Drew Brees has led the New Orleans Saints into the Number 2 spot in the Week 4 Power Rankings.
Another week has gone by and the Green Bay Packers are still No. 1 in the Power Rankings.
The lone undefeated team in the AFC… is the Buffalo Bills.
The third week of the 2011 season was bizarre. The Bills beat the New England Patriots and intercepted Tom Brady four times. The Oakland Raiders ran through the New York Jets defense for 234 yards, including 171 from running back Darren McFadden. The Philadelphia Eagles, who were the self-proclaimed “Dream Team” in training camp, is in last place in the NFC East after a 29-16 loss to the New York Giants. Last season’s best team in the NFC during the regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are living in the cellar in the NFC South.
The season is young. When December comes, will the Bills and Lions still be hanging with the contenders?
Here are the Week 4 Power Rankings:
Rank |
Team |
Record |
Analysis |
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1 |
Green Bay Packers |
3-0 |
The defense looked to be back in championship form and Ryan Grant seemed to regain his starting job. |
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2 |
New Orleans Saints |
2-1 |
In a matchup of two talented offenses, Drew Brees showed Matt Schaub what it takes to be an elite quarterback completing 13 of 19 passes for 163 yards in the fourth quarter to overcome two deficits. |
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3 |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
2-1 |
The offense struggled, but Ben Roethlisberger led the game-winning drive to set up Shaun Suisham’s field goal. |
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4 |
Detroit Lions |
3-0 |
They won in Minnesota for the first time since 1997.
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5 |
Baltimore Ravens |
2-1 |
Welcome to the NFL, Torrey Smith. His first three catches went for touchdowns to lead the Ravens to a blowout victory over the St. Louis Rams.
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6 |
Buffalo Bills |
3-0 |
Buffalo hasn’t been this loud since the days of Jim Kelly, Marv Levy, and Bruce Smith.
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7 |
New England Patriots |
2-1 |
Tom Brady and the defense bended and broke.
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8 |
San Diego Chargers |
2-1 |
Ryan Matthews finally had a big game after running for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Phillip Rivers needs to cut down on the turnovers or this squad could be in trouble.
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9 |
Oakland Raiders |
2-1 |
They have another week to test themselves against a Super Bowl contender this week when they host the Patriots.
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10 |
New York Jets |
2-1 |
Their defense “couldn’t stop a nose bleed.”
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11 |
Dallas Cowboys |
2-1 |
How does Rob Ryan not have a head coaching job? He does have more Super Bowl rings (3 as an assistant with the Patriots) than his brother, Rex (1 with the Ravens).
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12 |
Houston Texans |
2-1 |
They need to be able to close out close battles on the road in order to become an elite team.
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13 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
2-1 |
The Bucs’ defense helped them end their five-game losing streak against the Atlanta Falcons.
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14 |
New York Giants |
2-1 |
Eli Manning and the offense finally clicked. Rookie UMass star Victor Cruz caught two touchdowns in the divisional win over Philly.
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15 |
Washington Redskins |
2-1 |
They score the only TD on the road, yet they managed to lose.
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16 |
Philadelphia Eagles |
2-1 |
Michael Vick is hurt because of the porous offensive line and not the officials.
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17 |
Tennessee Titans |
2-1 |
They won, but lost their top wide receiver in Kenny Britt. Will Chris Johnson shake off the rust and carry this team?
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18 |
Chicago Bears |
1-2 |
Matt Forte only gains two yards on 9 carries and there are people who question Mike Martz’s play-calling.
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19 |
Cleveland Browns |
2-1 |
Colt McCoy was awful until the final drive when he went 9-13 for 80 yards and a touchdown to Mohamed Massaquoi to squeak by the Miami Dolphins in the Dawg Pound.
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20 |
Atlanta Falcons |
1-2 |
This team continues to have trouble winning on the road.
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21 |
San Francisco 49ers |
2-1 |
In a defensive struggle with the Cincinnati Bengals, backup running back Kendall Hunter’s 7-yard touchdown with 3:59 to play helped the 49ers escape with a victory.
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22 |
Carolina Panthers |
1-2 |
Cam Newton threw for over 400 yards in two losses, yet he won his first game in the NFL when he tossed for less than 200 yards.
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23 |
Seattle Seahawks |
1-2 |
Perhaps there should be more reports this week detailing Pete Carroll and John Schneider’s dissension this week.
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24 |
Arizona Cardinals |
1-2 |
Could the NFC West have another division winner with a record under .500?
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25 |
Cincinnati Bengals |
1-1 |
Is Bill Belichick trying to give Chad Ochocinco back to the Bengals?
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26 |
Denver Broncos |
1-2 |
They lost two games they could have won, but now they have to travel to Lambeau on Sunday.
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27 |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
1-2 |
Has there ever been a team who suffered two safeties in consecutive contests?
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28 |
Miami Dolphins |
0-3 |
With their first round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select…
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29 |
St. Louis Rams |
0-3 |
One of these days, Stan Kroneke will walk into Steve Spagnulo’s office and just say “You’re fired.”
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30 |
Minnesota Vikings |
0-3 |
What is the over/under for how big a lead the Vikings will blow on Sunday?
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31 |
Indianapolis Colts |
0-3 |
Well, Peyton Manning will be back next year.
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32 |
Kansas City Chiefs |
0-3 |
At least the Chiefs showed up on Sunday.
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