NFL Week 5 trends, 2026
Who rose and who fell after Week 5: offense, defense, streaks and players.
What changed after Week 5
Season-to-date ranks among all 32 teams after Week 5 of the 2026 season, compared with where each team stood after Week 2. Offense numbers are what a team gained; defense numbers are what it allowed, so a defense that "rose" is allowing less. The small line on each card is the rank (or the number) after every week so far: higher on the line is better (for PROE, more pass-heavy).
Offense: EPA/play risers and fallers
Rising
- 25th11th-0.092 +0.046
The Patriots' offense rose from 25th to 11th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.092 to +0.046).
- 32nd19th-0.403 -0.023
The Falcons' offense rose from 32nd to 19th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.403 to -0.023).
- 26th13th-0.092 +0.005
The Texans' offense rose from 26th to 13th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.092 to +0.005).
Falling
- 12th30th+0.052 -0.127
The Eagles' offense fell from 12th to 30th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.052 to -0.127).
- 10th25th+0.106 -0.073
The Seahawks' offense fell from 10th to 25th in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.106 to -0.073).
- 17th31st-0.020 -0.149
The Titans' offense fell from 17th to 31st in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.020 to -0.149).
Defense: EPA/play allowed risers and fallers
Rising
- 16th3rd-0.020 -0.088
The Jaguars' defense rose from 16th to 3rd in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.020 to -0.088).
- 18th6th+0.035 -0.057
The Chargers' defense rose from 18th to 6th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (+0.035 to -0.057).
- 20th9th+0.060 -0.043
The Texans' defense rose from 20th to 9th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (+0.060 to -0.043).
Falling
- 1st19th-0.250 +0.005
The Raiders' defense fell from 1st to 19th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.250 to +0.005).
- 13th29th-0.030 +0.124
The Cardinals' defense fell from 13th to 29th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.030 to +0.124).
- 3rd18th-0.202 +0.000
The Steelers' defense fell from 3rd to 18th in EPA/play allowed over the last three weeks (-0.202 to +0.000).
Quarterbacks
Rising
- 23rd11th-0.012 +0.164
Drake Maye rose from 23rd to 11th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.012 to +0.164).
- 28th17th-0.129 +0.080
Jordan Love rose from 28th to 17th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.129 to +0.080).
Falling
- 10th25th+0.181 -0.066
Jalen Hurts fell from 10th to 25th among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (+0.181 to -0.066).
- 24th32nd-0.013 -0.164
Cam Ward fell from 24th to 32nd among qualified quarterbacks in EPA/play over the last three weeks (-0.013 to -0.164).
Skill players: running backs, receivers and tight ends
Rising
- 30th3rd-0.166 +0.094
Jaylen Warren rose from 30th to 3rd among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.166 to +0.094).
- 37th18th-0.260 -0.041
Rhamondre Stevenson rose from 37th to 18th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.260 to -0.041).
- 48th7th18.0% 28.3%
Drake London rose from 48th to 7th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (18.0% to 28.3%).
- 75th42nd11.8% 18.7%
Rashee Rice rose from 75th to 42nd among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (11.8% to 18.7%).
- 26th9th10.2% 19.0%
Brenton Strange rose from 26th to 9th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (10.2% to 19.0%).
- 28th18th10.0% 15.3%
Greg Dulcich rose from 28th to 18th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (10.0% to 15.3%).
Falling
- 1st20th+0.242 -0.045
Derrick Henry fell from 1st to 20th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (+0.242 to -0.045).
- 18th34th-0.094 -0.174
Cam Skattebo fell from 18th to 34th among qualified running backs in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.094 to -0.174).
- 26th74th22.4% 12.4%
Brian Thomas Jr. fell from 26th to 74th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (22.4% to 12.4%).
- 18th50th25.0% 16.8%
Kalif Raymond fell from 18th to 50th among qualified wide receivers in target share over the last three weeks (25.0% to 16.8%).
- 8th32nd20.6% 11.0%
Mike Gesicki fell from 8th to 32nd among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (20.6% to 11.0%).
- 16th35th15.6% 9.1%
Gunnar Helm fell from 16th to 35th among qualified tight ends in target share over the last three weeks (15.6% to 9.1%).
