NFL energy rankings: Simply two undefeated groups stay

1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (4-0)

Week 4: W 17-10 (at Chargers) | Final week: 1

The Chiefs survived a scare from their AFC West rival Los Angeles, however seem to have misplaced their high wideout Rashee Rice to a season-ending knee damage. Whereas TE Travis Kelce delivered a classic outing (seven catches for 89 yards), the Chiefs should contemplate including reinforcements by way of the commerce market to bolster their battered offense.

Week 5: vs. New Orleans (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN)

2. Minnesota Vikings (4-0)

Week 4: W 31-29 (at Packers) | Final week: 5

The Vikings dominated the Packers throughout Sunday’s win and bent however did not break within the second half to enter Week 5 as the one undefeated crew within the NFC. The following cease on NFL passing landing chief Sam Darnold’s redemption tour would be the most intriguing but, with an abroad matchup in opposition to his former crew, the New York Jets, set for Sunday. 

Week 5: vs. Jets (in London) (9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Community) 

Week 4: W 42-29 (vs. Seattle) | Final week: 3

The stout Detroit run protection turned in its worst exhibiting of the younger season on Monday, permitting Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker III to hurry for 80 yards and three touchdowns. Nonetheless, an ideal night time from QB Jared Goff (18-of-18 passing for 292 yards and three complete touchdowns) was greater than sufficient to beat Seattle’s upset bid. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: L 35-10 (at Baltimore) | Final week: 2

After coasting to blowout wins in Weeks 2 and three, the Payments discovered what it felt wish to get punched within the mouth, getting outplayed in all sides of the sport throughout their loss to Baltimore. Buffalo’s protection desperately wants LB Terrel Bernard and CB Taron Johnson to return from their respective accidents, particularly with robust matchups in opposition to Houston and the Jets slated for its subsequent two video games. 

Week 5: at Houston (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 24-20 (vs.Jacksonville) | Final week: 8

It wasn’t simple, however Houston bounced again from a deflating Week 3 loss to topple the Jaguars in thrilling trend, as third-string operating again Dare Ogunbowale scored the game-winning landing with 18 seconds remaining. QB C.J. Stroud lastly appears to be like like he is returned to his 2023 kind, throwing for a season-high 345 yards and two touchdowns. 

Week 5: vs. Buffalo (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 35-10 (vs. Buffalo) | Final week: 14

The Ravens have formally re-established themselves as a powerhouse within the AFC following their drubbing of Buffalo on “Sunday Night time Soccer.” 30-year-old Derrick Henry, who has rushed for 350 yards and scored 4 complete touchdowns over his final two video games, is proving that older operating backs are nonetheless able to making a big affect. 

Week 5: at Cincinnati (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 33-16 (vs. Philadelphia) | Final week: 11

After a disastrous Week 3 efficiency in opposition to the Broncos, Tampa Bay turned issues round in opposition to the Eagles and rapidly ran up the rating because of QB Baker Mayfield’s two first-quarter landing passes. So long as Mayfield continues to supply, the Buccaneers needs to be thought-about one of many largest threats within the NFC playoff race. 

Week 5: at Atlanta (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video)

8. Inexperienced Bay Packers (2-2)

Week 4: L 31-29 (vs. Minnesota) | Final week: 6

QB Jordan Love’s return and 4 landing passes weren’t sufficient for the Packers to finish what would’ve been a formidable come-from-behind victory in opposition to Minnesota. Though the Packers had been taking part in catch-up for almost all of the competition, it is a bit stunning that they solely gave their $48 million operating again Josh Jacobs 9 carries. 

Week 5: at Rams (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS) 

Week 4: W 30-13 (vs. New England) | Final week: 13

San Francisco bought again within the win column, incomes a much-needed win over the Patriots in an all-around dominant efficiency. Nonetheless, with RB Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) sidelined, the 49ers want extra from WR Brandon Aiyuk, who has simply 25 receptions for 167 yards this season after signing a four-year, $120 million deal within the offseason. 

Week 5: vs. Arizona (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 27-24 (at Indianapolis) | Final week: 9

Two turnovers led to the Steelers dropping their first recreation of the season, although the crew practically pulled off a second-half comeback. Regardless of the loss, the Steelers could have unlocked a brand new component to their offense after watching QB Justin Fields throw for 312 yards and one landing whereas including 55 yards and two scores on the bottom.

Week 5: vs. Dallas (8:20 p.m. ET | NBC)

Week 4: L 42-29 (at Detroit) | Final week: 10

The Seahawks suffered their first lack of the season throughout a high-scoring affair on “Monday Night time Soccer,” and whereas the end result is not what the crew needed, it is arduous to be upset within the consequence. In spite of everything, Seattle entered the sport lacking 5 starters on protection and in addition noticed security Julian Love exit with a second-half quad damage. 

