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It's time for the weekly power rankings for the NFL. Teams have been shuffling through the list all season, and the AFC has proven to have two of the best divisions in football.
The AFC West and North are chock full of teams that hold a 3-1 record, and there is little separating their overall skill level. Here's a look at the Power Rankings for every AFC team heading into Week 5.
AFC Power Rankings Week 5: Which teams are off to a rocky start?
#16 - Jacksonville Jaguars (0-4)
Previous Rank: 16
Next Week: vs. Tennessee Titans
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In April, the Jacksonville Jaguars have done nothing to prevent their fate from picking #1 in the 2022 NFL draft. Urban Meyer is struggling at the NFL level. Trevor Lawrence was meant to be the next big thing but is statistically one of the worst quarterbacks in the AFC.
#15 - Miami Dolphins (1-3)
Previous Rank: 14
Next Week: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Miami Dolphins have struggled on both sides of the ball. Their offense has been atrocious with Jacoby Brissett under center. With Tua Tagovailoa still nursing a rib injury and weeks away from returning to the starting lineup, the Dolphins might be destined for another losing season.
#14 - New York Jets (0-3)
Previous Rank: 15
Next Week: vs. Atlanta Falcons
The New York Jets finally secured their first win of the season. Although they are primarily expected to have fewer than five wins this year, they may have some renewed confidence after defeating the Tennessee Titans. This win could provide a massive boost to Zach Wilson's confidence, who has largely struggled this season.
#13 - Houston Texans (1-3)
Previous Rank: 13
Next Week: vs. New England Patriots
The Houston Texans are in a world of trouble without starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor. Rookie Davis Mills has struggled, and their offense has been lackluster because of that. There is no telling if Deshaun Watson will play this season or be traded. Either way, the Texans are in trouble.
AFC Power Rankings Week 5: Teams that are struggling
#12 - New England Patriots (1-3)
Previous Rank: 12
Next Week: vs. Houston Texans
The New England Patriots may be near the bottom of the AFC, but they will likely trend upwards in the coming weeks. Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers nearly lost to the Patriots due to a botched kick from Nick Folk. This near-victory could be the light that the Patriots desperately need.
#11 - Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3)
Previous Rank: 10
Next Week: vs. Denver Broncos
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger are beginning to lose steam week by week. Poor offensive play might rest solely on the shoulders of Big Ben and his inability to play like he once did. Penalties and drops will always make a lesser team even worse. The Steelers lead the AFC in those categories with 12.
#10 - Indianapolis Colts (1-3)
Previous Rank: 11
Next Week: vs. Baltimore Ravens
The Indianapolis Colts are also playing catchup with the rest of the league, and it would appear that the Carson Wentz experiment could be failing. However, they did get their first win of the season last week and could embark on a decent run.
#9 - Tennesee Titans (2-2)
Previous Rank: 8
Next Week: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Tennessee Titans will need to find a way to win games when playing lesser opponents. They recently lost to the New York Jets, giving the previously winless AFC team their first win of the season. Derrick Henry cannot simply carry this team on his back any longer.
AFC Power Rankings Week 5: Teams teetering on the edge of good and bad
#8 - Kansas City Chiefs (2-2)
Previous Rank: 9
Next Week: vs. Buffalo Bills
The Kansas City Chiefs remain a bit of a mystery heading into Week 5. They keep toeing the line between losing and winning games. Patrick Mahomes can and will find ways to lead his team to victory. However, the AFC West may be too competitive this season.
#7 - Cincinnati Bengals (3-1)
Previous Rank: 7
Next Week: vs. Green Bay Packers
The Cincinnati Bengals have been one of the most surprising teams in the AFC. They currently sit atop the AFC North with the Cleveland Browns. Should they keep finding ways to win, they may win the AFC North title. They will have an actual test of their strength next week against the Green Bay Packers.
#6 - Las Vegas Raiders (3-1)
Previous Rank: 5
Next Week: vs. Chicago Bears
The Las Vegas Raiders have been one of the toughest teams to beat in the league, but they haven't been able to win a game convincingly. They suffered a pretty sizeable loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and may now be the third-best team in the AFC West.
#5 - Cleveland Browns (3-1)
Previous Rank: 4
Next Week: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
The Cleveland Browns currently have one of the best defenses in the league and their rushing attack has been nothing short of spectacular. However, Baker Mayfield will need to find a way to keep the Browns competitive with his play.
AFC Power Rankings Week 5: The cream of the crop
#4 - Denver Broncos (3-1)
Previous Rank: 3
Next Week: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Denver Broncos suffered an ugly loss in Week 4 and also lost Teddy Bridgewater to a concussion. Things could go south quickly for the 3-1 Broncos should Drew Lock not live up to expectations. The Broncos will look to Von Miller and the defense to carry them to wins with Bridgewater out.
#3 - Los Angeles Chargers (3-1)
Previous Rank: 6
Next Week: vs. Cleveland Browns
The Los Angeles Chargers have leaped into the top five after their performance against the Las Vegas Raiders. Justin Herbert has seemingly found his groove and has been one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL this season. They will look to maintain their momentum in the competitive AFC West.
#2 Baltimore Ravens (3-1)
Previous Rank: 2
Next Week: vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Baltimore Ravens' dual rushing and passing attack has left a lot of opponents scratching their heads. A tough loss to the Dallas Cowboys aside, the Ravens have shown they are currently on their way to a playoff berth and an AFC North title.
#1 Buffalo Bills (3-1)
Previous Rank: 1
Next Week: vs. Houston Texans
The Buffalo Bills sit atop the AFC and have been nothing short of spectacular so far. The odd thing is that they don't seem to get as much coverage as the rest of the AFC. The Bills' only loss came against the Steelers in Week 1, which now seems like a fluke result.
The Bills have outscored their opponents by 90 points so far this season. Josh Allen and company will look to continue their dominant run next week against the Kansas City Chiefs.
