NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Vikings, Patriots enter top 10; Falling Eagles and Saints | Latest NFL News, Analysis and Updates

Five weeks into the 2026 NFL campaign, three teams remain undefeated and three teams have yet to record a victory. I’m not sure many people imagined the Vikings would be 5-0 or the Chargers would be 0-5, but here we are. Every season brings surprises – that’s basically the key to this league’s popularity – and Week 5 certainly brought some unexpected developments, including a few inexplicable finishes.

So how does the NFL hierarchy shake out after a week full of road wins? That’s the work in these parts, and it’s work that requires looking at every situation on a micro and macro level before ultimately making decisions with conviction. A bit like managing a football match. We’ve seen some head coaches fail at this endeavor in recent days. I hope I do better here.