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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; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) reacts as he comes off the field during the fourth quarter after fumbling against the New Orleans Saints at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) reacts as he comes off the field during the fourth quarter after fumbling against the New Orleans Saints at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

25. San Diego Chargers (24)

4-0—that’s what the Chargers should be right now.  Every loss that this team has had, they have blown fourth quarter leads.  At some point, someone is going to have to answer for being 1-3 when they’ve played well enough to be 4-0.  That person is going to be Mike McCoy.  Don’t say coaching doesn’t matter because a well coached team doesn’t blow three fourth quarter leads in four weeks.

Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) throws a pass during the first quarter of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

26. New Orleans Saints (31)

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Drew Brees and the Saints finally got off the schneid due in large part to the Chargers inability to put a team away.  Coming back from 13 down in the final six minutes was a great accomplishment, but it certainly helps when your opponent sets you up in their own territory twice in six minutes.  The Saints still employ a high school level defense, so don’t expect them to go on a huge win streak just yet.

October 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) runs the football against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the first quarter at Levi
October 2, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) runs the football against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the first quarter at Levi /

27. San Francisco 49ers (26)

Chip Kelly had his guys in position to win another football game—instead they allowed the Cowboys pair of rookies to come back from down 14 without Dez Bryant and take this one away.  To make matters worse, the Niners best defender was carted off the field with an injury.  Should it be Kaepernick time soon in San Francisco?  At this point what would it hurt.

Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears cornerback Deiondre /

28. Chicago Bears (32)

Victory!!!  After dropping to number 32 in the rankings, the Bears respond with their first W of the season, capitalizing on a pair of Matthew Stafford interceptions.  Brian Hoyer looked serviceable in this one, and will cast further doubt on the future of Jay Cutler with the Bears.  It is possible he has played his last snap for the team.

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