NFL Week 5 Energy Rankings 2025: How all 32 groups stack up
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After Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season, the Payments and Eagles are the one undefeated groups left within the league. On the opposite finish, the Titans, Saints and Jets are all 0-4 after the “Monday Night time Soccer” doubleheader.
How do all of those groups slot in our Energy Rankings? We stacked all 32 groups heading into Week 5, which is able to embrace byes for 4 groups (Bears, Falcons, Packers and Steelers). Along with our rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to take a more in-depth have a look at each offense. From crimson zone effectivity to third-down conversions, we named the largest problem on offense for each roster.
Let’s get proper into it with our No. 1-ranked group. Our energy panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities evaluated how NFL groups stack up towards each other, rating them from 1 to 32.
See earlier rankings: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4
Leap to a group:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
Week 4 end result: Beat the Buccaneers 31-25
Week 4 rating: 1
Greatest problem on offense: Passing inconsistency
The Eagles have been liable to wild swings by means of 4 video games. That they had minus-1 passing yards within the first half towards the Rams in Week 3, then erupted within the second half to mount a comeback win. Quarterback Jalen Hurts went 15-of-18 with two touchdowns within the first half towards the Bucs, then went 0-for-8 within the second half as Philadelphia almost blew a considerable lead. The truth that there’s important room for enchancment is a scary factor for the league, given this group exited a really troublesome portion of its schedule with an ideal report. — Tim McManus
Week 4 end result: Beat the Saints 31-19
Week 4 rating: 2
Greatest problem on offense: Consistency in center quarters
That is nitpicky, however consistency has been Buffalo’s greatest problem. Regardless that it has scored a landing on each opening possession this season, the offense has been noticeably worse in the midst of video games. Within the first and fourth quarters, the Payments have averaged 10.9 factors and 112.3 yards. Within the second and third quarters, these numbers drop to five.8 and 89.8, respectively. There are different areas to develop, however led by quarterback Josh Allen and operating again James Cook dinner, the group has been strongest when opening and shutting video games. — Alaina Getzenberg
Week 4 end result: Beat the Browns 34-10
Week 4 rating: 3
Greatest problem on offense: Getting WR Jameson Williams extra concerned
Williams has proved to be Detroit’s high deep risk, however the reference to Lions quarterback Jared Goff wasn’t there towards Cleveland. Williams was focused by Goff eight occasions however caught solely two passes. In Week 3 towards Baltimore, he was focused simply thrice for 2 catches. Though Williams would not want a variety of receptions to be efficient, Goff want to see their connection enhance. “I’ve acquired no reservations with him in any respect,” Goff stated Sunday. “He is pretty much as good as they get in our league. He can rating from anyplace, and going to maintain believing in him it doesn’t matter what.” — Eric Woodyard
Week 4 end result: Beat the Colts 27-20
Week 4 rating: 8
Greatest problem on offense: Third-down conversions
The Rams are 19-for-47 (40.4%) on third down this season, which ranks 14th within the NFL. Most of that success got here within the first two weeks towards the Texans and Titans, who’re a mixed 1-7. However Los Angeles struggled on third down towards the Eagles (3-of-10) and the Colts (4-of-12). Final week, broad receiver Davante Adams stated the offense “did not execute” nicely sufficient on these performs, and Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur stated, “There have been a couple of issues that have been a tick off, and that is what occurs.” — Sarah Barshop
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Giants 21-18
Week 4 rating: 4
Greatest problem on offense: Move safety
Sunday was a continuation of the norm for these Chargers, who’ve struggled to guard Justin Herbert all season. The Giants recorded a move rush win price of 68% towards the Chargers, which was New York’s highest single-game mark because the metric was launched in 2017. Herbert has been hit 47 occasions this season, which ranks second within the NFL. It is troublesome to see this line enhancing anytime quickly since left sort out Joe Alt left Sunday’s recreation closely limping in a strolling boot. — Kris Rhim
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Schefter: Joe Alt harm not anticipated to be severe
Adam Schefter tells Pat McAfee that the Chargers are optimistic Joe Alt will not miss important time.
