NFL Power Rankings: Eagles avoid NFC East cellar despite another loss

Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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. 3-4. . Carolina Panthers. 23. team. 87

Despite their Week 5 loss to the Eagles, Carolina lands at 23.

The Philadelphia Eagles took care of business versus the Carolina Panthers in Week 5, but it took a blocked field goal, three interceptions, and a lot of luck. Now, a win is a win, but if a rematch of this game is played tomorrow, Carolina would be the favorites at Bank of America Stadium or Lincoln Finacial Field.

Carolina needs a quarterback, and they could be on the verge of something special if they find one. Sam Darnold might not be the answer, but the Panthers can say something that the Eagles can’t. They’re coached well even though they’ve lost four straight after beginning the season with a 3-0 mark.

. San Francisco 49ers. 22. team. 42. . 2-4

It’s certainly hard to trust the 49ers, but we do trust their head coach, Kyle Shanahan, their general manager, John Lynch, and their owner, Denise DeBartolo York.

Say what you will about Jimmy Garoppolo. If someone told you that Jalen Hurts would go 24-11 in his first 35 starts and lead the Eagles to a Super Bowl appearance, most of you would sign up for that deal in a second.