NFL power rankings, Week 5: Who catches Eagles?
The Week 5 NFL power rankings are here for the NFC, and the Philadelphia Eagles are still topping the chart.
16. Chicago Bears (LW: 15)
The Bears don’t trust their quarterback, which means the offense is going to score about 10 points per game this season.
15. Washington Commanders (LW: 12)
Carson Wentz has been on three teams over the last three years for a reason. You’re seeing it every Sunday.
14. Carolina Panthers (LW: 13)
Carolina thought bringing in Baker Mayfield to pair with Matt Rhule was going to work out. And it has, for most of their opponents.
13. Detroit Lions (LW: 11)
The Lions can score with anybody, except the opponent, who can score at will every weekend.
12. Seattle Seahawks (LW: 16)
Seattle is legitimately fun. Geno Smith is playing really well, head coach Pete Carroll looks to be having fun, and the Seahawks are 2-2.
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11. Atlanta Falcons (LW: 14)
Atlanta might give Desmond Ridder a chance soon if Marcus Mariota can’t complete double-digit passes. That said, the Falcons are surprisingly at 2-2 as well.
10. New Orleans Saints (LW: 9)
The Saints were supposed to be frisky this season, but injuries and questionable coaching are huge problems.
9. Arizona Cardinals (LW: 10)
Somehow, Arizona is 2-2 and tied for first place in the NFC West. And the Cardinals get DeAndre Hopkins back from suspension come Week 7.
8. New York Giants (LW: 8)
The Giants aren’t the most-talented team in the league, but they’re 3-1 and playing well defensively.
7. Dallas Cowboys (LW: 7)
Dallas has done a nice job to win three straight with Cooper Rush under center. Now, a trip to face the Rams.
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6. Los Angeles Rams (LW: 4)
Speaking of the Rams, how many sacks does Micah Parsons get this week? Two? Four? Nine?
5. San Francisco 49ers (LW: 6)
The 49ers look really good when Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t sinking the ship. Ample talent and a great defense.
4. Minnesota Vikings (LW: 5)
Minnesota is a weird team, but the Vikings are 3-1 and in the lead of the NFC North with the moribund Bears coming to town on Sunday.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 3)
The Buccaneers are currently suffering through a two-game losing streak, but they’ll be fine. A soft schedule will have them rolling shortly.
2. Green Bay Packers (LW: 2)
Green Bay had a rough season opener against Minnesota, and since has reeled off three straight wins.
1. Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 1)
The Eagles are the only undefeated team in the league, and both the offense and defense are hitting on all cylinders.
