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NFL power rankings: Chiefs, 49ers back to top; Bills, Broncos and Eagles drop for Week 5
San Francisco and Kansas City remain among the league’s three unbeaten teams as ESPN says injuries and offensive struggles are reshaping the top 32.
- On Tuesday, ESPN released its Week 5 NFL Power Rankings based on 2026 Super Bowl odds via DraftKings Sportsbook, positioning the undefeated San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs near the top of the league.
- Undefeated at 4-0 after beating the Denver Broncos, the 49ers rely on their strong offense, while the Chiefs lean on running back Kenneth Walker, who leads the NFL with 537 rushing yards.
- Buffalo Bills dropped from the top spot after losing to the New England Patriots 29-26 in Week 4, while Cleveland Browns climbed into the top 20 following their 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Oddsmakers adjusted Super Bowl futures as Dallas Cowboys odds shifted to +2700 and the Browns fell to +250 to make the playoffs; the Philadelphia Eagles fell out of the top 10 after a home loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
- Week 5 features critical divisional matchups, including the 49ers playing the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field, as analysts evaluate playoff contenders heading into the season's second quarter.
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Center
Bias Distribution
- 57% of the sources are Center
57% Center
L 43%
C 57%
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