Buffalo Bills claim top spot in some power rankings after Week 5

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ESPN: Buffalo Bills remain in first for the second-straight week

Current Week’s Ranking: 1

Last Week’s Ranking: 1

The power rankings on ESPN have been relatively higher than most this season and they actually had the Bills as the best team last week before the game against the Chiefs.

"He has two games with two touchdowns already this season, including Sunday’s win over Kansas City. Prior to this season, Sanders had only six career games with two or more touchdowns, and the last was in 2017. Outside of his scoring, Sanders is averaging a career-high 16.9 yards per reception, as opposed to his average target depth last year with the Saints — a career-low 8.98 yards. He has transformed into one of quarterback Josh Allen’s favorite targets. — Alaina Getzenberg"

The addition of Emmanuel Sanders at the time was considered a good move that helped add depth to the position. The thought was that he would be a veteran who may not see a high volume of work but when Josh Allen looked his way, he would produce.

However, as Alaina Getzenberg notes Sanders is have a career year and has been very productive. He is second on the team in receiving yards (322) and touchdowns (4) through the first five games.