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Eagles 31-25
Week 4 rating: 6
Greatest problem on offense: Third-down passing
Though the Bucs have loved a third-down dashing conversion share of 60% (seventh finest within the league), quarterback Baker Mayfield and his receivers are connecting on solely 28.2% of third-down passes. Final season, that determine was 45.9%. A purpose for the drop might be accidents. They began the season with out receivers Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan, in addition to left sort out Tristan Wirfs. They then misplaced broad receiver Mike Evans for a couple of weeks (strained hamstring), whereas proper sort out Luke Goedeke and proper guard Cody Mauch have gone to injured reserve. Godwin returned towards the Eagles, so the third-down passing ought to enhance as he will get extra comfy subsequent to rookie Emeka Egbuka. Plus, Evans and McMillan are anticipated to return this season. — Jenna Laine
Week 4 end result: Beat the Ravens 37-20
Week 4 rating: 9
Greatest problem on offense: Operating again manufacturing
After the return of speedy receiver Xavier Worthy — and the upcoming return of No. 1 receiver Rashee Rice in Week 7 — the final main problem for the Chiefs is their dashing assault. Kansas Metropolis is ready to get some manufacturing on the bottom, however none of it’s coming from the operating backs. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes nonetheless leads the group in dashing with 130 yards, and the Chiefs’ longest designed run this season (35 yards) was from Worthy on an finish round. The Chiefs might think about including one other operating again earlier than the league’s commerce deadline. — Nate Taylor
Week 4 end result: Tied the Cowboys 40-40
Week 4 rating: 5
Greatest problem on offense: Penalties
It is particularly problematic on the offensive line, though it might be partially resulting from all of the shifting components, with accidents to left guard Aaron Banks (groin) and proper sort out Zach Tom (indirect). Their fill-ins, Jordan Morgan for Banks and Darian Kinnard for Tom, mixed for 3 penalties towards the Cowboys. Every participant was known as for a maintain, and Kinnard was additionally known as for a false begin. Morgan has three penalties in 4 video games. The Packers lead the league with 10 false begin penalties, and solely three groups have extra offensive holding calls than the Packers’ 9 this season. — Rob Demovsky
Week 4 end result: Beat the Cardinals 23-20
Week 4 rating: 14
Greatest problem on offense: Too many whiffs within the run recreation
After placing up 155 yards in Week 4, the Seahawks are center of the pack in dashing yards per recreation. They’ve proven they are often explosive, as Seattle’s seven rushes of no less than 15 yards are tied for fourth most within the league. The issue is that too many run performs do not obtain something. The Seahawks have a league-high 33 makes an attempt that both misplaced yardage or gained zero yards, a difficulty that has plagued operating backs Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet equally. “It is actually all people,” coach Mike Macdonald stated. “It is how we design it, how we coach it, how we’re blocking it, how we’re operating it. It is a variety of issues.” — Brady Henderson
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Rams 27-20
Week 4 rating: 12
Greatest problem on offense: Purple zone shortcomings
The Colts rank fourth in scoring with 29.0 factors per recreation. However that comes regardless of their continued failure to transform crimson zone journeys into touchdowns. Remarkably, Indianapolis ranks twenty fifth in crimson zone landing conversion price, reaching the tip zone on solely 47.4% of such drives. The Colts are one in all simply two groups among the many high 5 scoring groups to rank exterior of the highest 10 in crimson zone touchdowns. The Colts are overcoming this problem for now, nevertheless it’s prone to catch as much as them. — Stephen Holder
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Wealthy Eisen sees main ambitions for the Giants with Jaxson Dart
Wealthy Eisen lays out how he needs to see the subsequent few weeks play out for the Giants with Jaxson Dart below middle.
