ESPN has released their NFL power rankings for week 4.
| RANK | TEAM / RECORD | Last Week Rank | COMMENTS | |
| 1 |
Texans 3-0
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2 |
Could the Texans clinch the AFC South before the end of the baseball regular season? (Clayton) | |
| 2 |
Falcons 3-0
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3 |
All signs point to the Falcons taking the next step, becoming a legit contender. (Sando) | |
| 3 |
Ravens 2-1
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6 |
They’re riding a 12-game home win streak, which is a franchise record and the longest current one in the NFL. (Hensley) | |
| 4 |
49ers 2-1
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1 |
Before their loss at Minnesota, the 49ers had been 5-0 under Jim Harbaugh in 10 a.m. PT road kickoffs. (Sando) | |
| 5 |
Cardinals 3-0
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14 |
The surprising Cardinals are 3-0 for the first time since 1974. (Sando) | |
| 6 |
Giants 2-1
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8 |
The champs clicked on all cylinders in Carolina. Can they do same this week in Philly? (Graziano) | |
| 7 |
Packers 1-2
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4 |
A clearly tainted 1-2, but this doesn’t look like the same offense. (Graziano) | |
| 8 |
Patriots 1-2
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5 |
New England has a losing record for the first time since it lost the 2003 season opener. (Hensley) | |
| 9 |
Eagles 2-1
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7 |
The turnover problem is reaching critical mass. Is Michael Vick on the hot seat? (Graziano) | |
| 10 |
Seahawks 2-1
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17 |
The Seahawks are usually the ones complaining about unfortunate officiating. (Sando) | |
| 11 |
Bears 2-1
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12 |
Still waiting for Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall to rediscover that old Denver magic. (Graziano) | |
| 12 |
Cowboys 2-1
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15 |
The offense should have looked better vs. Tampa Bay. The line could sink the season. (Graziano) | |
| 13 |
Chargers 2-1
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11 |
The Chargers are coming off a tough home loss to Atlanta and now must win at Kansas City. (Fox) | |
| 14 |
Broncos 1-2
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10 |
The Broncos can’t spot their opponents 20-point leads in the fourth quarter and expect Peyton Manning to bail them out. (Fox) | |
| 15 |
Bengals 2-1
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16 |
First time in seven years that the Bengals have won two straight in which they’ve scored more than 30 points. (Hensley) | |
| 16 |
Steelers 1-2
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9 |
Giving up winning drives late in games has become a frustrating habit for a prideful defense. (Hensley) | |
| 17 |
Jets 2-1
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18 |
The defense has failed to pick off a pass the past two seasons when Darrelle Revis isn’t on the field. (Hensley) | |
| 18 |
Lions 1-2
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13 |
Last year’s discipline problems still in evidence. Too many penalties. (Graziano) | |
| 19 |
Bills 2-1
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22 |
Buffalo goes from one injured running back (C.J. Spiller) to one who is coming back from injury (Fred Jackson). (Hensley) | |
| 20 |
Buccaneers 1-2
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21 |
The Bucs rank last in yards per game, yards per play and third-down conversion rate. (Sando) | |
| 21 |
Vikings 2-1
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29 |
Upset of the week was Christian Ponder’s best game as a pro. (Graziano) | |
| 22 |
Redskins 1-2
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20 |
They’ve scored more points than any team, but only three have allowed more. (Graziano) | |
| 23 |
Panthers 1-2
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19 |
The Panthers are averaging about eight fewer points per game this season. (Sando) | |
| 24 |
Titans 1-2
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26 |
If the Titans can’t be the Texans Sunday in Houston, they will be three games behind in the AFC South. (Clayton) | |
| 25 |
Rams 1-2
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23 |
Shortcomings on the offensive line stood out during tough defeat at Chicago. (Sando) | |
| 26 |
Chiefs 1-2
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28 |
The Chiefs got a clutch win over New Orleans with a huge game from Jamaal Charles and the defense. But what about QB Matt Cassel? (Fox) | |
| 27 |
Raiders 1-2
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30 |
The Raiders finally got Dennis Allen his first win as a head coach. Can they get him a second at Denver on Sunday? (Fox) | |
| 28 |
Saints 0-3
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24 |
Nothing like a game against the ticked-off Packers to brighten the mood. (Sando) | |
| 29 |
Dolphins 1-2
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25 |
The Dolphins play their next two games on the road, where they have lost eight of their past 10. (Hensley) | |
| 30 |
Jaguars 1-2
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31 |
It looks as though Maurice Jones-Drew has shaken off the rust from his holdout. (Clayton) | |
| 31 |
Colts 1-2
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27 |
Andrew Luck looked a little like a rookie in Week 3, but wow, is he good. (Clayton) | |
| 32 |
Browns 0-3
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32 |
The Browns’ traditional poor start has dropped them to 4-15 under coach Pat Shurmur. (Hensley) | |
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