PFT's Week 5 2026 NFL power rankings

The 2026 NFL power rankings for Week 5 feature a mix of strong teams and teams struggling to find consistency. The San Francisco 49ers continue at the top, with a perfect 4-0 record. The Kansas City Chiefs sit in second place, also undefeated at 4-0, but they may need to improve their receiving game.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, currently ranked fifth with a 3-1 record, seem to have the best chance at securing the top seed in the AFC division. The Buffalo Bills, another 3-1 team, are currently leading the AFC standings. The Seattle Seahawks, sitting in sixth place with a 3-1 record, suggest starting running back Rashid on the field.

Denver Broncos, currently ranked fourth with a 2-2 record, face ongoing issues with quarterback Davis Webb. The Los Angeles Rams, in eighth with a 2-2 record, struggled against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Minnesota Vikings, also at 4-0, noted that Kyler Murray is no longer the dominant force he once was.

The Baltimore Ravens, ranked twelfth with a 3-1 record, need Lamar Jackson to return soon. The Cleveland Browns, also 3-1, may soon be saying "The Steelers is the Steelers." The Pittsburgh Steelers, ranked thirteenth with a 2-2 record, could finish with a 9-8 record. The Cincinnati Bengals, currently at 2-2, see their Super Bowl hopes fading.

The Dallas Cowboys, ranked eleventh with a 2-2 record, will face the 49ers in Week 10. The Carolina Panthers, at 26th with a 2-2 record, point to quarterback Bryce Young's improvement. The Atlanta Falcons, ranked twenty-second with a 2-2 record, suggest letting running back Robinson handle every play.

The Detroit Lions, in fourteenth place with a 2-2 record, feel their Super Bowl window has closed. The Indianapolis Colts, ranked twenty-fourth with a 2-2 record, question their chances of securing a wild-card berth. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at the bottom of the rankings at No. 30 with a 0-4 record, fear an ugly finish to the season.