The Detroit Lions got their first real statement win of the season with their 42-29 victory over the previously-undefeated Seattle Seahawks. Last week, several analysts were talking about the Seahawks like they were in contention for best team in the NFL thanks to a suffocating defense. On Monday night, the Lions hung six touchdowns on them, catapulting Detroit back into the Super Bowl contender discussion.
That’s reflected in most of the NFL Week 5 power rankings, although you can also tell which analysts likely submitted their rankings prior to Monday night’s games.