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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BALTIMORE, MD – OCTOBER 01: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by defensive end Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

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The Ravens managed to put up a combined 44 points in Weeks 1 and 2 against the Bengals and Browns, respectively, but have now posted a mere 16 points over the last two weeks.

Baltimore was trounced in London a week ago, and the lack of offensive output carried over into its 26-9 loss to AFC North division rivals, the Steelers.

Quarterback Joe Flacco was terrible, tossing just one touchdown against two interceptions and finishing with a 64.6 passer rating. Flacco’s passer rating for the season now stands at 65.0 — second lowest in the NFL.

The Ravens would be much higher in our NFL power rankings if their defense was able to hold the line. Injuries haven’t helped, but allowing the Steelers to rush for 173 yards won’t help matters at all, and things aren’t likely to get better in Week 5 against the Oakland Raiders.