Post week 4 NFL Power Rankings

Each week there is so much change in the NFL. Injuries, matchups and now COVID 19 can make each team look completely different from week to week. With two games affected by COVID and one of them getting postponed, we are seeing the real impact it can cause. Injuries are still hitting teams as usual and there were some great matchups this week. Let’s check out the best of the best in the power rankings for post week 4. 

32. New York Jets

31. New York Giants

30. Jacksonville Jaguars

29. Denver Broncos

28. Washington Football Team

27. Atlanta Falcons

26. Cincinnati Bengals

25. Miami Dolphins

24. Houston Texans

23. Detroit Lions

22. Minnesota Vikings

21. Los Angeles Chargers

20. Dallas Cowboys 

19. Philadelphia Eagles 

18. Carolina Panther

17. Las Vegas Raiders

16. Arizona Cardinals

15. Chicago Bears

14. Cleveland Browns

13. San Francisco 49ers

12. Indianapolis Colts

11. New England Patriots 

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

• Even on a new team and multiple injuries to skill positions, Tom Brady found a way for his team to be in the top ten. Even with all the newest and injuries, Tampa Bay is 3-1 and coming off a five-touchdown performance from Brady. The defense which was pretty good last year, looks to be even better this year and is stifling most opponents. In a competitive NFC South, they need to keep the foot on the gas for Thursday night against the Bears. 

9. New Orleans Saints

• This Saints squad looks a bit different than most expected out the gate. Drew Brees and Sean Payton are still there and working. The unfortunate thing is the injury to Micheal Thomas on offense and the injuries all over the defense. They have managed to still beat the Buccaneers and Lions and got Alvin Kamara looking like the stud he is. After the Lions game, even Emmanuel Sanders started to finally get going. If they can hang in there for another week or two and get some of their guys back, this team will look special again. 

8. Los Angeles Rams

• Rams are seeming to be a complete team with the win over the Giants this past week. Whether they need the defense to win for the majority of the game, whether they need the offensive fireworks to win, or just a great combination of both. Jalen Ramsay and Aaron Donald have led that defense to hold opponents under 20 points per game. Jared Goff meanwhile has led the offense well with the help of Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown. Both backs have had at least one game with over 100 yards from scrimmage. And multiple touchdowns. This team may be looking up to the Seahawks but are in the thick of the playoff outlook. 

7. Pittsburgh Steelers

•  Even without playing this past week, the Steelers still look good enough to keep their spot on this list. The defensive front seven is going crazy with their pressure and ability to get in the backfield. They still need to figure out the backend but Minkah Fitzpatrick looks to be the real deal. The offense is still getting it together, but Big Ben looks solid and the plethora of receivers they have only helped the cause. If they can get James Connor from two years ago this team can cause some serious trouble for the AFC. 

6. Tennessee Titans

• This is a team that deserves its spot from its past performance. You can’t beat a 3-0 record with weapons in every key area. Tannehill, Henry, Brown, and Smith make for some impressive offensive firepower. While on defense guys Byard, Clowney, Evans and new addition Kristian Fulton can lead the defense to success. Unfortunately, this team has hit the one thing that a tackle or touchdown can’t help with, COVID-19. They already had one game canceled and 20 players and staff tested positive for the virus. Hopefully, they can get it together before their bout with the Bills.

5. Buffalo Bills

• Josh Allen is the real deal. The main knock on this guy was turnovers and accuracy, but this year that has changed. Josh Allen is completing 71% of his passes and is second in the league in passing yards. The greatest thing is the 12:1 touchdown to interception ratio and only two fumbles in the first game. Now with his new weapon, Stefon Diggs, they are lighting up the league. Diggs is tied for first in yards and averaging 15.5 yards per reception. Not only is the offense cooking, but the defense is holding strong. It may be giving up more points and yards than normal, but are finding ways to keep the games in their favor. 

4. Baltimore Ravens

• That is how you get back on track after an embarrassing loss on MNF. Lamar got it going with his arms and legs against the Washington team with the 50-yard touchdown run being the biggest highlight. Mark Andrews and Marquise Brown got more involved again and the team was rolling on offense. As for the defense they made Haskins uncomfortable all day and even recovered a fumble from the rookie Antonio Gibson. They just need to keep the formula going and their matchup with the Bengals shouldn’t be an issue next week. 

3. Seattle Seahawks

• Russell Wilson is truly making his case for MVP this year. He is single-handed leading this team to wins week in and week out. He got the offense humming on all cylinders as he has thrown for 16 TD to 2 interceptions while completing over 75% of his passes. You add in a Chris Carson and you have a serious problem on your hands defensively. On the defensive side of the ball is where the true issues reside. They have given up over 27 points per game and over 475 yards per game. That can kill this team in the playoffs, but for now Mr. DangeRuss is cooking with fire and not getting burned. 

2. Green Bay Packers

• If there is anything I can say about this team it is that Rodgers is still here. Rodgers put it best this past week on the Pat McAfee Show. He stated he ignores the talk of him having a down year because his down years are career years for others. He is currently on a roll this season not having thrown a pick and throwing 13 touchdowns in four games. Not only that but he has led his team to score over 30 points each game this year with a perfect 4-0 record. The defense has stood up when needed and this team looks to have the best chances in the NFC right now to make it to the SuperBowl.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

• You can only hope to contain Mahomes and this Chief's offense. Belichick, who is regarded as one of the better defensive-minded coaches, even struggles against the Chiefs. The Chiefs were held to two field goals in the first half but in the second exploded. They got two touchdowns from its offense and a Tyrann Mathieu pick-six on a ball that went right through Julian Edelman’s hands. The reason this team is at the top is due to the way that defense has been playing this year. They have stifled some pretty decent offenses. Then on the offensive side of the ball, they have become more balanced in the pass and running games with rookie sensation Clyde Edwards Helaire leading the backfield.