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Week 5: NFL Contenders Rise, Pretenders Fall

9/29/2025

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Week 5 reveals a split NFL landscape of contenders and pretenders.
The Baltimore Ravens, 1-3 with injuries, remain contenders only if they rebound.
The Green Bay Packers, 2-1-1, are labeled pretenders for inconsistent play. Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills remain undefeated; Tampa Bay Buccaneers are contenders after a loss; Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers show improvement.

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Story summary

Week 5 reveals a split NFL landscape of contenders and pretenders.
The Baltimore Ravens, 1-3 with injuries, remain contenders only if they rebound.
The Green Bay Packers, 2-1-1, are labeled pretenders for inconsistent play. Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills remain undefeated; Tampa Bay Buccaneers are contenders after a loss; Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers show improvement.