2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 4

1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0): The Chiefs continue to find a way to win close games, this time getting by the Falcons, 22-17. Former SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice has emerged as a star for KC, with 24 receptions in three games for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Next: -7 at Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

2. Buffalo Bills (3-0): The Bills had another very impressive win, this time a 47-10 thrashing of the Jaguars in Buffalo. At this point, fans should start circling the date of Sunday, November 17. That is when the Bills will take on the Chiefs in Buffalo, a game that could potentially matchup the two best teams in the NFL. Next: +2.5 at Baltimore Ravens - Sun, Sep. 29, 5:20 PM PT – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-0): Former USC quarterback Sam Darnold has become the early favorite for the Comeback Player of the Year in the NFL. Darnold threw four touchdown passes as the Vikings cruised past the previously undefeated Texans, 34-7. Next: +3 at Green Bay Packers – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44 (ATS: 3-0 – O/U: 0-3)

4. Seattle Seahawks (3-0): Former UCLA running back Zach Charbonnet rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns in leading the unbeaten Seahawks to a 24-3 win over the Dolphins. The Seahawks have a two-game lead over the rest of the NFC West division after three weeks of action. Next: +3.5 at Detroit Lions - Mon, Sep. 30, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 1-1-1 - O/U: 2-1)

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0): The Steelers beat up the Chargers in the second half to pull out a victory at home, 20-10. The Steelers held the Chargers to a -5 yards in total offense in the second half and ran through the Chargers defensive line in the second half in the victory. Next: -1.5 at Indianapolis Colts – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 3-0 – O/U: 0-3)

6. Detroit Lions (2-1): The Lions showed the heart of a champion, or in their case an NFC North division champ in defeating the Cardinals on the road. Quarterback Jared Goff has been inconsistent to this point, with 3 touchdown passes and 4 interceptions in three games. The Lions need to get him going. Next: -3.5 vs Seattle Seahawks – Mon, Sep. 30, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 51.5 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 0-3)

7. Los Angeles Chargers (2-1): Head coach Jim Harbaugh suffered his first loss as the head coach of the Chargers in the 20-10 loss to the Steelers. A bigger concern are the injuries to quarterback Justin Herbert, edge rusher Joey Bosa, left tackle Rashawn Slater, and right tackle Joe Alt. Plus, the NFL suspension of safety Derwin James for one game. Bad timing for this week's opponent. Next: +7 vs Kansas City Chiefs - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 0-3)

8. Houston Texans (2-1): Quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked four times, hit eight times, and threw two interceptions in the Vikings 34-7 rout of the Texans. The Texans rushed for just 38 yards in the loss. Next: -6.5 vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U 45.5 (ATS: 0-2-1 – O/U: 1-2)

9. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1): Running back Saquon Barkley rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns in a 15-12 come-from-behind win over the Saints. Tight end Dallas Goedert had 10 catches for 170 yards in the victory. The Eagles have a five-point win, a one-point loss, and a three-point win through three weeks. They look good, but every game has been a struggle. Next: -1.5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-2)

10. New Orleans Saints (2-1): The Saints scored an amazing 91 points in their first two games, led by quarterback Derek Carr. On Sunday against the Eagles, they were held to 12 points and 219 yards. This is what the Saints offense look like when the offensive line loses the battle on the line of scrimmage. Next: +2.5 at Atlanta Falcons - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

11. Green Bay Packers (2-1): The Packers won their second straight game with Malik Willis at starting quarterback, beating the Titans in Nashville, 30-14. With season-opener quarterback Jordan Love out with an injury, Packer head coach Matt LaFleur turned to Willis, a bust with the Titans. Willis used his running skills to rush for 73 yards and a TD in the win. Next: -3 vs Minnesota Vikings - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1): The Buccaneers were beaten at home by the Broncos in a shocking loss, 26-7. Rookie running back Bucky Irving rushed for 70 yards on 9 carries and could be in line for more time at running back. Next: +1.5 vs Philadelphia Eagles - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 1-2)

