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Who remembers the good ol’ days of Week 1, when the Ravens entered the new season as our preseason No. 1 thanks largely to bringing back all the important pieces of a defense that ranked No. 2 overall in the second half of 2024 and added three-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander?<\/p>\n

\"C\u00f3<\/p>\n

We’re now one-quarter through the season and the Ravens qualify as the league’s most disappointing team. Meanwhile, reports of the demise of the Kansas City Chiefs after an 0-2 start appear to have been greatly exaggerated, as Kansas City is already back to .500.<\/p>\n

Without further ado, our Week 4 power rankings:<\/p>\n

1. Philadelphia Eagles (4-0)<\/b>: Flawless? Hardly. But they’ve won 20 of past 21, so until somebody beats ’em…
\nLast week: 1<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

2. Buffalo Bills (4-0)<\/b>: What a sked! Last 3 games (NYJ, MIA, NOS)\u00a0came vs. teams with 1-11 combined record. Have NEP, ATL, CAR (4-7) over nthe ext 3.
\nLast week: 2<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

3. Detroit Lions (3-1)<\/b>: Juggernaut offense has produced 124 points in past three games \u2013 about 41 PPG.
\nLast week: 4<\/p>\n

4. Los Angeles Chargers (3-1)<\/b>: Minor slip on road vs. Giants, surprise factor vs. rookie QB. Should rebound vs. banged-up Commanders.<\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

Last week: 3<\/p>\n

5. Kansas City Chiefs (2-2)<\/b>: Brilliant 4-TD effort from QB Patrick Mahomes<\/b> vs. Ravens. Chiefs looking good 2 straight weeks, got WR Xavier Worthy <\/b>back.<\/p>\n

Last week: 7<\/p>\n

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6. Los Angeles Rams<\/b> (3-1)<\/b>: Rebounded from devastating loss to #1 Eagles with 4Q rally vs. previously undefeated Colts.<\/p>\n

Last week: 8<\/p>\n

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1)<\/b>: Took Eagles to limit before falling short despite absence of WR Mike Evans<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Last week: 9<\/p>\n

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8. Indianapolis Colts (3-1)<\/b>: 4Q penalties, defensive meltdown spoiled chance to upset Rams, stay undefeated. Should rebound vs. Raiders.<\/p>\n

Last week: 10<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

9. Green Bay Packers (2-2)<\/b>:\u00a0 Now 0-2 away from Lambeau, have allowed 30 total points in 4Q\/OT of past two games. Need to tighten up on D.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Last week: 5<\/p>\n

10. Denver Broncos (2-2)<\/b>: Only have wins vs. #31 Titans, #23 Bengals. Sunday vs. Eagles a prove-it game for these Broncos.<\/p>\n

Last week: 11<\/p>\n

11. Baltimore Ravens (1-3)<\/b>: Injuries everywhere on defense, and now QB Lamar Jackson<\/b>. Team is a shell of itself, could lose next two (Texans, Rams).<\/p>\n

Last week: 6<\/p>\n

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12: Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1)<\/b>: Forced 4 turnovers in 5-point win vs. Niners. Defense continues to compensate for quiet offense. Is that sustainable for them?<\/p>\n

Last week: 15<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

13: San Francisco 49ers (3-1)<\/b>: Won in all major categories vs. Jags except turnovers and time of possession. Loss will haunt them.<\/p>\n

Last week: 13<\/p>\n

14. Seattle Seahawks (3-1)<\/b>: Hung on vs. Cardinals after blowing 14-point lead. Vanilla offensive team, defense improving.<\/p>\n

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Last week: 14<\/p>\n

15. Washington Commanders (2-2)<\/b>: Injuries to QB Jayden Daniels<\/b>, WR Terry McLaurin<\/b>, RB Austin Ekeler<\/b> taking overall toll on team.<\/p>\n

