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Week 5 NFL Power Rankings - Broncos, Seahawks & Saints 1A, 1B, 1C | Fanspeak NFL Blog
We've passed the quarter mark of the 2013 NFL season! The top 3 teams (Broncos, Seahawks and Saints) are so dominant right now, they are really ranked 1A, 1B and 1C in our book. So with another week of the 2013 NFL Season in the books, here is Fanspeak's Week 5 Power Rankings:

Up next: Indianapolis Colts
The unbeaten Seahawks travel to Indianapolis this week to face a 3-1 Colts team that has outscored its past two opponents 64-10.

Seahawks' perfect start hasn't come easy - 710sports.com
Adversity.

Power Rankings: No. 2 Seattle Seahawks - ESPN
A weekly examination of the Seahawks' ESPN.com Power Ranking:

Power Rankings: No. 8 San Francisco - NFC West Blog - ESPN
A weekly examination of the 49ers' ESPN.com Power Ranking:

Power Rankings: No. 19 Arizona Cardinals - NFC West Blog - ESPN
A weekly examination of the Cardinals' ESPN.com Power Ranking

Seattle coach Pete Carroll needs patchwork O-Line to 'survive' - ESPN
When Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll was asked Monday how his patchwork offensive line did against the Houston Texans, he used the same word a couple of times, which seemed appropriate: Survived.

NFL - Easiest path for 4-0 teams - ESPN
The Denver Broncos are averaging 44.8 points per game during their 4-0 start. Their quarterback, Peyton Manning, has 16 touchdown passes without an interception. No team in the Broncos' 54-year history had exceeded 50 points in a game before Sunday, when the Broncos had 21 points, 18 first downs and 214 yards in the third quarter alone of their 52-20 victory over Philadelphia. With 179 points this season, the Broncos have topped the four-game totals for every team but the 1966 Dallas Cowboys.

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Clutch Encounters: Week 4
Football Outsiders is the internet home for Innovative Statistics and Intelligent Analysis of professional and college football. Our writers, lead by Aaron Schatz, also write Pro Football Prospectus.

Fan’s 12th Man flag flies in face of homeowners association | HeraldNet.com - Local news
SNOHOMISH -- Dale Carlson doesn't know if flying his 12th man flag helps the Seattle Seahawks win, but he doesn't like to take any chances.He raised...

Seattle Seahawks: What You Need to Know Heading into Week 5 | Bleacher Report
Week 4 was an eventful week for the Seattle Seahawks and the rest of the NFC West. It's time to get you caught up on everything you need to know as the Seahawks gear up for the fifth week of the NFL season...

Jake Locker has sprained hip, will miss 3 Titans games - NFL.com
The Tennessee Titans revealed Tuesday that Jake Locker suffered a sprained hip in Week 4, a positive development that might have the quarterback back on the field by Week 9.

What we're not overreacting to after Week 4 - NFL.com
Gregg Rosenthal tells Geno Smith detractors, Washington Redskins homers and the entire AFC North to calm down. After a wacky Week 4, what else should football fans try not to freak out about?

Week 4: Decisive Moments for the Bills, Seahawks, Cardinals, Chargers | The MMQB with Peter King
Sure seemed like last Sunday featured a lot of big performances in the secondary. Aqib Talib provided blanket coverage of the Falcons for New England. The Browns’ Joe Haden continued his strong season by shutting down A.J. Green in Cleveland.

NFL quarter-mark disappointments: Eli Manning, Ray Rice and more | Audibles - SI.com
With the 2013 NFL season one quarter in the books, Audibles' Chris Burke and Doug Farrar assess where things stand. Below, a look at the league's 15 most disappointing players to date. 1.

Richard Sherman's pick-six could define two seasons - NFL - Austin Murphy - SI.com
Every Tuesday this season, SI senior writer Austin Murphy will choose a single significant play from the previous weekend, then take an in-depth look at that snap, talking to players and coaches about what it meant, and why it mattered.

NFL quarter-mark surprises: Jordan Cameron, Terrelle Pryor, more | Audibles - SI.com
With the 2013 NFL season one quarter in the books, Audibles' Chris Burke and Doug Farrar assess where things stand. Below, a look at the league's 15 most surprising players to date. 1.

49ers sign Jermaine Cunningham, expected to sign John Skelton | ProFootballTalk
The 49ers are making a change at the quarterback position. No, Colin Kaepernick isn't headed for the same fate as Alex Smith but the team is making a change on the depth chart behind him. The 49ers have cut quarterback B.J.

Bad Quarterback League, Week 4: The King Back - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
You said it was over, you gave up hope, you stopped looking at Jaguars box scores because you thought Chad Henne was just solid enough to steal the th

Jake Locker, Vince Wilfork, and the Biggest NFL Injuries From Week 4 - The Triangle Blog - Grantland
Jake Locker, QB, Titans Injury: Right hip Prognosis: 4-6 weeks Impact: Anyone who saw that Locker injury live is likely to lean toward the most pessi

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | Week 4 Quick Reads
Football Outsiders is the internet home for Innovative Statistics and Intelligent Analysis of professional and college football. Our writers, lead by Aaron Schatz, also write Pro Football Prospectus.