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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 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) argues a call during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) argues a call during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

21. New York Giants (18)

There is one thing that is clear in New York—in order to be successful, their best player needs to find a way to get his emotions in check.  In two losses this year, Odell Beckham Jr. has played a reckless, selfish brand of football.  It is only a matter of time before he gets himself tossed out of a game or suspended.  He is one of the best receivers in the entire NFL, but at this point, he’s got a problem.

Oct 2, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during game 15 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during game 15 of the NFL International Series at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Jacksonville Jaguars (27)

Perhaps Shad Khan should consider permanently moving the Jaguars to London.  They looked far more comfortable playing at Wembley than they do in their own stadium.  Or perhaps it’s getting to play the Colts that helped them earn their first victory of the season.  The best thing the Jaguars have going for them is that they play in the AFC South.  At 1-3, they are far from out of it, and probably have the most talented team in the division.

Oct 2, 2016; London, ENG; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) works around Jacksonville Jaguars defense during the fourth quarter at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; London, ENG; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) works around Jacksonville Jaguars defense during the fourth quarter at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Flynn-USA TODAY Sports /

23. Indianapolis Colts (15)

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There is something that happens with the Colts once they get down big in the fourth quarter that turns them into a good team.  It’s the opening three quarters that is the problem.  The Colts nearly made another fourth quarter comeback, but by the time they began to play some real football, it was too little and too late to come back this time.  Perhaps Jim Irsay should petition the league to let the Colts begin their games two hours later than scheduled.

Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) tries to avoid Denver Broncos defensive linemen Derek Wolfe (95) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) tries to avoid Denver Broncos defensive linemen Derek Wolfe (95) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports /

24. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (23)

Jameis Winston, meet the best defense you’ll face all year.  Winston spent his Sunday under constant siege, and at times it didn’t really seem fair.  The worst part was he had to go back into the locker room for more than an hour for the second time in as many weeks, and come back out just to endure more punishment.  The Bucs are now 1-3, tied with the Saints and Panthers for second place in the division.  There is still time to turn the season around, and the good news—they don’t have to play the Broncos again this year.

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