Broncos, Panthers, Giants: The bottom teams got upset. As a result, the Titans drop to a deserved last place given the efforts of their quarterback to get there. The Vikings continue to surprise while the Buccaneers and Saints come back down to earth.
The 49ers, plagued by injuries, fall after a second consecutive defeat. They leave their runner-up spot to the still undefeated Bills. Up front, Kansas City continues to honor its status as defending champion.
As a reminder, this hierarchy is not only based on the number of wins, but also on current form. If two teams are close and have not played each other recently, we wonder which one would win if the match were played today. Beating the strongest will not propel you to the top in the blink of an eye. Losing to one of the dunces will not plunge you into the abyss either. You can win and fall, lose and climb. This is the merciless law of the Power Ranking…
1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)
We still don't have a great Mahomes, but the wins keep coming. Kansas City can thank Steve Spagnuolo and his defense.
Week 4: Travel to the Chargers
2. Buffalo Bills (3-0) +2
5 possessions, 5 touchdowns. Josh Allen and the Bills needed just one half to crush the Jaguars.
Week 4: Trip to the Ravens
3. Detroit Lions (2-1) +2
They are blessed with a brilliant offensive coordinator. Let them take advantage of it before another franchise offers him a head coaching job.
Week 4: Seahawks Reception
4. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) +2
Jalen Hurts worries but Saquon Barkley reassures. Philadelphia's defense also deserves praise, for having limited to 12 points an attack that had put up 91 in the last two games.
Week 4: Trip to the Buccaneers
5. Minnesota Vikings (3-0) +10
Some say there are no good or bad situations. For Sam Darnold, it seems, Minnesota is better.
Week 4: Trip to the Packers
6. New York Jets (2-1) +3
Wilson is no longer alone on his island, he finally has a good quarterback. If Rodgers stays healthy, the Jets will be a force to be reckoned with this year.
Week 4: Broncos host
7. Houston Texans (2-1) -4
So many false starts, it can only be a tribute to Jon Drummond. The Texans are now at 0 wins for 6 losses against the Vikings.
Week 4: Reception of the Jaguars
8. New Orleans Saints (2-1) -1
Alvin Kamara was less brilliant, Rashid Shaheed was non-existent and the defense had a moment of absence at the worst possible time. This is how New Orleans let slip a third victory that was within its grasp.
Week 4: Trip to the Falcons
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) +1
When you have a defense that only allows 26 points in three games, it's hard to lose. Given their next opponent, the formula should work one more week.
Week 4: Travel to the Colts
10. Seattle Seahawks (3-0) +2
They have only beaten the Broncos of young Nix, the Patriots adrift and the Dolphins without a quarterback. But the Seahawks are nevertheless at 3-0 and that is never insignificant in this league. In any case, we will very quickly know their true level on Monday, in Detroit.
Week 4: Trip to the Lions
11. Green Bay Packers (2-1) +6
Second meeting without their starting quarterback and second victory. The signals are green for Green Bay who could have Love back next week.
Week 4: Vikings reception
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1) -4
Baker Mayfield never found the key to opening the Broncos' very solid defense. A surprise defeat at home that could cost dearly at the end of the season.
Week 4: Eagles reception
13. San Francisco 49ers (1-2) -11
Brock Purdy had never lost a division game. The 49ers were leading by 10 with 6 minutes left. Jake Moody missed a field goal that would have most likely secured the victory for San Francisco. This one is going to hurt.
Week 4: Patriots hosting
14. Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)
They were limited to 61 rushing yards by the Steelers' formidable defense. Behind, Jim Harbaugh's men had nothing else to offer.
Week 4: Reception of the Chiefs
15. Baltimore Ravens (1-2) +3
After two defeats, the Ravens took out the crows. Lamar Jackson now has a 21-1 record against NFC teams.
Week 4: Reception of the Bills
16. Dallas Cowboys (1-2) -3
A crazy final quarter allowed them to avoid a second humiliation in two weeks at home. However, they started from too far behind to avoid another defeat. Abandoned by a non-existent ground game, Dak Prescott seems very alone in this Dallas attack.
