Every week in the NFL is a little unpredictable, but there were all sorts of surprises in Week 4. When the Eagles went in Lambeau and handed the Packers a rare home loss, it was yet another reminder that any team can win on any given Sunday – or Thursday night.
There are now just three unbeaten teams left – the Patriots, Chiefs and 49ers. While San Francisco was enjoying its bye week, New England and Kansas City barely survived the weekend. The Rams, Cowboys, Packers, Bills and Lions all suffered their first losses of the season.
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The Falcons also lost – dropping their second straight game to an AFC South foe – and continued to slide in this week's Wildly Important NFL Power Rankings. Atlanta (1-3) now heads West for back-to-back road games against the Texans (2-2) and Cardinals (0-3-1).
So, without further ado, it's time for the Week 5 edition of my power rankings. Enjoy.
| 1. Patriots (4-0) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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This team is way more than just Tom Brady. That defense is one of the league’s best. | 1 |
| 2. Chiefs (4-0) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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No touchdown passes for Mahomes? And they still won? Madness. This team is fun. | 2 |
| 3. Saints (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Another slugfest against the Cowboys and this time (with no Brees) they came out on top. | 6 |
| 4. Cowboys (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They held the Saints to four field goals, but still lost. Big one vs. the Packers next. | 4 |
| 5. 49ers (3-0) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They’re one of the last unbeatens and should be tested against Baker and the Browns. | 9 |
| 6. Rams (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Who saw the Bucs hanging 55 on this defense? That’s what I thought. Seahawks next. | 3 |
| 7. Packers (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They’re coming off a rare home loss and face the ’Boys in Jerry’s World next. | 5 |
| 8. Bears (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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That Bears defense dominated Dalvin Cook and the Vikings. Can Chase Daniel drive the bus? | 10 |
| 9. Seahawks (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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It isn’t always pretty, but here they are at 3-1. They’ll host an angry Rams team next. | 11 |
| 10. Bills (3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They played the defending champs tough in their own backyard, but they’re not quite there yet. | 12 |
| 11. Lions (2-1-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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It’s time to start looking at these Lions a little differently after going toe-to-toe with the Chiefs. | 15 |
| 12. Eagles (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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We knew Philly is pretty good, but that was an impressive win at Lambeau. Can’t look past Jets. | 17 |
| 13. Buccaneers (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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A huge, emotional win on the road in L.A. Is the tank full enough for the Saints … in New Orleans? | 21 |
| 14. Panthers (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Christian McCaffrey was a one-man wrecking crew down in Houston. Best back in the league? Maybe. | 22 |
| 15. Texans (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Do you think DeShaun Watson is looking at the Colts’ and Titans’ gameplans for Atlanta right now? Maybe? | 8 |
| 16. Vikings (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They’re 2-2 but both losses have been to division opponents. Not great, Bob. | 7 |
| 17. Browns (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They poured it on late vs. their rivals and flexed some of that muscle we expected to see. Unbeaten Niners next. | 18 |
| 18. Raiders (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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This is a tough team to figure out. We’ll learn a lot about them when they face that nasty Bears defense. | 25 |
| 19. Giants (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Don’t look now but rookie Daniel Jones has led Big Blue to back-to-back wins. | 20 |
| 20. Jaguars (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Speaking of surprising rookie quarterbacks, the Gardner Minshew Express continues to roll. | 19 |
| 21. Colts (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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A week after derailing the Falcons, they come up short against the Raiders. Go figure. | 14 |
| 22. Titans (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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That Titans offense isn’t pretty but it’s effective. Marcus Mariota is the only starting QB not to toss an interception yet. | 24 |
| 23. Chargers (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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I know it was the Dolphins, but it’s just a matter of time before this team gets on a major roll. Welcome back, Melvin Gordon. | 23 |
| 24. Ravens (2-2) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Lamar Jackson put up some big numbers, but he’s got to learn to protect the ball. Tough loss. | 13 |
| 25. Falcons (1-3) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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There is winning and there is misery. Dirty Bird Nation is experiencing the latter right now. | 16 |
| 26. Steelers (1-3) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They finally pick up a win sans Big Ben and do so against a division foe. Twirl those Terrible Towels. | 26 |
| 27. Cardinals (0-3-1) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Kliff Kingsbury has yet to taste his first NFL win. He might get it this week against winless Cincy. | 27 |
| 28. Jets (0-3) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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The Jets had a bye and, man, they needed it. So did Sam Darnold’s spleen. | 29 |
| 29. Redskins (0-4) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Ugly, ugly loss against NFC East rival New York. Things aren’t looking good in D.C. | 28 |
| 30. Broncos (0-4) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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They’re probably still having nightmares of Leonard Fournette running wild through their defense. | 30 |
| 31. Bengals (0-4) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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The worst start by a first-year Bengals coach was Sam Wyche losing his first five in 1984. Just sayin. | 31 |
| 32. Dolphins (0-4) | TABEEK'S TAKE | PREVIOUS |
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Well, they can’t lose this week. | 32 |
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