NFL power rankings: Just two undefeated teams remain

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (4-0)

Week 4: W 17-10 (at Chargers) | Final week: 1

The Chiefs survived a scare from their AFC West rival Los Angeles, however seem to have misplaced their prime wideout Rashee Rice to a season-ending knee harm. Whereas TE Travis Kelce delivered a classic outing (seven catches for 89 yards), the Chiefs should think about including reinforcements through the commerce market to bolster their battered offense.

Week 5: vs. New Orleans (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN)

2. Minnesota Vikings (4-0)

Week 4: W 31-29 (at Packers) | Final week: 5

The Vikings dominated the Packers throughout Sunday’s win and bent however did not break within the second half to enter Week 5 as the one undefeated crew within the NFC. The subsequent cease on NFL passing landing chief Sam Darnold’s redemption tour would be the most intriguing but, with an abroad matchup in opposition to his former crew, the New York Jets, set for Sunday. 

Week 5: vs. Jets (in London) (9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Community) 

Week 4: W 42-29 (vs. Seattle) | Final week: 3

The stout Detroit run protection turned in its worst displaying of the younger season on Monday, permitting Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III to hurry for 80 yards and three touchdowns. Nonetheless, an ideal night time from QB Jared Goff (18-of-18 passing for 292 yards and three complete touchdowns) was greater than sufficient to beat Seattle’s upset bid. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: L 35-10 (at Baltimore) | Final week: 2

After coasting to blowout wins in Weeks 2 and three, the Payments discovered what it felt wish to get punched within the mouth, getting outplayed in all sides of the sport throughout their loss to Baltimore. Buffalo’s protection desperately wants LB Terrel Bernard and CB Taron Johnson to return from their respective accidents, particularly with powerful matchups in opposition to Houston and the Jets slated for its subsequent two video games. 

Week 5: at Houston (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 24-20 (vs.Jacksonville) | Final week: 8

It wasn’t simple, however Houston bounced again from a deflating Week 3 loss to topple the Jaguars in thrilling vogue, as third-string operating again Dare Ogunbowale scored the game-winning landing with 18 seconds remaining. QB C.J. Stroud lastly appears to be like like he is returned to his 2023 type, throwing for a season-high 345 yards and two touchdowns. 

Week 5: vs. Buffalo (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 35-10 (vs. Buffalo) | Final week: 14

The Ravens have formally re-established themselves as a powerhouse within the AFC following their drubbing of Buffalo on “Sunday Night time Soccer.” 30-year-old Derrick Henry, who has rushed for 350 yards and scored 4 complete touchdowns over his final two video games, is proving that older operating backs are nonetheless able to making a major impression. 

Week 5: at Cincinnati (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 33-16 (vs. Philadelphia) | Final week: 11

After a disastrous Week 3 efficiency in opposition to the Broncos, Tampa Bay turned issues round in opposition to the Eagles and shortly ran up the rating because of QB Baker Mayfield’s two first-quarter landing passes. So long as Mayfield continues to supply, the Buccaneers needs to be thought of one of many largest threats within the NFC playoff race. 

Week 5: at Atlanta (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video)

8. Inexperienced Bay Packers (2-2)

Week 4: L 31-29 (vs. Minnesota) | Final week: 6

QB Jordan Love’s return and 4 landing passes weren’t sufficient for the Packers to finish what would’ve been a formidable come-from-behind victory in opposition to Minnesota. Despite the fact that the Packers had been enjoying catch-up for almost all of the competition, it’s kind of shocking that they solely gave their $48 million operating again Josh Jacobs 9 carries. 

Week 5: at Rams (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS) 

Week 4: W 30-13 (vs. New England) | Final week: 13

San Francisco acquired again within the win column, incomes a much-needed win over the Patriots in an all-around dominant efficiency. Nonetheless, with RB Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) sidelined, the 49ers want extra from WR Brandon Aiyuk, who has simply 25 receptions for 167 yards this season after signing a four-year, $120 million deal within the offseason. 

Week 5: vs. Arizona (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 27-24 (at Indianapolis) | Final week: 9

Two turnovers led to the Steelers dropping their first recreation of the season, although the crew practically pulled off a second-half comeback. Regardless of the loss, the Steelers could have unlocked a brand new factor to their offense after watching QB Justin Fields throw for 312 yards and one landing whereas including 55 yards and two scores on the bottom.

