NFL Power Rankings - Week 6: 1 tweet that summarizes each team so far
The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's football editors.
This week, we identify one tweet that sums up every team's season after five games.
1. Buffalo Bills (4-1)
Previous Rank: 3
The highest-scoring team in the NFL is the Buffalo Bills (34.4 ppg)
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) October 11, 2021
The best scoring defense in the NFL is the Buffalo Bills (12.8 ppg)
2. Arizona Cardinals (5-0)
Previous Rank: 1
Since last year -- taking out Weeks 11-17, when Kyler Murray played with a shoulder injury -- the Cardinals are 11-3.
— Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) October 11, 2021
It's past time to think of them as legitimate Super Bowl contenders.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-1)
Previous Rank: 2
Tom Brady has played in 350 games over his 22-year NFL career.
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) October 10, 2021
But today was the first time he’s ever thrown for 400+ yards and 5+ touchdowns in a single game.
Oh yeah…he’s also 44-years-old.
The guy is unbelievable 🤯
4. Los Angeles Rams (4-1)
Previous Rank: 4
All 4 of the Rams wins this season have been against teams that made the playoffs last season.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 8, 2021
They are the 4th team in NFL history to win 4 games within their first 5 games of a season against teams who made the playoffs the previous season.
h/t @EliasSports pic.twitter.com/33J8hlOWnh
5. Green Bay Packers (4-1)
Previous Rank: 5
When Aaron Rodgers see any time left on the clock pic.twitter.com/rQkk0Pfkh6
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 10, 2021
6. Los Angeles Chargers (4-1)
Previous Rank: 6
Jimmy Johnson just now on FOX: "In fact, if I was drafting in the NFL today out of all the players, my number 1 pick will be Justin Herbert."
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 10, 2021
"Over Mahomes."@michaelstrahan finished it off by saying: "I can see it."pic.twitter.com/eEmotbYc3h
7. Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
Previous Rank: 8
I’ll just leave this here. pic.twitter.com/q3waQP3gSZ
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) October 12, 2021
8. Dallas Cowboys (4-1)
Previous Rank: 10
Cowboys haters last year vs Cowboys haters this year pic.twitter.com/d8G0VSs3lJ
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) October 3, 2021
9. Cleveland Browns (3-2)
Previous Rank: 7
Browns will have to show they can close out talented quarterbacks like Mahomes, Jackson, Herbert in the fourth . Champions can do that. Lots of growth to go… #Browns We are 5 weeks in. Have a good night. See you guys Monday
— .@JohnTelich8 (@JohnTelich8) October 11, 2021
10. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
Previous Rank: 9
How bad is the Chiefs defense?
— Paul Hembekides (@PaulHembo) October 11, 2021
On a per-play basis, the most prolific offense in NFL history is the 2000 Rams. They averaged 7.0.
The 2021 Chiefs are allowing 7.1 yards per play.
11. New Orleans Saints (3-2)
Previous Rank: 17
The Saints are No. 1 in the NFL in red zone TD scoring percentage (92.9% - 13 TDs on 14 possessions)
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) October 11, 2021
and tied for No. 1 in the NFL in red zone TDs allowed percentage (35.7% - 5 TDs on 14 possessions) pic.twitter.com/Ba949LP8hA
12. Tennessee Titans (3-2)
Previous Rank: 19
Derrick Henry started slow this season with 17 ATT, 58 YDS, 0 TD.
— StatMuse (@statmuse) October 10, 2021
Since then:
— 35 ATT, 182 YDS, 3 TD
— 28 ATT, 113 YDS
— 33 ATT, 157 YDS, 1 TD
— 29 ATT, 130 YDS, 3 TD pic.twitter.com/ibuanFzZ5h
13. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2)
Previous Rank: 16
Packers WR Davante Adams: "It's not the old Bengals everybody expected to roll over. The Bengals are a good team."
— Jeff Wallner (@JeffWallner) October 10, 2021
14. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
Previous Rank: 12
While Seattle's biggest concern right now is Russell Wilson's finger, the defense also needs to get on track.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 8, 2021
The Seahawks have allowed 450+ yards of total offense in four straight games, tied for the longest streak in NFL history.
