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2021 NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Cowboys make statement, Cardinals take the top spot

By Randy Gurzi

Oct 3, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (3) recovers the fumble against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (3) recovers the fumble against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 03: Randall Cobb #18 of the Green Bay Packers celebrates after a touchdown catch during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on October 03, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Green Bay Packers. 8. team. 49. . . Previous: 10th

It feels like a lifetime ago when we thought Aaron Rodgers was punting on the season. After growing frustrated with the Green Bay Packers front office, Rodgers grudgingly showed up and demanded they bring back his old friend, Randall Cobb.

Then in Week 1, they were housed by the New Orleans Saints and it looked like it could be a long season. Then from Week 2 through now, the Pack has been putting on a clinic. Their latest win was over the Steelers as it was the first time Rodgers played Pittsburgh since beating them in the Super Bowl.

Rodgers was sharp in this win and even showed us all why he wanted Cobb back. The two connected on two touchdowns and Cobb finished with 69 yards on five receptions.

"“He understands how I move, so whenever I’m getting ready to break on my route, he knows,” Cobb said about his rapport with Rodgers via ESPN. “It’s muscle memory. It’s been a couple of years, but it’s kind of like when you get back around your friends and you remember things that you hadn’t even thought about in so long. It’s kind of that connection that we have.”"

At 3-1, they now have a lead in their division and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them again run away with the NFC North. Like they usually do.”

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