After another week of football action, NFL analyst Elliot Harrison released the week 5 Power Rankings for the National Football League. This list contains the teams from the 7th spot down to the 12th spot in the power rankings.

For the first time since 2014, the New England Patriots are out of the top ten after losing to the Carolina Panthers. While the Los Angeles Rams have finally cracked the top ten for the first time after they defeated the Dallas Cowboys.

7. Buffalo Bills (3-1)

The Buffalo Bills have the best defense in the league right now, and it was evident in their win against the Atlanta Falcons.

Tight End Charles Clay received five passes for 112 yards and was among receiving leaders for the week four of the 2017 NFL regular season. Bills' quarterback Tyrod Taylor also threw one touchdown and completed 12 out of 20 passes for 182 yards.

8. Denver Broncos (3-1)

The Denver Broncos defeated the Oakland Raiders 16-10. Quarterback Trevor Siemian was sacked four times while completing 16 out of 26 passes, Siemian also scored one touchdown.

Broncos' running back C.J. Anderson rushed for 95 yards on 20 attempts, while kicker Brandon McManus made three out of four field goal attempts and converted one extra point for ten points.

9. Washington Redskins (2-2)

The Washington Redskins lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 20-29.

Redskins' quarterback Kirk Cousins completed 14 out of 24 passes for 220 yards and rushed seven times for 38 yards, Cousins also threw two touchdowns.

10. Los Angeles Rams (3-1)

The Los Angeles Rams were able to dominate as they moved the ball at will in the second half of their game against the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Todd Gurley rushed for 121 yards on 16 attempts, Gurley is among the top rushers in week four.

Rams' quarterback Jared Goff threw two touchdowns and completed 21 out of 36 passes for 255 yards. Kicker Greg Zuerlein scored 23 points after making all seven field goal attempts and converting two extra points.

11. Carolina Panthers (3-1)

The Carolina Panthers defeated the New England Patriots 33-30. Quarterback Cam Newton completed 22 out of 29 passes for 316 yards; he also threw three touchdowns and one interception.

Newton was also sacked two times.

Linebacker Luke Kuechly led in total tackles in week four of the 2017 NFL regular season with 14. Panthers' wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin also caught 4 passes for 104 yards.

12. New England Patriots (2-2)

The New England Patriots' defense continues to struggle as the Patriots lose to the Carolina Panthers, the defense time and time again failed to make significant stops against the Panthers.

Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady threw for over 300 yards and completed 32 out of 45 passes, he was also able to score two passing touchdowns. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski was also able to convert all his field goal and extra point attempts for 12 points.
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