Week 4: Trip to the Giants
17. Los Angeles Rams (1-2) +6
Despite injuries and headwinds, Matthew Stafford and the Rams never gave up in this game against the 49ers. And here they are, tied for second in their division, while a loss would certainly have already taken them out of the playoff race.
Week 4: Trip to the Bears
18. Washington Commanders (2-1) +8
For the first time since 1940, a regular season game ended without a turnover and without a punt. In this long-distance duel with Joe Burrow, it was young Jayden Daniels who came out on top. They were criticized for their lack of efficiency in week 2, this time they were formidable for the Bengals defense.
Week 4: Trip to the Cardinals
19. Atlanta Falcons (1-2) +1
The last two possessions will leave the Falcons with a lot of regrets. They will have to be more realistic next week, in a game that is already crucial for the NFC South.
Week 4: Reception of the Saints
20. Miami Dolphins (1-2) -9
It's not the same without Tua. Miami will have to find a solution at quarterback quickly or risk a very long and difficult season.
Week 4: Reception of the Titans
21. Cleveland Browns (1-2) -5
Deshaun Watson is better protected by his lawyers than his offensive line. Another 8 sacks conceded this Sunday, which brings the total to 16 in three games.
Week 4: Trip to the Raiders
22. Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
They competed until the end with one of the best teams in the NFC, but the Cardinals are still a little short to win this kind of game. Less productive than last week, Marvin Harrison Jr nevertheless follows up a second game with a touchdown.
Week 4: Receiving Commanders
23. Indianapolis Colts (1-2) +5
It's always tough for Anthony Richardson. Fortunately for the Colts, it wasn't any better on the other side. The young quarterback was able to count on a red-hot Jonathan Taylor to finally win a game this season.
Week 4: Reception of the Steelers
24. Chicago Bears (1-2) -3
Caleb Williams finally threw an NFL touchdown, Rome Odunze had a 100-yard game, but the Bears turned over too many balls to hope to win in Indianapolis. The Illinois franchise gave its young quarterback plenty of targets, it would have been better off giving him an offensive line.
Week 4: Reception of the Rams
25. Denver Broncos (1-2) +5
As expected, the Broncos, who had been unable to do anything since the beginning of the season, swept the undefeated Buccaneers at home. In the NFL, there are never any surprises. Bo Nix still hasn't thrown a touchdown, but the young quarterback was much more accurate than in the first two outings.
Week 4: Trip to the Jets
26. New York Giants (1-2) +5
Malik Nabers makes Daniel Jones look like a decent quarterback. For that alone, the Offensive Rookie of the Year award goes to him.
Week 4: Cowboys host
27. Carolina Panthers (1-2) +5
A Dalton who shines in the city of sin. The Panthers' offense is coming back to life under the veteran's orders and it could be even more complicated to live with for Bryce Young.
Week 4: Bengals host
28. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) -4
They are capable of winning in Baltimore and then losing at home to the Panthers in the space of a week. Las Vegas, the team you should not bet on, for or against.
Week 4: Reception of the Browns
29. New England Patriots (1-2) -4
This time, they didn't exist and the offensive problems aren't just on Jacoby Brissett's shoulders. Behind an offensive line like that, Drake Maye is better off being left alone.
Week 4: Trip to the 49ers
30. Cincinnati Bengals (0-3) -11
3 games and 3 losses, including two at home against teams that are not expected to play the leading roles. Without a drastic change, especially in defense, Burrow's men will not play them either. Be careful in the next game, they are no longer the same Panthers.
Week 4: Trip to the Panthers
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) -4
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars still can't get there. However, it's not all doom and gloom for Jacksonville, which is lucky enough to be in the same division as the Titans.
Week 4: Trip to the Texans
32. Tennessee Titans (0-3) -4
Will Levis is now at 8 turnovers in three games. Good news for the Titans, there are only 32 teams, they can't go any lower.
Week 4: Trip to the Dolphins
