NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 5
32. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 0-4
Last week: 32nd
Week 4 result: Lost to the Seahawks, 20-17
Week 5 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: Josh Rosen couldn’t get a win in his first NFL start, but he certainly looked like an improvement for the Cardinals quarterback situation.
31. Buffalo Bills
Record: 1-3
Last week: 28th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Packers, 22-0
Week 5 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans
One thing to know: A week after storming Minnesota and beating the Vikings, the Bills crashed back to earth, as Josh Allen completed 48% of his passes and threw 2 interceptions.
30. New York Giants
Record: 1-3
Last week: 26th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Saints, 33-18
Week 5 opponent: at Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Eli Manning and the Giants offense is still searching for answers, and facing a Panthers team that's coming off a bye week in Carolina is going to be a tough place to find them.
29. New York Jets
Record: 1-3
Last week: 27th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Jaguars, 31-12
Week 5 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
One thing to know: Head coach Todd Bowles caught some heat for not going for it on 4th down while the Jets trailed Jacksonville. Perhaps the Jets don't have total confidence in Sam Darnold just yet.
28. Oakland Raiders
Record: 1-3
Last week: 31st
Week 4 result: Beat the Browns, 45-42
Week 5 opponent: at Los Angeles Chargers
One thing to know: Jon Gruden finally got his first win back as a head coach, but needed a bit of help and luck to do it.
27. Detroit Lions
Record: 1-3
Last week: 22nd
Week 4 result: Lost to the Cowboys, 26-24
Week 5 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
One thing to know: Defense is Matt Patricia's calling card, but the Lions rank 24th in points allowed per game, and in Week 4, the Lions could not stop the Cowboys on a game-winning drive.
26. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 1-3
Last week: 31st
Week 4 result: Lost to the Texans, 37-34
Week 5 opponent: at New England Patriots
One thing to know: Adam Vinatieri made NFL history on Sunday, breaking the all-time field goal record held by Morten Anderson with his 566th kick through the uprights.
25. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 1-3
Last week: 29th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Chargers, 29-27
Week 5 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: C.J. Beathard wasn't flawless in Jimmy Garoppolo's place, but he was solid, throwing for 298 yards on 23-of-27 passing, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. The 49ers had a chance to win it until Beathard threw a game-sealing pick.
24. Houston Texans
Record: 1-3
Last week: 30th
Week 4 result: Beat the Colts, 37-34
Week 5 opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know: J.J. Watt is looking like his dominant self again, with five sacks in his past two games.
23. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 2-2
Last week: 25th
Week 4 result: Beat the Lions, 26-24
Week 5 opponent: at Houston Texans
One thing to know: Dak Prescott broke 200 yards passing for the first time in five games, and Ezekiel Elliott totaled 29 touches to get the Cowboys a win. If this team has any chance to compete, those two have to lead the way.
22. Cleveland Browns
Record: 1-3
Last week: 23rd
Week 4 result: Lost to the Raiders, 45-42
Week 5 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: Baker Mayfield might not have gotten the win last weekend, but the Browns 42-point performance was still indicative of a new era for Cleveland.
21. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 2-2
Last week: 24th
Week 4 result: Beat the Cardinals, 20-17
Week 5 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know: The Seahawks lost Earl Thomas to a broken leg in Week 4, and he had a departing message for the team. It's a massive loss for in their secondary.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 2-2
Last week: 8th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Bears, 48-10
Week 5 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: With FitzMagic over, it looks like it will be up to Jameis Winston to lead the Buccaneers the rest of the way.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 1-2-1
Last week: 17th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Ravens, 26-14
Week 5 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: Le'Veon Bell is reportedly set to return after the Steelers' Week 7 bye, but there is some speculation he may have a plan to continue protecting his body.
18. Miami Dolphins
Record: 3-1
Last week: 11th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Patriots, 38-7
Week 5 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: After a 3-0 start, the Dolphins now face two tough games against the Bengals and Bears to keep their place atop the AFC East.
17. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 1-3
Last week: 10th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Bengals, 37-36
Week 5 opponent: at Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know: The Falcons have scored 73 combined points the last two weeks and still lost. Injuries to their secondary are piling up.
16. Denver Broncos
Record: 2-2
Last week: 19th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Chiefs, 27-23
Week 5 opponent: at New York Jets
One thing to know: The Broncos came closer than any team yet to taking down the Kansas City Chiefs, but couldn't close the deal.