15. Chicago Bears (3-2)
Previous Rank: 21
Ok, good news: The Bears are playing well enough to maybe save Pace and Nagy's jobs.
— Kevin Clark (@bykevinclark) October 10, 2021
The bad news: oh wait, that was the bad news. Sorry.
16. San Francisco 49ers (2-3)
Previous Rank: 14
Me, when Kyle says the Niners are going back to Garoppolo pic.twitter.com/wl7npvgMyA
— Dieter Kurtenbach (@dieter) October 10, 2021
17. Carolina Panthers (3-2)
Previous Rank: 15
Matt Rhule says hard to point at just one guy when assigning blame.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) October 10, 2021
Did say the “tale” of the past two games was inability to protect the QB.
18. Denver Broncos (3-2)
Previous Rank: 13
Asked what gives him hope that the offense can figure it out, #Broncos coach Vic Fangio said, "Because I've seen them do it. And I know they're capable of it."
— George Stoia III (@GeorgeStoia) October 11, 2021
19. New England Patriots (2-3)
Previous Rank: 22
David Andrews: "No. 10 (Mac Jones) man, he's a tough son-of-a-gun."
— Ryan Hannable (@RyanHannable) October 10, 2021
20. Las Vegas Raiders (3-2)
Previous Rank: 11
Here's how the #Raiders fared in Jon Gruden's 2nd tenure as coach:
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 12, 2021
Winning percentage: .415 (22nd best)
Scoring: 21.7 ppg (24th best)
Points allowed: 28.0 ppg (worst)
Losses by 14+ points: 20 (2nd most)
21. Indianapolis Colts (1-4)
Previous Rank: 20
Really hope someone trades the Colts six offensive tackles and four cornerbacks for Marlon Mack.
— Derek Schultz (@Schultz975) October 12, 2021
22. Washington Football Team (2-3)
Previous Rank: 18
Imagine how good Washington would be if Taylor Heinicke thought every quarter was the fourth and the defense never knew when it was third down
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 10, 2021
23. Minnesota Vikings (2-3)
Previous Rank: 23
Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer sure have a weird way of celebrating 😳😬
— Stadium (@Stadium) October 10, 2021
(Via @CasperSyd)pic.twitter.com/ajTDoBYV2r
24. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-3)
Previous Rank: 25
when ben roethlisberger sees a throw well short of the first down marker pic.twitter.com/gd9kzIjFnm
— Chris B. Brown (@smartfootball) October 3, 2021
25. Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)
Previous Rank: 26
An Eagles touchdown without 3 flags on the play? pic.twitter.com/LxXtDeoKXL
— Jordie (@jordiebarstool) October 10, 2021
26. Miami Dolphins (1-4)
Previous Rank: 24
Flores on the Dolphins defense: “I’m concerned, we’re out of sync in a lot of ways.”
— Mike Cugno (@MikeCugnoCBS4) October 10, 2021
27. Atlanta Falcons (2-3)
Previous Rank: 29
Falcons in 2021:
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) October 10, 2021
2-0 against NYC metro area teams
0-3 against....everywhere else
28. New York Giants (1-4)
Previous Rank: 27
Giants Week 1 lineup with Week 5 reality:
— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) October 10, 2021
QB injured
RB injured
WR injured
WR injured
WR injured
LT injured
LG injured
C injured
RG Will Hernandez
RT Nate Solder, at LT
TE Kyle Rudolph
29. Detroit Lions (0-5)
Previous Rank: 31
An emotional Dan Campbell after another heartbreaking #Lions loss: pic.twitter.com/sbJfEs7NhE
— FOX 2 Sports (@FOX2Sports) October 10, 2021
30. Houston Texans (1-4)
Previous Rank: 30
The #Texans have a big lead over a team and then do thispic.twitter.com/cxMJAZpWQ6
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) October 10, 2021
31. New York Jets (1-4)
Previous Rank: 28
Video of Zach Wilson's screen attempt that hit a #Jets OL in the back of the head for those asking. pic.twitter.com/QO5r11ZYwj
— Ryan Talbot (@RyanTalbotBills) October 10, 2021
32. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-5)
Previous Rank: 32
Will the Jags set the record? 😅 pic.twitter.com/hNL8rCfbnn
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) October 11, 2021
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