Four weeks are in the books, so here is where all 32 NFL teams stand entering Week 5. Our ranking is a consensus, blending several national power polls into one clean order, then adding the context that matters. We refresh it every Tuesday morning once Monday Night Football wraps the week.
How we build these rankings
Rather than lean on a single writer, we average the latest rankings from a handful of respected national sources (ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Fox Sports and Sharp Football Analysis) into one consensus order. That smooths out the outliers and gives you the field honest read on every team, top to bottom. Where two teams land in a near tie, the one with the stronger single ranking gets the edge.
The full Week 5 rankings, 1 to 32
| Rank | Team | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers | Unanimous or near-unanimous No. 1, still perfect at 4-0 |
| 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | Also unbeaten at 4-0, right on the 49ers heels |
| 3 | Seattle Seahawks | Firm hold on the top three at 3-1 |
| 4 | Buffalo Bills | Slipped a couple spots but still clearly elite |
| 5 | Jacksonville Jaguars | Quietly stacking wins at 3-1 |
| 6 | Chicago Bears | Biggest riser of the week, up nine spots |
| 7 | Minnesota Vikings | Perfect at 4-0, though the boards vary widely |
| 8 | Baltimore Ravens | Steady in the top ten |
| 9 | Los Angeles Rams | Holding firm despite an even record |
| 10 | Denver Broncos | Cooled off after a fast start |
| 11 | Las Vegas Raiders | 3-1 and climbing into the top dozen |
| 12 | New England Patriots | On the rise, up four this week |
| 13 | Cincinnati Bengals | Hovering just outside the top ten |
| 14 | Dallas Cowboys | Nudging up the board |
| 15 | Philadelphia Eagles | One of the week biggest slides |
| 16 | Cleveland Browns | Surging, up seven after a 3-1 start |
| 17 | Carolina Panthers | Creeping toward the middle tier |
| 18 | New York Giants | Big jump, up seven on a 3-1 run |
| 19 | Detroit Lions | Hardest fall of the week |
| 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Sliding down the middle at 2-2 |
| 21 | Atlanta Falcons | Settling into the low 20s |
| 22 | Indianapolis Colts | Right in the pack at 2-2 |
| 23 | New Orleans Saints | Slid after a rough stretch |
| 24 | Green Bay Packers | Still searching for traction |
| 25 | Houston Texans | Winless and near the bottom at 0-4 |
| 26 | Washington Commanders | Tumbling fast |
| 27 | New York Jets | Stuck in the bottom tier |
| 28 | Arizona Cardinals | Low floor on a 1-3 start |
| 29 | Los Angeles Chargers | A disastrous 0-4 opening month |
| 30 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Still winless at 0-4 |
| 31 | Tennessee Titans | Near the cellar at 0-4 |
| 32 | Miami Dolphins | Consensus No. 32 |
Biggest risers
The Chicago Bears made the loudest jump, climbing nine spots into the top six after a 3-1 start. The Cleveland Browns and New York Giants each rose seven, the Browns rewarded for a surprising 3-1 run and the Giants for finally stringing together wins. The New England Patriots continued their quiet climb, up four on the week.
Biggest fallers
The Detroit Lions took the hardest tumble, sliding seven spots. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders each dropped six, while the Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints fell five apiece. The Denver Broncos also cooled, down four after opening the season hot.
Check the schedules
Every team name above links to its full 2026 schedule. For the bigger picture:
- 2026 NFL printable schedules for all 32 teams
- 2026 NFL schedule grid and TV lineups
- 2026 NFL standings, division races and playoff picture
Print this week rankings
We turned this week 1 to 32 into a free printable, dated so you can track how it moves week to week.
More from Sports Brackets
- 2026 NFL standings and playoff picture
- 2026 NFL printable schedules for all 32 teams
- 2026 NFL schedule grid and TV lineups
Frequently asked questions
How are these rankings decided?
They are a consensus. We average the latest rankings from several national outlets into one order, so no single opinion dominates.
How often are they updated?
Every Tuesday morning, after Monday Night Football completes the week.
Which games do these reflect?
All results through the most recently completed week, which is Week 4 for this Week 5 edition.
