NFL POWER RANKINGS

WEEK 5 New England 4-0 (Week 4 ranking: 1): With Bill Belichick as the defensive coordinator, the Patriots allow a league-low 6.7 points a game.

Kansas City 4-0 (3): Kansas City is tied with Baltimore for the most points (135) in the NFL. The Chiefs host Indianapolis on Sunday.

New Orleans 3-1 (6): The Saints have beaten Seattle and Dallas since Teddy Bridgewater came off the bench to replace the injured Drew Brees.

L.A. Rams 3-1 (2): The Rams’ winning streak ended at home against Tampa Bay. They allowed 55 points. They try to recover at Seattle.

Dallas 3-1 (4): After suffering their first loss at New Orleans, the Cowboys still lead the NFC East going into their game against Green Bay.

Seattle 3-1 (12): The Seahawks bounced back from a loss to New Orleans to beat Arizona. They host the Rams on Thursday night.

Green Bay 3-1 (5): After blowing their opportunity to start 4-0 with a loss to Philadelphia, the Packers try to rebound against the Cowboys.

San Francisco 3-0 (8): The early off week left the 49ers as one of three teams with undefeated records. They host Cleveland on Monday night.

Buffalo 3-1 (9): The Bills’ defense was exceptional in the six-point loss at home to New England. Buffalo tries to bounce back at Tennessee.

Chicago 3-1 (15): With backup QB Chase Daniel replacing the injured Mitch Trubisky, the Bears defeated Minnesota.

Philadelphia 2-2 (17): With a victory at Green Bay coupled with a Dallas defeat, the Eagles are one game behind the Cowboys in the NFC East.

Cleveland 2-2 (19): The Browns shocked the league by winning decisively at Baltimore. They try to make it two in a row at San Francisco.

Tennessee 2-2 (21): Marcus Mariota rebounded from consecutive poor performances to throw three TD passes in the Titans’ win at Atlanta.

Baltimore 2-2 (7): The loss at home to Cleveland dropped the Ravens into a first-place tie with the Browns.

L.A. Chargers 2-2 (16): The Chargers fell behind the Dolphins in Miami but recovered to win by 20 points. They return home to play the Broncos.

Minnesota 2-2 (13): QB Kirk Cousins continues to be under fire after the loss to Chicago. The Vikings go on the road to play the red-hot Giants.

Carolina 2-2 (22): With Kyle Allen replacing the injured Cam Newton, the Panthers are 2-0 after their victory at Houston. They host the Jaguars.

Detroit 2-1-1 (14): The Lions are one of the league’s most surprising teams. They almost beat Kansas City at Ford Field. They’re off Sunday.

Houston 2-2 (10): The Texans wasted a strong defensive performance with a ragged offensive effort in an upset loss at home to the Panthers.

Jacksonville 2-2 (20): Gardner Minshew and Leonard Fournette have become a dynamic duo, igniting wins over Tennessee and Denver.

Oakland 2-2 (23): When just about everyone was prepared to write off the Raiders, they escaped Indianapolis with an upset victory.

Indianapolis 2-2 (11): What a wasted opportunity in their home loss to the Raiders. Now the Colts have a Sunday night game at Kansas City.

N.Y. Giants 2-2 (24): In the first two starts of his career, rookie QB Daniel Jones has sparked victories over Tampa Bay and Washington.

Tampa Bay 2-2 (26): The Bucs lost at home to the Giants and somehow rebounded with 55 points in their upset road win over the Rams.

Pittsburgh 1-3 (25): The Steelers ended their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Bengals.

Atlanta 1-3 (18): The Falcons may be the most mystifying team after four games. After losing at home to Tennessee, they visit the Texans.

Cincinnati 0-4 (27): After getting blown out at Pittsburgh on Monday night, the Bengals have their best chance to win at home against Arizona.

Washington 0-4 (28): Jay Gruden could be the first coach fired. Washington is coming off a loss to the Giants.

Arizona 0-3-1 (29): Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray have an opportunity to earn their first victory against the winless Bengals in Cincinnati.

Denver 0-4 (30): The Broncos blew a 14-point lead at home to Jacksonville and also lost Bradley Chubb with a season-ending knee injury.

N.Y. Jets 0-3 (31): After taking Sunday off, the Jets may wish they were still off because they travel to Philadelphia to play the Eagles.

Miami 0-4 (32): The Dolphins actually had a lead in what turned out to be a home loss to the Chargers. They can’t lose this week — they’re off.