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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; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) is tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) is tackled by Detroit Lions outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Detroit Lions (28)

There was so much promise starting the year.  The Lions finished 2015 playing a very good brand of football and opened the year with a promising road win against Andrew Luck and the Colts.  They replaced Megatron with a couple of more than capable replacements.  The train should have kept rolling, but instead it derailed.  Jim Caldwell is going to be out as the head coach soon—the only question is will it happen during the season or do they let him tank this one and secure a high draft pick?  Either way, there is no way Caldwell is still coaching the team in 2017.

Sep 29, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 22-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 29, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 22-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

30. Miami Dolphins (25)

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The Dolphins have a huge problem—they are paying for a franchise quarterback, but don’t actually have one.  Ryan Tannehill is not getting the job done, not even close.  At this point he probably is who he is, perhaps a decent backup.  Unfortunately the Dolphins just recently signed him to a big deal, and parting ways with him at this point, or at any point in the next two years will be extremely cost prohibitive.  At this point it appears that even Adam Gase can’t fix Tannehill’s woes.

Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

31. Tennessee Titans (29)

The Titans were right there, but an inexplicable mistake in punt coverage cost them any shot at beating the Texans.  Marcus Mariota needs to find a way to take this team to the next level, or else the Titans will end up drafting in the top-5 again.

Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive end Trent Murphy (93) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins defensive end Trent Murphy (93) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) during the second half at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 31-20. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

32. Cleveland Browns (30)

Cody Kessler has done well in his first two starts, all things considered.  He still hasn’t played as well as Carson Wentz, though, and that has got to infuriate Browns fans.  The news that the team will be moving on from Josh Gordon is just another punch in the gut to the helpless fan base.  The city of Cleveland must be excited that basketball season is underway.

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