Raiders (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 16th | 12th | 18th |
Previous Rank: 8th
It's deja vu for Oakland with Derek Carr injured once more. His season isn't done, but the Raiders will be if they can't rally in his absence. - Browne
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 15th | 15th | 14th |
Previous Rank: 15th
The Buccaneers aren't taking solace in an ugly win over the suddenly moribund Giants, but they all count the same in the win column. - Srinivasan
16. Houston Texans (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 14th | 17th | 16th |
Previous Rank: 16th
Is Deshaun Watson quickly becoming the best quarterback in franchise history? The rookie standout is posing the question after putting up 57 points in a Week 4 rout of the Titans. - Srinivasan
17. Tennessee Titans (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 17th | 13th | 17th |
Previous Rank: 5th
Marcus Mariota is day-to-day with a hamstring injury. So are the team's playoff chances. - Srinivasan
18. Washington Redskins (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 12th | 19th | 15th |
Previous Rank: 14th
The Redskins just might be the best team in their division. After a week off, they'll get a matchup with the lowly 49ers, and then an opportunity to prove it against the Eagles and Cowboys in back-to-back weeks. - McClymont
19. Minnesota Vikings (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 19th | 20th | 19th |
Previous Rank: 11th
The Vikings have shown they can stick with most teams without Sam Bradford in the lineup. The real question is how long will they be asked to hold on? - Sanderson
20. New Orleans Saints (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 20th | 18th | 21st |
Previous Rank: 22nd
No one will fault you if you did a double take: Yes, the Saints pitched a shutout. Whether it's a sign of widespread defensive improvement remains to be seen. - Srinivasan
21. Arizona Cardinals (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 23rd | 23rd | 20th |
Previous Rank: 24th
Seriously, never retire Larry. - Browne
22. Baltimore Ravens (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 21st | 21st | 23rd |
Previous Rank: 17th
Flacco said it best on Sunday: He sucked. Until the Ravens' offense figures it out, a stout defense can only do so much. - Sanderson
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 22nd | 22nd | 22nd |
Previous Rank: 18th
Jalen Ramsey is playing like the NFL's best cornerback, but the Jaguars remain lesser than the sum of their parts for the umpteenth year. - Srinivasan
24. New York Jets (2-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 24th | 26th | 26th |
Previous Rank: 29th
Pride is a powerful thing. After hearing all offseason about how much they sucked, the Jets are intent on proving critics wrong, to the detriment of their future. - McClymont
25. Miami Dolphins (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 25th | 27th | 24th |
Previous Rank: 23rd
The only positive for the Dolphins is that they don't have a bye week after their awful trip to London. - McClymont
26. Indianapolis Colts (1-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 26th | 28th | 27th |
Previous Rank: 28th
Andrew Luck will be back at practice this week, as Colts fans pray for his imminent return. - Srinivasan
27. Chicago Bears (1-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 27th | 29th | 25th |
Previous Rank: 26th
It's Mitch Trubisky time. On "Monday Night Football." No pressure. - Sanderson
28. Cincinnati Bengals (1-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 28th | 30th | 28th |
Previous Rank: 31st
Beating the Browns proves nothing. The Bengals need to stay focused if they ever plan on making something of this season. - Sanderson
29. New York Giants (0-4)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 29th | 25th | 29th |
Previous Rank: 25th
The Giants have to be the most talented 0-4 team in NFL history. If the G-Men don't get a win by their bye week, heads will roll. - McClymont
30. Los Angeles Chargers (0-4)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 30th | 24th | 30th |
Previous Rank: 27th
Empty seats and no hope. It's going to be a long first year in L.A. for the Chargers. - Browne
31. San Francisco 49ers (0-4)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 31st | 31st | 31st |
Previous Rank: 30th
The time for Kyle Shanahan to see if the 49ers have anything in C.J. Beathard is fast approaching. - Browne
32. Cleveland Browns (0-4)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 32nd | 32nd | 32nd |
Previous Rank: 32nd
Myles Garrett needs to get healthy soon. The little hope the Browns started with is dwindling. - Sanderson
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