Ravens, Steelers in top five of latest Ebony Bird power rankings

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 29: Running back Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes in front of cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: A detailed view of a helmet worn by quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reads “Black Lives Matter” as they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 25, 2020, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

20. Carolina Panthers, 3-4 (19)

They gave the Saints all they could handle, and are overmatched on paper every week, but they keep fighting and Teddy Bridgewater is playing well. This team’s arrow is on the way up — if not this season, over the next few as they add talent to the roster.

19. Detroit Lions, 3-3 (22)

They have a 3-3 record, which isn’t bad at all, but they sure do seem pretty bad when you watch them play. They got fortunate because they allowed a touchdown to Todd Gurley with enough time to come back and score on the final play of the game. Weird, weird team.

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18. Los Angeles Chargers, 2-4 (21)

They beat Jacksonville, giving Justin Herbert his first win as a starter, and I believe he has a ton more coming his way as his career continues forth. Again, this team is snake bit, particularly with injuries and special teams, but they have their quarterback. That helps.

17. Miami Dolphins, 3-3 (17)

They had their bye week, giving their new starting quarterback Tua Tagovailola a better opportunity to take over the offense. It’s a gutsy call when you’re sitting at 3-3 and division dominator New England is struggling, but it’s a long-term call. I like it.