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Denver Broncos: Week Five NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Vikings fan among Denver Broncos fans in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Minnesota Vikings fan among Denver Broncos fans in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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The NFL is a crazy league. A solidified top ten is beginning to take shape. Who finally cracked the Top Ten in the Week Five NFL Power Rankings? Read on…

 The NFL season has now reached the quarter mark.  Three undefeated teams remain, but only one winless team.  Week four was another crazy week, proving that “Any Given Sunday,” anything can truly happen.  One thing that is clear is that nothing is clear as far as who is truly good and who isn’t.  The Patriots went from a 27-0 shutout victory, to being shut out in Gillette in just a weeks time.  How bad did that hurt them?  What newcomers have found their way into the top-10, and who slid out?  The answers are here in the Week Five NFL Power Rankings:

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Aqib Talib (21) returns an interception in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Denver Broncos defensive back Aqib Talib (21) returns an interception in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Denver Broncos (1)

The train keeps rolling for the 4-0 Denver Broncos.  The defense just played it’s most complete game of the season, dominating the Buccaneers from the first drive on.  However, just a week removed from winning and AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, Trevor Siemian now finds himself dealing with a sprained AC Joint.  The Broncos offense didn’t skip a beat with first round Paxton Lynch at the helm.  Like it or not, the Broncos now have a QB controversy.  Kubiak will have a decision to make when Siemian is 100%.  For now, all they do is win.

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) tackles New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) tackles New York Giants running back Orleans Darkwa (26) during the third quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Minnesota Vikings (3)

It’s not a coincidence that the Vikings land at number two on this list.  Defense wins championships and the Vikings and the Broncos are the two teams in the league with championship caliber defense.  The “Purple Reign” defense is fast, mean, and physical.  Sam Bradford has come in and played brilliant after being traded to the Vikings just eight days prior to the start of the regular season.  The Vikings look like the hands-down favorite in the NFC at this point in the season.

Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) sits along the sidelines during the second half of the Buffalo Bills 16-0 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) sits along the sidelines during the second half of the Buffalo Bills 16-0 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

3. New England Patriots (2)

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10 days removed from shutting out the Houston Texans, the Patriots find themselves getting shut out by the Bills.  With that said, the Patriots have to be happy sitting at 3-1.  Enter Tom Brady—feature Gronkowski.  Their season is just getting started.

Sep 25, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks around following the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks around following the game against the Detroit Lions at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Green Bay Packers (4)

Aaron Rodgers and Co. got to watch as they enjoyed their bye week sitting at 2-1.  They are in a hole, but still feel good about where they are and how their team is coming along.  The Packers certainly hope to start the post-bye schedule better than they did a year ago—a demolition in Denver, followed up by a loss to Carolina.  This year Rodgers has a healthy Nelson and slimmed down Eddie Lacy at his disposal.  They shouldn’t have the same problems this time around.

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