Chiefs remain undefeated in NFL Week 5 power rankings while Steelers drop
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:42 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
As of October 6, 2026, the Kansas City Chiefs hold a 4-0 record after a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Patrick Mahomes, who has returned from injury, is supported by free-agent Kenneth Walker, enhancing the team's performance. However, the Chiefs face injury concerns with their receiving corps and offensive line. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers have fallen after a surprising loss, prompting questions about their season outlook as the teams approach Week 5.
- •Chiefs defeat Raiders to improve to 4-0.
- •Mahomes contributes positively in his return from injury.
- •Injuries to key receivers create concern for Kansas City.
- •Steelers drop in rankings after a disappointing loss.
- •NFL teams near a quarter of the way through the season.
- 3:42 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Power Rankings entering Week 5: Chiefs are all the way back at 4-0, though injury concerns linger
- 3:28 AMYahoo Sports — NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue to Climb as Steelers Drop After Shocking Loss
"We’re already four weeks into the 2026 NFL season, which means we are just under a quarter of the way to the playoffs. Let that sink in.
"The Chiefs went 6-11 last season, which looks like an aberration.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:42 AMNFL Power Rankings entering Week 5: Chiefs are all the way back at 4-0, though injury concerns linger
The Chiefs went 6-11 last season, which looks like an aberration.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:28 AMNFL Week 5 Power Rankings: Chiefs Continue to Climb as Steelers Drop After Shocking Loss
We’re already four weeks into the 2026 NFL season, which means we are just under a quarter of the way to the playoffs. Let that sink in.
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