2022 NFL power rankings, Week 5: Eagles unbeaten, Texans winless
Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 6. team. 49. . 3-1
The Pack looked to make it three wins in a row. But their overtime victory would not come easy against a game New England team that ran for 167 yards and forced a pair of Green Bay turnovers – including a pick-six at the expense of Aaron Rodgers.
But he would also throw a pair of touchdown passes. The Packers’ ground game was in high gear again as Aaron Jones (110) and .J. Dillon (73) combined for all but 16 of the team’s 199 rushing yards.
. 3-1. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 5. team. 60
A year ago, the Purple Gang lost its share of close games. But for the second straight Sunday, the team rallied late to pull out a victory. The site was London, England and the foe was the Saints. Kevin O’Connell’s club opened up a 16-7 third-quarter lead only to watch New Orleans rally for a 22-19 advantage.
Kirk Cousins found Justin Jefferson for a fourth-quarter TD. But it was Greg Joseph’s 47-yard field goal with 24 seconds left that was the difference.
team. 59. . 3-1. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 4
The Dolphins made their way north to the Queen City looking to remain the AFC’s lone unbeaten team. Late in the first half, Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was slammed to the turf and would not return. But late in the third quarter and with Teddy Bridgewater at the controls,
Mike McDaniel’s team took a 15-14 lead. But the ‘Fins were outscored 13-0 in the fourth quarter. Tyreek Hill caught 10 passes for 160 yards in Miami’s first loss of the season.