Last week: 12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

16: Houston Texans (1-3)<\/b>: Finally got first win vs. winless Titans, but offense still stuck in mud. Upset brewing vs. Ravens?<\/p>\n

Last week: 16<\/p>\n

17. Arizona Cardinals (2-2)<\/b>: At times, looks like QB Kyler Murray<\/b> vs. 11 out there. Offense needs to get in sync, and quickly.<\/p>\n

Last week: 17<\/p>\n

18. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)<\/b>: 131 rushing yards, six sacks \u2013 for one week in Ireland, they actually looked like the Steelers.<\/p>\n

Last week: 18<\/p>\n

19. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)<\/b>: QB Dak Prescott, pass offense looked great vs. Packers despite no WR CeeDee Lamb<\/b>. Defense still a sieve.<\/p>\n

Last week: 20<\/p>\n

20. Minnesota Vikings (2-2)<\/b>: Couldn’t hide QB Carson Wentz<\/b> vs. Steelers pass rush. Now have Browns, Eagles, Chargers in a row. Tough stretch.<\/p>\n

Last week: 19<\/p>\n

21. Chicago Bears<\/b> (2-2): Two straight Ws since HC Ben Johnson<\/b> backed bus over his team. WR Rome Odunze <\/b>(5 TDs) emerging into star.<\/p>\n

Last week: 22<\/p>\n

22. Atlanta Falcons (2-2)<\/b>: Can’t get too excited by win over depleted Commanders. TE Kyle Pitts<\/b> finally making mark on offense.<\/p>\n

Last week: 23<\/p>\n

23. Cincinnati Bengals (2-2)<\/b>: Two straight games QB Jake Browning <\/b>has looked bad. Bengals in trouble with Lions, Packers, Steelers up next.<\/p>\n

Last week: 21<\/p>\n

24. New York Jets (0-4)<\/b>: Have allowed 120 points in 4 games. Time for first-year HC Aaron Glenn<\/b> to go back to drawing board.<\/p>\n

Last week: 24<\/p>\n

25: Las Vegas Raiders (1-3)<\/b>: Lost third straight BUT … finally got RB Ashton Jeanty (21-138, 3 overall TDs) going. So there’s that.<\/p>\n

Last week: 25<\/p>\n

26. New England Patriots (2-2)<\/b>: Wins have come vs. #28 Dolphins, #30 Panthers (combined 2-6). Can they at least make it close in Buffalo on prime time?<\/p>\n

Last week: 26<\/p>\n

27. New York Giants<\/b> (1-3)<\/b>: Nice spark from rookie QB Jaxson Dart<\/b> in Chargers upset. Can they make it two straight vs winless Saints?<\/p>\n

Last week: 30<\/p>\n

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28. Miami Dolphins (1-3)<\/b>: First win came with major price tag \u2013 lost WR Tyreek Hill <\/b>for season with gruesome knee injury. Need WR Jaylen Waddle<\/b> to become bigger part of offense.<\/p>\n

Last week: 31<\/p>\n

29. Cleveland Browns (1-3)<\/b>: Welcome to the\u00a0Dillon Gabriel<\/b> era. 5th QB taken in draft will become third rookie QB from ’25 draft to start Sunday vs. Vikings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Last week: 27<\/p>\n

30. Carolina Panthers (1-3)<\/b>: Had more total yards and better 3rd down %, won time of possession, ran 17 more plays than Patriots, no turnovers … but lost by 29. Make it make sense.<\/p>\n

Last week: 28<\/p>\n

31. Tennessee Titans (0-4)<\/b>: HC Brian Callahan<\/b> leapfrogs Fins HC Mike McDaniel<\/b> as HC on hottest seat. Just 51 points scored in 4 games.<\/p>\n

Last week: 29<\/p>\n

32. New Orleans Saints (0-4)<\/b>: Hey, they covered the spread vs. Bills. So they’ve got that going for them.<\/p>\n

Last week: 32<\/p>\n

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