NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Vikings Debut in Top 2

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans cheer on their team against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans cheer on their team against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings won 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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San Diego Chargers. 24. team. 13. The Chargers have lost so many close games this year. It’s been a tough start. This team is not as bad as their record. This season is slipping away, but at least they’ve been competitive?. 35-34 vs. Saints. Previous: 25th

The Saints season is NOT over! Despite what some people might have said, the Saints are still alive this season. They can score as well as any team, so it all falls on the defense.. 35-34 @ Chargers. Previous: 24th. New Orleans Saints. 23. team. 15

Previous: 21st. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 22. team. 48. The Bucs are sliding after appearing to be a wild-card threat week 1. They need to get back on track in week 5.. 7-27 vs. Broncos

31. The Giants have come back to Earth after their 2-0 start to the season. Things don’t get any easier this week when they head to Lambeau.. 24-10 @ Vikings. Previous: 16th. New York Giants. 20. team

The Jets have had nine interceptions in the past two games. Not all of these have been on Ryan Fitzpatrick, but the turnover rate must decrease. The schedule remains tough for a few more weeks, but if the Jets want to have any hope of a playoff run they have to turn things around fast.. 17-27 vs. Seahawks. Previous: 15th. New York Jets. 19. team. 30

32. The Cardinals came up with a huge win Thursday night against the 49ers. However, with Carson Palmer sidelined for an unknown amount of time it is unclear what the future holds for this team.. . Previous: 11th. Arizona Cardinals. 18. team

The Bills are back! Well, they are back in the running for a wild-card after two great weeks of football. Next up are the Rams.. 16-0 @ Patriots. Previous: 22nd. Buffalo Bills. 17. team. 16