{"id":6389,"date":"2025-10-02T16:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6389"},"modified":"2025-10-02T16:02:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T20:02:45","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll &#8211; Week 5"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong><em>Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 2025<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1855 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/NFL2018.png 552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.draftinsiders.com\/\"><strong>www.draftinsiders.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>\u00a0Bills &amp; Eagles Head Conferences 4-0<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 Teams of the Week\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Giants Shock Chargers &#8211; 21 -18<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Chiefs Blast Ravens &#8211; 37-20<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Cowboys Tie Packers &#8211; 40-40<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Players of the Week<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0 Offense &#8211; QB \u00a0Patrick Mahomes &#8211; Chiefs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0 Defense &#8211; Edge Brian Burns &#8211; Giants \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Rookies of Week<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense &#8211; QB Jaxson Dart &#8211; Giants <\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense &#8211; S Andrew Mukuba &#8211; Eagles<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Games of Week 5 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1:00 pm Texans (1-3) at Ravens (1-3)<br \/>\n4:05 pm Bucs (3-1) at Seahawks (3-1)<br \/>\n8:15 pm Patriots (2-2) at Bills (4-0 )<br \/>\n<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em>Draft Insiders\u2019 \u2013 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 5<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Frank Coyle<br \/>\nNFL Team Poll<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><br \/>\n#1 \u2013 4-0 Bills<br \/>\nBills coasting through the AFC East behind QB Josh Allen and aggressive defense. Host the Patriots in a real divisional test.<\/p>\n<p>#2 \u2013 4-0 Eagles<br \/>\nThe Eagles winning on special teams again with their offense struggling in a few areas. The young defense is coming on and capable of stopping anyone. Host the tough Broncos on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>#3 \u2013 3-1 Lions<br \/>\nLions offense is peaking early this season. Travel to Cincinnati to face the struggling Bengals in a soft spot on the schedule.<\/p>\n<p>#4\u2013 3-1 Bucs<br \/>\nBucs lost a heartbreaker to the Eagles on late mistakes. Travel to Seattle for tough test vs the hot Seahawks.<\/p>\n<p>#5 \u2013 3-1 Rams<br \/>\nRams coming off a gritty win over the Colts. Short week for Thursday night game vs rival the 49ers.<\/p>\n<p>#6 \u2013 3-1 Chargers<br \/>\nChargers were ambushed by the GMen behind an aggressive defense. Host the Commanders in an interesting interconference battle for both clubs.<\/p>\n<p>#7 \u2013 3-1 Seahawks<br \/>\nSeahawks winning behind strong armed Sam Darnald and an improved defense. Host the Bucs is a strong matchup among divisional contenders.<\/p>\n<p>#8 \u2013 2-1-1 Packers<br \/>\nThe Packers tied the Cowboys in a classic matchup. They get their early bye week to regroup for a difficult run in the NFC North race.<\/p>\n<p>#9 \u2013 3-1 Colts<br \/>\nColts tasted defense last week vs the Rams. \u00a0Danny Dimes has given this offense stability along with an underrated defense. Host the Raiders in a tough matchup among AFC clubs.<\/p>\n<p>#10 \u2013 2-2 Chiefs<br \/>\nChiefs drilled the Ravens behind their resurgent offense. Travel to Jacksonville for the Monday night matchup between two AFC contenders.<\/p>\n<p>#11 \u2013 2-2 Commanders<br \/>\nThe Commanders lost a shootout vs the Falcons. They hope QB Jayden Daniels returns this week vs the talented Chargers. He doesn\u2019t play defense and that unit must step up to stay in contention.