NFL Power Rankings: Where the 49ers stand after a tough loss to the Cardinals

The NFL Power Rankings: Where the 49ers stand after tough loss to Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SANTA CLARA – If you're a fan of offense, this is the week for you.

Nine teams scored more than 30 points and three games combined for 60 or more. Captain Kirk Cousins ​​​​threw for a whopping 509 yards, Joe Burrow threw five touchdown passes, the 49ers blew a fourth-quarter lead for the umpteenth time in the Kyle Shanahan era and Jayden Daniels continued his Offensive Rookie of the Year award and NFL MVP continues campaigns.

The best matchups of the week were delivered, but unfortunately the worst of the worst teams still found their way onto our screens.

This is where the 49ers and the rest of the league stand on “Monday Night Football.”

32. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 32)

Record: 1-3 (Bye week)

Will Levis' game-changing turnovers have become automatic. The viral pictures afterward were the highlight of her season.

31. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 31)

Record: 1-4

Andy Dalton makes this team worth watching, but not by much. Go to #TankWithPride

30. New England Patriots (Last week: 30)

Record: 1-4

The NFL's worst offense was as advertised, but at least Rhamondre Stevenson didn't fumble! Baby steps.

29. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 27)

Balance: 2-3

This crime is borderline unwatchable in its current state. The only thing that separates them from the worst of the worst is their backfield. Still lots of speed.

28. New York Giants (Last week: 28)

Balance: 2-3

Daniel Jones cooked without Malik Nabers. Credit where credit is due. Did Tyrone Tracy just become RB1?

27. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 29)

Record: 1-4

Another strong performance from Trevor Lawrence, who I came so close to declaring bust two weeks ago. I still need to see a lot more, but he's playing much, much better these days.

26. Las Vegas Raiders (Last week: 25)

Balance: 2-3

The Raiders looked terrible, which probably means they'll beat a very good Steelers team next week. No wonder Davante Adams wanted out. It's time to embrace the tank.

25. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 20)

Record: 1-4

Please leave my television screen and never return. It's time for you to realize the colossal mistake you've made, rip off the band-aid, and install Jameis Winston.

24. Los Angeles Rams (Last week: 21)

Record: 1-4

Kyren Williams can't do everything, but he may have no choice until Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua return.

23. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 23)

Balance: 2-3

Backup quarterback Joe Flacco and the offense scored 34 points without their most important player. The difference between a veteran and a ruthless newbie gunfighter is night and day.

22. Denver Broncos (Last week: 26)

Record: 3-2

Bo Nix is ​​making progress after a terrible start to the season and their defense is very, very good. I don't think they're good, but they're certainly not bad.

21. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 22)

Balance: 2-3

The second NFC West team in two weeks to stun the 49ers with an epic comeback. Kyler Murray and James Conner shredded a depleted San Francisco defense, while Arizona's defense suffered two huge losses in the fourth quarter.

20. Los Angeles Chargers (Last week: 19)

Record: 2-2 (Bye week)

Someone needs to improve in the passing game, and maybe that's rookie Ladd McConkey. A much-needed bye for hobbling quarterback Justin Herbert.

19. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 18)

Record: 1-4

One of these years, after a slow start to the season, we'll stop discounting Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense. Five touchdowns and nearly 400 passing yards against the Ravens defense is a statement, even in a tough loss.

18. New York Jets (Last week: 14)

Balance: 2-3

The Vikings defense is elite, but Aaron Rodgers looked BAD. I won't be messing around with the six-letter word starting with “w” to describe the future Pro Football Hall of Famer after five games, but he's starting to look like it.

17. Chicago Bears (Last week: 24)

Record: 3-2

Has Caleb Williams arrived? It certainly looks that way. This could be a good offense to combine with an elite defense. Against Carolina, however, it's best not to overreact.

16. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 11)

Record: 2-2

Derek Carr looks like he's Derek Carr again. Can they get back into real contender territory with an away win against the defending champions on Monday evening?

15. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 15)

Record: 3-2

With the return of Jordan Love, the Packers are once again a real contender, but can they make up ground on the Vikings?

14. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 13)

Record: 3-2

The smell of fraud is getting worse every week. If you finish Seattle's running game, your chances of winning skyrocket.

13. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 7)

Balance: 2-3

A 10-point lead in the fourth quarter? What could go wrong? Oh yes, everything. Another inexcusable loss. They have reached their quota for the season. This team reeks of a Super Bowl hangover.

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 12)

Record: 3-2

If the season ended today, Baker Mayfield would be an MVP finalist. What a wild thought that would have been two years ago. A tough loss to a good team, but if that Bucky Irving fumble hadn't happened…

11. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 17)

Record: 3-2

How many yards did Kirk Cousins ​​throw for?! As impressive as this offense looks, I still have no idea what they're doing with Bijan Robinson. Throwing the ball more than 50 times per game isn't sustainable, but something is cooking in the ATL right now.

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 10)

Record: 3-2

The Steelers will lead the league in tough games this season. Most of these should result in wins, but sometimes your offense just needs to do more.

9. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 9)

Record: 3-2

Rico Dowdle is the local answer. Finally they have seen the light. Dak Prescott? Well, he was blinded by it. Until he delivered the clutch. Man, that was an ugly win.

8. Washington Commanders (Last week: 16)

Record: 4-1

Not only is Jayden Daniels the leading candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he could also be the leading candidate for MVP, which is absolutely absurd for a rookie quarterback through five weeks. He really is something special.

7. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 8)

Record: 2-2 (Bye week)

The defense may be as much of a liability as it was last season, but the offense has the depth to keep up with anyone when healthy.

6. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 4)

Record: 3-2

Josh Allen looked human and if Josh Allen looks The Man, it will probably result in a loss. It's impossible to be Superman every week.

5. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 6)

Record: 3-2

Lamar Jackson looked like Lamar Jackson, but the Jekyll and Hyde of this home and away defense is concerning. All hail the King of the North, Derrick Henry.

4. Houston Texans (Last week: 5)

Record: 4-1

Joe Mixon rushes back because CJ Stroud can't do everything himself anymore… Or can he?

3. Detroit Lions (Last week: 3)

Record: 3-1 (bye week)

Jared Goff and the offense are firing on all cylinders, but can the defense stay strong for four quarters? Another big test in Week 6 against Dallas.

2. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 2)

Balance sheet: 5:0

Sam Darnold looked bad, the running game was ineffective and yet they won thanks to that defense. Darnold reverts to the mean, but it's not proving detrimental yet.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 1)

Balance: 4:0

I don't know what kind of voodoo magic they're working on Rashee Rice's knee, but it looks like they're going to be without him, at least for the foreseeable future. Can Patrick Mahomes and Co. muster enough offense?

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