Rams Hold Top Super Bowl Rankings After Week 5

USA TODAY updated its Super Bowl 61 contender rankings after Week 5 of the NFL season, placing the Los Angeles Rams at the top while evaluating all 32 teams based on their early performances and championship chances.

According to USA TODAY, the Rams remain first despite an uneven start, with the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs following among the leading teams.

USA TODAY said the Rams still have the league's most talented roster, while noting that other teams also have areas to improve during the season. The San Francisco 49ers reached 5-0 after victories over the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks, with USA TODAY highlighting Brock Purdy as a potential MVP candidate. The Baltimore Ravens were ranked third after continuing to win close games, while the Buffalo Bills were placed fourth with their postseason performance remaining a key focus.

The Kansas City Chiefs moved into fifth after a strong return to form led by Patrick Mahomes and an improved rushing attack, according to USA TODAY.

Seattle Seahawks ranked sixth after an early-season challenge in the NFC West, while Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Denver Broncos and Chicago Bears rounded out the remaining positions in the rankings.