NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Cowboys and Pats up at quarterback; Undefeated Vikings fall out of top 10 | Latest NFL News, Analysis and Updates

Another week is planned. If you’re a fan of defense, you probably enjoyed it.

Nine of the 32 teams scored fewer than 20 points. Eleven of the 16 games ended with a one-score margin — and a 12th game, Cardinals-Giants, was on that path before ending in a pick-six that didn’t change the final outcome. Unlike the explosive first week, the units tasked with stopping offenses brought the action back old school in Week 4.

A few teams faced their first legitimate tests of 2026. Who passed? Failed? Let’s dive into the updated league hierarchy.

NOTE: The up/down arrows below reflect movements from the Week 4 edition of the Power Rankings.