NFL power rankings, Week 4: Jaguars rise, Chargers fall
In the Week 4 edition of our NFL power rankings, the Jacksonville Jaguars are making their move while the Los Angeles Chargers have real problems.
32. team. 10. . 0-2-1. Previous: . Houston Texans
The Texans remain winless, and it could stay that way for awhile.
team. 36. . 1-2. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 31
Seattle had a magical night in Week 1, but it seems its magic has run out.
New York Jets. 30. team. 30. . 1-2. Previous:
Barring a miracle in Week 2, the Jets would be 0-3 and we’d be talking about how long Robert Sales has left in New York.
. 1-2. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons. 29. team. 44
The Falcons aren’t blessed with an abundance of talent, but Arthur Smith has them playing hard.
28. team. 57. . 2-1. Previous: . Chicago Bears
The Bears are 2-1, despite Justin Fields throwing a total of about four passes this season.
1-2. Previous: . New England Patriots. 27. team. 47.
The Patriots’ offense can’t score, and the defense isn’t going to stop good teams. Not great, Bob.
Previous: . Washington Commanders. 26. team. 58. . 1-2
When the quarterback gets sacked nine times — because of his play or the offensive line — it’s going to be a long day.
25. team. 87. . 1-2. Previous: . Carolina Panthers
Baker Mayfield continues to struggle badly, but the Panthers saved their season by beating the Saints.
team. 55. . 1-2. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 24
Kenny Pickett. Please.
23. team. 28. . 0-3. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders
Remember when the Raiders were supposed to be a contender? Pepperidge Farm remembers.
Indianapolis Colts. 22. team. 46. . 1-1-1. Previous:
How the Colts beat the Chiefs is nothing short of miraculous, but Indy will take it.
2-1. Previous: . Cleveland Browns. 21. team. 53.
Jacoby Brissett is doing enough to keep the Browns afloat.
. 1-2. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 20. team. 50
The Lions had every opportunity to beat the Vikings, but couldn’t get it done.
Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 19. team. 35. . 1-2
Somehow, the Titans can be 2-2 if they handle the Colts on the road this week.
Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 18. team. 32. . 1-2
Outside of about 15 minutes in Las Vegas, the Cardinals look awful.
team. 15. . 1-2. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 17
The Saints might need to change offensively. It’s not working.
New York Giants. 16. team. 31. . 2-0. Previous:
Tough loss, but understandable. Now, a chance to rebound against the Bears.
13. . 1-2. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 15. team
Every year, the Chargers are preseason darlings. Every year, they disappoint.
. 1-2. Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 14. team. 42
Jimmy Garoppolo reminded the world on Sunday night why the Niners drafted Trey Lance.
123. . 2-1. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 13. team
Everyone thought Dallas was done without Dak Prescott. Suddenly, 2-1.
. 2-1. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 12. team. 52
Biggest jump of the week. Doug Pederson has the Jaguars looking like a playoff team.
Previous: . Denver Broncos. 11. team. 45. . 2-1
Russell Wilson is looking very limited, but the defense is getting the job done.
Cincinnati Bengals. 10. team. 56. . 1-2. Previous:
Joe Burrow and Co. finally got a win. Now they host the unbeaten Dolphins on Thursday night.
60. . 2-1. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 9. team
The Vikings are uneven, but they’re 2-1 and have talent all over their roster.
Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 8. team. 26. . 2-1
Lamar Jackson threw four more touchdowns on Sunday. Price is rising.
2-1. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 7. team. 51.
The Rams shut down Kyler Murray, getting a much-needed quality defensive performance.
48. . 2-1. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 6. team
Tom Brady will get it rolling, but the offense is in a nasty funk right now.
Miami Dolphins. 5. team. 59. . 3-0. Previous:
The Dolphins have been awesome, so why aren’t they higher? They were almost outgunned by 300 yards on Sunday and the week prior, were being blown out all day before a miracle. Tough to know if they’re for real, or really fortunate.
2-1. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 4. team. 49.
Hard-fought win in Tampa Bay, and just like that, the Packers look fine.
Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 3. team. 124. . 2-1
Brutal loss in Indy. The Chiefs did everything but forfeit. Special teams were horrid all day.
team. 16. . 2-1. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 2
Buffalo dominated all afternoon in Miami, but made mistakes that lose games. The Bills will be fine.
Philadelphia Eagles. 1. team. 54. . 3-0. Previous:
Best team in football through three weeks. The offensive is a machine, and Jalen Hurts is an MVP candidate early on.