Week 5 NFL power rankings: Seahawks soar, Falcons flop

In the NFL, a lot can change in just one week. The Miami Dolphins looked unbeatable during their 50-point win over the Denver Broncos in Week 4, then they got steamrolled by the Buffalo Bills in Week 5.

The Jacksonville Jaguars showed the world that the AFC still reigns supreme over the NFC with a convincing win over the Atlanta Falcons in London. Meanwhile, the Seattle Seahawks continue to be the most slept-on team in the NFL.

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In this week’s power rankings, the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers rise above the rest of the league, and the Carolina Panthers drop into last place.

1

San Francisco (4-0) | Last Week: 1

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2

Philadelphia Eagles (4-0) | Last Week: 3

Sep 25, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (13) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

3

Buffalo Bills (3-1) | Last Week: 5

Bills quarterback Josh Allen tucks the ball and scores a touchdown against the Dolphins. Credit: Jamie Germano / USA TODAY NETWORK

4

Kansas City Chiefs (3-1) | Last Week: 4

Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while sitting next to Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs game. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

5

Seattle Seahawks (3-1) | Last Week: 6

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III scores a touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

6

Dallas Cowboys (3-1) | Last Week: 7

Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn watches team warmups before the first half an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

7

Detroit Lions (3-1) | Last Week: 8

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – SEPTEMBER 24: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions looks on prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on September 24, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

8

Baltimore Ravens (3-1) | Last Week: 9

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

9

Miami Dolphins (3-1) | Last Week: 2

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)

10

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1) | Last Week: 14

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) huddles with teammates during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

11

Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) | Last Week: 21

Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

12

Cleveland Browns (2-2) | Last Week: 10

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 02: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

13

Jacksonville Jaguars (2-2) | Last Week: 24

Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen (41) leaves the field after the second half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

14

Los Angeles Rams (2-2) | Last Week: 16

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

15

Washington Commanders (2-2) | Last Week: 19

Oct 23, 2022; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

16

Houston Texans (2-2) | Last Week: 25

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17

Atlanta Falcons (2-2) | Last Week: 12

Oct 1, 2023; London, United Kingdom; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) releases the ball during the first half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

18

Green Bay Packers (2-2) | Last Week:

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers throws a pass while being defended by Arnold Ebiketie #17 of the Atlanta Falcons during the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

19

New Orleans Saints (2-2) | Last Week: 17

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – SEPTEMBER 24: New Orleans Saints staff walk off with Derek Carr #4 of the New Orleans Saints to the locker room during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

20

Cincinnati Bengals (1-3) | Last Week: 15

Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow (9) throws in the fourth quarter during a Week 3 NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. Creidt: Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK.

21

Indianapolis Colts (2-2) | Last Week: 18

Oct 1, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) passes the ball in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

22

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) | Last Week: 11

Aug 24, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

23

Tennessee Titans (2-2) | Last Week: 26

Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans is sacked by Alex Wright #91 of the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

24

New York Jets (1-3) | Last Week: 22

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

25

Las Vegas Raiders (1-3) | Last Week: 23

Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) during minicamp at the Raiders practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

26

New England Patriots (1-3) | Last Week: 20

Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots speaks to the media (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

27

Arizona Cardinals (1-3) | Last Week: 26

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is introduced before their game against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023. Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

28

Vikings (1-3) | Last Week: 29

Dec 20, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) looks on before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports

29

New York Giants (1-3) | Last Week: 28

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

30

Denver Broncos (1-3) | Last Week: 32

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton during the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

31

Chicago Bears (0-4) | Last Week: 31

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

32

Carolina Panthers (0-4) | Last Week: 30

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (19) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports