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NFL Week 5 Outlook Reframed by New Rankings, Monday Night Results and Injury Questions

Early-season volatility from injuries to unusual finishes is rapidly reshaping expectations for Week 5.

Overview

  • USA TODAY’s Week 5 rankings place the Eagles at No. 1 with two teams still unbeaten and three winless through four weeks, as the Jets slide near the bottom following an 0-4 start.
  • Miami secured its first victory by beating the Jets on Monday night, and Denver stifled Cincinnati, which failed to cross midfield after an opening field goal.
  • The Chiefs’ 37-20 win over the Ravens featured four touchdown passes from Patrick Mahomes with rookie Xavier Worthy back in the lineup.
  • Injury clouds linger: Lamar Jackson left Week 4 with a hamstring issue and his status is unclear, and Giants rookie Malik Nabers is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn ACL, per NFL Media.
  • Week 4’s extremes included a 40-40 Cowboys-Packers tie—the Super Bowl era’s highest-scoring tie—and Matthew Stafford’s 88-yard game-winning pass for the Rams.