Week 4 end result: Beat the Vikings 24-21
Week 4 rating: 17
Greatest problem on offense: Consistency within the run recreation
The Steelers rank thirty first with 80 dashing yards per recreation, however they took a step ahead with 131 towards the Vikings, together with 99 from Kenneth Gainwell. The subsequent step is enhancing that a part of the offense with Jaylen Warren, who missed the Vikings win with a knee harm and is averaging simply 3.1 yards per carry. The Steelers want higher inside blocking to assist spring Warren, however they discovered some success Sunday by including additional blockers in offensive lineman Spencer Anderson and tight finish Darnell Washington. That might be the important thing to future success. — Brooke Pryor
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Jaguars 26-21
Week 4 rating: 11
Greatest problem on offense: Purple zone, goal-to-go effectivity
The 49ers have scored six touchdowns on 14 crimson zone journeys this season — a 42.9% conversion price that’s tied for fifth worst within the NFL. What’s extra regarding is that they’ve scored solely three touchdowns in eight goal-to-go conditions, a 37.5% conversion price that’s fourth worst. The Niners have been with out a few of their high crimson zone targets, together with tight finish George Kittle (hamstring) and receivers Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jauan Jennings, however settling for subject targets contributed to Sunday’s loss. San Francisco hopes getting these key gamers again will assist, however for now, the lack to complete drives ultimately zone is making a a lot narrower margin for error. — Nick Wagoner
Week 4 end result: Beat the Bengals 28-3
Week 4 rating: 15
Greatest problem on offense: They shun the run
Even in a 512-yard outburst towards the Bengals, which included 326 passing yards from quarterback Bo Nix and 101 dashing yards from operating again J.Ok. Dobbins, the Broncos couldn’t escape their rising penalty issues. “Penalties nonetheless bit us,” coach Sean Payton stated. Presently, Denver’s offense is tied because the fourth-most penalized offense. Heart Luke Wattenberg has been flagged six occasions in 2025, together with 4 penalties on Monday evening. He leads a gaggle of 9 totally different offensive gamers who’ve been flagged this season. They’ve had no less than seven penalties in three of their video games. — Jeff Legwold
Week 4 end result: Beat the 49ers 26-21
Week 4 rating: 18
Greatest problem on offense: Penalties
The Jaguars lead the NFL in known as (30) and accepted (23) offensive penalties. That features 10 holding penalties, second most within the league behind Tampa Bay (12), and 7 false begins. That is preserving Liam Coen’s offense from entering into rhythm and performs a big half within the Jaguars changing solely 35.2% of their third downs (twenty fifth within the league). — Mike DiRocco
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Chiefs 37-20
Week 4 rating: 7
Greatest problem on offense: QB Lamar Jackson‘s well being
The 2-time NFL MVP left Sunday’s loss halfway by means of the third quarter with a hamstring harm and didn’t return. Coach John Harbaugh declined to say whether or not Jackson would play in Week 5 towards the Texans, which creates extra concern for a Ravens group that has began 1-3. Baltimore has struggled mightily with out Jackson up to now. The Ravens are 4-10, together with the playoffs, over the previous six seasons when Jackson hasn’t began. If Jackson is sidelined, Cooper Rush would get his first begin for Baltimore. — Jamison Hensley
Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Falcons 34-27 Greatest problem on offense: Accidents Washington scored 48 factors mixed the previous two video games regardless of lacking numerous starters resulting from accidents — together with quarterback Jayden Daniels. Towards Atlanta, the Commanders have been with out 5 gamers who have been anticipated to be starters coming into the season. Solely operating again Austin Ekeler is misplaced for the season (torn Achilles), and Daniels might return this week. Different gamers’ statuses stay unsure, together with that of receiver Terry McLaurin. With a protection that provides up too many large performs, Washington wants an explosive offense to win. Meaning getting more healthy. — John Keim Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Steelers 24-21 Greatest problem on offense: Detrimental performs in passing recreation The Vikings have misplaced yards on 20 performs of their passing recreation, tied for many within the NFL. Their sack price of 13.2% additionally leads the league, nevertheless it’s each a quarterback and offensive line problem. Throughout the first two weeks of the season, quarterback J.J. McCarthy held the ball longer earlier than throwing (3.15 seconds) than all however one certified quarterback. Backup Carson Wentz has thrown faster, however on his 9 sacks, he has held the ball for a mean of 4.79 seconds. The offense hasn’t been ok to compensate, and the Vikings have managed to transform solely 2 of 23 third downs after they wanted 7 or extra yards. — Kevin