NFL power rankings: Close isn't enough for 49ers entering Week 5

NFL power rankings: Close isn’t enough for 49ers entering Week 5

CARSON, CA - SEPTEMBER 30: D.J. Reed #32 of the San Francisco 49ers fumbles the ball during a kick return as he is tackled by Michael Davis #43 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter of the game at StubHub Center on September 30, 2018 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 17: General view of sunset over Bank of America Stadium before the game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints on November 17, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

BYE. Previous: . Carolina Panthers. 6. team. 87.

The Carolina Panthers enjoyed their bye in Week 4 and don’t shift in our NFL power rankings this week.

Head coach Ron Rivera and Co. get to face off with the New York Giants in Week 5 and hope to get newly signed Eric Reid acclimated to their secondary as soon as possible.