NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Cowboys, Pats rising at quarter mark; unbeaten Vikings fall out of top 10
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Key Points:
- Week 4 of the NFL showcased strong defensive performances, with nine teams scoring fewer than 20 points and most games decided by one-score margins.
- Eleven out of 16 games were closely contested, emphasizing a defensive battle compared to the high-scoring Week 1.
- The Cardinals-Giants game was also tight until a late pick-six, which did not affect the final outcome.
- Several teams encountered their first significant challenges of the 2026 season, prompting an updated evaluation of the league standings.
