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Stephen A. Smith ranks top NFL teams after week five

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Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Stephen A. Smith ranks top NFL teams after week five
Summary

After week five of the NFL season, Stephen A. Smith has updated his team rankings. The San Francisco 49ers, after securing a win over the Seattle Seahawks, moved to the number one spot. The Kansas City Chiefs, who did not play this week, fell to second, while the Minnesota Vikings retained their third position. The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills filled the fourth and fifth spots, pushing the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears out of the top five. Chris Canty expressed disagreement with Smith's ranking of the Ravens, advocating for the Jaguars' inclusion instead.

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  • •49ers secure win over Seahawks and rise to first place.
  • •Chiefs drop to second after not playing in week five.
  • •Vikings remain at third in Smith's rankings.
  • •Ravens and Bills enter the top five, replacing Jaguars and Bears.
  • •Canty urges for Jaguars' inclusion over Ravens.
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  • 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith’s top 5 teams in the NFL after week five
What they're saying
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With week five now officially in the books, Stephen A. Smith has once again updated his NFL rankings.

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