2009 NFL Week Five Power Rankings

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DENVER - OCTOBER 04: The NFL logo is adorned with a pink ribbon on the sidelines as part of a program to raise awareness for breast cancer as the Dallas Cowboys face the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in

Week Four is in the books. The Power Rankings are finally starting to take shape. Teams are where they should be by now. For any team that is in the high 20s to come back and get into the top 10 by now will be a surprise.

The Steelers got themselves back on track; however, something is still wrong with the defense.

Brett Favre is now the only NFL player to beat all 32 teams.

There are still six teams in the NFL right now without a win.

There are still five teams in the NFL right now without a loss.

Enough of that though—let's get to the power rankings.

No. 1: New York Giants

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants gives a thumbs-up during pregame warm-ups just prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 4, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri

Record: (4-0)

Streak: 4 W

Place in NFC East: first

Last Week: 1

If Eli Manning isn't ready to go, will David Carr be able to help this team go 5-0?

No. 2: Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 04: Donald Brown #31 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 34-17. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty I

Record: (4-0)

Streak: 4 W

Place in AFC South: first

Last Week: 2

Is this team poised for a Super Bowl run?

No. 3: Minnesota Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 05: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings hugs Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers following the Vikings victory over the Packers on October 5, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (P

Record: (4-0)

Streak: 4 W

Place in NFC North: first

Last Week: 3

Can we officially say that the Vikings could very well be one of the scariest teams in the NFC?

No. 4: New Orleans Saints

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Darren Sharper #42 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after scoring a touchdown on an interception against the New York Jets at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Get

Record: (4-0)

Streak: 4 W

Place in NFC South: first

Last Week: 6

Now that New Orleans' defense got an upgrade, will anyone be able to stop them?

No. 5: New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 04: Sam Aiken #88 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens defends on October 4, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-21. (Photo by Elsa/

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC East: T-first

Last Week: 5

So how exactly does this team only have one loss even with a shaky Tom Brady?

No. 6: Baltimore Ravens

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 04: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens argues a call in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots on October 4, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 27-21. (Photo by Elsa

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC North: T-first

Last Week: 4

After that loss and the Steelers' win, do you still think you have the AFC North won?

No. 7: Denver Broncos

DENVER - OCTOBER 04: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after the final play against the Dallas Cowboys during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. Marshall caught a game winning 51 yard rece

Record: (4-0)

Streak: 4 W

Place in AFC West: first

Last Week: 10

So how many people do you think believe in you now?

No. 8: New York Jets

NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets scrambles against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisana Superdome on October 4, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC East: T-first

Last Week: 7

I'm not sure—is Mark Sanchez crying?

No. 9: Atlanta Falcons

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 27: Matt Ryan #2 and teammate Chris Redman #8 of the Atlanta Falcons watch fourth-quarter action from the sidelnes against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots

Record: (2-1)

Streak: 1 L (BYE)

Place in NFC South: second

Last Week: 8

After the bye week, do you think you'll be able to rebound from your only loss this season?

No. 10: Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during their game on September 27, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Travis Lindquist

Record: (2-1)

Streak: 1 W (BYE)

Place in NFC East: second

Last Week: 9

Is Donovan McNabb ready to come back, and how many Philadelphia fans would rather he stay on the bench?

No. 11: Chicago Bears

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Adewale Ogunleye #93 of the Chicago Bears rushes against the Detroit Lions on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 3 W

Place in NFC North: second

Last Week: 13

With the bye week, will you be ready for Atlanta?

No. 12: Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 4: Running back Rashard Mendenhall #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field on October 4, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC North: third

Last Week: 12

How does it feel to have a running game again, and will Willie Parker stay on the bench where he belongs?

No. 13: Cincinnati Bengals

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Cleveland Browns during their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by Ji

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 3 W

Place in AFC North: second

Last Week: 16

How long until you guys start looking like the old Bengals?

No. 14: San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Patrick Willis #52 of the San Francisco 49ers in action against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game on October 4, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Record: (3-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in NFC West: first

Last Week: 17

Is this a statement, or are you going to revert to your former selves as well?

No. 15: San Diego Chargers

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 4, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Ima

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC West: second

Last Week: 11

How does it feel to ALMOST be 3-1?

No. 16: Dallas Cowboys

DENVER - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys walks to the bench after failing to convert a third down against the Denver Broncos during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 4, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos de

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC East: T-third (LAST)

Last Week: 14

Perhaps Tony Romo isn't the one to lead you to the promised land?

