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NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 4

32. Chicago Bears

NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 4

31. Cleveland Browns

31. Cleveland Browns

Record: 0-3

Week 3 result: Lost to the Dolphins, 30-24

Week 3 star: Terrelle Pryor was a one-man offense for the Browns, catching eight passes for 144 yards, rushing for 21 yards and a touchdown on four carries, and even completing three of five passes for 35 yards!

Week 4 opponent: at Washington Redskins

One thing to know: The Browns nearly came up with their first win of the season, but kicker Cody Parkey missed three field goals, including the go-ahead attempt as time expired.

30. Jacksonville Jaguars

30. Jacksonville Jaguars

Record: 0-3

Week 3 result: Lost to the Ravens, 19-17

Week 3 star: Allen Robinson had two touchdowns — one in the air and one rushing.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts

One thing to know: Gus Bradley is 12-39 as the head coach of the Jaguars. How much longer does he have?

29. San Francisco 49ers

29. San Francisco 49ers

Record: 0-3

Week 3 result: Lost to the Seahawks, 37-18

Week 3 star: Carlos Hyde had two 8-yard rushing touchdowns.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Dallas Cowboys

One thing to know: Offensive lineman Anthony Davis retired for the second time after suffering another concussion.

28. Tennessee Titans

28. Tennessee Titans

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Raiders, 17-10

Week 3 star: DeMarco Murray is having a strong bounce-back year in Tennessee — he had 114 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries in Week 3.

Week 4 opponent: at Houston Texans

One thing to know: The Titans' defense has been a surprise — they've allowed just 32 points combined over the last two weeks and currently rank 14th in defensive DVOA.

27. Miami Dolphins

27. Miami Dolphins

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Beat the Browns, 30-24

Week 3 star: Wide receiver Jarvis Landry had 120 yards and a touchdown.

Week 4 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals

One thing to know: The Dolphins only produced 65 rushing yards through their two primary backup running backs. They need Arian Foster to get healthy and stay healthy.

26. New Orleans Saints

26. New Orleans Saints

Record: 0-3

Week 3 result: Lost to the Falcons, 45-32

Week 3 star: Drew Brees threw for 376 yards and three touchdowns, which again was not enough for the Saints defense.

Week 4 opponent: at San Diego Chargers

One thing to know: The Saints defense is giving up 32.0 points per game through three games, which is second worst in the league.

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Rams, 37-32

Week 3 star: Jameis Winston threw for over 400 yards and three touchdowns.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos

One thing to know: The Buccaneers gave up 30 points to an offense that hadn't scored a single touchdown before the game. That's not great!

24. Los Angeles Rams

24. Los Angeles Rams

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the Buccaneers, 37-32

Week 3 star: Todd Gurley finally got going, rushing for 85 yards and two scores.

Week 4 opponent: at Arizona Cardinals

One thing to know: Who saw the Rams sitting in first place in the NFC West after three weeks of the season?

23. Buffalo Bills

23. Buffalo Bills

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Beat the Cardinals, 33-18

Week 3 star: LeSean McCoy had a vintage game, running for 110 yards and two touchdowns.

Week 4 opponent: at New England Patriots

One thing to know: Perhaps firing the offensive coordinator worked! The Bills gave themselves a little breathing room by avoiding an 0-3 start going into Foxborough.

22. San Diego Chargers

22. San Diego Chargers

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Colts, 26-22

Week 3 star: Jatavin Brown sacked Andrew Luck and turned it into a fumble, had two tackles for losses, two pass breakups, and a 88 grade from PFF.

Week 4 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints

One thing to know: The Chargers missed the presence of Danny Woodhead, as without him, running back Melvin Gordon managed only 35 yards on 2.2 yards per carry.

21. Indianapolis Colts

21. Indianapolis Colts

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Beat the Chargers, 26-22

Week 3 star: Wide receiver T.Y. Hilton got untracked with eight catches, 174 yards, and a touchdown.

