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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CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 26: Myles Garrett #95 and Ronnie Harrison #33 of the Cleveland Browns celebrate during the fourth quarter in the game against the Chicago Bears at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

Cleveland Browns. 6. team. 53. . 2-1. Previous:

Kevin Stefanski’s club hosted the Chicago Bears looking to make it two wins in a row after a Week 1 loss. And Cleveland’s much-maligned defense took advantage of rookie Justin Fields to the tune of nine sacks – exactly half of those (4.5) by end Myles Garrett.

The Cleveland offense rolled up 215 yards rushing and 418 total. Baker Mayfield was sacked five times but still threw for 246 yards and a score. The Browns played turnover-free football.

3-0. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 5. team. 28.

A year ago, John Gruden’s team won its first two games but still finished 8-8. They hosted the Dolphins for the second straight year and fell behind, 14-0, in the first quarter. Derek Carr overcame an early interception and threw for 386 yards and a pair of scores.

Las Vegas’ offense rolled up 497 total yards but Miami was able to force overtime. Daniel Carlson’s 22-yard boot in the extra session made the Raiders 3-0 for the first time since 2002.

team. 16. . 2-1. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 4

Off a shutout of the rival Dolphins at Miami, Sean McDermott’s squad hosted the Washington Football Team. The Bills opened up a 21-0 second-quarter lead, watched Washington pull within seven points and then pulled away for a 22-point win.

Quarterback Josh Allen – who wasn’t sacked – threw for 358 yards and four touchdown and also ran for another score. The defending AFC East champions rolled up 481 yards and played turnover-free football.

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