No. 17: Green Bay Packers

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 05: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field during the Monday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 5, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC North: third

Last Week: 15

Aaron Rodgers, how did it feel to watch a real quarterback show you how it's done?

No. 18: Jacksonville Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 04: Torry Holt #81 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up during the game against the Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC South: T-second

Last Week: 22

Two wins in a row?! We are talking about the Jaguars, right?

No. 19: Houston Texans

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Houston Texan Jacoby Jones #12 of the Houston Texans receives congratulations from teammate Dominique Barber #34 after his 95 yard kick return at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Image

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC South: T-second

Last Week: 20

Is this dance over the excitement of beating the Oakland Raiders? Seriously?

No. 20: Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 27: Jerheme Urban #85 of the Arizona Cardinals turns up field after a catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at University of Phoenix Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Im

Record: (1-2)

Streak: 1 L (BYE)

Place in NFC West: second

Last Week: 18

After regrouping, do you think you can beat the back-and-forth Texans?

No. 21: Washington Redskins

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 4: Cornelius Griffin #96 of the Washington Redskins rouses the crowd against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at FedExField on October 4, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Buccaneers 16-13. (Photo by Larry French/Getty

Record: (2-2)

Streak: 1 W

Place in NFC East: T-third (LAST)

Last Week: 25

So does this mean you'll beat Carolina too?

No. 22: Seattle Seahawks

INDIANAPOLIS - OCTOBER 04: Deion Branch #83 of the the Seattle Seahawks is pictured during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Record: (1-3)

Streak: 3 L

Place in NFC West: third

Last Week: 19

Are you really going to make the race for the NFC West boring, or will having Matt HasselBACK improve things?

No. 23: Miami Dolphins

MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins throws against the Buffalo Bills at Land Shark Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Miami defeated Buffalo 38-10. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Record: (1-3)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC East: T-third (LAST)

Last Week: 28

Is Chad Henne the answer, or will someone else be brought in the moment he starts to fail?

No. 24: Buffalo Bills

MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Running back Fred Jackson #22 of the Buffalo Bills during a 38-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

Record: (1-3)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC East: T-third (LAST)

Last Week: 21

It's never easy to give a team their first win of the season, is it?

No. 25: Detroit Lions

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Daunte Culpepper #11 of the Detroit Lions attempts a pass against the Chicago Bears on October 4, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 48-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Record: (1-3)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC North: LAST

Last Week: 23

With Matthew Stafford down, will Daunte Culpepper be able to help?

No. 26: Oakland Raiders

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback JeMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Record: (1-3)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC West: third

Last Week: 24

People might start demanding a new coach; however, he might start hitting them all in the jaw too, huh?

No. 27: Carolina Panthers

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 28: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers at Cowboys Stadium on September 28, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Record: (0-3)

Streak: 3 L (BYE)

Place in NFC South: LAST

Last Week: 26

How bad do you want to win? 'Cause you sure are not showing it.

No. 28: Tennessee Titans

JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 04: Alge Crumpler #83 of the Tennessee Titans is tackled by Derek Cox #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Record: (0-4)

Streak: 4 L

Place in AFC South: LAST

Last Week: 27

I don't even think I have any words for you...

No. 29: Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Derek Anderson #3 of the Cleveland Browns in action against the Cincinnati Bengals during their game at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 23-20 in overtime. (Photo by

Record: (0-4)

Streak: 4 L

Place in AFC North: LAST

Last Week: 29

How much of a difference was Derek Anderson over Brady Quinn?

No. 30: Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 04: Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders perform during the game against the New York Giants on October 4, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Record: (0-4)

Streak: 4 L

Place in AFC West: LAST

Last Week: 30

Am I the only one who thinks it's sad that the only good thing to look at when it comes to the Chiefs is their cheerleaders?

No. 31: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 4: Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs the ball against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on October 4, 2009 in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Buccaneers 16-13. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Record: (0-4)

Streak: 4 L

Place in NFC South: LAST

Last Week: 31

So what is it exactly that Josh Johnson can do that Byron Leftwich can't?

No. 32: St. Louis Rams

SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 04: Kyle Boller #12 of the the St. Louis Rams in action against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game on October 4, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Record: (0-4)

Streak: 4 L

Place in NFC West: LAST

Last Week: 32

You want to just lie down this Sunday and let the Vikings walk on by? Oh, wait, sorry, that's what you do with every team.

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