Baltimore Ravens back into top-5 of latest Ebony Bird power rankings
By Darin McCann
![LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates while rushing for a touchdown against the Washington Football Team while rushing for a second quarter touchdown at FedExField on October 04, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) LANDOVER, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates while rushing for a touchdown against the Washington Football Team while rushing for a second quarter touchdown at FedExField on October 04, 2020 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Febonybird-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F08-2F1278506817-850x560-6cdccfeea24566a5b0765a20bad524c7d144fc54476856d8e0fc73e6407e8fb0.jpg)
16. Minnesota Vikings, 1-3 (19)
They got their first win of the season after losing a nail-biter last week tot he Titans. Perhaps they are figuring this out after a slow start. Did Gary Kubiak contribute to getting Bill O’Brien fired by beating his old team last week? Let’s say yes. That seems like a fun thing to believe.
15. Carolina Panthers, 2-2 (24)
This team might be overmatched in across-the-board talent, but the can rush the passer, and they have a conservative, accurate quarterback. they can beat mistake-prone teams any week. That makes them middle-of-the-road for now.
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14. San Francisco 49ers, 2-2 (10)
This team has been slammed by injuries and the quarterback position was a gaping hole against the Eagles. Still, they have a ton of talent and a great coaching staff. They will compete until the end of the season.
13. New Orleans Saints, 2-2 (13)
They beat the Lions, which they should do, but had to climb out of a big hole to get there. The offense is starting to put it together now, and the return of Michael Thomas will push them to a new level. Look for them to climb.