NFL Power Rankings Week 5: Dallas Cowboys and the 3 Most Disappointing Teams

What is going on with the Dallas Cowboys?

Tony Romo cannot throw three interceptions in the second half if Dallas wants to legitimately contend for the NFC East crown. 

They aren't the only clubs that have disappointed thus far—but let's start with Big D. 

Dallas Cowboys

In Week 1, Romo's the goat after his fumble at the goal line and gift-wrapped interception to Darrelle Revis. 

Then he breaks his ribs, Dallas wins in Week 2 and Week 3 and every time Romo is mentioned the word "hero" is soon to follow. 

Against the Lions, up 27-3 in the third quarter, Romo imploded. 

I understand you can't just run the ball over and over to milk the clock with so much time left, but why was he throwing the ball off his back foot into double coverage and late on the sideline routes that have "pick-six" written all over them?

Horrible collapse by the entire team and bad coaching. 

More drama for the Cowboys. 

Philadelphia Eagles

As if Vince Young wasn't already eating his "Dream Team" comment from earlier. 

Another collapse at home. 

It was worse for the Eagles, though. 

Mike Vick was being the Vick we're used to, and the defense was making Alex Smith look like Alex Smith. 

At least the Cowboys lost their lead to a team with an explosive offense. 

Nothing against the 49ers, but Smith isn't Matthew Stafford. 

I thought the Eagles defense was supposed to be a top-tier unit!

Minnesota Vikings

Disappointing, in a different way. 

Who saw this team starting 0-4?

I didn't. 

Sure, the NFC North wasn't going to be a cakewalk, but I thought they'd surprise people and make that division the most competitive in the NFL. 

Adrian Peterson is still a stud, but the rest of the team—not so much. 

The defense is obviously flawed, and Donovan McNabb is done.

That might be a little harsh—but come on, you can't beat the Chiefs? 

Time for Christian Ponder.

Week 5 Power Rankings

1. Green Bay Packers (4-0)	17. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
2. New Orleans Saints (3-1)	18.  New York Jets (2-2)
3. Detroit Lions (4-0)	19.  Oakland Raiders (2-2)
4. New England Patriots (3-1)	20. Philadelphia Eagles (1-3)
5. Houston Texans (3-1)	21. Cleveland Browns (2-2)
6. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)	22. Carolina Panthers (1-3)
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)*	23. Cincinnati Bengals (2-2)
8. New York Giants (3-1)	24. Arizona Cardinals (1-3)
9. San Diego Chargers (3-1)	25. Denver Broncos (1-3)
10. Tennessee Titans (3-1)	26.  Kansas City Chiefs (1-3)
11. Washington Redskins (3-1)	27. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3)
12. Chicago Bears (2-2)	28. Seattle Seahawks (1-3)
13 . Atlanta Falcons (2-2)	29. Miami Dolphins (0-4)
14. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2)	30. St. Louis Rams (0-4)
15. San Francisco 49ers (3-1)	31. Indianapolis Colts (0-3)*
16. Buffalo Bills (3-1)	32. Minnesota Vikings (0-4)

*Colts and Buccaneers play on MNF