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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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ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 03: Roy Lopez #91 of the Houston Texans tackles Zack Moss #20 of the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on October 03, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /

4. team. 16. . . Previous: 5th. Buffalo Bills

When thinking about the Buffalo Bills, it’s usually the offensive stars that stick out. That makes sense with Josh Allen on the heels of an MVP-caliber season in 2020. He also signed a massive extension ahead of this season, becoming one of the highest-paid players in the NFL.

There’s also Stefon Diggs who was added in a trade last season with Minnesota. He’s completely revamped their offense and is one of the best wideouts in the game. There’s also Cole Beasley and Emmanuel Sanders who help round out this offense and make it incredibly dangerous.

What might not be getting enough credit though, is their defense. After four games, their defense has already pitched two shutouts, including a 35-0 outing in Week 2 against Miami and now a 40-0 win over the Houston Texans in Week 4.

Overall, they have given up just 44 points meaning they’re surrendering just 11 points per game — and that includes a blocked punt being returned for a touchdown. Take that out, and the defense is responsible for just 37 points in four games. For some perspective, their offense has scored more than that in each of their past two games.

This is a team to watch out for in the AFC and outside of a poor start to the season in their Week 1 loss, they have looked like a team with very few weaknesses.

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