NFL Week 5 Power Rankings

Two 0-3 teams get wins in overtime and the Cardinals show they are legit. See how teams rose and fell in our Week 5 power rankings!

Both the Jets and the New York Giants got a win and overtime no less. The Jets had the more impressive win defeating the Tennessee Titans in overtime. The Giants were able to knock off the New Orleans Saints in overtime. Two teams scored 40 or more points with the Bills shutting out the Texans and the Chiefs beating the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cardinals proved to the league they belong in the top by blowing out the Rams 37-20.

It is fair to say that things are slightly improving in Jacksonville. The Jaguars get closer to a win every week, and rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence continues to get better. Urban Meyer may not be the right man for the job, but the roster has talent to move forward with.  – Tim Rodriguez

Next Week: Tennessee Titans (2-2)

One word: Disaster. There is no other explanation for this team. After a 1-0 start, the team has looked awful with Davis Mills and cannot get anything going. It’s already time to look for the next season if you are in Houston. Look to the next Jaguars vs Texans matchup, because the loser will end up with the first overall pick next year. – Justin Bauerle

Next Week: New England Patriots (1-3)

The Lions’ struggles continue, losing to their division rival in an ugly, mistake-riddled game. The chemistry between Jared Goff and the offense is still a major work in progress, but many of the offense’s faults came via end-of-drive turnovers. Defensively, the Lions still have yet to find an identity, getting destroyed in the run and pass game. There’s still room for optimism for Lions fans, but Dan Campbell has not had the greatest start to his head coaching career. – Garrett Williams

Next Week: Minnesota Vikings (1-3)

The Jets finally got a win against an unlikely team in week four. They took the Titans to overtime and were able to get the win off a missed Randy Bullock 49-yard field goal. Zach Wilson is looking better throwing for almost 300 yards, two touchdowns, and only one interception. Hopefully, this wasn’t a flash in the pan and the Jets can build off this significant win. – Jacob Mummert

Next Week: Atlanta Falcons (1-3)

The Falcons lost a close one to the Washington Football Team on Sunday 34-30. J.D. McKissic scored the go-ahead touchdown with 33 seconds to go in the game. Matt Ryan put together a nice day throwing four touchdowns and no interceptions. Cordarrelle Patterson is doing it all for the Falcons despite their troubles. He was their lead rusher with 34 yards and their lead receiver with 82 yards through the air. Next week the Falcons travel to London to face the Jets. – Jacob Mummert

Next Week: New York Jets (1-3)