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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The Panthers are on the verge of having their season fall apart. Not only are they 1-3, but their MVP quarterback is injured. The team faces a must-win game in week 5 without their leader.. 33-48 @ Falcons. Previous: 8th. Carolina Panthers. 16. team. 87

The Ravens suffered their first loss at the hands of the Raiders. It was a tightly contested game, but Derek Carr won it down the stretch. The Ravens looked good though, and Steve Smith was brilliant.. 27-28 vs. Raiders. Previous: 13th. Baltimore Ravens. 15. team. 26

28-27 @ Ravens. Previous: 18th. Oakland Raiders. 14. team. 28. The Raiders won a great game vs. the Ravens on Sunday. Derek Carr led an incredible drive late to win the game. With the offense the Raiders have they could make some noise. The defense will have to step up though.

The Rams keep winning. It’s unbelievable that this team is winning the NFC West. The number one overall draft pick is sitting on the sidelines while Case Keenum is lighting everyone up.. 17-13 @ Cardinals. Previous: 19th. Los Angeles Rams. 13. team. 51

12. team. 123. Dallas has been great for a team being led by a rookie quarterback and rookie running back. Even Jerry Jones said he was surprised. There is sure to be a quarterback controversy when Tony Romo returns.. 24-17 @ 49ers. Previous: 14th. Dallas Cowboys

124. Kansas City was absolutely demolished in Pittsburgh. It was brutal. The Steelers had already scored 21 points through one quarter. The Chiefs go into their bye week with Jamaal Charles returning on the other end it. They will get better.. 14-43. Previous: 6th. Kansas City Chiefs. 11. team

27-20 vs. Titans. Previous: 12th. Houston Texans. 10. team. 10. The Texans are an unnoticed 3-1 team. J.J. Watt is out for the season, but this is a good team.

44. Julio Jones and Matt Ryan are possibly the best duo in the league.. 48-33 vs. Panthers. Previous: 17th. Atlanta Falcons. 9. team