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Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett unveils his Week 5 NFL power rankings and gives some insight to his selections:
1. Patriots (5-0)
Last game: Defeated Washington, 33-7 | Previous ranking: 2 | Buzz: Is this Bill Belichick’s best defense ever? The Patriots have allowed just 34 points in five games, though they’ve played four of their games against the NFL’s JV.