AFC power rankings see Chiefs, Raiders rise; Bills, Broncos fall ahead of Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Heading into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders both climb in the AFC power rankings despite the Raiders' loss to the Chiefs in Week 4. The rankings reflect the Raiders' competitive play against Kansas City. Conversely, the Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos drop after defeats to the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, respectively. The rankings serve as an assessment of team performances and trajectories as the season progresses.
- •Raiders move up due to competitive play despite Week 4 loss.
- •Chiefs also rise after strong performance.
- •Bills and Broncos fall following their recent losses.
- •Current rankings reflect the overall performance of AFC teams.
- •Next matchups will further influence rankings.
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — AFC power rankings for NFL Week 5: Chiefs & Raiders climb, Bills & Broncos fall
"A look at our AFC power rankings going into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.
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