Week 5: vs. Dallas (8:20 p.m. ET | NBC)

Week 4: L 42-29 (at Detroit) | Final week: 10

The Seahawks suffered their first lack of the season throughout a high-scoring affair on “Monday Night time Soccer,” and whereas the outcome is not what the crew wished, it is arduous to be disillusioned within the final result. In spite of everything, Seattle entered the sport lacking 5 starters on protection and likewise noticed security Julian Love exit with a second-half quad harm. 

Week 5: vs. Giants (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 42-14 (at Arizona) | Final week: 18

The high-powered Commanders offense lastly confirmed indicators of slowing down in Week 4, punting for the primary time in three video games. QB Jayden Daniels is off to a historic begin to his profession, posting an NFL-record 82.1% completion fee via the primary 4 video games, and has shortly turn out to be the runaway favourite for Offensive Rookie of the Yr honors. 

Week 5: vs. Cleveland (1 p.m. ET | Fox) 

Week 4: W 26-24 (vs. New Orleans) | Final week: 15

The Falcons offense did not rating a landing this previous Sunday, however a KhaDarel Hodge fumble restoration TD and Younghoe Koo’s 4 area targets had been sufficient to propel the crew previous New Orleans. If Atlanta can get RB Bijan Robinson and TE Kyle Pitts extra concerned, the offense has the potential to be one of many extra dominant items within the NFC. 

Week 5: vs. Tampa Bay (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video)

Week 4: L 33-16 (at Tampa Bay) | Final week: 4

Raymond James Stadium continues to be a home of horrors for the Eagles, who’ve received simply one in all their final 5 street matchups in opposition to Tampa Bay. Jalen Hurts has turned the ball over in each recreation this season, and it is clear that he is not the identical quarterback with out WR A.J. Brown within the lineup. 

Week 5: Bye

15. New York Jets (2-2)

Week 4: L 10-9 (vs. Denver) | Final week: 7

The Jets dropped a winnable recreation in opposition to the Broncos in humiliating vogue, a loss that implies they may very well be nothing greater than a pretender. With essentially the most difficult stretch of their schedule approaching (in opposition to Minnesota, Buffalo and Pittsburgh), we’ll quickly discover out if Aaron Rodgers and Co. needs to be taken critically. 

Week 5: at Vikings (in London) (9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Community) 

Week 4: L 26-24 (at Atlanta) | Final week: 12

It is protected to say that the Saints and Klint Kubiak’s offense has fallen again to Earth after showing to be a juggernaut throughout the first two weeks of the season. New Orleans is just permitting 17.5 factors per recreation, however defensive miscues have performed important roles throughout its final two contests. 

Week 5: at Kansas Metropolis (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN)

Week 4: W 20-15 (at Giants) | Final week: 16

Dallas defeated an inferior Giants crew in Week 4, however its efficiency does not present a lot optimism going ahead, contemplating it was outgained in complete yards, 303 to 293, and racked up 11 penalties. Following the accidents to edge-rushers Micah Parsons (ankle) and DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Cowboys can survive a quite troublesome upcoming stretch of video games. 

Week 5: at Pittsburgh (8:20 p.m. ET | NBC)

Week 4: L 17-10 (vs. Kansas Metropolis) | Final week: 17

The Chargers practically knocked off the Chiefs behind a stellar effort from DC Jesse Minter’s unit, however the offense’s incapacity to discover a rhythm proved pricey. Though Los Angeles’ broad receiver corps is not spectacular, OC Greg Roman must let Professional Bowl QB Justin Herbert, who’s averaging a career-low 144.5 passing yards per recreation, throw the ball extra. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: W 34-24 (at Carolina) | Final week: 21

Cincinnati’s offense exploded for 34 factors in opposition to the lowly Panthers, with RB Chase Brown having fun with a breakout efficiency, tallying 92 complete yards and two touchdowns. Nevertheless, the Bengals protection stays problematic, and the unit’s efficiency raises doubt about whether or not the crew can get the season again on observe, particularly with a pivotal matchup in opposition to Baltimore looming. 

Week 5: vs. Baltimore (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 27-24 (vs. Pittsburgh) | Final week: 22

There isn’t any different strategy to put it: Joe Flacco is inevitable. Filling in for injured starter Anthony Richardson (hip), the 39-year-old signal-caller tossed two landing passes and led the Colts to a victory over his former AFC North rival Steelers.

Week 5: at Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 24-18 (vs. Rams) | Final week: 23

Chicago’s stifling protection excelled within the purple zone throughout Sunday’s win, limiting the Rams to only one landing on their 4 journeys whereas forcing two turnovers. QB Caleb Williams had a number of egregious misfires, however he continued to point out flashes of why he was the primary total choose in April’s draft, most notably on his nine-yard landing go to WR D.J. Moore. 