15. Washington Redskins
Record: 2-1
Last week: 13th
Week 4 result: Bye
Week 5 opponent: at New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: The Redskins will have their work cut out for them in Week 5 against Alvin Kamara, Mark Ingram, and the Saints. Washington ranks 23rd in rush defense, giving up an average of 4.5 yards per carry.
14. Green Bay Packers
Record: 2-1-1
Last week: 16th
Week 4 result: Beat the Bills, 22-0
Week 5 opponent: at Detroit Lions
One thing to know: The Packers defense showed up in a big way at home on Sunday, shutting out the Bills offense and allowing Buffalo to convert just three of 16 third-down opportunities.
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 2-2
Last week: 18th
Week 4 result: Beat the 49ers, 29-27
Week 5 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders
One thing to know: Melvin Gordon has been work-horse back for the Chargers during his career, but this year, he's been much more efficient, averaging 5.1 yards per carry and not fumbling so far.
12. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 1-2-1
Last week: 5th
Week 4 result: Lost to the Rams, 38-31
Week 5 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know: Kirk Cousins' start in Minnesota hasn't gotten off to a dream start, and this week, the Vikings have to revisit the sight of their devastating loss in the NFC Championship last season.
11. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 3-1
Last week: 15th
Week 4 result: Beat the Falcons, 37-36
Week 5 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: Cincinnati suffered a tough loss in Week 4 as tight end Tyler Eifert, who was finally hitting his stride, left with a gruesome leg injury. Eifert has managed just 14 games the last three years because of injuries.
10. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 3-1
Last week: 14th
Week 4 result: Beat the Steelers, 26-14
Week 5 opponent: at Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: Since 2008, the Ravens are an impressive 18-2 against the Browns — can they keep the streak going against what looks like a rejuvenated Cleveland team?
9. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 2-2
Last week: 3rd
Week 4 result: Lost to the Titans, 26-23
Week 5 opponent: vs. Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: When is it time to grow concerned with Philly? They've been marred by injuries this year, but they haven't shown much offensive spark since Carson Wentz's return and the defense seems to have lost some of its luster.
8. Tennessee Titans
Record: 3-1
Last week: 20th
Week 4 result: Beat the Eagles, 26-23
Week 5 opponent: at Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: The Titans have now beaten two of the final four surviving teams from the 2017 postseason in successive weeks, taking down the Eagles and Jaguars back-to-back.
7. Chicago Bears
Record: 3-1
Last week: 12th
Week 4 result: Beat the Buccaneers, 48-10
Week 5 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: A week after raising serious concerns about his ability, Mitch Trubisky rebounded with a six-touchdown, nearly flawless performance against the Bucs. It's not the toughest defense to pick apart, but perhaps it will turn things around for Trubisky.
6. Carolina Panthers
Record: 2-1
Last week: 6th
Week 4 result: Bye
Week 5 opponent: vs. New York Giants
One thing to know: Bringing in free agent safety Eric Reid should help bolster the Panthers secondary as they make a push to win an NFC South division that’s loaded with talent.
5. New Orleans Saints
Record: 3-1
Last week: 7th
Week 4 result: Beat the Giants, 33-18
Week 5 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins
One thing to know: This week, the Saints welcome back Mark Ingram, who last year formed a deadly rushing combo with Alvin Kamara. Not that Kamara hasn't done well by himself — he has 611 yards from scrimmage and 6 touchdowns on the year.
4. New England Patriots
Record: 2-2
Last week: 9th
Week 4 result: Beat the Dolphins, 38-7
Week 5 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: With Julian Edelman set to rejoin the Patriots this week, expect their bounce back to continue after an underwhelming start to the season.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-1
Last week: 4th
Week 4 result: Beat the Jets, 31-12
Week 5 opponent: at Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: Week 5 will be a good test for the stingy Jaguars defense, as they'll go up against the red-hot Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 4-0
Last week: 2nd
Week 4 result: Beat the Broncos, 27-23
Week 5 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: Patrick Mahomes can’t stop making plays as the Chiefs remain one of just two undefeated teams in the NFL.
1. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 4-0
Last week: 1st
Week 4 result: Beat the Vikings, 38-31
Week 5 opponent: at Seattle Seahawks
One thing to know: Jared Goff is averaging 10.5 yards per pass attempt and every Rams player with more than 10 catches is averaging double-digits yards per catch. Is there a defense out there that can slow down this team? We're skeptical.
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