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NFL Power Rankings: Commanders Top 5?

The Washington Commanders are winners of three straight. Where does that put them in this week's power rankings?
Jeremy Brener|
Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) chases down Commanders runningback Jeremy McNichols (26) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2024.
Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) chases down Commanders runningback Jeremy McNichols (26) during a game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sept. 29, 2024. | Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders have won three straight games, and they have done so in epic fashion with their last win coming against the Arizona Cardinals in a 42-14 blowout on the road in Week 4.

Their impressive performances as of late have moved them up the ladder in Sports Illustrated writer Conor Orr's power rankings. After clocking in at No. 14 last week, the Commanders have moved up all the way to No. 5.

"What a night for Commanders fans, who truly and honestly deserve all of this. It’s no longer a wild thought to imagine the Commanders making the playoffs," Orr writes. "Or…winning the dang NFC East outright. Their upcoming schedule has dates with middling opponents like Cleveland, Carolina, Chicago and the Giants again (sandwiched in with dates against the Ravens, Steelers, Eagles and Cowboys). While I would caution us all to give Jayden Daniels some space to grow and make mistakes, how special could this season be?"

The only teams that ranked ahead of the Commanders were the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs.

The Commanders will have a chance to move up even further in the power rankings in Week 5 when they take on the Cleveland Browns at home.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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