NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 team stand going into Week 6
32. Oakland Raiders
Record: 1-4
Last week: 28th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Chargers, 26-10
Week 6 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks (in London)
One thing to know: When Jon Gruden signed a deal reportedly worth $100 million to coach the Raiders, it's doubtful a 1-4 start was what the team had in mind. If only the team could find a reliable pass-rusher.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 1-4
Last week: 25th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Cardinals, 28-18
Week 6 opponent: at Green Bay Packers
One thing to know: The 49ers granted the Cardinals their first win of the season, in part, because C.J. Beathard had two interceptions and was responsible for two of the team's three fumbles. It's tough to win a game while giving away so many possessions.
30. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 1-4
Last week: 32nd
Week 5 result: Beat the 49ers, 28-18
Week 6 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: Josh Rosen got his first career win as a starter on Sunday, beginning what the Cardinals hope will be a long and fruitful career with the franchise. Still, the team has a long way to go before their seen as contenders.
29. Buffalo Bills
Record: 2-3
Last week: 31st
Week 5 result: Beat the Titans, 13-12
Week 6 opponent: at Houston Texans
One thing to know: The Bills picked up their second win of the season and had rookie quarterback Josh Allen throw only 20 times. Now they're exploring adding veteran quarterback Derek Anderson. That doesn't scream confidence in their rookie.
28. New York Giants
Record: 1-4
Last week: 30th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Panthers, 33-31
Week 6 opponent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know: The Giants pulled out all the stops to get a win on Sunday, even having Odell Beckham Jr. throw a touchdown pass to Saquon Barkley, but it still wasn't enough to beat the Panthers.
27. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 1-4
Last week: 26th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Patriots, 38-24
Week 6 opponent: at New York Jets
One thing to know: Andrew Luck has thrown 50 or more passes three times this season and twice in the last two weeks.
26. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 2-3
Last week: 23rd
Week 5 result: Lost to the Texans, 19-16
Week 6 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: Ezekiel Elliott was held to just 2.7 yards per carry on Sunday — only the third time in his career he's been under three.
25. New York Jets
Record: 2-3
Last week: 29th
Week 5 result: Beat the Broncos, 34-16
Week 6 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: Running back Isaiah Crowell broke a franchise record against the normally stout Broncos defense, breaking off 219 yards on 15 carries for 14.6 yards per carry.
24. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 2-3
Last week: 21st
Week 5 result: Lost to the Rams, 33-31
Week 6 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders (in London)
One thing to know: The Seahawks had the Rams on the ropes in the fourth quarter on Sunday, but gave up nine unanswered points in the fourth quarter to spoil their hopes of an upset.
23. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 1-4
Last week: 17th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Steelers, 41-17
Week 6 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know: The Falcons have seen a promising season wilt because of injuries and some close losses. Now, three games below .500 in a competitive division, Matt Ryan is banged up. Next week may be a do-or-die game Atlanta.
22. Denver Broncos
Record: 2-3
Last week: 16th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Jets, 34-16
Week 6 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know: The Denver defense looked lost on Sunday, giving up over 500 total yards to the Jets in their third consecutive loss. They'll have to straighten things out in a hurry with a trip to Los Angeles set for next week.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 2-2
Last week: 20th
Week 5 result: Bye
Week 6 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: Week 6 is a big week for Jameis Winston, who reclaimed his job quickly, but now will need to play well enough to keep it.
20. Houston Texans
Record: 2-3
Last week: 24th
Week 5 result: Beat the Cowboys, 19-16
Week 6 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: With a win over Buffalo on Sunday, the Texans could be back even on the season and potentially tied at the top of their division after a brutal 0-3 start.
19. Miami Dolphins
Record: 3-2
Last week: 18th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Bengals, 27-17
Week 6 opponent: vs. Chicago Bears
One thing to know: The Dolphins held a 17-3 fourth-quarter lead over the Bengals, then gave away 24 straight points to lose the game.
18. Detroit Lions
Record: 2-3
Last week: 27th
Week 5 result: Beat the Packers, 31-23
Week 6 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: The Lions looked solid in their win over the Packers, but with the NFC North looking like the toughest division in football, making the playoffs is going to be an uphill battle.
17. Cleveland Browns
Record: 2-2-1
Last week: 22nd
Week 5 result: Beat the Ravens, 12-9
Week 6 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
One thing to know: Though they gave up 45 points in an overtime loss to the Raiders in Week 4, the Browns defense looks legit through five weeks. They've only given up 17 points per game outside of the Raiders game.