Week 4 opponent: at Jacksonville Jaguars

One thing to know: On one hand, the Colts offense finally looked like what it should be in Week 3. On the other, they needed a game-winning drive to beat a short-handed Chargers team. Week 4 in Jacksonville may say a lot about this team.

20. Washington Redskins

20. Washington Redskins

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Beat the Giants, 29-27

Week 3 star: That'd be Tress Way, the Washington punter whose successful 31-yard pass on a fake punt completely changed the momentum for his team in the second half.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns

One thing to know: Starting center Kory Lichtensteiger is headed to the IR with a calf injury, so the team signed veteran center John Sullivan.

19. Detroit Lions

19. Detroit Lions

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Packers, 34-27

Week 3 star: Marvin Jones continues to show nice chemistry with Matthew Stafford. He picked up 205 yards and two TDs — on just six receptions — against the Packers on Sunday.

Week 4 opponent: at Chicago Bears

One thing to know: The Lions are putting up a lot of points (26.3, eighth best in the league) but giving up even more — their 28.3 points against is 27th in the league. That's the story of their season so far.

18. New York Jets

18. New York Jets

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Chiefs, 24-3

Week 3 star: Nobody!

Week 4 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks

One thing to know: A week after winning AFC Offensive Player of the Week with an explosive performance in Buffalo, Ryan Fitzpatrick threw six interceptions and posted an 18.2 passer rating. This is why the Jets weren't bending to his contract demands in the offseason.

17. Atlanta Falcons

17. Atlanta Falcons

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the Saints, 45-32

Week 3 star: Tevin Coleman ran for three TDs.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers

One thing to know: Matt Ryan made a brilliant decision to avoid, at the very last second, blocking a 300-pound lineman.

16. Oakland Raiders

16. Oakland Raiders

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the Titans, 17-10

Week 3 star: Safety Reggie Nelson had an interception, a recovered fumble, and two pass defenses in the low-scoring affair.

Week 4 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens

One thing to know: The Raiders are trying to begin the season 3-0 on the road for the first time since 2000.

15. New York Giants

15. New York Giants

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Lost to the Redskins, 29-27

Week 3 star: With so much attention on Odell Beckham, rookie Sterling Shepherd continues to find the end zone. He had a nice 23-yard touchdown against the Redskins.

Week 4 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings

One thing to know: Eli Manning threw two costly interceptions in the 4th quarter: one in the end zone, and another on the final drive of the game as the Giants were approaching field-goal range.

14. Dallas Cowboys

14. Dallas Cowboys

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the Bears, 31-17

Week 3 star: Rookie Dak Prescott continues to improve, and against the Bears he shined. He ran for a touchdown, threw for another, and didn't turn the ball over. Tony who?

Week 4 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers

One thing to know: Dez Bryant is day-to-day and not practicing after suffering a knee injury against the Bears.

13. Cincinnati Bengals

13. Cincinnati Bengals

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Broncos, 29-17

Week 3 star: Running back Jeremy Hill had a big day against the Denver defense, running for 97 yards and two touchdowns.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins

One thing to know: The Bengals have had a rough schedule, but their 1-2 start is somewhat concerning. They're in a competitive division, their secondary looks weaker than last year, and their pass game has taken a hit with the losses of Marvin Jones, Mohamed Sanu, and the injured Tyler Eifert.

12. Houston Texans

12. Houston Texans

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Lost to the Patriots, 27-0

Week 3 star: Nobody!

Week 4 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans

One thing to know: The Texans suffered a major setback with the news that JJ Watt may miss the rest of the season with a back injury. The offense, which has thus far underwhelmed, will have to step up with the defense taking such a big blow.

11. Baltimore Ravens

11. Baltimore Ravens

Record: 3-0

Week 3 result: Beat the Jaguars, 19-17

Week 3 star: Terrelle Suggs is showing why the Ravens missed him last year — he had two sacks and two tackles for losses.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders

One thing to know: The Ringer's Danny Kelly argues that while the Ravens' defense has improved, the offense is lackluster, and the team is likely to slow down from their hot start.

