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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 06: Head coach Jay Gruden of the Washington Redskins looks on against the New England Patriots during the first half at FedExField on October 6, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

As we get into week 6 of the NFL season, the power rankings are starting to get dialed in. There is just enough volatility to keep things interesting. Now that the Chiefs, who have occupied #1 all season, have lost, will New England take over at #1?

32. Miami Dolphins (0-4) -

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Miami Dolphins fans sit in the upper deck during the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 29: Miami Dolphins fans sit in the upper deck during the fourth quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


31. Cincinnati Bengals (0-5) -

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 06: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands at the line of scrimmage during the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 06: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands at the line of scrimmage during the NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)


30. Washington Redskins (0-5) -1

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 06: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins reacts against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the game at FedExField on October 06, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 06: Colt McCoy #12 of the Washington Redskins reacts against the New England Patriots during the first quarter in the game at FedExField on October 06, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)


29. Arizona Cardinals (1-3-1) +1

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals speaks with his quarterback Kyler Murray #1 during the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OHIO - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals speaks with his quarterback Kyler Murray #1 during the NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)


28. New York Jets (0-4) -1

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets looks at a play during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images) Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets looks at a play during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)


27. Denver Broncos (1-4) +1

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Kareem Jackson #22 of the Denver Broncos reacts after an interception by A.J. Johnson #45 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Kareem Jackson #22 of the Denver Broncos reacts after an interception by A.J. Johnson #45 of the Denver Broncos during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)


26. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-4) +1

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


25. New York Giants (2-3) -

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: <>in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: <>in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


24. Atlanta Falcons (1-4) -

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Atlanta Falcons owner and CEO Arthur Blank watches on as head coach Dan Quinn reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 29: Atlanta Falcons owner and CEO Arthur Blank watches on as head coach Dan Quinn reacts on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


23. Cleveland Browns (2-3) -6

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles as he is tackled by DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fumbles as he is tackled by DeForest Buckner #99 of the San Francisco 49ers during the game at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)


22. Los Angeles Chargers (2-3) -3

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts trailing the Denver Broncos 17-10 during the fourth quarter in a 20-13 Broncos win at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: Keenan Allen #13 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts trailing the Denver Broncos 17-10 during the fourth quarter in a 20-13 Broncos win at Dignity Health Sports Park on October 06, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)


21. Chicago Bears (3-2) -6

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chase Daniel of Chicago Bears reacts during the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Chase Daniel of Chicago Bears reacts during the game between Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)


20. Minnesota Vikings (3-2) +2

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings congratulates teammate Adam Thielen #19 after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 06: Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings congratulates teammate Adam Thielen #19 after he scored a touchdown in the third quarter against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 06, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


19. Tennessee Titans (2-3) -3

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 06: Kicker Cairo Santos #7 of the Tennessee Titans leaves the field after missing four field goal attempts in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 06: Kicker Cairo Santos #7 of the Tennessee Titans leaves the field after missing four field goal attempts in a 14-7 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Nissan Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)


18. Oakland Raiders (3-2) -

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Daryl Worley #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after making an interception, going on to score a touchdown which is later reversed after a review during the NFL match between the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images) Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 06: Daryl Worley #20 of the Oakland Raiders runs with the ball after making an interception, going on to score a touchdown which is later reversed after a review during the NFL match between the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 06, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas/Getty Images)


17. Baltimore Ravens (3-2) +6

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his game winning 46 yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baltimore won the game 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 06: Justin Tucker #9 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates his game winning 46 yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 6, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Baltimore won the game 26-23 in overtime. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


16. Buffalo Bills (4-1) -2

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 06: Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after sacking quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 06: Jordan Phillips #97 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after sacking quarterback Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)


15. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3) -10

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws up a Hail Mary pass as he is pressured by Mario Addison #97 of the Carolina Panthers during an untimed down at the end of their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 34-27. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws up a Hail Mary pass as he is pressured by Mario Addison #97 of the Carolina Panthers during an untimed down at the end of their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 34-27. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)


14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3) -8

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reacts during the first half of a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)


13. Dallas Cowboys (3-2) -9

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 06: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by Za'Darius Smith #55 of the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


12. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2) -3

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after intercepting a pass in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 06: Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after intercepting a pass in the second quarter against the New York Jets at Lincoln Financial Field on October 6, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Jets 31-6. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)


11. Houston Texans (3-2) +2

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scrambles under pressure by Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at NRG Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 06: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scrambles under pressure by Desmond Trufant #21 of the Atlanta Falcons in the first half at NRG Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)


10. Green Bay Packers (3-2) +1

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 6: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring his fourth touchdown during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 6: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after scoring his fourth touchdown during a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


9.Detroit Lions (2-1-1) -1

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a late fourth quarter touchdown during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a late fourth quarter touchdown during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)


8. San Francisco 49ers (4-0) +12

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone to score a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Tevin Coleman #26 of the San Francisco 49ers runs into the end zone to score a touchdown in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Levi's Stadium on October 07, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)


7. Indianapolis Colts (3-2) +14

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 06: Defensive back George Odum #30 of the Indianapolis Colts and his teammates celebrate as the defeat the Kansas City Chiefs against at Arrowhead Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 06: Defensive back George Odum #30 of the Indianapolis Colts and his teammates celebrate as the defeat the Kansas City Chiefs against at Arrowhead Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)


6. Carolina Panthers (3-2) +6

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers jumps over Tre Herndon #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a touchdown during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 06: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers jumps over Tre Herndon #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars for a touchdown during their game at Bank of America Stadium on October 06, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)


5. Los Angeles Rams (3-2)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams is knocked down in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Jared Goff #16 of the Los Angeles Rams is knocked down in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)


4. Seattle Seahawks (4-1) +6

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 03: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks passes the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at CenturyLink Field on October 03, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)


3. Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) -2

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 06: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs grimaces as he holds his left leg after being hit in the third quarter by the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 06: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs grimaces as he holds his left leg after being hit in the third quarter by the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on October 6, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)


2. New England Patriots (5-0) -

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter in the game at FedExField on October 06, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 06: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on against the Washington Redskins during the second quarter in the game at FedExField on October 06, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)


1. New Orleans Saints (4-1)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 06: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball during the second half of a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on October 06, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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