NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Setting the Records Straight

1. Denver Broncos (5-0)

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos passes against the New England Patriots during an NFL game at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

2. Minnesota Vikings (5-0)

MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 05: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings passes during the game against the Green Bay Packers on October 5, 2009 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

3. Indianapolis Colts (5-0)

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 11: Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts throws the ball during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on October 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

4. New York Giants (5-0)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants drops back to pass against the Oakland Raiders during the game on October 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

5. New Orleans Saints (4-0)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints looks to hand off the ball during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. The Saints won 27-7. (Photo

6. Cincinnati Bengals (4-1)

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass 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

7. Chicago Bears (3-1)

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 04: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass 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)

8. Atlanta Falcons (3-1)

SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 11: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons passes the ball during their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on October 11, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

9. Philadelphia Eagles (3-1)

PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 27: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars on August 27, 2009 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

10. New England Patriots (3-2)

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes against the Denver Broncos during an NFL game at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 11, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

11. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)

PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 4: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after running back Rashard Mendenhall #34 scored on a one-yard touchdown run in the first quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Heinz Field on October 4, 2009

12. Baltimore Ravens (3-2)

BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 27: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Browns 34-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

13. Dallas Cowboys (3-2)

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys warms-up prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

14. New York Jets (3-2)

MIAMI - OCTOBER 12: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets celebrate a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium on October 12, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

15. San Francisco 49ers (3-2)

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)

16. Arizona Cardinals (2-2)

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The Colts defeated the C

17. Green Bay Packers (2-2)

ST. LOUIS, MO - SEPTEMBER 27: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes during the game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on September 27, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

18. San Diego Chargers (2-2)

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

19. Miami Dolphins (2-3)

MIAMI - OCTOBER 04: Running back Ronnie Brown #23 of the Miami Dolphins runs against the Buffalo Bills at Land Shark Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Miami defeated Buffalo 31-30. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

20. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks with the ball against the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field on September 13, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3)

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gives the 'ok' sign prior to the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Green

22. Houston Texans (2-3)

HOUSTON - OCTOBER 04: Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans gives safety Michael Huff #24 of the Oakland Raiders a stiff arm after making a 62 yard reception at Reliant Stadium on October 4, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Ge

23. Washington Redskins (2-3)

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 11: Clinton Portis #26 of Washington Redskins waits through a timeout on the field against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

24. Carolina Panthers (1-3)

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 20: Julius Peppers #90 of the Carolina Panthers is slow to get up against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

25. Detroit Lions (1-4)

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 13: Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs past Malcom Jenkins #27 of the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 13, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 45-27. (Photo by Chris G

26. Cleveland Browns (1-4)

CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 04: Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks on 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 Jim

27. Oakland Raiders (1-4)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the New York Giants on October 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

28. Buffalo Bills (1-4)

ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 11: Marshawn Lynch #23 of the Buffalo Bills runs against the Cleveland Browns at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 11, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

29. Tennessee Titans (0-5)

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 11: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans throws the ball during the NFL game against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field on October 11, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

30. Kansas City Chiefs (0-5)

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates after a touchdown during the game against the Dallas Cowboys on October 11, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Im

31. Tampa Bay Buccanneers (0-5)

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 27: Quarterback Josh Johnson #11 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for an open receiver against the New York Giants during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

32. St. Louis Rams (0-5)

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 11: Running back Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams runs the ball against the Minnesota Vikings at Edward Jones Dome on October 11, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)