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NFL Power Rankings: Initial Post-Sunday Breakdown Ahead of Week 6
- Updated: October 10, 2016
Undefeated teams are an endangered species, Tom Brady still looks like an all-time great and the Dallas Cowboys rookies are the real deal—welcome to Week 5 in the NFL.
Brady’s return from a four-game suspension was one of the marquee storylines of the entire season, and he delivered with 406 passing yards and three touchdowns in the New England Patriots’ 33-13 win over the Cleveland Browns.
Elsewhere, the Minnesota Vikings are the only undefeated team remaining after a 31-13 victory over the Houston Texans. The Atlanta Falcons handed the Denver Broncos their first loss, and the Detroit Lions shocked Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles, 24-23.
The Pittsburgh Steelers still look like juggernauts after a 31-13 win over the New York Jets, and Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott led the Cowboys to a commanding 28-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Elliott posted 134 yards and two scores on the ground, while Prescott threw for 227 yards and a touchdown.
With all that in mind, here is a look at the updated power rankings before peeking ahead to a marquee Week 6 showdown.
Week 6 Game to Watch: Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks
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Atlanta’s victory over the Broncos set up a Week 6 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks that is loaded with storylines, making this the game to watch on Sunday.
It may be early, but there are NFC playoff implications in this contest pitting two top-five teams from the power rankings against each other. The Seahawks lead the NFC West and the Falcons lead the NFC South, and it is not unrealistic to expect a postseason matchup between these squads in January. A head-to-head win would go a long way toward tiebreakers and home-field advantage down the road.
This is also a clash between a stout Seahawks defense and red-hot Atlanta offense in a raucous CenturyLink Field in Seattle. Seattle is a daunting place for any road team to play, but the Falcons shouldn’t be intimidated after winning 23-16 in Sports Authority Field against the previously undefeated and defending Super Bowl champion Broncos.
What’s more, the Falcons are playing …
