NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 6 (Russell Wilson Hits Rock Bottom, Jets, Giants Rising)
By Peter Dewey
We're through five weeks of the 2022 NFL season, and the... NFC East is the best division in footbal?
The New York Giants upset the Green Bay Packers in London to move to 4-1, the Dallas Cowboys beat the defending champion Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles remained undefeated through Week 5.
The only problem in the division? The Washington Commanders and their quarterback Carson Wentz...
Ron Rivera was asked why the other three teams in the NFC East are better than the Washington Commanders right now.
— Ralph Vacchiano (@RalphVacchiano) October 10, 2022
His answer: "Quarterback."
The New York Jets are also hot, picking up their first division win since the 2019 season.
Even with some teams playing well, the Rams and Denver Broncos are falling way shot of expectations early in this season. Can Russell Wilson stop ruining primetime games for us?
There's been a huge shake up in this week's power rankings, as several teams are looking to crack the top-10 with strong starts. Let's jump in:
1. Philadelphia Eagles (+650) Last Week: No. 1
Two more Jalen Hurts rushing touchdowns helped the Eagles remain undefeated and outlast a pesky Arizona Cardinals team in Week 5.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (+700) LW: No. 2
Kansas City pulled off a come from behind win on Monday Night Football to move to 4-1 on the season. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce hooked up for not one, not two but FOUR touchdown passes.
3. Buffalo Bills (+400) LW: No. 3
The Bills dismantled the Steelers in Week 5, and Josh Allen connected on multiple long touchdowns with Gabe Davis. This team is going to be just fine.
4. Minnesota Vikings (+2000) LW: No. 9
The Vikings deserve a ton of credit so far this season, and they have a lead in the NFC North, and have already taken one from the Packers in 2022.
5. Dallas Cowboys (+2000) LW: No. 6
Cooper Rush keeps winning football games and Dallas continues to sport one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Eagles await in Week 6...
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+950) LW: No. 12
Tom Brady may have gotten bailed out by a roughing the passer call, but the Buccaneers' offense looked a little better in Week 5 against Atlanta.
7. Baltimore Ravens (+1400) LW: No. 11
Justin Tucker drilled a game-winning field goal for the Ravens to beat the Bengals and take sole possession of first in the AFC North.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (+2000) LW: No. 8
The Chargers nearly lost to the Browns because of a bone-headed fourth down decision by Brandon Staley, but Cade York missed the game-winning field goal. Austin Ekeler fantasy owners... are you happy now?
9. San Francisco 49ers (+1300) LW: No. 15
The 49ers' defense lost Nick Bosa and Emmanuel Moseley to injury, but the team held on for another win under Jimmy G.
10. Green Bay Packers (+1300) LW: No. 4
Upset by the Giants? After leading for most of the game? These aren't the same Packers, and they've shown real growing pains on offense with Davante Adams in Las Vegas.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (+2900) LW: No. 5
Zac Taylor had some questionable calls on the goal line in Week 5, and it may have cost the Bengals a road win in Baltimore.
12. Miami Dolphins (+3400) LW: No. 7
Teddy Bridgewater and Tua Tagovailoa are in the concussion protocol, leaving rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson for the Dolphins. Not great, especially when you lose to the Jets.
13. New York Giants (+8500) LW: No. 19
Brian Daboll and Saquon Barkley have revitalized the New York Giants, who sit at 4-1 on the season.
14. Tennessee Titans (+5500) LW: No. 18
The Titans have quietly won three straight games after a dreadful start and are in first place in the AFC South.
15. Los Angeles Rams (+2200) LW: No. 10
The Rams don't look close to the same team that won the Super Bowl last season, and their offense is going to remain awful if Matthew Stafford doesn't turn things around.
16. Cleveland Browns (+5500) LW: No. 16
The Browns continue to lose close games, and it could put them in too deep of a hole to climb out of when Deshaun Watson's suspension is up.
17. New England Patriots (+12000) LW: No. 22
Welcome to the Bailey Zappe show! The rookie quarterback diced up the Lions in the Patriots' shutout win in Week 5.
18. Arizona Cardinals (+9000) LW: No. 13
The Cardinals were unable to get a late field goal to go to force OT against the Eagles. DeAndre Hopkins is one week away from returning, which should help this offense.
19. New York Jets (+15000) LW: No. 24
How about the Jets? New York picked up a second straight win under Zach Wilson, hanging 40 points on the Dolphins behind a huge game from rookie Breece Hall.
20. Las Vegas Raiders (+5000) LW: No. 20
The Raiders can't stop beating themselves. Josh McDaniels risky call to go for two didn't pay off, and now Vegas sits at 1-4 on the season.
21. Indianapolis Colts (+4100) LW: No. 21
The Colts won an ugly game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, but they aren't going anywhere with this version of Matt Ryan under center.
22. New Orleans Saints (+5000) LW: No. 25
The Saints avoided a 1-4 start with Taysom Hill scoring four times (three rushing, one passing) against the Seattle Seahawks.
23. Denver Broncos (+5500) LW: No. 14
Russell Wilson has a torn lat, the Broncos can't score, and they're now 2-3. Panic time has officially set in for the Broncos.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars (+6500) LW: No. 17
Trevor Lawrence was only able to muster six points against the Texans? So much for the Jaguars winning the AFC South...
25. Seattle Seahawks (+50000) LW: No. 23
Geno Smith continues to play well for Seattle, but losing Rashaad Penny (leg) for the season is a tough blow to the offense.
26. Chicago Bears (+50000) LW: No. 26
Justin Fields played one of his better games this season against the Vikings, but the Bears supporting cast did very little to help him.
27. Atlanta Falcons (+28000) LW: No. 29
The Falcons made things close with a few late touchdowns against the Buccaneers, but how much more of Marcus Mariota do we need to see to know he isn't the guy?
28. Detroit Lions (+18000) LW: No. 28
Yikes. The Lions went from an offensive juggernaut to getting shut out in Week 5, and Dan Campbell's seat seems to be getting warmer with each loss.
29. Pittsburgh Steelers (+28000) LW: No. 28
The Steelers mailed in their Week 5 game against the Bills. However, Kenny Pickett did move the ball pretty well at times, a positive sign for the future.
30. Carolina Panthers (+55000) LW: No. 30
Matt Rhule is fired and Baker Mayfield is hurt and out a few weeks. P.J. Walker time and a rebuild in Carolina? It's better than having Rhule running the show.
31. Washington Commanders (+34000) LW: No. 31
Whenever your coach says that the team's quarterback is holding them back, you know you're not good.
32. Houston Texans (+42000) LW: No. 32
The Texans got a win! Houston did it in ugly fashion, but it held the Jags to just six points. Dameon Pierce is this entire offense, and he has a real case to win OROY.
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