Other movers
Offense
- 29th10th37.1% 46.3%
The Falcons' offense rose from 29th to 10th in success rate over the last three weeks (37.1% to 46.3%).
- 8th27th46.7% 39.8%
The Commanders' offense fell from 8th to 27th in success rate over the last three weeks (46.7% to 39.8%).
- 26th13th-0.075 +0.111
The Packers' offense rose from 26th to 13th in EPA/dropback over the last three weeks (-0.075 to +0.111).
- 3rd16th+0.411 +0.087
The Seahawks' offense fell from 3rd to 16th in EPA/dropback over the last three weeks (+0.411 to +0.087).
- 22nd3rd-0.156 +0.072
The Steelers' offense rose from 22nd to 3rd in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (-0.156 to +0.072).
- 5th18th+0.042 -0.096
The Titans' offense fell from 5th to 18th in EPA/rush over the last three weeks (+0.042 to -0.096).
- 26th7th11.1% 18.3%
The Patriots' offense rose from 26th to 7th in explosive pass rate over the last three weeks (11.1% to 18.3%).
- 10th25th17.4% 13.2%
The Eagles' offense fell from 10th to 25th in explosive pass rate over the last three weeks (17.4% to 13.2%).
- 31st15th21.5% 15.0%
The Dolphins' offense rose from 31st to 15th in sack + QB hit rate allowed over the last three weeks (21.5% to 15.0%).
- 2nd23rd10.0% 17.6%
The Commanders' offense fell from 2nd to 23rd in sack + QB hit rate allowed over the last three weeks (10.0% to 17.6%).
- 30th11th24.0% 41.7%
The Falcons' offense rose from 30th to 11th in 3rd-down conversion rate over the last three weeks (24.0% to 41.7%).
- 4th22nd53.1% 36.8%
The Eagles' offense fell from 4th to 22nd in 3rd-down conversion rate over the last three weeks (53.1% to 36.8%).
- 23rd8th-5.7% +2.0%
The Rams' offense became more pass-heavy over the last three weeks: its PROE went from -5.7% (23rd) to +2.0% (8th).
- 2nd20th+4.6% -3.0%
The Bills' offense became more run-heavy over the last three weeks: its PROE went from +4.6% (2nd) to -3.0% (20th).
Defense
- 24th8th46.7% 41.7%
The Jaguars' defense rose from 24th to 8th in success rate allowed over the last three weeks (46.7% to 41.7%).
- 1st25th34.8% 44.9%
The Raiders' defense fell from 1st to 25th in success rate allowed over the last three weeks (34.8% to 44.9%).
- 25th9th+0.243 -0.017
The Chargers' defense rose from 25th to 9th in EPA/dropback allowed over the last three weeks (+0.243 to -0.017).
- 1st18th-0.364 +0.040
The Steelers' defense fell from 1st to 18th in EPA/dropback allowed over the last three weeks (-0.364 to +0.040).
- 29th12th+0.103 -0.120
The Chiefs' defense rose from 29th to 12th in EPA/rush allowed over the last three weeks (+0.103 to -0.120).
- 6th25th-0.297 -0.024
The Packers' defense fell from 6th to 25th in EPA/rush allowed over the last three weeks (-0.297 to -0.024).
- 21st7th16.5% 13.0%
The Vikings' defense rose from 21st to 7th in explosive pass rate allowed over the last three weeks (16.5% to 13.0%).
- 7th22nd10.8% 16.5%
The Saints' defense fell from 7th to 22nd in explosive pass rate allowed over the last three weeks (10.8% to 16.5%).
- 26th9th12.5% 17.5%
The Browns' defense rose from 26th to 9th in sack + QB hit rate over the last three weeks (12.5% to 17.5%).
- 3rd18th22.8% 14.8%
The 49ers' defense fell from 3rd to 18th in sack + QB hit rate over the last three weeks (22.8% to 14.8%).
- 24th8th48.1% 33.9%
The Buccaneers' defense rose from 24th to 8th in 3rd-down conversion rate allowed over the last three weeks (48.1% to 33.9%).
- 6th22nd29.2% 42.9%
The Raiders' defense fell from 6th to 22nd in 3rd-down conversion rate allowed over the last three weeks (29.2% to 42.9%).