13. New York Jets (2-1): The Jets showed a bit of what they can be in their win 24-3 win over the Pats. Leading a balanced offensive attack, quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, the Jets rushed for 133 yards on the ground, and the defense came up with seven sacks. Next: -7.5 vs Denver Broncos - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 39.5 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 1-1-1)

14. Washington Commanders (2-1): Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels had a night to remember on Monday Night, completing 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, adding 39 yards on the ground and a rushing touchdown in a 38-33 victory over the Bengals. Next: +3.5 at Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Sep. 29, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 50 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

15. San Francisco 49ers (1-2): The 49ers suddenly look kind of ordinary after a late game collapse at SoFi Stadium, losing to the Rams 27-24. The Niners led 21-7 late in the third quarter. They are now two games behind the Seahawks in the NFC West division race. Must be the Super Bowl hangover. Next: -10.5 vs New England Patriots – Sun, Sep. 29, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 40.5 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 2-1)

16. Arizona Cardinals (1-2): Quarterback Kyler Murray cooled off in Week 3 in the Cardinals 20-13 loss at home to the Lions. The Cardinals had averaged 34 points per game the first two weeks, but on Sunday scored just 13 points as the Lions defense kept Murray in check. Next: -3.5 vs Washington Commanders - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 50 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 2-1)

17. Atlanta Falcons (1-2): The Falcons had a chance to beat the Chiefs on Sunday Night but failed to punch it in from the Chiefs six-yard line late in the game and fell to Super Bowl champs, 22-17. Quarterback Kirk Cousins had two shots from the six-yard line but was unable to connect for a TD. Next: -2.5 vs New Orleans Saints – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 0-3)

18. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2): The Raiders were back and sky high for a week after defeating the Ravens in Baltimore but came crashing down to earth with a thud in a blowout loss to the Panthers in Las Vegas. There was a noticeable lack of on-field leadership with the Raiders in this stunning loss. The Raiders are last in rushing yardage per game at 51 yards and last in yards per carry at 2.8 yards per carry. Next: -2 vs Cleveland Browns - Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 37 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1)

19. Baltimore Ravens (1-2): The Ravens needed a win, and they simplified things, giving the ball to running back Derrick Henry in their victory over the Cowboys. Henry had 151 yards rushing on 25 carries and two touchdowns. Next: -2.5 vs Buffalo Bills – Sun, Sep. 29, 5:20 PM PT – O/U 46.5 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 3-0)

20. Indianapolis Colts (1-2): The Colts finally gave the ball to running back Jonathan Taylor, and the results were a victory over the Bears. Taylor had 23 carries for 116 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns in the 21-16 win. Next: +1.5 vs Pittsburgh Steelers – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 40 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 1-2)

21. Los Angeles Rams (1-2): The Rams shocked Southern California with a come-from-behind win over the 49ers, 27-24. Rams head coach Sean McVay showed why he is one of the top coaches in the NFL in leading his short-handed Rams to a victory over NFC Champion 49ers. Next: +3 at Chicago Bears – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 2-1)

22. Dallas Cowboys (1-2): For the second week in a row, the Cowboys were blown out at home. The final score was 28-25, but the final score was not indicative of the game. The Ravens led 28-6 after three quarters and ran for 274 yards on the hapless Cowboys run defense, currently ranked last in the NFL. Next: -5 at New York Giants - Thu, Sep. 26, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 45 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 3-0)

23. New England Patriots (1-2): The Patriots were easily defeated by the Jets, 24-3 in a Thursday Night contest. The Jets had 400 yards in total offense, while holding the Jets to 139 yards in offense in a dreadfully boring game. The Pats are ranked last in total offense in the NFL and the hope among fans is that they will not be featured in another prime-time game this season. Next: +10.5 at San Francisco 49ers – Sun, Sep. 29, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 40.5 (ATS: 1-1-1 – O/U: 1-2)