16. Washington Redskins
Record: 2-2
Last week: 15th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Saints, 43-19
Week 6 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Washington's loss on Monday night to the Saints wasn't pretty, but thanks to losses across the NFC East, the Redskins still lead the division after five weeks of football. If they want to hold on to the spot, they'll have to start winning games.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 2-2-1
Last week: 19th
Week 5 result: Beat the Falcons, 41-17
Week 6 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: Antonio Brown had 100 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 5. But perhaps the biggest mystery on the Steelers offense (besides for when Le'Veon Bell will return) is why Brown is still catching just 53% of his targets after catching 63 and 68% of his passes the last two years.
14. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 3-2
Last week: 13th
Week 5 result: Beat the Raiders, 26-10
Week 6 opponent: at Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler continue to be one of the strongest tandem rushing attacks in football, with 190 total yards and two touchdowns between them on Sunday.
13. Green Bay Packers
Record: 2-2-1
Last week: 14th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Lions, 31-23
Week 6 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: The story of the Packers' Week 5 loss was Mason Crosby, who bizarrely missed four field goals and an extra-point, leaving 13 points on the board in a game they lost by 8.
12. Tennessee Titans
Record: 3-2
Last week: 8th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Bills, 13-12
Week 6 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: After beating two of the final four teams in football last season, the Titans stumbled on the road to the lowly Buffalo Bills. Tennessee has the wins of a powerhouse team but will need to learn how to get up for every game if they're going to make a run this year.
11. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 2-3
Last week: 9th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Vikings, 23-21
Week 6 opponent: at New York Giants
One thing to know: The Eagles lost Jay Ajayi for the season to a torn ACL. They now have a hole at running back, extra draft assets, and the cap space to absorb a bigger salary. Le'Veon Bell, anyone?
10. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 3-2
Last week: 10th
Week 5 result: Lost to the Browns, 12-9
Week 6 opponent: at Tennessee Titans
One thing to know: The Ravens overtime loss to Cleveland was just the third time they've fallen to the Browns since 2008.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 2-2-1
Last week: 12th
Week 5 result: Beat the Eagles, 23-21
Week 6 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: Through five games, the Vikings' investment in Kirk Cousins has been a good one. Cousins has thrown for 1,688 yards, 11 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, and completed 71% of his passes. The defense needs to improve, but there's no doubt that Cousins has elevated the offense.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-2
Last week: 3rd
Week 5 result: Lost to the Chiefs, 30-14
Week 6 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know: In what could have been a preview of the AFC Championship, the Jaguars defense couldn't contain Patrick Mahomes and the potent Kansas City offense. Jacksonville will have to be ready should there be a postseason rematch.
7. Chicago Bears
Record: 3-1
Last week: 7th
Week 5 result: Bye
Week 6 opponent: at Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: Something to watch with the Bears going forward is running back Tarik Cohen's role. He exploded in Week 4, out-touching Jordan Howard and putting up 174 total yards on 20 overall touches, proving he could become a dynamic playmaker for Chicago.
6. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 4-1
Last week: 11th
Week 5 result: Beat the Dolphins, 27-17
Week 6 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know: The Bengals have some big tests coming up in the next few weeks, with games against the Steelers, Saints, and Ravens. If they can keep their hot streak going, this could be the year Cincinnati finally makes noise in the playoffs.
5. Carolina Panthers
Record: 3-1
Last week: 6th
Week 5 result: Beat the Giants, 33-31
Week 6 opponent: at Washington Redskins
One thing to know: Graham Gano came close to a new NFL record when he kicked a 63-yard field goal to give the Panthers the last-second win over the Giants.
4. New England Patriots
Record: 3-2
Last week: 4th
Week 5 result: Beat the Colts, 38-24
Week 6 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: Tom Brady put on a show on Thursday night, throwing his 500th career touchdown pass and moving the Patriots offense like the unstoppable force other NFL teams have feared for years.
3. New Orleans Saints
Record: 4-1
Last week: 5th
Week 5 result: Beat the Redskins, 43-19
Week 6 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: Drew Brees set the NFL passing record with a beautiful touchdown in Week 5. Brees didn't look back much afterward, and why should he — Brees is playing well, and the Saints offense is on fire, scoring 40 points or more in four of five games.
2. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 5-0
Last week: 1st
Week 5 result: Beat the Seahawks, 33-31
Week 6 opponent: at Denver Broncos
One thing to know: The Seahawks gave Los Angeles their toughest test yet, but with each passing week, it's getting harder to imagine another team catching the Rams in the NFC.
1. Kansas City Cheifs
Record: 5-0
Last week: 2nd
Week 5 result: Beat the Jaguars, 30-14
Week 6 opponent: at New England Patriots
One thing to know: The Chiefs are our new No. 1 for the impressiveness of their Week 5 victory, going into Jacksonville and besting an elite defense. The Chiefs started 5-0 last year, only to post a below-.500 record the rest of the way — is this year different?
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