NFL power rankings: Week 5 sees 49ers staying low, new team at No. 1

NFL power rankings: Week 5 sees 49ers stay low, a new team at No. 1

GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals and quarterback Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers shake hands after overtime of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona won 18-15. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 01: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals catches the game-winning touchdown in overtime over cornerback Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Arizona won 18-15. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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No change in standings for the Cardinals this week.

While any win is to be savored, the fact Arizona had to rally late at home in overtime to pull off a victory over the lowly 49ers says something about head coach Bruce Arians’ offense. Wins like these won’t come easier against better competition.

OK, so the Cardinals are trying to handle the absence of running back David Johnson (wrist) as best as they can, which means putting the offense in the hands of veteran quarterback Carson Palmer.

But with a banged-up offensive line, Palmer was sacked six times and took 16 quarterback hits.

Considering his age, that’s not exactly a formula for continued success.

Things don’t exactly look bright for Arizona either, taking to the road to face the Eagles in Week 5, followed by a home matchup against a tough Buccaneers squad.