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

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Oct 5, 2021


The Arizona Cardinals plastered the Los Angeles Rams to remain undefeated, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are a full-blown mess.

32

Jacksonville Jaguars

0-4 LW: 32

Urban Meyer is sorry. In more ways than one.

31

Houston Texans

1-3 LW: 29

When you get beat 40-0 and don’t throw for 100 yards, it’s not a pleasant week here.

30

Detroit plays well enough to save from being a total embarrassment, but barely.

29

The Jets scored 27 points? The Jets scored 27 points!

28

New York Giants

1-3 LW: 30

The Giants are terrible, but Daniel Jones is avoiding big mistakes. It’s real progress.

27

Atlanta Falcons

1-3 LW: 27

Another meltdown in Atlanta. Truly, the other Georgia tradition unlike any other.

26

Philadelphia Eagles

1-3 LW: 26

Jalen Hurts carved the Chiefs up, but giving up 42 points usually means defeat.

25

Miami Dolphins

1-3 LW: 22

The Dolphins were supposed to be a playoff team this year. Not looking good.

24

Pittsburgh Steelers

1-3 LW: 18

No offense, no quarterback, no chance.

23

Minnesota Vikings

1-3 LW: 21

The Vikings held the Browns to 14 points at home and somehow lost. Minnesota might be the weirdest team in football.

22

Indianapolis Colts

1-3 LW: 25

Finally, a win for Carson Wentz and the Colts. Season saved. Now, a trip to Baltimore.

21

Matt Nagy is going to bench Justin Fields for Andy Dalton. I’m so sorry, Chicago.

20

Washington Football Team

2-2 LW: 23

Washington’s defense remains the most confounding unit in football, but 2-2 isn’t terrible.

19

New England Patriots

1-3 LW: 19

It was always going to end that way, wasn’t it? The Patriots can play defense, but the offense is punchless.

18

New Orleans Saints

2-2 LW: 17

Can’t lose to the Giants at home. That’s how fringe teams miss the playoffs.

17

Cincinnati Bengals

3-1 LW: 20

Are the Bengals good? Probably not, but there is clear progress from a team long in the basement.

16

Carolina Panthers

3-1 LW: 16

A first loss doesn’t move them down the rankings. Carolina’s offense played well, but the defense was exposed against a good Dallas team.

15

Denver Broncos

3-1 LW: 15

The Broncos had their first true test on Sunday, and threw for 148 yards while scoring seven points.

14

Tennessee Titans

2-2 LW: 12

The Titans were without Julio Jones and A.J. Brown against the Jets and lost. Ultimately, that’s no excuse for such a performance.

13

San Francisco 49ers

2-2 LW: 11

Well, it could be Trey Lance time. First up? The unbeaten Cardinals.

12

Seattle Seahawks

2-2 LW: 14

Seattle may have saved its season by beating the 49ers. Now, the Seahawks can leapfrog the Rams with a win on Thursday.

11

Dallas Cowboys

3-1 LW: 13

The Cowboys have clear issues to resolve defensively, but the offense is one of the league’s best.

10

Kansas City Chiefs

2-2 LW: 10

Kansas City had seven drives and scored six touchdowns. And they needed all of them, as the defense remains rancid.

9

Las Vegas Raiders

3-1 LW: 6

It’s only one loss, and the Raiders draw the Bears in Las Vegas come Sunday. Good timing.

8

Los Angeles Chargers

3-1 LW: 9

The Chargers look like a team that can play deep into January.

7

Baltimore Ravens

3-1 LW: 7

A three-game winning streak has the Ravens tied atop the AFC North. Well done.

6

Cleveland Browns

3-1 LW: 4

The Browns need more from Baker Mayfield, but the rest of the team is operating at a championship level.

5

Los Angeles Rams

3-1 LW: 1

The Rams stay in the top five, but had to drop a few spots after being absolutely hammered at home.

4

Green Bay Packers

3-1 LW: 5

Remember the 38-3 game? Feels like a lifetime ago.

3

Arizona Cardinals

4-0 LW: 8

Are the Cardinals the best team in football? Feels like a stretch, but they’re clearly a contender.

2

Buffalo has two shutouts in four games, but has played Ben Roethlisberger, Davis Mills, Taylor Heinicke and Jacoby Brissett. Up next? Patrick Mahomes.

1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

3-1 LW: 2

The champs, saved by an upright. They claim the top spot, but they need to improve defensively.



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