NFL Power Rankings - Week 5: Rams skyrocket into top 10, Raiders tumble

The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's NFL Editors, including Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, Mitch Sanderson, and Arun Srinivasan.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (4-0)

Previous Rank: 1st

Having only one undefeated team heading into Week 5 is a shock. The fact it's the Chiefs really shouldn't be. They're rightfully the class of the NFL right now. - Browne

2. Green Bay Packers (3-1)

Previous Rank: 4th

Injuries are mounting for the Packers, but Aaron Rodgers is keeping them on the straight and narrow while the doctors do their work. - Sanderson

3. Denver Broncos (3-1)

Previous Rank: 6th

The Broncos look great, but they need to take advantage of two winnable games (Giants, Chargers) before the schedule turns into a potential buzzsaw. - Browne

4. Atlanta Falcons (3-1)

Previous Rank: 2nd

The Falcons shouldn't put much stock into a surprising home loss, and should focus on Julio Jones' health during the bye week. - Srinivasan

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)

Previous Rank: 9th

If the Steelers plan on winning games, Antonio Brown can't throw a temper tantrum when he doesn't get the ball. Spreading the offense around can make this team elite. - Sanderson

6. Detroit Lions (3-1)

Previous Rank: 7th

Those Lions who won so many games by one-score margins last season didn't go anywhere. Detroit is for real. - Sanderson

7. New England Patriots (2-2)

Previous Rank: 3rd

"My husband cannot throw the ball and play defense," - Gisele, probably. - McClymont

8. Los Angeles Rams (3-1)

Previous Rank: 20th

It's too early to call the Rams contenders, but if Goff and Co. take down the Legion of Boom, it'll be hard to ignore their credentials. - Browne

9. Carolina Panthers (3-1)

Previous Rank: 19th

The Panthers continue their Jekyll and Hyde act, defeating the Patriots on the road. At their best, they're a Super Bowl contender. At their worst, they look ready for a rebuild. This rollercoaster isn't lacking entertainment. - Srinivasan

10. Philadelphia Eagles (3-1)

Previous Rank: 13th

We're riding on the Wentzwagon from Wentz we came through Wentzylvania. Whew. - McClymont

11. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)

Previous Rank: 10th

Despite the highs and lows this season has already produced, the Cowboys can enter their bye week 3-2 with a win over the Packers. That would be considered a success. - McClymont

12. Buffalo Bills (3-1)

Previous Rank: 21st

The Bills make a nine-spot leap up the rankings after stunning the defending NFC champs. It's time we start taking the Sean McDermott-led club seriously. No, seriously. - McClymont

13. Seattle Seahawks (2-2)

Previous Rank: 12th

Seahawks-Rams is always fun, but with L.A. rejuvenated, it's must-see TV. - Browne

14. Oakland Raiders (2-2)

Previous Rank: 8th

It's deja vu for Oakland with Derek Carr injured once more. His season isn't done, but the Raiders will be if they can't rally in his absence. - Browne

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)

Previous Rank: 15th

The Buccaneers aren't taking solace in an ugly win over the suddenly moribund Giants, but they all count the same in the win column. - Srinivasan

16. Houston Texans (2-2)

Previous Rank: 16th

Is Deshaun Watson quickly becoming the best quarterback in franchise history? The rookie standout is posing the question after putting up 57 points in a Week 4 rout of the Titans. - Srinivasan

17. Tennessee Titans (2-2)

Previous Rank: 5th

Marcus Mariota is day-to-day with a hamstring injury. So are the team's playoff chances. - Srinivasan

18. Washington Redskins (2-2)

Previous Rank: 14th

The Redskins just might be the best team in their division. After a week off, they'll get a matchup with the lowly 49ers, and then an opportunity to prove it against the Eagles and Cowboys in back-to-back weeks. - McClymont

19. Minnesota Vikings (2-2)

Previous Rank: 11th

The Vikings have shown they can stick with most teams without Sam Bradford in the lineup. The real question is how long will they be asked to hold on? - Sanderson

20. New Orleans Saints (2-2)

Previous Rank: 22nd

No one will fault you if you did a double take: Yes, the Saints pitched a shutout. Whether it's a sign of widespread defensive improvement remains to be seen. - Srinivasan

21. Arizona Cardinals (2-2)

Previous Rank: 24th

Seriously, never retire Larry. - Browne

22. Baltimore Ravens (2-2)

Previous Rank: 17th

Flacco said it best on Sunday: He sucked. Until the Ravens' offense figures it out, a stout defense can only do so much. - Sanderson

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2)

Previous Rank: 18th

Jalen Ramsey is playing like the NFL's best cornerback, but the Jaguars remain lesser than the sum of their parts for the umpteenth year. - Srinivasan

24. New York Jets (2-2)

Previous Rank: 29th

Pride is a powerful thing. After hearing all offseason about how much they sucked, the Jets are intent on proving critics wrong, to the detriment of their future. - McClymont

25. Miami Dolphins (1-2)

Previous Rank: 23rd

The only positive for the Dolphins is that they don't have a bye week after their awful trip to London. - McClymont

26. Indianapolis Colts (1-3)

Previous Rank: 28th

Andrew Luck will be back at practice this week, as Colts fans pray for his imminent return. - Srinivasan

27. Chicago Bears (1-3)

Previous Rank: 26th

It's Mitch Trubisky time. On "Monday Night Football." No pressure. - Sanderson

28. Cincinnati Bengals (1-3)

Previous Rank: 31st

Beating the Browns proves nothing. The Bengals need to stay focused if they ever plan on making something of this season. - Sanderson

29. New York Giants (0-4)

Previous Rank: 25th

The Giants have to be the most talented 0-4 team in NFL history. If the G-Men don't get a win by their bye week, heads will roll. - McClymont

30. Los Angeles Chargers (0-4)

Previous Rank: 27th

Empty seats and no hope. It's going to be a long first year in L.A. for the Chargers. - Browne

31. San Francisco 49ers (0-4)

Previous Rank: 30th

The time for Kyle Shanahan to see if the 49ers have anything in C.J. Beathard is fast approaching. - Browne

32. Cleveland Browns (0-4)

Previous Rank: 32nd

Myles Garrett needs to get healthy soon. The little hope the Browns started with is dwindling. - Sanderson