Week 5: vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: W 10-9 (at Jets) | Final week: 24

Rookie QB Bo Nix took a step again after impressing in Week 3, finishing simply 48% of his passes for 60 yards and one landing in opposition to the Jets. Even so, the Broncos protection, which has allowed the second-fewest complete yards (1,026) and fewest touchdowns (5) this season, has emerged as one of many NFL’s prime items. 

Week 5: vs. Las Vegas (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox) 

Week 4: W 20-16 (vs. Cleveland) | Final week: 29

Las Vegas secured a season-saving win in opposition to the Browns regardless of lacking a number of key contributors, together with star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) and WR Davante Adams (hamstring). Antonio Pierce nonetheless has lots to show as a head coach, however there is not any doubt that his management is invaluable to this Raiders crew. 

Week 5: at Denver (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 24-18 (at Chicago) | Final week: 19

The Rams should play practically flawlessly in the event that they wish to win resulting from their slew of accidents, however the Bears protection was an excessive amount of to deal with, significantly within the purple zone, throughout this previous Sunday’s street loss. The return of WR Cooper Kupp cannot come quickly sufficient, although it won’t make a lot of a distinction if the protection continues to carry out like a bottom-three unit. 

Week 5: vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: L 42-14 (vs. Washington) | Final week: 20

In a matchup that was anticipated to be a shootout, the Cardinals offense struggled mightily in opposition to a weak Commanders protection, gaining 296 complete yards. Rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. impressed once more, although Arizona’s passing assault is dealing with quite a lot of uncertainty after QB Kyler Murray’s disappointing efficiency (142 passing yards and one landing). 

Week 5: at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 20-15 (vs. Dallas) | Final week: 25

New York stored issues shut with the Cowboys after dropping its 2023 matchups in opposition to the crew’s NFC East rival by a mixed 72 factors. The Giants in all probability may’ve edged out a win if it had a greater quarterback than Daniel Jones, who completed 2-of-7 passing on these throws 20 yards or extra downfield for 67 yards and an interception. 

Week 5: at Seattle (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 31-12 (at Miami) | Final week: 31

Tennessee lastly acquired on the board, incomes its first win of 2024 on Monday in an unpleasant recreation in opposition to the Dolphins the place it solely wanted to throw for 102 yards. Backup Mason Rudolph was an efficient recreation supervisor, and it will be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Titans will roll with him as their beginning quarterback as an alternative of the turnover-prone Will Levis. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: L 20-16 (at Las Vegas) | Final week: 27

After blowing a 10-point result in the undermanned Raiders, the Browns could not get out of their very own means throughout this previous Sunday’s loss, with a penalty that nullified an 82-yard Amari Cooper landing being a deciding issue. On the intense aspect, QB Deshaun Watson (24-of-32 passing for 176 yards, one landing and an interception) put collectively his most spectacular outing of the season. 

Week 5: at Washington (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 34-24 (vs. Cincinnati) | Final week: 28

QB Andy Dalton was unable to get his revenge on his former Bengals crew, however the Panthers offense nonetheless regarded spectacular in comparison with the way it did underneath Bryce Younger, amassing 375 complete yards. If Carolina can land a legit franchise quarterback within the 2025 NFL Draft, its future won’t be as bleak because it appeared only a few weeks in the past. 

Week 5: at Chicago (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 30-13 (at San Francisco) | Final week: 30

The struggles of the offensive line, which has given up 13 sacks over the past two video games, have derailed any probability of the Patriots discovering success on offense. With a house matchup in opposition to a struggling Dolphins crew on deck, maybe New England will lastly make a change at quarterback and begin first-round rookie Drake Maye.

Week 5: vs. Miami (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 31-12 (vs. Tennessee) | Final week: 26

Miami’s offense hasn’t been in a position to operate with out QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), because the unit has averaged the fewest factors (7.5) and second-fewest yards per recreation (194.5) over its final two contests. The Dolphins nonetheless have not led in a recreation but this season, and with the best way issues are going, they may not have the option to take action till Tagovailoa returns in Week 8. 

Week 5: at New England (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 24-20 (at Buffalo) | Final week: 32

Regardless of enjoying their greatest recreation of the season to date, the Jaguars fell quick throughout their AFC South conflict with Houston, dropping within the remaining seconds of the competition. Whereas Trevor Lawrence threw two landing passes, it is changing into more and more evident that the Jaguars could have a quarterback drawback, as the previous No. 1 total choose solely accomplished 18 of his 33 go makes an attempt for 169 yards. 

Week 5: vs. Indianapolis (1 p.m. ET | CBS)