AFC Power Rankings Week 5: New England Patriots drop

team. 13. Those Melvin Gordon and Travis Benjamin fumbles opened the door for the Saints to come back in Week 4, and the Chargers will be kicking themselves about it all week. Their inability to close out a double-digit lead at home is what bumps the Chargers behind the Colts in these AFC power rankings, but they rise one spot above their Week 4 ranking at least. It will be tough sledding on the road in Oakland next week against the Chargers’ hot divisional rivals.<br />. (1-3). Previous: . San Diego Chargers. 12

(1-3). Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 11. team. 46. The Colts resemble a procrastinating college student in the way they put off scoring points until the fourth quarter. It is truly a risky game to wait until the bitter end to turn on the switch, but that’s what the Colts keep doing. If this keeps up, the Chuck Pagano/Andrew Luck regime may receive a thorough evaluation from the Colts’ brass next offseason. Up next is a Bears team that won under Brian Hoyer in Week 4.