Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings lead NFL playoff picture entering Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
As Week 5 approaches in the NFL season, the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings sit atop their respective conferences with 4-0 records. Impressive performances have also placed the Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns among playoff contenders, both at 3-1. Conversely, the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles are struggling at 2-2, while the Buffalo Bills suffered their first loss of the season following a defeat by the New England Patriots. The playoff outlook continues to shift as teams strive for postseason positioning.
- •Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings are both 4-0.
- •Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns sit at 3-1.
- •Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles are at 2-2.
- •Buffalo Bills drop to 3-1 after losing to New England Patriots.
- •New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons have yet to play in Week 4.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 NFL playoff picture: AFC & NFC outlook entering Week 5
"Super Bowl 61 is still four months away, but the NFL contenders are already standing out entering Week 5.
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