Week 5 NFL Power Rankings

Philip Rivers

1. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 1)

You can’t lose your post atop of the NFL world because of a bye. Let’s not forget Seattle’s overtime victory over the Broncos in the Super Bowl 48 rematch. This is the still the bully on the block, and nobody has proven to be as well-rounded — at least in the NFC — through the first month of the season.

What to know: Tight end Zach Miller underwent an ankle procedure during the bye week and is expected to miss an extended period of time. It’s not a major loss. Luke Willson and Cooper Helfet should see more action in his place.

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