24. Chicago Bears (1-2): The Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams threw for 363 yards and two touchdowns but was under constant pressure which led to four sacks, two interceptions, and lost a fumble in the Bears 21-16 loss to the Colts. Next: -3 vs Los Angeles Rams - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 1-1-1 – O/U: 0-3)

25. Denver Broncos (1-2): The Broncos final got a win, defeating the previously unbeaten Buccaneers, 26-7 in Tampa. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix rushed for 47 yards and one touchdown, while also completing 25 of 36 passes for 216 yards. Next: +7.5 at New York Jets - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 39.5 (ATS: 2-1 – O/U: 1-2)

26. Miami Dolphins (1-2): Backup quarterback Skylar Thompson threw for 107 yards before a chest injury knocked him out of the game, which brought in No.3 quarterback Tim Doyle in the 24-3 loss to the Seahawks. For the fantasy football geeks that drafted Tyreek Hill with their first-round draft pick, we feel your pain. Next: -1 vs Tennessee Titans - Mon, Sep. 30, 4:40 PM PT – O/U: 36.5 (ATS: 0-3 – O/U: 0-3)

27. New York Giants (1-2): Malik Nabors became the youngest wide receiver in NFL history to record at least two touchdown receptions in a game in the Giants 21-15 victory over the Browns. Nabors two TD receptions at 21 years and 56 days broke the record set by Mike Evans, who had two TD receptions at 21 years and 73 days. Next: +5 vs Dallas Cowboys – Thu, Sep. 26, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 45 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 0-3)

28. Cincinnati Bengals (0-3): The Bengals are 0-2 at home after falling to the Washington Commanders at home, 38-33. The Bengals also managed to lose to the Pats at home. Quarterback Joe Burrow is playing well, but he cannot play defense. The Bengals do not want to lose to this weekend's opponent. Next: -4.5 at Carolina Panthers – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U 47 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 2-1)

29. Cleveland Browns (1-2): In 2020, Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 4,823 yards in 16 games for the Texans, to lead the NFL. He had 33 touchdown passes and just 7 interceptions, completing 70.2% of his passes. That earned him a $230 million-dollar five-year guaranteed contract from the Browns. Since 2020, Watson has started 15 games, thrown for 2,768 yards, has 17 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions, completing 59.3% of his passes. The Browns are 1-2 and regretting that contract that they offered Watson. Next: +2 at Las Vegas Raiders – Sun, Sep. 29, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 37 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 1-2)

30. Carolina Panthers (1-2): The Panthers stunned the Raiders behind veteran quarterback Andy Dalton, who torched the Raiders for 319 yards and three touchdowns in a 36-22 road win. The Panthers had previously scored 13 points in two games under quarterback Bryce Young. Don't be surprised to see Young in a different uniform in 2025. Next: +4.5 vs Cincinnati Bengals – Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 47 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 2-1)

31. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3) - The Jaguars are off to an 0-3 start after 47-10 blowout loss to the Bills. Quarterback Trevor Lawarence is rated 25th in the NFL in passing, just behind Will Levis of the Titans and just ahead of Deshaun Watson, which is not the company you want to keep. Next: +6.5 at Houston Texans - Sun, Sep. 29, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 1-2 – O/U: 1-2)

32. Tennessee Titans (0-3): Quarterback Will Levis was sacked eight times, threw two interceptions, and lost a fumble in a 30-14 loss to the Packers. It would be an understatement to say that the Titans offense is struggling. The Titans have a -7 turnover ratio though three games, with eight turnovers on offense and one turnover in three games form the defense. Former UCLA quarterback Brian Callahan is the new head coach with the Titans, and somehow he needs to find a running attack to take the pressure off of Levis, and he needs the defense to make a few plays. Next: +1 at Miami Dolphins – Mon, Sep. 30, 4:30 PM PT – O/U: 36.5 (ATS: 0-3 – O/U: 1-1-1)