<\/p>\n<p>#12 \u2013 3-1 49ers<br \/>\nThe 49ers have overcome several injuries though their record will be tested to the fullest Thursday night vs the Rams. Backup Marc Jones starts again for the injured Brock Purdy.<\/p>\n<p>#13 \u2013 3-1 Steelers<br \/>\nSteelers edged the Vikings in Dublin and get to vacation in Ireland on their bye week.<\/p>\n<p>#14 \u2013 2-2 Broncos<br \/>\nThe aggressive Broncos beat the Bengals easily. Travel to Philly for the acid test to stay apace in the AFC West.<\/p>\n<p>#15 \u2013 2-2 Cardinals<br \/>\nThe Cardinals lost to the Seahawks in a tight contest on Thursday night. Host the winless Titans in a must win situation to stay in contention the NFC West.<\/p>\n<p>#16 \u2013 2-2 Vikings<br \/>\nVikings lost to the Steelers in Ireland. Travel to Cleveland to face their heavly regarded defense and first time starter, rookie Gabriel Dillon.<\/p>\n<p>#17 \u2013 3-1 Jaguars<br \/>\nJaguars edged the 49ers last week. Host the surging Chiefs on Monday night in a key AFC matchup with long term ramifications for the postseason. Hope to continue to stay atop the wide open AFC South.<\/p>\n<p>18 \u2013 1-2-1 Cowboys<br \/>\nThe Cowboys offense pressed the Packers overrated defense to earn a tie. Travel to NYC to face the Jets in an important matchup to get to the .500 mark.<\/p>\n<p>#19 \u2013 2-2 Patriots<br \/>\nThe young Patriots bashed the Panthers last week and look to young QB Drake Maye to step up vs AFC East leader, the Bills in a Sunday night contest.<\/p>\n<p>#20 \u2013 1-3 Ravens<br \/>\nRavens were slammed by the Chiefs last week. Host the equally desperate Texans in a crucial AFC matchup where the loser faces a difficult road to the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>#21 \u2013 2-2 Bears<br \/>\nThe Bears got their second consecutive game vs the Raiders. Get their bye week to prepare for a playoff run in the tough balanced NFC North.<\/p>\n<p>#22 \u2013 2-2 Falcons<br \/>\nThe Falcons bashed the Commanders behind a potent attack directed by QB Michael Penix. Get their bye week to get healthy in the competitive NFC South.<\/p>\n<p>#23 \u2013 2-2 Bengals<br \/>\nThe Bengals got blasted again without Joe Burrow. Host the Lions this week and their offense is running on all cylinders.<\/p>\n<p>#24 \u2013 1-3 Giants<br \/>\nThe Giants jumped the Chargers behind rookie QB Jaxson Dart last week. Their aggressive defense stymied the hot Chargers. Travel to New Orleans in a key game to continue their win streak.<\/p>\n<p>#25 \u2013 1-3 Texans<br \/>\nThe Texans shutout the winless Titans last week. Travel to Baltimore in a must win situation for both clubs.<\/p>\n<p>#26 \u2013 1-3 Browns<br \/>\nBrowns made the change to rookie QB Gabriel Dillon after another weak offense performance. Their defense ranks among the best in the game. Host the Vikings this week.<\/p>\n<p>#27 \u2013 1-3 Raiders<br \/>\nThe Raiders came up short vs the Bears especially on defense. Travel to Indy in a crucial AFC matchup to stay apace in the tough conference.<\/p>\n<p>28 \u2013 1-3 Dolphins<br \/>\nDolphins handled by the Jets once again. They hope to put back to back wins together vs the Panthers this week.<\/p>\n<p>#29 \u2013 1-3 Panthers<br \/>\nPanthers were crushed by the Patriots last week. Host the Dolphins in a matchy of struggling clubs.<\/p>\n<p>#30 \u2013 0-4 Jets<br \/>\nJets came up short vs the Dolphins last week. Host the big play Cowboys this week, a major test for the overrated defense.<\/p>\n<p>#31 \u2013 0-4 Saints<br \/>\nSaints made too many mistakes to best he Bills last week. Host the GMen this week in hopes of getting their first victory of the season.<\/p>\n<p>#32 \u2013 0-4 Titans<br \/>\nThe Titans were shutout by the Texans. Travel to the desert to face the Cardinals in a must win situation for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards \u2013 Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. 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