Seifert Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Seahawks 23-20 Greatest problem on offense: First-half struggles After a robust begin to the season towards weak opponents (Panthers and Saints), the Cardinals weren’t in a position to get something going offensively within the first half of their previous two video games, which led to back-to-back NFC West losses in a span of 5 days. Arizona averaged simply 3.0 factors per recreation within the first half the previous two weeks, whereas averaging simply 3.5 yards per rush and three.2 yards per play. The Cardinals additionally had a minus-14 level differential and have been outgained by 107 yards in that span. — Josh Weinfuss Week 4 end result: Beat the Commanders 34-27 Greatest problem on offense: Extensive receiver manufacturing Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. had not thrown a landing move to a large receiver or a decent finish coming into Week 4. Operating again Bijan Robinson leads the group with 270 receiving yards. Extensive receiver Drake London broke out Sunday, with eight catches for 110 yards and a landing, and tight finish Kyle Pitts Sr. had 5 catches for 70 yards and a landing. However Penix will want extra from his wideouts: The highest three Falcons broad receivers have a unfavorable receiving EPA this season. Assist is required, since receiver Darnell Mooney left Sunday’s recreation with a hamstring harm. — Marc Raimondi Week 4 end result: Beat the Raiders 25-24 Greatest problem on offense: Scoring off turnovers The Bears squandered alternatives in back-to-back wins towards the Cowboys and Raiders as a result of the offense has struggled to capitalize on gifted possessions. Again-to-back drives within the fourth quarter towards Dallas resulted in punts after Chicago’s protection got here away with interceptions. Towards the Raiders, the Bears managed solely 13 factors off 4 turnovers (three INTs, one pressured fumble). A mixture of pre-snap penalties, a poor dashing assault and execution points within the crimson zone (1-of-4 in Las Vegas) must be addressed through the Week 5 bye. — Courtney Cronin Week 4 end result: Beat the Panthers 42-13 Greatest problem on offense: RB ball safety The Patriots took a big step to appropriate it in Week 4, turning to a extra even snap distribution between Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson. This got here after a Week 3 loss to Pittsburgh by which Stevenson misplaced two fumbles and Gibson coughed up one. The group had a brand new blaster at apply after that recreation, which is a gauntlet gamers run by means of as they expertise high-intensity contact from a sequence of blocking pads. There have been no RB fumbles towards Carolina. — Mike Reiss Week 4 end result: Beat the Titans 26-0 Greatest problem on offense: Third-down effectivity The Texans have transformed 29.2% of third-down alternatives, which ranks thirtieth. One of many greatest causes for the low price is the 24 third-and-7 or longer conditions that C.J. Stroud has confronted, which is eighth most per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Third-and-longs are laborious to persistently overcome, as Stroud has solely 5 first downs in these situations. That is a part of why Houston is averaging 16 factors per recreation. Even towards the Titans, the Texans went 6-of-15 on third down. — DJ Bien-Aime Week 4 end result: Tied the Packers 40-40 Greatest problem on offense: Third-down effectivity It is troublesome to quibble about an offense that has scored 40 factors twice, run the ball effectively and has quarterback Dak Prescott taking part in at a excessive stage. The Cowboys have even carried out nicely with out broad receiver CeeDee Lamb (left excessive ankle sprain), middle Cooper Beebe (proper ankle and foot harm) and proper guard Tyler Booker (excessive ankle sprain). However with a protection that’s struggling, the offense must be higher on third down. Via 4 video games, the Cowboys have transformed simply 42.5% of their third-down tries (20 of 47). They should do a greater job of preserving their protection off the sector. — Todd Archer Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Broncos 28-3 Greatest problem on offense: Massive performs on the bottom Realistically, the entire run recreation has been an unmitigated catastrophe. The Bengals rank at or close to the underside of the league in a number of key dashing classes, together with yards per rush (thirty second at 2.6). The true problem is the shortage of huge performs on the bottom. Cincinnati has simply two rushes of 10 or extra yards by means of the primary 4 weeks of the season, the fewest of any group — the Ravens have 19 to this point. Cincinnati must punish groups on the bottom when opponents play deep zones to restrict the Bengals’ explosive passing assault. — Ben Child Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Bears 25-24 Greatest problem on offense: Geno Smith‘s interceptions Smith has thrown three interceptions in a recreation twice this season, together with this previous Sunday. The Raiders lastly acquired the bottom recreation going with rookie operating again