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The Dallas Cowboys have some positive momentum building these days, and that is true both for their fans and people across the spectrum of football. While some have noted that last week’s win was against the moribund New York Jets, the reality is that Dallas looked very strong while playing without some very important people. That is impressive regardless of who you are facing.
As a result of their win, and the tie before it last week, the Cowboys have moved a bit in people’s power rankings across the internet. Just how much have they moved, though?
Here are our power rankings for the lay of the land through Week 5 and a collection of how various outlets view the Cowboys to date.
1 – Detroit Lions (LW: 3)
That first week of the season feels so long ago. They are back and rocking and rolling.
2 – Buffalo Bills (LW: 1)
Every team has to lose. It does make is slightly more interesting here that theirs was within the division.
3 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 2)
Obviously we are not bothered by this, but it is so strange how the Eagles seem hellbent on being miserable. Hopefully that continues.
4 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 6)
All of their wins have come in the final seconds of games. That matters, but it also carries weight that they are very, very, very good.
5 – Green Bay Packers (LW: 5)
The last time they played was the infamous tie. It feels like forever ago.
6 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 14)
Kyle Shanahan is back to his ways of getting it done with whoever is at quarterback.
7 – Washington Commanders (LW: 16)
Maybe they are going to fight off a lot of that regression to the mean.
8 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 8)
Goodness me they look strong.
9 – Los Angeles Rams (LW: 4)
They will certainly want last week back, but there is no reason not to believe that they are going to be in the mix.
10 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 13)
This team is so chaotically weird. It is hilarious to watch. Good for them that they are getting it done.
11 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 7)
You never want to be on the losing end of an all-timer (the 12-year anniversary of Tony Romo’s duel with Peyton Manning was Monday, by the way). Seattle will be just fine.
12 – Denver Broncos (LW: 12)
That was a really impressive win. Denver might be figuring it out finally this season.
13 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 9)
On the other end of the spectrum… the Chargers may be leaking oil.
14 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 11)
The division certainly seems to be theirs. Who would have ever thought we would get Aaron Rodgers and Joe Flacco alongside Cooper Rush at a certain point in the AFC North?
15 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 18)
Last week’s win was very impressive, particularly due to the context...
