Bleacher Report's Week 5 NFL Featured Columnist Poll

With the help of the following featured columnists, I have compiled the second version of our NFL Featured Columnist Poll. 

• Dan Van Wie
• Chris J. Nelson
• Erik Frenz
• Larry Kornweiss
• Eric Ball
• Nick Signorelli
• My Dad's Son
• Blaize Pennington
• Michael2 Keller
• James Adkins
• Jay Dee
• Todd Kaufmann
• Jeff Shull
• Lou DiPietro
• Bob Warja
• Dean Holden
• Tanner Thoms
• John Reid
• George Anderson
• Randy Savoie
• Jack London
• Mihir Bhagat
• Chris Cluff
• Armen Dacity
• Elliot Pohnl
• RM Herold
• JW Nix

Continue reading to view this week's top 10 rankings. 

No.10 Houston Texans (3 Wins, 2 Losses) 120 Pts

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans is chased by the New York Giants defense at Reliant Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The Giants defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Week 5 Result: L 10 - 34 v. New York Giants

What was thought be a high-power offense was relatively stagnant against the revitalized Giants defense.

Offensive Ranking: Sixth Total Yards, Ninth Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 31st Total Yards, 29th Total Points

Next Week: v. Kansas City

No.9 Kansas City Chiefs (3 Wins, 1 Loss) 138 Pts

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Jamaal Charles #25 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the football against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

Week 5 Result: L 9 - 19 @Indianapolis

Jamaal Charles continues to pick up good yardage consistently, but if Matt Cassel is unable to manage their offense, they will continue to lose. 

Offensive Ranking: 24th Total Yards, 19th Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 16th Total Yards, Fourth Total Points

Next Week: @ Houston

No.8 Indianapolis Colts (3 Wins, 2 Losses) 147 Pts

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Mike Hart #32 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-9. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty

Week 5 Result: W 19 - 9 v. Kansas City

While Peyton Manning threw 44 passes, the star of the day was Mike Hart who rushed for 50 yards on 11 carries; one of which went for a touchdown. 

Offensive Ranking: Third Total Yardage, Third Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 23rd Total Yardage, 16th Total Points

Next Week: @ Washington

No.7 Green Bay Packers (3 Wins, 2 Losses) 225 Pts

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LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is brought down by DeAngelo Hall #23, Carlos Rogers #22, and Brian Orakpo #98 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarte at FedExField on October 10, 2010 in Landover,

Week 5 Result: L 13 - 16 @ Washington

Despite a 71 yard touchdown run by running back Brandon Jackson and a solid performance by Aaron Rodgers, the Packers were unable to escape with a win.

Offensive Ranking: 12th Total Yards, Eighth Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 13th Total Yards, Eighth Total Points

Next Week: v. Miami

No.6 New Orleans Saints (3 Wins, 2 Losses) 237 Pts

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Tight end Jeremy Shockey #88 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the football for a 11 yard reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the first quarter of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 10, 20

Week 5 Result: L 20 - 30 @ Arizona

Behind a great defensive performance by Arizona, New Orleans was unable to escape the upset. On a positive note though, their running game has looked effective for two straight weeks.

Offensive Ranking: 10th Total Yards, 18th Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 9th Total Yards, 18th Total Points

Next Week: @ Tampa Bay

No.5 New England Patriots (3 Wins, 1 Loss) 252 Pts

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MIAMI - OCTOBER 4: Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots battles for a touchdown against Karlos Dansby #58 of the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Field on October 4, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Week 5 Result: Bye

The Patriots bye came at a good time as they adjust to the loss of star receiver Randy Moss. They hope the return of longtime receiver Deion Branch will soften the blow though.

Offensive Ranking: 11th Total Yards, First Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 29th Total Yards, 26th Total Points

Next Week: v. Baltimore

No.4 Atlanta Falcons (4 Wins, 1 Loss) 327 Pts

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 10: Wide receiver Roddy White #84 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass in front of defensive back Eric Wright #21 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Ge

Week 5 Result: W 20 - 10 @ Cleveland

Behind their top two offensive threats, the Falcons escaped Cleveland with another win. Also helping was a newfound defensive threat, Kroy Biermann. 

Offensive Ranking: Seventh Total Yards, 10th Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 10th Total Yards, Second Total Points

Next Week: @ Philadelphia

No.3 New York Jets (4 Wins, 1 Loss) 462 Pts

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 11: Dwight Lowery #26 of the New York Jets scores a 26-yard interception return for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 11, 2010 in East Ruth

Week 5 Result: W 29 - 20 v. Vikings

In a duel between two of the league's most inconsistent passers, the Jets edged out the Vikings due to an interception return for a touchdown courtesy of Dwight Lowery. 

Offensive Ranking: 15th Total Yards, Fourth Total Points

Defensive Ranking: 11th Total Yards, Sixth Total Points

Next Week: @ Denver

T No.1 Bal. Ravens (4 Wins, 1 Loss), Pit. Steelers (3 Wins, 1 Loss) 504 Pts

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PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 03: Anquan Boldin #81 of the Baltimore Ravens runs after a catch in front of Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on October 3, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Get

Baltimore

Week 5 Result: W 31 - 17 v. Denver

Ray Rice returned to his past form; scoring two touchdowns, running for 133 yards, and bringing in 4 receptions. 

Offensive Ranking: 19th Total Yards, 22nd Total Points

Defensive Ranking: Third Total Yards, Fourth Total Points

Next Week: @ New England

Pittsburgh

Week 5 Result: Bye

 Ben Roethlisberger will make his much anticipated return this week in a contest that his team will likely dominate. 

Offensive Ranking: 29th Total Yards, 12th Total Points

Defensive Ranking: Fourth Total Yards, First Total Points

Next Week: v. Cleveland

Others Receiving Votes: Bears Top Best of The Rest

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CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 10: Running back Matt Forte #22 of the Chicago Bears runs with the ball as defensive end Charles Johnson #95 of the Carolina Panthers defends at Bank of America Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Ge

Chicago Bears (99), Tennessee Titans (42), Washington Redskins (24), Philadelphia Eagles (12), San Diego Chargers (3)

Top Two Games to Watch: Week 6

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FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 10: Kevin Faulk #33 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against Ray Lewis #52, Justin Bannan #94 and Haloti Hgata #92 of the Baltimore Ravens during the 2010 AFC wild-card playoff game at Gillette Stadium on January 10, 2010 i

1p.m. #1 Baltimore Ravens @ #5 New England Patriots

1p.m. #9 Chiefs @ #10 Houston Texans