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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HOUSTON, TX – OCTOBER 01: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans celebrates with Bruce Ellington #12 and Lamar Miller #26 after scoring on a one yard run in the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium on October 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

10. . 2-2. . Houston Texans. 9. team

So how about rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson, eh?

The Texans’ first-round draft pick certainly had a coming-out party against the Titans in Week 4, throwing for 283 yards and four touchdowns against one interception in Houston’s 57-14 rout.

No, the Texans offense isn’t suddenly this prolific. But these lofty numbers are certainly enough to suggest Watson and Co. are steadying the ship after a couple of rocky games to start 2017.

Houston’s strength remains with its defense, and that group was on full display this week.

The Texans forced five Titans turnovers — four interceptions and one fumble — in what could be a decisive matchup for dominance of the AFC South.

Simply put, the Texans needed this win. Things won’t get easier in Week 5 with the red-hot Chiefs coming to town.