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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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Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter of their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 48-33. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Atlanta Falcons (19)

Now that was one impressive showing by Matt Ryan and Julio Jones.  Ryan threw for over 500 yards, and Julio popped off for an easy 300 yard game—against the reigning NFC Champions—no big deal.  One of two things are going on here:  Either the Panthers defense is simply not that good, or the Falcons offense is really really good.  The Falcons will get to find out if the latter is true as they travel to Denver next week to take on the defending Super Bowl Champion Broncos. Good luck.

Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates his game winning touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium with quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Jalen Richard (30). Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) celebrates his game winning touchdown catch against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium with quarterback Derek Carr (4) and running back Jalen Richard (30). Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

10.  Oakland Raiders (13)

The Raiders are a top-10 team; how about that?  They just keep finding a way to win close football games, which is usually the mark of a very good team.  Can they keep this up?  Only time will tell.

Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates after making a first down conversion during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
Oct 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) celebrates after making a first down conversion during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /

11. Dallas Cowboys (14)

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How about them Cowboys?  3-1 behind a rookie quarterback and rookie running back is a truly encouraging sign for America’s Team.  They have played a pretty easy schedule to this point so it’ll be interesting to see what happens when the competition stiffens.  It will also be interesting to see what happens when Tony Romo returns.  Will he be the starter or the backup?  Jason Garrett will have a decision to make.

Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) returns a punt for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller (15) returns a punt for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. The Texans won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Houston Texans (17)

The Texans are 3-1, but is Brock Osweiler beginning to feel like a $37 million mistake?  He is throwing interceptions at a far higher clip than he was a year ago in Denver.  If not for a punt return by Will Fuller, the Texans could be looking at 2-2 and behind in the division.  With J.J. Watt out for the year, Osweiler’s production is going to have to improve or the Texans are going to have a very hard time returning to the playoffs.

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