Week 5: vs. Giants (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 42-14 (at Arizona) | Final week: 18

The high-powered Commanders offense lastly confirmed indicators of slowing down in Week 4, punting for the primary time in three video games. QB Jayden Daniels is off to a historic begin to his profession, posting an NFL-record 82.1% completion fee by the primary 4 video games, and has rapidly turn into the runaway favourite for Offensive Rookie of the Yr honors. 

Week 5: vs. Cleveland (1 p.m. ET | Fox) 

Week 4: W 26-24 (vs. New Orleans) | Final week: 15

The Falcons offense did not rating a landing this previous Sunday, however a KhaDarel Hodge fumble restoration TD and Younghoe Koo’s 4 area objectives had been sufficient to propel the crew previous New Orleans. If Atlanta can get RB Bijan Robinson and TE Kyle Pitts extra concerned, the offense has the potential to be one of many extra dominant models within the NFC. 

Week 5: vs. Tampa Bay (Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET | Amazon Prime Video)

Week 4: L 33-16 (at Tampa Bay) | Final week: 4

Raymond James Stadium continues to be a home of horrors for the Eagles, who’ve received simply one in every of their final 5 street matchups in opposition to Tampa Bay. Jalen Hurts has turned the ball over in each recreation this season, and it is clear that he is not the identical quarterback with out WR A.J. Brown within the lineup. 

Week 5: Bye

15. New York Jets (2-2)

Week 4: L 10-9 (vs. Denver) | Final week: 7

The Jets dropped a winnable recreation in opposition to the Broncos in humiliating trend, a loss that means they might be nothing greater than a pretender. With essentially the most difficult stretch of their schedule approaching (in opposition to Minnesota, Buffalo and Pittsburgh), we’ll quickly discover out if Aaron Rodgers and Co. needs to be taken significantly. 

Week 5: at Vikings (in London) (9:30 a.m. ET | NFL Community) 

Week 4: L 26-24 (at Atlanta) | Final week: 12

It is protected to say that the Saints and Klint Kubiak’s offense has fallen again to Earth after showing to be a juggernaut through the first two weeks of the season. New Orleans is barely permitting 17.5 factors per recreation, however defensive miscues have performed important roles throughout its final two contests. 

Week 5: at Kansas Metropolis (Monday at 8:15 p.m. ET | ESPN)

Week 4: W 20-15 (at Giants) | Final week: 16

Dallas defeated an inferior Giants crew in Week 4, however its efficiency would not present a lot optimism going ahead, contemplating it was outgained in complete yards, 303 to 293, and racked up 11 penalties. Following the accidents to edge-rushers Micah Parsons (ankle) and DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), it’s going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Cowboys can survive a relatively tough upcoming stretch of video games. 

Week 5: at Pittsburgh (8:20 p.m. ET | NBC)

Week 4: L 17-10 (vs. Kansas Metropolis) | Final week: 17

The Chargers practically knocked off the Chiefs behind a stellar effort from DC Jesse Minter’s unit, however the offense’s incapability to discover a rhythm proved pricey. Though Los Angeles’ huge receiver corps is not spectacular, OC Greg Roman must let Professional Bowl QB Justin Herbert, who’s averaging a career-low 144.5 passing yards per recreation, throw the ball extra. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: W 34-24 (at Carolina) | Final week: 21

Cincinnati’s offense exploded for 34 factors in opposition to the lowly Panthers, with RB Chase Brown having fun with a breakout efficiency, tallying 92 complete yards and two touchdowns. Nevertheless, the Bengals protection stays problematic, and the unit’s efficiency raises doubt about whether or not the crew can get the season again on observe, particularly with a pivotal matchup in opposition to Baltimore looming. 

Week 5: vs. Baltimore (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 27-24 (vs. Pittsburgh) | Final week: 22

There isn’t any different option to put it: Joe Flacco is inevitable. Filling in for injured starter Anthony Richardson (hip), the 39-year-old signal-caller tossed two landing passes and led the Colts to a victory over his former AFC North rival Steelers.

Week 5: at Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 24-18 (vs. Rams) | Final week: 23

Chicago’s stifling protection excelled within the pink zone throughout Sunday’s win, limiting the Rams to only one landing on their 4 journeys whereas forcing two turnovers. QB Caleb Williams had a number of egregious misfires, however he continued to point out flashes of why he was the primary general choose in April’s draft, most notably on his nine-yard landing move to WR D.J. Moore. 

