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Predominantly Orange Week Four NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian warms up prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Wilson was injured on the play. The Seahawks won 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Eli Harold (58) during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Wilson was injured on the play. The Seahawks won 37-18. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Seattle Seahawks (10)

The great news for the Seahawks is the offense finally got it turned up.  The bad news is Russell Wilson is banged up.  Word is that he has a strained MCL, but has no plans on missing any time.  The problem is, if he isn’t right, he isn’t Russ.  Wilson is what makes the Seahawks go, and without his mobility the Seahawks become more one dimensional.  None of this will really matter if the Seahawks defense continues to play at the level they are at.  It has been impressive thus far.

Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field.Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws the ball in the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field.Baltimore Ravens won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Baltimore Ravens (6)

The Ravens are number six because they are 3-0.  However, their competition this season is 1-8 so it’s hard to put too much into this.  But 3-0 is 3-0, and good teams find a way to win, despite who they are playing.

Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood (28) reacts after a touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood (28) reacts after a touchdown run against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Philadelphia Eagles (18)

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This has been impressive.  The Eagles didn’t just beat the Steelers, they dominated them on both sides of the ball.  The rookie doesn’t look like a rookie in any way shape or form.  Consider this—if Teddy Bridgewater doesn’t get hurt, there is no trade for Bradford and Carson Wentz is likely the third string quarterback.

Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the fourth quarter. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the fourth quarter. The Vikings defeated the Panthers 22-10 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Carolina Panthers (4)

The Panthers are still a very good football team.  However, elite defenses give them troubles—see the last two games against the Broncos, now a home loss to the Vikings.  They are still the best team in their division, and perhaps this can be chalked up to a bad day.  Either way, figuring out a way to score against a top notch defense has to slide to the top of their list of things to improve upon.

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