Archive · as published October 12, 2026
NFL Power RankingsWeek 5 2026
The season projection blended with results so far, weighted by games played. Early on the roster projection dominates; by mid-season the record carries most of the weight.
| # | Team | Rating | Proj W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Francisco 49ersSF | +1.88 | 12.7 |
| 2 |  Kansas City ChiefsKC | +1.73 | 12.4 |
| 3 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN | +1.58 | 11.6 |
| 4 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX | +1.43 | 12.1 |
| 5 |  Baltimore RavensBAL | +1.19 | 11.9 |
| 6 |  Buffalo BillsBUF | +1.04 | 11.3 |
| 7 |  Seattle SeahawksSEA | +0.58 | 9.8 |
| 8 |  Chicago BearsCHI | +0.50 | 9.6 |
| 9 |  Detroit LionsDET | +0.46 | 9.7 |
| 10 |  New England PatriotsNE | +0.46 | 9.7 |
| 11 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR | +0.44 | 10.5 |
| 12 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN | +0.39 | 9.1 |
| 13 |  Denver BroncosDEN | +0.21 | 9.6 |
| 14 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV | +0.16 | 8.4 |
| 15 |  New York GiantsNYG | +0.13 | 8.2 |
| 16 |  Green Bay PackersGB | +0.12 | 8.7 |
| 17 |  Carolina PanthersCAR | +0.12 | 8.6 |
| 18 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT | +0.12 | 8.2 |
| 19 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE | +0.05 | 8.8 |
| 20 |  Atlanta FalconsATL | -0.25 | 8.0 |
| 21 |  Dallas CowboysDAL | -0.30 | 7.4 |
| 22 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND | -0.33 | 8.0 |
| 23 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI | -0.44 | 7.6 |
| 24 |  New York JetsNYJ | -0.53 | 6.2 |
| 25 |  Houston TexansHOU | -0.69 | 7.0 |
| 26 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB | -0.85 | 6.5 |
| 27 |  New Orleans SaintsNO | -1.09 | 6.0 |
| 28 |  Washington CommandersWSH | -1.19 | 5.4 |
| 29 |  Arizona CardinalsARI | -1.27 | 5.9 |
| 30 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC | -1.72 | 4.5 |
| 31 |  Tennessee TitansTEN | -1.89 | 3.7 |
| 32 |  Miami DolphinsMIA | -1.93 | 4.0 |
The top five that week
- San Francisco 49ers top the board at +1.88, 5-0 with a +12.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.7 wins. The gap to Kansas City Chiefs is 0.15 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Kansas City Chiefs sit second at +1.73, 4-0 with a +10.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.4 wins.
- Minnesota Vikings sit third at +1.58, 5-0 with a +9.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.6 wins.
- Jacksonville Jaguars sit fourth at +1.43, 4-1 with a +10.6 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.1 wins.
- Baltimore Ravens sit fifth at +1.19, 4-1 with a +5.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.9 wins.