There are plenty of strong survivor pool options in Week 5 , even if you've already been forced to use some of the NFL's top teams. Five teams are favored by at least seven points on the upcoming schedule.

Here’s a ranking of the top-10 survivor pool picks for Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season:

1) Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts

Lamar Jackson has only one career loss against a team that finished the season with a losing record. Since facing two of the league’s top-three offenses to start the season, the Ravens have surrendered 24 total points. Twenty-one quarterbacks have a higher passer rating than Carson Wentz.

2) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins

Ranking dead last in yards per play, the Dolphins are one of the few offenses that probably won’t be able to do much against Tampa Bay’s banged-up secondary. Jacoby Brissett and Miami can’t keep pace with Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champs.

3) Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

The Vikings are 6-0 against the Lions since signing Kirk Cousins in 2018. This is a perfect spot for Minnesota to right the ship, hosting the NFC’s only remaining winless team.

4) New England Patriots at Houston Texans

After upsetting the winless Jaguars in the opener, the Texans have gone 0-3 and been outscored by 65 points. Davis Mills’ 50.4 passer rating might get even worse after facing Bill Belichick, who is known for stifling rookie quarterbacks.

5) Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants

The Cowboys are far and away the best team in the NFC East. Dak Prescott has won seven straight games against the Giants. Daniel Jones’ turnover-free stretch could be disrupted by a Dallas defense that leads the NFC with 10 takeaways.

6) Green Bay Packers at Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati’s three victories have come against opponents who have a combined 2-10 record. The Bengals nearly lost to Jacksonville a week ago. Aaron Rodgers has been close to perfect since Green Bay’s inexplicable Week 1 blowout loss with nine total touchdowns and no turnovers during a three-game winning streak.

7) Las Vegas Raiders vs. Chicago Bears

Beating the Lions in Chicago is one thing. Justin Fields and the Bears face a much more difficult challenge in Las Vegas, where the Raiders are undefeated with fans in attendance. Derek Carr was arguably the NFL’s best quarterback through the first three weeks.

8) Tennessee Titans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville is now up to 19 losses in a row. The Titans should be able to take care of business if they get one of their top receivers back, though Tennessee’s offense could be in trouble if both Julio Jones and A.J. Brown miss a second straight game.

9) Carolina Panthers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Panthers finally lost in Week 4 when they took on a contender in Dallas. They’ll get back on track at home against the Eagles, who are on a three-game losing streak. Carolina’s defense should slow down Jalen Hurts and Philadelphia after allowing 30 total points in the first three weeks.

10) Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers

The Cardinals are the best remaining option because they’re at home against a rookie quarterback making his first start. Arizona is a candidate to be upset, however, against a San Francisco defense that’s had success when facing Kyler Murray.

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Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 28, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. Rob Carr/Getty Images
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