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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KANSAS CITY, MO – OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 2, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) /

Credit the Washington Redskins for hanging with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football.

Despite the 29-20 loss, Washington can feel pretty good about knocking off the Oakland Raiders the week before and having a serious chance in the fourth quarter to beat the undefeated Chiefs.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins was 14-of-24 with two touchdowns and also managed to pick up 38 yards on seven rushing attempts — a facet which kept the Redskins in contention late.

Ironically enough, Cousins was Washington’s leading rusher.

Tight end Vernon Davis also had a solid game, netting 89 receiving yards, including a long of 69.

Washington suffered a number of injuries on the defensive side, though, so it’s a good thing a bye week is on the horizon.