10. Tampa Bay 3-2 Previous Rank: 6

Baker Mayfield and his boys got caught up in a shootout with Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday Night Football, where they would come up just short.

They couldn’t run the clock out late in the game and Atlanta kicked a field goal to force overtime. Mayfield threw three touchdowns in the 36-30 road loss.

The Bucs left town early, as Hurricane Milton is in Tampa Bays path having left early for their matchup with the New Orleans at Caesars Superdome.

9. Denver 3-2 Previous Rank: Not Ranked (NR)

The Broncos have now won three straight after defeating the Raiders 34-18. Denver is not a fancy high-flying team, but they are on a roll.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw two touchdown passes this past Sunday and has gotten better each game.

As for the Broncos defense, they had 3 sacks and 3 interceptions and are the driving force of the team’s bounce back after an 0-2 start.

They will now look for their fourth straight win as they host the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

8. Green Bay 3-2 Previous Rank: NR

The Packers traveled out west and took care of business, beating the Rams 24-19.

Jordan Love may have found his new favorite target in Tucker Kraft as they hooked up for two touchdowns, one a 66 yarder and a seven yarder later on in the game as well. Kraft finished the day with 4 receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns.

The Pack looks to build off their win in L.A. as they host the Arizona Cardinals at Lambeau Field on Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

7. Atlanta 3-2 Previous Rank: NR

The Falcons won a shootout against Baker Mayfield and the Bucs 36-30 in overtime to move above .500.

Atlanta tied the game with a Koo 52-yard field goal as time expired in the game. After Darnell Mooney went down due to injury, Kirk Cousins hit KahDarel Hodge for a 45-yard touchdown in overtime to win the game for Atlanta.

Cousins threw for a career high 509-yards and 4 touchdowns in the win as well.

The winners of two straight now travel to take on the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday.

6. Baltimore 6-2 Previous Rank: 8

Baltimore was in a shootout with Cincinnati and came out on top 41-38 in overtime.

The ravens needed a 56-yard field goal by Justin Tucker with a 1:40 remaining to get this game to overtime, and another from 24-yards 3:36 into overtime to send the Ravens back to Baltimore victorious.

Lamar Jackson had 348 yards passing and four touchdowns, but Cincy’s Joe Burrow threw for 392 and five touchdowns as well in a losing effort.

Baltimore hosts a very talented Washington team this week in front of their home crowd at M&T Bank Stadium as they look to end Washington’s winning streak.

5. Washington 4-1 Previous Rank: 7

Washington steamrolled over the Browns 34-13, as Jayden Daniels continues to lead the Commanders like a veteran QB.

Washington’s defense had a large part in this win as well, sacking Deshaun Watson 7 times with Frankie Luvu leading the way with 2.5 sacks.

Washington has a huge test this week as they travel to play the newly rejuvenated Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday at 1:00 p.m.

4. Houston 4-1 Previous Rank: 4

Houston beat the previously ranked #5 Buffalo Bills this week at home 23-20. The Bills should have left coach McDermott in Houston as the sequences of blunders he made throughout the day were ones to leave one wondering what in the world he was thinking.

C.J. Stroud had another nice game, throwing for 331 yds and one touchdown to Nico Collins who pulled a hamstring and was lost for the rest of the game after he scored on the 67-yard touchdown late in the 1st quarter.

The Texans were stout on defense as well, holding Josh Allen to a dismal 9 completions on 30 passes as Allen and the Bills couldn’t handle the blitzes Ryans sent their way.

Hoston travels to Foxborough to take on the Patriots at Gillette Stadium as rookie quarterback Drake Maye makes his first career start.

3. Detroit 3-1 Previous Rank: 3

The Lions are coming off a needed bye week and now take a trip to Dallas to take on the Cowboys who narrowly beat the Steelers on the last play of the game.

2. Minnesota 5-0 Previous Rank 2

Minnesota traveled to London to play the Jets and flew home with a 23-17 win over New York.

Minnesota jumped out to a 10-0 lead thanks to Aaron Rodgers’ pick six to veteran linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel. Rodgers would continue to struggle, as he threw two interceptions in the first half and threw his third as the Jets were driving for a potential game winning drive as time was running out.

This was pretty much a defensive game as neither offense could get much going. The Jets have a decent defense, but the offense has been subpar to start the year. If the Vikings could unlock the offense, lookout for them to be a true contender this season. The Vikings now get a much-deserved bye week in week 6.

1.Kansas City 5-0 Previous Rank: 1

The Chiefs doubled up on the New Orleans Saints 26-13 on Monday Night Football.

Mahomes threw for 331 yards but zero interceptions and one interception. Kareem Hunt in just his second game back had 102 yards on 27 carries and one touchdown.

The Chiefs amassed 460 total yds to the Saints measly 220 yds. Saints quarterback Derek Carr did get hurt, but it was at the end of the game.

The Chiefs have a bye this week that will help them get some players healthy as they continue a hot start to their 2024 campaign.

Honorable Mention: Dallas.

Dropped Out: Buffalo (#5), Seattle (#9), and Pittsburgh (#10).