2025 NFL Energy Rankings Week 5: Rams Make Large Transfer; Ravens Cling to Prime 10

When the NFL season started, I used to be actually certain of 1 factor: The Baltimore Ravens have been the very best group within the AFC. In actual fact, I wrote that they’d be the final undefeated group standing and wouldn’t lose till a while in November.

Oh, effectively. Not less than I used to be proper in regards to the Cleveland Browns.

See how far the 1-3 Ravens have plummeted in my Week 5 NFL Energy Rankings. (Spoiler: If Lamar Jackson is out for an prolonged interval, they will fall quite a bit additional.)

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Tremendous Bowl odds: +700

Within the second half of Week 3 and the primary half of Week 4, the Eagles certain regarded just like the defending Tremendous Bowl champions. However after Jalen Hurts went 0-for-8 within the second half towards the Buccaneers and the Eagles totaled minus-1 yards within the second half, I’m actually questioning how lengthy they’ll maintain on to this prime spot.

‘We’re speaking about discovering methods to win’ 😤 Jalen Hurts on Eagles battling warmth in win over Bucs

Jalen Hurts joined Tom Rinaldi to debate the Philadelphia Eagles 31-25 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 4.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +380

Buffalo is 4-0 though Josh Allen hasn’t regarded just like the reigning MVP since Week 1. Then once more, the best way operating again James Prepare dinner is enjoying — 401 yards (second within the NFL) with a league-best 5 dashing touchdowns — perhaps Allen doesn’t need to.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +850

The Lions grinded out 34 factors towards a troublesome Browns protection and have now scored 124 factors over their final three video games. It doesn’t appear to be Detroit is lacking former offensive coordinator Ben Johnson a lot.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +950

I hold listening to that I’ve ranked the Chiefs too excessive, however do you actually wish to depend out the Chiefs? Patrick Mahomes threw for 270 yards and 4 touchdowns towards the Ravens. Xavier Worthy is again. Rashee Rice is on the best way. Dismiss Kansas Metropolis at your individual threat.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +1400

It is a large leap for the Rams, however they deserve it after a wild, fourth-quarter comeback win over a very good Colts group. Los Angeles lit up Indy for 462 yards and Matthew Stafford, whose again is outwardly effective, threw for 375 and three touchdowns.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +2500

The Bucs offense lastly began to look explosive within the second half towards the Eagles (although Philly’s offensive ineptitude had quite a bit to do with that). Tampa Bay nonetheless makes too many errors, nevertheless it has the expertise to be actually harmful.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +1500

The Chargers’ once-dangerous offense was completely overwhelmed by the Giants’ go rush on Sunday. Los Angeles’ passing assault was utterly out of sync. Justin Herbert was picked off twice, however his butter-fingered receivers actually didn’t assist him.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +800

The Packers offense regarded nice of their high-scoring tie in Dallas, however what a spectacular defensive meltdown towards a group lacking its finest receiver. Inexperienced Bay continues to be loaded, however this tie coming off a loss to Cleveland reveals it has some points.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +6000

Take away the final 10 minutes of the Steelers’ win over the Vikings, and the Pittsburgh protection was fairly dominant towards the Vikings. However why is Aaron Rodgers all of a sudden a recreation supervisor? He threw for simply 200 yards, 80 of which approaching a brief slant that DK Metcalf became a protracted landing within the second quarter.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +800

A 1-3 group within the prime 10? Save your complaints. The Ravens’ three losses are to the Payments, Lions and Chiefs. That mentioned, their protection stinks and if Lamar Jackson’s hamstring retains him out some time, they received’t be this excessive for lengthy.

Lamar Jackson’s hamstring damage pressured him out of the Ravens’ lopsided loss to the Chiefs. (David Eulitt/Getty Pictures)

Tremendous Bowl odds: +2500

4 turnovers, together with a Brock Purdy fumble with 2:52 remaining, killed the 49ers towards the Jaguars. That undid Purdy’s 309 passing yards and the 141 complete yards they received from Christian McCaffrey.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +4000

Daniel “Indiana” Jones threw two interceptions, together with a horrible one with 53 seconds left, however the Rams nonetheless wanted two touchdowns within the final 3:20 to provide the Colts their first loss. It appears like Indy is right here to remain.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +3500

Sure, the Seahawks practically collapsed within the fourth quarter towards the Cardinals, however they didn’t. Now, they’re 3-1 with the second-best level differential within the NFL (plus-44).

Tremendous Bowl odds: +5500

The Jaguars protection pressured the 49ers offense to commit 4 turnovers. Possibly Robert Saleh is true about Jags coach Liam Coen stealing indicators. No matter Jacksonville did, although, labored on Sunday and the Jags are actually surprisingly 3-1.