Week 5: vs. Panthers (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: W 10-9 (at Jets) | Final week: 24

Rookie QB Bo Nix took a step again after impressing in Week 3, finishing simply 48% of his passes for 60 yards and one landing in opposition to the Jets. Even so, the Broncos protection, which has allowed the second-fewest complete yards (1,026) and fewest touchdowns (5) this season, has emerged as one of many NFL’s high models. 

Week 5: vs. Las Vegas (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox) 

Week 4: W 20-16 (vs. Cleveland) | Final week: 29

Las Vegas secured a season-saving win in opposition to the Browns regardless of lacking a number of key contributors, together with star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby (ankle) and WR Davante Adams (hamstring). Antonio Pierce nonetheless has lots to show as a head coach, however there is not any doubt that his management is invaluable to this Raiders crew. 

Week 5: at Denver (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 24-18 (at Chicago) | Final week: 19

The Rams need to play practically flawlessly in the event that they need to win attributable to their slew of accidents, however the Bears protection was an excessive amount of to deal with, notably within the pink zone, throughout this previous Sunday’s street loss. The return of WR Cooper Kupp cannot come quickly sufficient, although it won’t make a lot of a distinction if the protection continues to carry out like a bottom-three unit. 

Week 5: vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: L 42-14 (vs. Washington) | Final week: 20

In a matchup that was anticipated to be a shootout, the Cardinals offense struggled mightily in opposition to a susceptible Commanders protection, gaining 296 complete yards. Rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. impressed once more, although Arizona’s passing assault is dealing with a variety of uncertainty after QB Kyler Murray’s disappointing efficiency (142 passing yards and one landing). 

Week 5: at San Francisco (4:05 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 20-15 (vs. Dallas) | Final week: 25

New York saved issues shut with the Cowboys after dropping its 2023 matchups in opposition to the crew’s NFC East rival by a mixed 72 factors. The Giants in all probability might’ve edged out a win if it had a greater quarterback than Daniel Jones, who completed 2-of-7 passing on these throws 20 yards or extra downfield for 67 yards and an interception. 

Week 5: at Seattle (4:25 p.m. ET | CBS)

Week 4: W 31-12 (at Miami) | Final week: 31

Tennessee lastly bought on the board, incomes its first win of 2024 on Monday in an unsightly recreation in opposition to the Dolphins the place it solely wanted to throw for 102 yards. Backup Mason Rudolph was an efficient recreation supervisor, and it will be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Titans will roll with him as their beginning quarterback as a substitute of the turnover-prone Will Levis. 

Week 5: Bye

Week 4: L 20-16 (at Las Vegas) | Final week: 27

After blowing a 10-point result in the undermanned Raiders, the Browns could not get out of their very own approach throughout this previous Sunday’s loss, with a penalty that nullified an 82-yard Amari Cooper landing being a deciding issue. On the brilliant aspect, QB Deshaun Watson (24-of-32 passing for 176 yards, one landing and an interception) put collectively his most spectacular outing of the season. 

Week 5: at Washington (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 34-24 (vs. Cincinnati) | Final week: 28

QB Andy Dalton was unable to get his revenge on his former Bengals crew, however the Panthers offense nonetheless seemed spectacular in comparison with the way it did underneath Bryce Younger, amassing 375 complete yards. If Carolina can land a legit franchise quarterback within the 2025 NFL Draft, its future won’t be as bleak because it appeared only a few weeks in the past. 

Week 5: at Chicago (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 30-13 (at San Francisco) | Final week: 30

The struggles of the offensive line, which has given up 13 sacks over the past two video games, have derailed any likelihood of the Patriots discovering success on offense. With a house matchup in opposition to a struggling Dolphins crew on deck, maybe New England will lastly make a change at quarterback and begin first-round rookie Drake Maye.

Week 5: vs. Miami (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 31-12 (vs. Tennessee) | Final week: 26

Miami’s offense hasn’t been capable of perform with out QB Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), because the unit has averaged the fewest factors (7.5) and second-fewest yards per recreation (194.5) over its final two contests. The Dolphins nonetheless have not led in a recreation but this season, and with the best way issues are going, they won’t have the opportunity to take action till Tagovailoa returns in Week 8. 

Week 5: at New England (1 p.m. ET | Fox)

Week 4: L 24-20 (at Buffalo) | Final week: 32

Regardless of taking part in their greatest recreation of the season to this point, the Jaguars fell quick throughout their AFC South conflict with Houston, dropping within the ultimate seconds of the competition. Whereas Trevor Lawrence threw two landing passes, it is changing into more and more evident that the Jaguars could have a quarterback downside, as the previous No. 1 general choose solely accomplished 18 of his 33 move makes an attempt for 169 yards. 

Week 5: vs. Indianapolis (1 p.m. ET | CBS)