Ashton Jeanty, however Smith’s turnovers value them ultimately. He has totaled seven picks already this season after ending with 15 (third most within the league) in all of 2024 with the Seahawks. “We misplaced our possibilities to attain when the offense was on the market, extra so than what [the Bears] did with it after they took it away from us,” coach Pete Carroll stated. — Ryan McFadden Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Lions 34-10 Greatest problem on offense: Turnovers The Browns’ eight giveaways are tied for essentially the most within the NFL. Quarterback Joe Flacco has been on the middle of every turnover, with six interceptions and two misplaced fumbles. Whereas every one hasn’t solely been his fault, the giveaways are placing much more pressure on the protection and making issues harder for a group that already has little margin for error. “All of us share in these issues,” coach Kevin Stefanski stated. “All of us personal it, and all of us should be higher.” — Daniel Oyefusi Week 4 end result: Beat the Chargers 21-18 Greatest problem on offense: Purple zone offense No one has been worse within the crimson zone this season than the Giants, partially as a result of their offensive line cannot get any push on the line of scrimmage. It is an extension of final season, when the Giants have been additionally ranked thirty second within the league at 43.2%. Amazingly, it has solely gotten worse. The Giants have transformed simply 26.7% of their alternatives within the crimson zone into touchdowns this season. “A piece in progress,” coach Brian Daboll stated not too long ago. The hope is that new beginning quarterback Jaxson Dart and his legs will help. — Jordan Raanan Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Patriots 42-13 Greatest problem on offense: Chemistry between QB Bryce Younger and WR Tetairoa McMillan Younger and McMillan have been a dynamic duo with implausible chemistry all through camp. That continued by means of the primary two video games, as they linked 11 occasions on 19 targets for 168 yards. However they’ve teamed up for under seven catches on 16 targets for 110 yards since, lacking a number of big-play alternatives. McMillan has a team-high 25% goal share, however he has caught solely 50% of his targets. That has put extra stress on a banged-up receiving corps that hasn’t delivered. — David Newton Week 4 end result: Beat the Jets 27-21 Greatest problem on offense: Conserving the ball The Dolphins ranked third from final in common time of possession this season, and there are a number of components behind that wrestle. They’ve averaged solely 98.0 dashing yards per recreation (sixth worst) and turned the ball over 5 occasions by means of 4 weeks. Their points sustaining drives really feel like an anomaly, contemplating they’re second in third-down share (48.9%) and are tied for eighth with 4.8 yards per rush. Extra dedication to the run recreation and fewer turnover-worthy performs ought to proper the ship. Miami held the ball for 30:48 in Monday’s win over the Jets. — Marcel Louis-Jacques Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Dolphins 27-21 Greatest problem on offense: Third-down conversions Earlier than Monday evening’s recreation, the Jets have been tied with the Titans for the worst third-down conversion price within the league — 27.8%. It acquired somewhat higher Monday, as they have been profitable on 4 of 9 third-down alternatives. Third-and-long (7 yards or extra) seems like a mile to the Jets, who entered the sport 1-of-16 earlier than going 3-of-5 on Monday. However usually, they’re merely not constructed to play that kind of recreation. Quarterback Justin Fields‘ inconsistency as a passer, coupled with an absence of playmakers on the perimeter, actually restricts the offense. Extensive receiver Garrett Wilson remains to be the Jets’ solely true difference-maker on the skin. — Wealthy Cimini Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Payments 31-19 Greatest problem on offense: Pre-snap penalties The Saints might need turned across the penalty scenario with solely 4 towards the Payments, however coming into Week 4, they have been in a tie as essentially the most penalized group within the league. 13 of their penalties have come earlier than the snap, equivalent to false begins, unlawful shifts and unlawful motions. That has been a regarding development for a group that may’t afford to make errors on both facet of the ball. — Katherine Terrell Week 4 end result: Misplaced to the Texans 26-0 Greatest problem on offense: Purple zone offense The Titans have struggled mightily to attain factors, resulting in their first 0-4 begin since 2009. They’re averaging 1.8 crimson zone visits per recreation, which ranks thirty first within the NFL. They failed to achieve the crimson zone in any respect towards the Texans. And the uncommon events when the Titans reached the crimson zone within the first three weeks weren’t fruitful, both. Their 48.6% crimson zone landing conversion price is sixth worst within the league. — Turron Davenport
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