The 2025 NFL Power Rankings Week 5

10. Seahawks

The Seahawks went in against the Bucs and competed their butt off, and even though they lost, they lost to one of the top three teams in this league, and they are still one of the most complete teams in the league. Even in a loss, they showed that even if you beat us, it won't be easy.

9. Commanders

Jayden Daniels returned and casually took all the momentum from the Chargers and kicked them right off the power rankings. The Commanders have too much heart to quit. Look out for them.

8. Rams

The Rams are the best 3-2 team. They took a tough loss to the 49ers, but they are so talented that losing still wasn't enough to knock them out of the power rankings. Typically, the 49ers have the Rams' number, but the Rams win when it matters most. Is the same thing true this year?

7. Bills

The Bills are the most fraudulent 4-1 team. The Bills' biggest win came against a one-win Ravens team. They just lost to the Patriots and exposed that they are playing conservatively, and all it takes is a turnover or two to expose them. The Bills are a lot weaker than they seemed.

6. 49ers

The 49ers overtake the Rams by beating them with Mac Jones. Mac Jones, whom the 49ers could have drafted, got his chance and lit it up. Mac Jones was so good that people are wondering if he should be the QB. I'm not sure about all that, but it's clear that this team is built to compete regardless of injury.

5. Colts

The Colts have been crushing their competition as Daniel Jones revives his career, and the Colts made a statement, putting up 40 on the Raiders while allowing the Raiders just nine all game.

4. Jaguars

The Jaguars have quietly been building a strong resume. They beat the 49ers, Texans, and Chiefs. Although the Colts got off to a hotter start, the Jaguars have had the stronger start. The Chiefs' win cements that the Jaguars are legit and could finally be returning to the playoffs.

3. Bucs

Tell me if you have heard this one before. The Bucs win a one-score game at the last minute. We should be worried that all their games end up being close. However, they continue to win their games. Additionally, if they can keep all their games close, then they have a chance to win every game in an environment where they thrive.

2. Eagles

The Eagles were more pass-heavy, and they lost. The Offensive coordinator still isn't good, but this proves they shouldn't have deviated from their strategy. Obviously, they have room to improve, but it also took several bad calls at the end of the game to beat them. I still think they are in the elite of the elite teams.

1. Lions

However, the Liosn are what everyone should want to be. They are tied for the best record in football, and they look like the best team in football. Their defense and offense both look the part. The Lions are the best team in the NFL right now.

MVP Steffon Diggs

Steffon Diggs came back to Buffalo and beat them again. He carried his team to a win, giving the Bills their first loss and having the best game of the season. Ten receptions and 146 yards. The Bills may not be undefeated anymore, but Steffon still is against the Bills since leaving. 2-0

Game of the Week

Bucs vs. Seahawks

The Buccaneers and Seahawks went back and forth in an excellent display of high-octane offense and opportunistic defense, culminating in a walk-off game-winning field goal by the Buccaneers.

Play of the Week

Just how I drew it up (Titans )

This play is the craziest TD I've ever seen. Cam Ward throws an Interception that is then fumbled, and then after several failed attempts to recover it, the ball rolled into the endzone, where Lockett recovered it for a Titans Touchdown.

Narrative Changers

Jaguars

The Jaguars were off the map for the past few years. They weren't great, nor were they terrible; they were irrelevant. However, after the Jaguars beat the Chiefs in primetime, they are back on the map and back on top of their division. The Jaguars do matter, and they proved that this week.