Vikings, 49ers and Chiefs remain unbeaten entering Week 5
The Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs each improved to 4-0, while the Vikings recorded two wins without an offensive touchdown, a rarity not seen since 1923.
The Minnesota Vikings joined the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs as the NFL's three unbeaten teams after each posted a 4-0 record in Week 5. The Vikings' victories over the Miami Dolphins and earlier opponents came without scoring an offensive touchdown, a situation last recorded in the league in 1923. Kicker Will Reichard supplied all 15 points in the 15-10 win over Miami, extending his streak of consecutive field-goal conversions to 31, while tight end T.J. Hockenson recorded a career-high tying 13 receptions.
The 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 24-14, with quarterback Brock Purdy throwing two touchdowns and running back Christian McCaffrey adding a rushing score. The Chiefs beat the Las Vegas Raiders 30-27, highlighted by Kenneth Walker's 177 rushing yards and two touchdowns and a late interception by Xavier Nwankpa that secured the win.
Other notable rankings included the Buffalo Bills at 3-1 despite a loss to the New England Patriots, and the Chicago Bears also at 3-1 after a 23-12 victory over the New York Jets. The weekly power rankings were compiled by the publication based on recent performances and statistical outcomes.