NFL Power Rankings - Week 4: Chiefs unanimous No. 1, Seahawks fall out of top 10
The NFL Power Rankings are selected by a panel of theScore's NFL Editors, including Jack Browne, Michael McClymont, Mitch Sanderson, and Arun Srinivasan.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st |
Previous Rank: 2nd
As one of two teams with a 3-0 record and the only one with a win over the defending champs, there's not much argument against the Chiefs being at the top of this list. - Sanderson
2. Atlanta Falcons (3-0)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 2nd | 3rd | 2nd |
Previous Rank: 1st
Two near losses aren't enough to keep the Falcons - the other unbeaten team along with Kansas City - out of the top two. - McClymont
3. New England Patriots (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3rd | 2nd | 3rd |
Previous Rank: 3rd
Tom Brady has been flawless since New England's shocking Week 1 loss. And he's needed to be. The Patriots' defense requires a serious infusion of Belichick magic, and fast. - Browne
4. Green Bay Packers (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th | 4th | 4th | 4th |
Previous Rank: 6th
The Packers emerged with an ugly win over the Bengals, but the real good news is that Aaron Rodgers has yet to reach his incomparable heights this season. Look for Rodgers to scorch the Bears on Thursday evening. - Srinivasan
5. Tennessee Titans (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 6th | 5th | 8th |
Previous Rank: 12th
The Titans ran all over the Seahawks, and with a win in Week 4, can put some separation between themselves and the Texans in the race for the South division title. - McClymont
6. Denver Broncos (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 7th | 7th | 7th |
Previous Rank: 7th
It's time to pump the brakes on Denver's offensive resurgence after the team underestimated the Bills over the weekend. The Broncos will need to maintain their focus to meet their potential. - Sanderson
7. Detroit Lions (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 5th | 6th | 10th |
Previous Rank: 10th
The Lions are no longer the cardiac kids from last season, and are proving to be one of the NFL's toughest outs with the Vikings looming ahead. - Srinivasan
8. Oakland Raiders (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 9th | 9th | 6th |
Previous Rank: 5th
After overcoming some sloppy play in the first two weeks, the Raiders' inability to get everyone on the same page thus far in 2017 was on full display Sunday night. - Sanderson
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 8th | 10th | 5th |
Previous Rank: 4th
It probably bodes well for the Steelers to have gotten their worst conceivable showing out of the way early in the season. - Srinivasan
10. Dallas Cowboys (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 11th | 8th | 9th |
Previous Rank: 8th
Seriously, when did Demarcus Lawrence morph into Lawrence Taylor? The Cowboys finally have the answer to their pass-rush woes. - Browne
11. Minnesota Vikings (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 10th | 13th | 13th |
Previous Rank: 18th
Dalvin Cook and Stefon Diggs have shattered the notion of a boring offense in Minnesota, while Xavier Rhodes may have become the NFL's premier shutdown corner. Don't sleep on the resurgent Vikings. - Srinivasan
12. Seattle Seahawks (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12th | 12th | 12th | 12th |
Previous Rank: 9th
If Russell Wilson is throwing for four TDs and 373 yards, the Seahawks should be cruising. But the problems along the offensive line and throughout the defense are becoming overbearing. - Sanderson
13. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | 13th | 11th | 11th |
Previous Rank: 17th
Likely killing the hated Giants season with a 61-yard field goal? Rookie kicker Jake Elliott will never have to buy a drink for himself in Philly ever again. - Browne
14. Washington Redskins (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 14th | 14th | 14th |
Previous Rank: 20th
Who saw that coming? After two weeks of disconnected play, everything came together for Washington in a blowout win over the highly touted Raiders. - Browne
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 15th | 15th | 15th |
Previous Rank: 11th
Alright, everybody off Tampa Bay's bandwagon! The Buccaneers can't be taken seriously until they can solve the case of the backup quarterback. Case Keenum is 3-0 against them since 2015. - McClymont
16. Houston Texans (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 16th | 19th | 19th |
Previous Rank: 19th
Their rookie QB almost orchestrated an all-time upset over the Patriots. Unfortunately, the top defense of year ago was sliced and diced by Tom Brady for five TDs. - McClymont