Active streaks
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/dropback in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/play in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Seahawks' defense has held opponents below the league average in EPA/play in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has beaten the league average in sack + QB hit rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Vikings' defense has held opponents below the league average in success rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Ravens' offense has beaten the league average in EPA/play in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Ravens' offense has beaten the league average in success rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
The Cowboys' offense has beaten the league average in success rate in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Trey McBride has had a 20%+ target share in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Isaiah Likely has had a 20%+ target share in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had 75+ receiving yards in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Chris Olave has had a 25%+ target share in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba has had a 25%+ target share in 5 straight games (since Week 1).
Matthew Stafford has had 250+ passing yards in 4 straight games (since Week 2).
Dak Prescott has had 250+ passing yards in 4 straight games (since Week 2).
Jared Goff has had 250+ passing yards in 4 straight games (since Week 2).
EPA/play ranks after Week 5, all 32 teams
Change is the move in rank since Week 2. Select a column heading to sort.
| Team | Offense rank | Change | Offense EPA/play | Defense rank | Change | EPA/play allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 1st | -- | +0.211 | 30th | ▼4 | +0.134 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 2nd | -- | +0.209 | 4th | ▲4 | -0.067 |
| Detroit Lions | 3rd | ▲6 | +0.180 | 31st | ▼3 | +0.152 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 4th | ▲1 | +0.172 | 8th | ▲4 | -0.050 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 5th | ▼1 | +0.151 | 16th | ▼2 | -0.017 |
 Jacksonville Jaguars | 6th | ▲2 | +0.151 | 3rd | ▲13 | -0.088 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 7th | ▼4 | +0.127 | 32nd | ▼2 | +0.193 |
 Carolina Panthers | 8th | ▼2 | +0.115 | 21st | ▼6 | +0.028 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 9th | ▲6 | +0.073 | 10th | ▼1 | -0.042 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 10th | ▲9 | +0.072 | 13th | ▼11 | -0.030 |
 New England Patriots | 11th | ▲14 | +0.046 | 17th | ▼12 | -0.009 |
 Chicago Bears | 12th | ▼5 | +0.023 | 20th | ▲1 | +0.015 |
 Houston Texans | 13th | ▲13 | +0.005 | 9th | ▲11 | -0.043 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 14th | ▲8 | +0.004 | 19th | ▼18 | +0.005 |
 Washington Commanders | 15th | ▼4 | -0.015 | 23rd | ▲4 | +0.040 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 16th | ▲4 | -0.018 | 29th | ▼16 | +0.124 |
| New York Giants | 17th | ▼1 | -0.019 | 22nd | ▲9 | +0.036 |
 Green Bay Packers | 18th | ▲11 | -0.021 | 11th | -- | -0.039 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 19th | ▲13 | -0.023 | 12th | ▼2 | -0.035 |
 New York Jets | 20th | ▼6 | -0.025 | 5th | ▲1 | -0.062 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 21st | ▲10 | -0.046 | 18th | ▼15 | +0.000 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 22nd | ▼4 | -0.051 | 27th | ▲5 | +0.099 |
| New Orleans Saints | 23rd | ▼10 | -0.054 | 26th | ▼7 | +0.094 |
 Denver Broncos | 24th | -- | -0.066 | 14th | ▲9 | -0.025 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 25th | ▼15 | -0.073 | 2nd | ▲2 | -0.133 |
 Cleveland Browns | 26th | ▼3 | -0.080 | 15th | ▲9 | -0.022 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 27th | ▲1 | -0.088 | 7th | ▲10 | -0.057 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 28th | ▼7 | -0.099 | 1st | ▲6 | -0.210 |
 Miami Dolphins | 29th | ▼2 | -0.115 | 28th | ▲1 | +0.108 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 30th | ▼18 | -0.127 | 24th | ▼2 | +0.069 |
 Tennessee Titans | 31st | ▼14 | -0.149 | 25th | -- | +0.078 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 32nd | ▼2 | -0.207 | 6th | ▲12 | -0.057 |
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EPA is raw, not adjusted for opponents, so it differs from the opponent-adjusted EPA on Power Rankings. Explosive plays are passes of 15+ yards and designed runs of 10+. Qualified players meet the NFL Player Stats volume minimums for the season so far.