Vikings, Steelers, Week 5 NFL Power Rankings

Published 6:19 am Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Who is the team to beat at the top of the league entering Week 5 of the NFL schedule? Our power rankings below fill you in on all you need to know about each team ahead of this week’s action.

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NFL Power Rankings

1. Minnesota Vikings

  • Current Record: 4-0 | Projected Record: 17-0
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1400
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 13th
  • Last Game: W 31-29 vs Packers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Jets
  • Game Time: 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: NFL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 16-1
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +5000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 3rd
  • Last Game: L 27-24 vs Colts

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Cowboys
  • Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

3. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Current Record: 4-0 | Projected Record: 15-2
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 8th
  • Last Game: W 17-10 vs Chargers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Saints
  • Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected Record: 13-4
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +4500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 5th
  • Last Game: L 36-30 vs Falcons

5. Denver Broncos

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 13-4
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +20000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 4th
  • Last Game: W 10-9 vs Jets

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Raiders
  • Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

6. New Orleans Saints

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 11-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +4000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 19th
  • Last Game: L 26-24 vs Falcons

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Chiefs
  • Game Time: 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 7
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

7. Atlanta Falcons

  • Current Record: 3-2 | Projected Record: 10-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2800
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 1st
  • Last Game: W 36-30 vs Buccaneers

8. Green Bay Packers

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 14-3
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 6th
  • Last Game: L 31-29 vs Vikings

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Rams
  • Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

9. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 13-4
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 2nd
  • Last Game: L 33-16 vs Buccaneers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: BYE

10. Washington Commanders

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 13-4
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +5000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 22nd
  • Last Game: W 42-14 vs Cardinals

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Browns
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

11. Los Angeles Chargers

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 10-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +6600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 10th
  • Last Game: L 17-10 vs Chiefs

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: BYE

12. San Francisco 49ers

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 12-5
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +650
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 9th
  • Last Game: W 30-13 vs Patriots

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Cardinals
  • Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

13. Indianapolis Colts

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 12-5
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +6600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 7th
  • Last Game: W 27-24 vs Steelers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Jaguars
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

14. New York Jets

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 13-4
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 15th
  • Last Game: L 10-9 vs Broncos

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Vikings
  • Game Time: 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: NFL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

15. Baltimore Ravens

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 8-9
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +850
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 21st
  • Last Game: W 35-10 vs Bills

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Bengals
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

16. Seattle Seahawks

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 10-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +4000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 27th
  • Last Game: L 42-29 vs Lions

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Giants
  • Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

17. Detroit Lions

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 9-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 14th
  • Last Game: W 42-29 vs Seahawks

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: BYE

18. Houston Texans

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 11-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1300
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 23rd
  • Last Game: W 24-20 vs Jaguars

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Bills
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

19. Chicago Bears

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 5-12
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +8000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 24th
  • Last Game: W 24-18 vs Rams

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Panthers
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

20. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 6-11
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 16th
  • Last Game: W 34-24 vs Panthers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Ravens
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

21. Buffalo Bills

  • Current Record: 3-1 | Projected Record: 6-11
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 32nd
  • Last Game: L 35-10 vs Ravens

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Texans
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

22. Los Angeles Rams

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 5-12
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +12500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 20th
  • Last Game: L 24-18 vs Bears

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Packers
  • Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

23. Arizona Cardinals

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 5-12
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +12500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 17th
  • Last Game: L 42-14 vs Commanders

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ 49ers
  • Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

24. Dallas Cowboys

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 5-12
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2200
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 25th
  • Last Game: W 20-15 vs Giants

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Steelers
  • Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

25. New England Patriots

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 6-11
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +50000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 11th
  • Last Game: L 30-13 vs 49ers

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Dolphins
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

26. Tennessee Titans

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 4-13
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +20000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 26th
  • Last Game: W 31-12 vs Dolphins

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: BYE

27. Las Vegas Raiders

  • Current Record: 2-2 | Projected Record: 4-13
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +15000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 28th
  • Last Game: W 20-16 vs Browns

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Broncos
  • Game Time: 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

28. New York Giants

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 2-15
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +50000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 18th
  • Last Game: L 20-15 vs Cowboys

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Seahawks
  • Game Time: 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

29. Carolina Panthers

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 1-16
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +50000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 12th
  • Last Game: L 34-24 vs Bengals

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Bears
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

30. Cleveland Browns

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 2-15
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +10000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 31st
  • Last Game: L 20-16 vs Raiders

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Commanders
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

31. Miami Dolphins

  • Current Record: 1-3 | Projected Record: 1-16
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +10000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 29th
  • Last Game: L 31-12 vs Titans

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: @ Patriots
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

32. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Current Record: 0-4 | Projected Record: 0-17
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +15000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 30th
  • Last Game: L 24-20 vs Texans

Next Game

  • Week 5 Opponent: Colts
  • Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 6
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Rankings derived from a team-strength based algorithm.