17. Baltimore Ravens (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 18th | 17th | 18th |
Previous Rank: 13th
Was the Ravens' embarrassing loss to the Jaguars a one-off, or was it predictive of their entire season? With the Steelers ahead, Baltimore can ill afford to put up another lackadaisical effort. - Srinivasan
18. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | 24th | 16th | 16th |
Previous Rank: 23rd
The Jags appear to be getting more and more comfortable in London. They could also be the most perplexing 3-1 team with a win over the Jets on Sunday. - McClymont
19. Carolina Panthers (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 19th | 23rd | 17th |
Previous Rank: 14th
The magical 2015 season feels like a mirage these days. Cam Newton doesn't look like himself, and now the Panthers have a date with the Patriots and their No. 1-rated offense. - McClymont
20. Los Angeles Rams (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 21st | 22nd | 21st |
Previous Rank: 24th
The Rams' fun-filled game-of-the-year candidate may have been a sign of what's to come from L.A.'s offense, but the upcoming schedule (Cowboys, Seahawks) may not provide much success. - Sanderson
21. Buffalo Bills (2-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 20th | 20th | 20th |
Previous Rank: 26th
Raise your hand if you thought Tyrod Taylor and Co., coming off a three-point outing in Week 2, would take it to the Broncos' dominant defense ... anyone? - Browne
22. New Orleans Saints (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 23rd | 21st | 23rd |
Previous Rank: 25th
The Saints have a pulse. Drew Brees was nearly perfect through the air and the defense kept Cam Newton in check. They can get their season back on track with a successful trip to London against Miami. - McClymont
23. Miami Dolphins (1-1)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 17th | 26th | 24th |
Previous Rank: 16th
Adam Gase said the Dolphins' offense was "garbage" after a near shutout by the Jets. Sounds about right. - Browne
24. Arizona Cardinals (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 22nd | 25th | 22nd |
Previous Rank: 21st
The Cardinals need Carson Palmer to perform like he did to start Monday night's game; unfortunately, he only played that way for about one half. - Sanderson
25. New York Giants (0-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 29th | 18th | 25th |
Previous Rank: 15th
No 0-3 team has made the playoffs since the Bills in 1998, and only three have ever done so since the playoffs expanded in 1990. The Giants are talented. They're also done. - Browne
26. Chicago Bears (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28th | 25th | 27th | 26th |
Previous Rank: 31st
Good news: The Bears escaped with one of the most improbable victories of the season versus the Steelers. Bad news: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers loom large at Lambeau, on short rest. - Srinivasan
27. Los Angeles Chargers (0-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 28th | 24th | 28th |
Previous Rank: 22nd
The Chargers are two missed field goals from a 2-1 start, but after another 0-3 opening, Philip Rivers' hopes of making this his championship season are essentially gone. - Sanderson
28. Indianapolis Colts (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26th | 27th | 30th | 27th |
Previous Rank: 30th
A win is a win, and the Colts needed one as badly as any team. If only they could get some of their stars back from the injured list. - McClymont
29. New York Jets (1-2)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th | 26th | 31st | 30th |
Previous Rank: 32nd
The Jets' patchwork roster is actually coming together. Let's not get too carried away, but at least 0-16 is off the table, though that No. 1 overall pick is now harder to obtain. - Browne
30. San Francisco 49ers (0-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 32nd | 28th | 29th |
Previous Rank: 28th
A big prime-time win would have been a great confidence boost for San Fran, but Niners fans should still take comfort in the resiliency and leadership that Brian Hoyer can provide this season. - Sanderson
31. Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 30th | 29th | 32nd |
Previous Rank: 29th
The Bengals are likely envisioning their post-Andy Dalton future, as a bumper crop of top quarterback prospects awaits in next spring's draft. - Srinivasan
32. Cleveland Browns (0-3)| Browne | McClymont | Sanderson | Srinivasan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | 31st | 32nd | 31st |
Previous Rank: 27th
Growing pains are to be expected for a young Browns club, but Sunday's loss to the Colts was one of the lone winnable games on their schedule. - Srinivasan
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