NFL 2020: Power Rankings Week 5

#16 Arizona Cardinals

Detroit Lions v Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals started out 2-0 and since then have lost 2 straight games. Don't count them out just yet though, as the duo of Kyler Murray and DeAndre Hopkins has proven to be lethal. Hopefully it is nothing but a small road bump for the team, as they should be able to bounce back easily when they face the New York Jets in Week 5.

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#15 Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers v Los Angeles Chargers

Are the Panthers a sleeper team? They have now won 2 straight games and with the Falcons on the horizon for Week 5, it could be their 3rd win of the season. They sit 2-2 tied with the Saints who are struggling as well, so 2nd place is certainly up for grabs in the NFC South.

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#14 New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints v Detroit Lions

The Saints were lucky to win the game against the Lions, otherwise we would all be wondering as to what is going on with this Saints team that should have been 4-0 currently. The defense has to improve and should look back to Week 1, in which they took down Tom Brady and his offense in a clinical manner.

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#13 Las Vegas Raiders

Buffalo Bills v Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders put up a fight against the red-hot Buffalo Bills but couldn't close it out. But it's safe to say that the Raiders are the real deal and the only team standing in their way is the Kansas City Chiefs, who are on the top of their division.

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#12 Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns v Dallas Cowboys

The Cleveland Browns offense (and emphasis on offense) is the real deal and it was finally showcased against the Cowboys on Sunday, as they were just 1 point away from scoring 50 points. Baker Mayfield threw 2 touchdowns, while the running game was a big contributor to the success. If only the defense could make improvements, they might just make it to the playoffs this season.

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#11 Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts v Chicago Bears

There's nothing much to say about the Colts. Philip Rivers played just fine and the Colts' defense did enough to stop Nick Foles and the Bears from winning. They are sitting at 3-1 and face the Browns, so the defense should get a real test after The Browns scored 49 points against the Cowboys.

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#10 Los Angeles Rams

New York Giants v Los Angeles Rams

The Rams struggled for some reason against the 0-3 New York Giants, but ultimately got the win. The defense didn't allow a single touchdown by the Giants and forced only 3 field goals. The Rams face the 1-3 Washington Football Team, a team which head coach Sean McVay is very familiar with.

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#9 Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers v New York Giants

The Steelers were unable to play in Week 4 due several players on the Tennessee Titans testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Initially the plan was to play on Monday or Tuesday night, but more Titans' players were tested positive and as a result, the game was pushed to Week 7.