The following is Vic Ketchman's power rankings of NFL teams for week five of the 2004 season.
1. Philadelphia (4-0)—Bye this week.
2. New England (3-0)—Win streak should continue.
3. Seattle (3-0)—Rams next to test Seahawks.
4. Atlanta (4-0)—Any doubters now?
5. Minnesota (2-1)—Coming off bye week.
6. Denver (3-1)—Unimpressive win over Bucs.
7. Indianapolis (3-1)—What are they gonna do about that defense?
8. NY Jets (3-0)—Buffalo could be a trap.
9. Jacksonville (3-1)—Yes, Jags as good as record.
10. NY Giants (3-1)—Giants not soft anymore.
11. Dallas (2-1)—Parcells vs. Coughlin this week.
12. Baltimore (2-2)—Defense may be in decline.
13. Carolina (1-2)—Was last year a fluke?
14. Pittsburgh (3-1)—Getting by with rookie QB.
15. Detroit (2-1)—Big test in Atlanta.
16. New Orleans (2-2)—Up and down Saints now down.
17. St. Louis (2-2)—Just hanging around.
18. Kansas City (1-3)—Win could turn them around.
19. Oakland (2-2)—Thrashed by Texans.
20. Cleveland (2-2)—Big game in Pittsburgh.
21. Houston (2-2)—Two-game win streak.
22. San Diego (2-2)—Be careful, Jags.
23. Green Bay (1-3)—Say goodbye to the Packers.
24. Tennessee (1-3)—How far will the Titans fall?
25. Cincinnati (1-3)—Carson Palmer's real rookie year.
26. Chicago (1-3)—No offense, again.
27. Buffalo (0-3)—Terrible start dooms Bills.
28. Arizona (1-3)—Cards comin' up.
29. Washington (1-3)—Bad cap, bad team.
30. Miami (0-4)—Another week, another loss.
31. Tampa Bay (0-4)—Bucs have become every team's bye week.
32. San Francisco (0-4)—The worst.
