NFL power rankings Week 5: Bills, Eagles wrestle for No. 1 as undefeateds fall, Cowboys up

Undefeated NFL teams had rough weekends, leading to a shakeup in the Top 10 for Week 5.

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For now, pending the Monday Night games, here are the Week 5 power rankings.

32 . New Orleans Saints ( 0-4 ) | Last Week: 32

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore looks on against the Denver Broncos during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

31 . Tennessee Titans ( 0-4 ) | Last Week: 31

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up before an NFL pre-season game against the Vikings at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

30 . New York Jets ( 0-3 ) | Last Week: 30 - PENDING MNF RESULTS

Aug 9, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

29 . Miami Dolphins ( 0-3 ) | Last Week: 28 - PENDING MNF RESULTS

Aug 23, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

28 . Cleveland Browns ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 26

Jul 23, 2025; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

27 . Carolina Panthers ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 25

Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks for an open receiver during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

26 . New York Giants ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 29

Aug 16, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

25 . Houston Texans ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 27

Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts a pass during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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

Aug 23, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

23 . Minnesota Vikings ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 16

Aug 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell walks to the field against the Tennessee Titan during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

22 . Arizona Cardinals ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 15

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs in the backfield prior to a preseason game against the Chiefs at State Farm Stadium on Aug. 9, 2025, in Glendale.

21 . New England Patriots ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 24

Aug 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images

20 . Denver Broncos ( 1-2 ) | Last Week: 18 - PENDING MNF RESULTS

Aug 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gestures before a game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

19 . Cincinnati Bengals ( 2-1 ) | Last Week: 17 - PENDING MNF RESULTS

Aug 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

18 . Atlanta Falcons ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 20

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 22: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons participates in warmups prior to the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 22, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

17 . Dallas Cowboys ( 1-2-1 ) | Last Week: 22

Sep 8, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

16 . Chicago Bears ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 21

Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) warms up during the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

15 . Baltimore Ravens ( 1-3 ) | Last Week: 10

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 16: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens sits on the bench during the second quarter of an NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

14 . Washington Commanders ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 12

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) before the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

13 . Jacksonville Jaguars ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 19

Aug 9, 2025; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during a preseason game at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Travis Register-Imagn Images

12 . Indianapolis Colts ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 8

Aug 16, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws a pass during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

11 . Pittsburgh Steelers ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 14

Jul 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

10 . San Francisco 49ers ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 6

Aug 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan watches from the sidelines in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

9 . Seattle Seahawks ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 13

Aug 15, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald stands on the sideline during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

8 . Kansas City Chiefs ( 2-2 ) | Last Week: 11

Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

7 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 7

Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) scrambles during the second quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

6 . Los Angeles Chargers ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 3

Jan 11, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Houston Texans in an AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

5 . Los Angeles Rams ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 9

Aug 9, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay reacts against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

4 . Green Bay Packers ( 2-1-1 ) | Last Week: 4

Green Bay Packers edge rusher Micah Parsons speaks during an introductory press conference on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers made a trade with the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 28 to acquire Parsons in exchange for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first round picks.
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3 . Detroit Lions ( 3-1 ) | Last Week: 5

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) takes the field for practice ahead the Houston Texans game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

2 . Philadelphia Eagles ( 4-0 ) | Last Week: 2

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) picks up yardage with a push from wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) and tight end Dallas Goedert (88) against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1 . Buffalo Bills ( 4-0 ) | Last Week: 1

Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) strips the ball from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) while attempting to pass the ball during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on Cowboys Wire: NFL power rankings Week 5: No. 1 changes hands, tie mucks things up

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