JACKSONVILLE – Senior writer John Oehser's pre-Week 5 2023 NFL power rankings. And we all know how important these are …
(4-0)
1
Philadelphia Eagles
The kind of games elite teams win
(4-0)
2
San Francisco 49ers
So talented, so impressive, so consistent
(3-1)
3
1
Kansas City Chiefs
The kind of games elite teams win
(3-1)
4
1
Buffalo Bills
Up next: Duuuval at Tottenham
(3-1)
5
1
Detroit Lions
A play or two from four and oh
(3-1)
6
1
Dallas Cowboys
Looking playoff bound, but enough to push Philly?
(3-1)
7
4
Baltimore Ravens
Emerging as favorite in tough division
(3-1)
8
8
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Only loss to No. 1 Philly
(3-1)
9
6
Miami Dolphins
Really good, but not yet "Buffalo" good
(3-1)
10
5
Seattle Seahawks
Sneaky good yet again
(2-2)
11
6
Los Angeles Chargers
Two consecutive victories after 0-2 starts
(2-2)
12
9
Houston Texans
Your first-place Houston Texans
(2-2)
13
10
Jacksonville Jaguars
Your first-place Jacksonville Jaguars
(2-2)
14
4
Indianapolis Colts
Your first-place Indianapolis Colts
(2-2)
15
9
Tennessee Titans
Your first-place Tennessee Titans
(2-2)
16
4
Los Angeles Rams
Better than many expected
(2-2)
17
8
Cleveland Browns
Oof
(2-2)
18
10
Pittsburgh Steelers
Up again, down again
(2-2)
19
7
Atlanta Falcons
Lost to Duuuval at Wembley
(2-2)
20
7
Green Bay Packers
Trying to find post-Rodgers footing
(2-2)
21
7
New Orleans Saints
Defense looks like a season-long contender
(2-2)
22
4
Washington Commanders
So close
(1-3)
23
4
Cincinnati Bengals
Oof
(1-3)
24
2
Arizona Cardinals
Mid-game surge not enough versus powerful 49ers
(1-3)
25
New York Giants
Injuries taking an early toll
(1-3)
26
2
Minnesota Vikings
Snapped season-opening losing streak
(1-3)
27
1
New England Patriots
Worst loss in 29 seasons for Belichick
(1-3)
28
1
New York Jets
Oh and three since Week 1 victory
(1-3)
29
Las Vegas Raiders
Oh and three since Week 1 victory
(1-3)
30
2
Denver Broncos
Found a way
(0-4)
31
1
Carolina Panthers
Tough start to Reich era continues
(0-4)
32
1
Chicago Bears
So close