10. Kansas City Chiefs

10. Kansas City Chiefs

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the Jets, 24-3

Week 3 star: Cornerback Marcus Peters picked off Ryan Fitzpatrick twice, giving him four interceptions already this season.

Week 4 opponent: at Pittsburgh Steelers

One thing to know: The Chiefs are expecting Jamaal Charles back soon, giving them a fearsome backfield partner with Spencer Ware.

9. Carolina Panthers

9. Carolina Panthers

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Vikings, 22-10

Week 3 star: Linebacker Thomas Davis sacked Sam Bradford and two tackles for losses.

Week 4 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons

One thing to know: The Vikings snapped Carolina's 14-game home winning streak.

8. Arizona Cardinals

8. Arizona Cardinals

Record: 1-2

Week 3 result: Lost to the Bills, 33-18

Week 3 star: Patrick Peterson made the catch of the year on a one-handed interception he caught over his head on the sideline while managing to keep both feet inbounds.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams

One thing to know: Carson Palmer threw four interceptions in the final seven minutes against Buffalo, which was somehow not the worst quarterback performance of the week.

7. Seattle Seahawks

7. Seattle Seahawks

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat the 49ers, 37-18

Week 3 star: Christine Michael had a nice game, rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Week 4 opponent: at New York Jets

One thing to know: Russell Wilson sprained his MCL on Sunday, but expects to play against the Jets.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers

6. Pittsburgh Steelers

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Lost to the Eagles, 34-3

Week 3 star: Though he didn't find the end zone, Antonio Brown still had 12 catches for 140 yards.

Week 4 opponent: vs Kansas City Chiefs

One thing to know: The Steelers laid an egg against the Eagles in Week 3. They may be rejuvenated by the return of LeVeon Bell this week.

5. Philadelphia Eagles

5. Philadelphia Eagles

Record: 3-0

Week 3 result: Beat the Steelers, 34-3

Week 3 star: Carson Wentz continues to shine. He threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns against the Steelers, and through three weeks he hasn't turned the ball over once.

Week 4 opponent: Bye

One thing to know: Carson Wentz was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week. Not bad for a rook!

4. Green Bay Packers

4. Green Bay Packers

Record: 2-1

Week 3 result: Beat Detroit, 34-27

Week 3 star: Aaron Rodgers had a terrific game, throwing for 205 yards and four touchdowns. Everyone R-E-L-A-X, okay?

Week 4 opponent: Bye

One thing to know: Vegas handicappers have the Packers as the top team in football.

3. Minnesota Vikings

3. Minnesota Vikings

Record: 3-0

Week 3 result: Beat the Panthers, 22-10

Week 3 star: The defense! The Vikings obliterated Cam Newton for eight sacks and three interceptions.

Week 4 opponent: vs. New York Giants

One thing to know: This Vikings team is resembling last year's Super Bowl-winning Broncos team: so-so quarterback play, iffy run game, a devastatingly good defense. It's a winning formula thus far.

2. Denver Broncos

2. Denver Broncos

Record: 3-0

Week 3 result: Beat the Bengals, 29-17

Week 3 star: Trevor Siemian had his best game as a pro, throwing for 312 yards and four touchdowns with a 132 passer rating.

Week 4 opponent: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One thing to know: If the Broncos get more performances like this from Siemian, combined with their defense... look out.

1. New England Patriots

1. New England Patriots

Record: 3-0

Week 3 result: Beat the Texans, 27-0

Week 3 star: LeGarrette Blount continued his career season with 105 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. He leads the NFL in rushing yards.

Week 4 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills

One thing to know: This team survived its two biggest tests with wins over the Cardinals and Texans with Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett at quarterback. Now, both are healthy, and Tom Brady has one more week of sunbathing before he takes the helm. This team looks unbeatable so far.

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