NFL Power Rankings: Steelers climbing the ladder heading into Week 6

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18). Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18). Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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49. . . . Green Bay Packers. 9. team

9. Green Bay Packers

When your team has a generational player like Aaron Rodgers, you’re always going to have a chance to compete. The Green Bay Packers aren’t without their flaws in 2021, but an elite quarterback can make up for most of them.

After losing to the Saints to begin the season, the Packers have won four straight games to advance to 4-1 on the season, and they have had three impressive wins in a row against the 49ers, Steelers, and Bengals.

Now things slow down a bit for Rogers and company as they take on Chicago and Washington before facing the Cardinals and Chiefs. Rodgers hasn’t graded out particularly well this season, but the eye test would suggest he has been better than his PFF grade.

When it all comes down to it, this team is going to be scary again in the playoffs thanks to one of the best QBs the NFL has ever seen. The Packers need to be a bit more consistent on both sides of the ball, but they have a chance to rise higher in the power rankings.