Power rankings are about perception, to state the obvious. They only at best reflect reality, if they are lucky enough to manage even that. For it to actually have any effect on reality is an absurd suggestion. Still, it can be interesting at times to gauge perception, particularly in an avenue such as sports, or in our case, where analysts view the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The league’s own website maintains a weekly power rankings list executed by Dan Hanzus, and naturally, there is a fresh list heading into week five. The Steelers, of course, did not play in week four like they were supposed to because a Covid-19 outbreak in the Tennessee Titans organization—their scheduled opponent—forced the league to move the game to later in the season.