2021 NFL power rankings, Week 4: Cardinals rolling, Chiefs reeling

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 26: Mike Williams #81 of the Los Angeles Chargers scores the winning touchdown on a 4-yard catch with :36 left in regulation as the Chargers beat the Kansas City Chiefs, 30-24, at Arrowhead Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots sits on the bench after the loss to the New Orleans Saints after the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

47. . 1-2. Previous: . New England Patriots. 21. team

The Patriots hosted the Saints for the first time since 2013 and looked to build on last week’s road win over the Jets. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones had a rough outing, hitting on 30-of-51 throws for 270 yards and one score.

But he also served up three interceptions, one of those returned for a score. The New England defense allowed 142 yards on the ground while New England’s running game managed a disappointing 49 yards on 17 carries.

55. . 1-2. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 20. team

The Steelers were hoping to rebound from last week’s 26-17 home loss to the Raiders when they hosted the improving Bengals. Mike Tomlin’s club would be missing several key defenders, most notably pass rushers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.

Pittsburgh’s offensive line had its issues again and committed its share of penalties. Ben Roethlisberger was sacked four times, picked off twice and the offense struggled on third and fourth down.

team. 54. . 1-1. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 19

Nick Sirianni’s team was impressive in the Week 1 victory at Atlanta and played tough in last Sunday’s home loss to the 49ers. Second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts has looked fairly comfortable over the first two games this year.

Entering Week 3, the Eagles were the only club in the league not to turn over the football. Allowing only 23 points and two offensive touchdowns in two outings is early good news for defensive coordinator Shane Steichen’s unit.

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