The NFL regular season is almost a quarter of the way over already. And as we enter Week 4, the Cleveland Browns sit with a 2-1 record after a strong showing against the Tennessee Titans, looking to take sole possession at the top of the AFC North this week against the Baltimore Ravens before they hit their bye week next week.
While it is far too early to stick a fork in some teams (except the Chicago Bears, they are done), it seems like the talent disparity this year in the NFL is steeper than most seasons. Only about 10 teams are putting up a fight right now with the rest simply hanging on by a thread. Again, that will change at some point, but the contenders are already separating themselves.
Buy Browns TicketsWhere do the Browns sit amongst the rest of the league after another blowout win and dominant defensive performance? Welcome to this Week 4 edition of NFL Power Rankings as we try to sort out the mayhem.
32
Chicago Bears (0-3)
Everyone is going to lose their jobs.
31
Arizona Cardinals (1-2)
Despite a win against the top-ranked Cowboys from a week ago, we know who the Arizona Cardinals are.
30
Denver Broncos (0-3)
I mean, they got 70 hung on them.
29
Carolina Panthers (0-3)
Bryce Young is hurt, they have the worst collection of skill players in the league, and their offensive line is severely underperforming.
28
Las Vegas Raiders (1-2)
They stink and they are too cash-poor to fire Josh McDaniels.
27
New York Jets (1-2)
I don’t care how good their defense is. They aren’t scoring points with Zach Wilson at quarterback.
26
Tennessee Titans (1-2)
Their roster, outside of their defensive line, is hilariously bad.
25
Minnesota Vikings (0-3)
Their luck from a year ago has run out.
24
Atlanta Falcons (2-1)
I don’t care what their record is. The Falcons are not a good football team and their quarterback play is putrid.
23
New England Patriots (1-2)
Mac Jones is mid and those offensive skill players stink.
22
New York Giants (1-2)
This team won a playoff game last year?
21
Washington Commanders (2-1)
Sam Howell is beginning to unravel. Is this just a one-game hiccup or the beginning of a longer stretch of struggle?
20
Houston Texans (1-2)
19
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)
I’m still not buying the hype after they squeezed out a win over the flailing Raiders.
18
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)
Their schedule is getting tougher and it’s going to reflect on their record soon enough.
17
Los Angeles Chargers (1-2)
Justin Herbert is playing at an MVP level, and it doesn’t seem to matter because they are so poorly coached defensively.
16
Los Angeles Rams (1-2)
As long as Matthew Stafford is healthy, the Rams have a shot against anybody.
15
Indianapolis Colts (2-1)
Getting Anthony Richardson back in the lineup will be huge. The Colts look like legit contenders to win the AFC South.
14
New Orleans Saints (2-1)
An injured Derek Carr could throw a wrench in their season, but they have perhaps the best backup in the league in Jameis Winston ready to step in.
13
Green Bay Packers (2-1)
The highs are high and the lows are low for Jordan Love. It will be hard to move the Packers out of the middle of the pack without consistent play from their quarterback.
12
Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2)
11
Cincinnati Bengals (1-2)
They finally snuck out a win, and there is no doubting their talent. It is just a matter of time before they put it together.
10
Detroit Lions (2-1)
Rebounding after a loss a week ago, the Lions look like the NFC North frontrunners.
9
Seattle Seahawks (2-1)
Geno Smith continues to be as steady as ever as the Seahawks have found sustainability without Russell Wilson.
8
Cleveland Browns (2-1)
This Cleveland Browns defense is the best in the league through three weeks. If their offense clicks like it did against the Titans, this team is a Super Bowl contender. That has proven to be a big if thus far, however.
7
Baltimore Ravens (2-1)
The Ravens are coming off of a bad loss to the Colts and their backup quarterback. Lamar Jackson, while he was stellar against the Bengals the week before, looked lost in this one. The Ravens are a hard team to pin down right now.
6
Dallas Cowboys (2-1)
The top-ranked team a week ago in these power rankings, a loss to the Cardinals is inexcusable. That roster is still loaded though and primed for a deep run.
5
Buffalo Bills (2-1)
Near 40-burgers in back-to-back weeks for Josh Allen and the Bills. They are about to hit a buzzsaw of a schedule over the next six weeks, however. Let’s see what this team is made of.
4
San Francisco 49ers (3-0)
Brock Purdy is showing some cracks in terms of his decision-making and accuracy, but it might not matter with that stable of offensive weapons.
3
Philadelphia Eagles (3-0)
The Eagles are who we thought they were.
2
Kansas City Chiefs (2-1)
Until the Chiefs prove they aren’t in the upper echelon, they’ll be in the upper echelon.
1
Miami Dolphins (3-0)
There is not a defense in the NFL that can keep up with their speed. There is no fluke to hanging 70 on an NFL defense. Maybe the NFL gods will bless us with a Mike McDaniel offense vs. Jim Schwartz defense down the line.
