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The third week of the NFL season is in the books, and we update the Phinsider Week 4 Power Rankings after all of the action. We're starting to see the rankings settle down a little, yet there are still plenty of big jumps or falls as on the field results start to take over for reputation. Teams that we think should be good, but are losing, are finding themselves near the bottom of the rankings now, while team expected to be bad, but are actually winning, are climbing toward the top.
How will that come out in the rankings? Let's take a look, and feel free to tell me where I am wrong in the comments below:
Team | LW | Change | Week 2 Result | Remarks | |
1 | ![]() Broncos |
1 | --- | W, 37-21 vs Raiders | Peyton Manning can do whatever he wants with the ball right now. And, he claims, they aren't fully in synch yet. |
2 | ![]() Seahawks |
2 | --- | W, 45-17 vs Jaguars | This team is very impressive - but you can't challenge Peyton for the top spot by beating the Jaguars. |
3 | ![]() Bears |
7 | +4 | W, 40-23 @ Steelers | Jay Cutler has full control of this offense and the defense is buying into Mel Tucker's system. |
4 | ![]() Saints |
8 | +4 | W, 31-7 vs Cardinals | What a difference a head coach makes. |
5 | ![]() Bengals |
9 | +4 | W, 34-30 vs Packers | The only team to break up the 3-0 group, the Bengals are still in here because their one loss comes to the Bears in Week 1. The Ravens look to be the only team capable of keeping the Bengals out of the playoffs this year. |
6 | ![]() Dolphins |
12 | +6 | W, 27-23 vs Falcons | I don't want to put the Dolpins this high, because it just doesn't seem right, yet. But, a 3-0 record, and a win over the Falcons, bumps them up here. |
7 | ![]() Chiefs |
16 | +9 | W, 26-16 @ Eagles | The fastest climbing team ever in the Phinsider power rannkings, the 3-0 Chiefs back up their 10 position jump with a 9 position climb. |
8 | ![]() Patriots |
11 | +3 | W, 23-3 vs Buccaneers | This might be too low for the Patriots, but right now, I can't buy into wins over the Bills, Jets, and Bucs. As their schedule gets tougher, we'll see if the offense gets back on track. |
9 | ![]() Colts |
14 | +5 | W, 27-7 @ 49ers | That was an impressive beatdown of the 49ers in San Francisco. |
10 | ![]() Ravens |
10 | --- | W, 30-9 vs Texans | In Week 1, the Ravens were torched by Peyton Manning for 7 touchdowns. They haven't allowed another TD since. |
11 | ![]() Packers |
3 | -8 | L, 34-30 @ Bengals | Despite a 1-2 start, Aaron Rodgers keeps the Packers near the top. But, they have to start winning. |
12 | ![]() Falcons |
4 | -8 | L, 27-23 @ Dolphins | Atlanta is very talented, but a 1-2 record holds them back right now. When they get healthy, they will climb back up the rankings. |
13 | ![]() Texans |
6 | -7 | L, 30-9 @ Ravens | Three first half field goals, and nothing more, are not impressive. |
14 | ![]() 49ers |
5 | -9 | L, 27-7 vs Colts | The 49ers were beaten at their own game by the Colts. This might be low for the defending NFC Champs, but the offense doesn't look right, and they are 1-2 on the season. |
15 | ![]() Cowboys |
17 | +2 | W, 31-7 vs Rams | Hey, it's an up-and-down roller coaster of a Dallas Cowboys team. Shouldn't we expect that by now? |
16 | ![]() Lions |
20 | +4 | W, 27-20 @ Redskins | What 21 game losing streak at the Washington Redskins? |
17 | ![]() Titans |
26 | +9 | W, 20-17 vs Chargers | A nine position jump for beating the Chargers seems like a lot, but the Titans beat San Diego for the first time since 1992. That gives them a nice bump for at least a week. |
18 |
![]() Browns |
25 | +7 | W, 31-27 @ Vikings | The Browns traded away their top offensive weapon? Did anyone tell the Browns? |
19 | ![]() Eagles |
18 | -1 | L, 26-16 vs Chiefs | Andy Reid won in Philadelphia. Unfortunately for the Eagles, he's now the coach of the Chiefs. |
20 | ![]() Panthers |
29 | +9 | W, 38-0 vs Giants | Are the Panther 38-0 good, or are the Giants just that bad? |
21 | ![]() Chargers |
15 | -6 | L, 20-17 @ Titans | A six position drop was probably severe, but, at this point, I don't know where to put the Chargers |
22 | ![]() Jets |
30 | +8 | W, 27-20 vs Bills | Rex Ryan has the defense working with the Jets. Will they be able to keep it up all year? |
23 | ![]() Rams |
22 | -1 | L, 31-7 @ Cowboys | Jake Long was benched during the game. Yep. Benched. |
24 | ![]() Giants |
13 | -11 | L, 38-0 @ Panthers | Okay, I was absolutely wrong last week. The Giants did not deserve to stay in the top half because they have to be better than an 0-2 record. They aren't even the better team in MetLife Stadium at this point. |
25 | ![]() Bills |
24 | -1 | L, 27-20 @ Jets | E.J. Manuel couldn't pull off magic this week as the Bills lost an ugly game to the Jets. |
26 | ![]() Steelers |
21 | -5 | L, 40-23 vs Bears | The Steelers are a bad football team right now. Pretty simple. |
27 | ![]() Cardinals |
27 | --- | L, 31-7 @ Saints | The defense better turn it around, because, even with Carson Palmer, this offense isn't going anywhere. |
28 | ![]() Raiders |
28 | --- | L, 37-21 @ Broncos | The good news for the Raiders is, they don't look like the worst team in the league. |
29 | ![]() Vikings |
23 | -6 | L, 31-27 vs Browns | Everyone expected the Browns to tank the rest of the season. Maybe Minnesota just wants Teddy Bridgewater a little more. |
30 | ![]() Redskins |
19 | -11 | L, 27-20 vs Lions | No defense whatsoever, and an RGIII who is not RGIII. This team has big problems. |
31 | ![]() Buccaneers |
31 | --- | L, 23-3 @ Patriots | The Buccaneers could be on the verge of completely imploding around Greg Schiano. |
32 | ![]() Jaguars |
32 | --- | L, 45-17 @ Seahawks | When your big announcement is a return to Blaine Gabbert as your starter after Chad Henne checked down his way out of the starting job, your team is in BIG trouble. |
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