Liam Coen is off to a terrific begin in Jacksonville at 3-1 after beating the 49ers. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Pictures)

Tremendous Bowl odds: +3500

Bo Nix lastly got here alive with 326 passing yards and a landing go, plus a landing run of his personal. That’s a very good signal for a Broncos offense that had been scuffling earlier than placing up 512 yards on the Bengals.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +2500

The Commanders predict Jayden Daniels again this week, which can be an enormous assist to this 2-2 group. However a much bigger query for them: When will Dan Quinn repair their sagging protection?

Tremendous Bowl odds: +11000

The Cardinals have been aggressive in each recreation this season, together with their loss to the Seahawks final Thursday. Good for them, nevertheless it’s laborious to place into phrases how disappointing the offense, particularly Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr., have been.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +10000

The Falcons are group whiplash. They barely misplaced to the Bucs in Week 1, crushed the Vikings in Week 2, received crushed and shut out by the lowly Panthers in Week 3, after which they rebounded and totaled 435 yards to beat the Commanders in Week 4. It’ll take me their complete bye week to determine this group out.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +12000

I wish to like this group greater than I do, nevertheless it took three Geno Smith interceptions and a blocked area purpose for the Bears to barely beat the Raiders on Sunday. It counts, however I would like extra — significantly from Caleb Williams — earlier than I begin to transfer them up.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +12000

Man, Dak Prescott and that offense is sweet sufficient to beat any group within the league. However, man, that Micah Parsons-less protection is dangerous sufficient to lose to any group within the league.

Dak Prescott confirmed that the Cowboys offense can sustain with anybody within the NFL. (Sam Hodde/Getty Pictures)

Tremendous Bowl odds: +25000

Two years in the past, Jake Browning saved the Bengals alive when Joe Burrow received damage, nevertheless it certain doesn’t seem like he’ll do it this yr. After his 14-for-25, 125-yard efficiency versus Denver, Cincinnati has to a minimum of make a name about Russell Wilson, Joe Flacco, Kirk Cousins or another obtainable veteran quarterback.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +5500

That was a pleasant almost-comeback towards the Steelers in Dublin, however the Vikings have been outclassed for many of that recreation. Minnesota can also’t defend its quarterbacks, which goes to be an enormous drawback.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +7500

Lastly, the Texans received and regarded just like the highly effective group everybody was anticipating. Too dangerous it was solely at house towards the Titans, who’re the worst group within the NFL.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +9000

The Patriots took benefit of each alternative the Panthers gave them on Sunday in a remarkably environment friendly blowout. Even higher: After a visit to Buffalo on Sunday, New England has a really favorable schedule developing (on the Saints, on the Titans, then house vs. the Browns and Falcons).

Tremendous Bowl odds: +40000

The Giants started the Jaxson Dart Period with a formidable upset towards a Tremendous Bowl contender. The actual cause New York beat the Chargers, although, was due to its swarming go rush. If that retains up, the G-Males may not be as dangerous as everybody thinks.

It was all smiles for Jaxson Dart after an upset win over the Chargers. (Ishika Samant/Getty Pictures)

Tremendous Bowl odds: +40000

The Raiders lastly received one thing out of rookie Ashton Jeanty (138 yards, 1 TD), however Geno Smith threw all of it away with — yikes! — his second three-interception recreation in three weeks.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +25000

There have been small indicators of life within the Dolphins’ first win of the season, however the greater story might be the lack of vast receiver Tyreek Hill. This isn’t a group that may afford to lose a playmaker like that.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +40000

The Browns are 1-3 and veteran quarterback Joe Flacco has been horrible, which suggests it’s time to look in the direction of the long run. Rookie Dillon Gabriel’s time is coming, whether or not he is prepared or not.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +40000

Justin Fields bounced again properly from his disastrous final begin in Week 2 with 226 passing yards and 81 dashing yards, however the Jets have change into an unbelievably sloppy group. New York misplaced three fumbles towards the Dolphins and dedicated 13 penalties for 101 yards. Aaron Glenn has quite a bit to scrub up.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +70000

The Panthers beat the Falcons by 30 and adopted that up by dropping to the Patriots by 29? In the meantime, Carolina higher already be scouting the quarterbacks within the 2026 draft with the best way Bryce Younger is enjoying.

One week after a shutout win over the Falcons, Bryce Younger and the Panthers have been humbled. (Jordan Financial institution/Getty Pictures)

Tremendous Bowl odds: +100000

Spencer Rattler is now 0-10 as a beginning QB within the NFL, and whereas he hasn’t been utterly horrible this thus far this season, he higher discover a method to beat the Giants at house on Sunday if he needs to maintain rookie Tyler Shough on the bench.

Tremendous Bowl odds: +100000

Rookie quarterback Cam Ward summed up the state of the Tennessee Titans completely on Sunday: “We ass,” he mentioned. Sure, Cam. Sure, they’re.

Ralph Vacchiano is an NFL Reporter for FOX Sports activities. He spent six years protecting the Giants and Jets for SNY TV in New York, and earlier than that, 16 years protecting the Giants and the NFL for the New York Every day Information. Comply with him on Twitter at @RalphVacchiano.

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