Three unbeaten teams are now perched atop the NFL rankings after a wild Week 4, but if you thought the number two squad was just gonna waltz into the top spot after Buffalo’s first loss, think again. Nope, a whole different team just leaped three spots to claim the No. 1 throne after absolutely crushing it on Sunday. The league is a total shake-up, and some big names are making serious statements even as the standings shift.
The Undefeated Who Fell (But Are Still Dangerous)
Man, talk about a rough Sunday for some heavyweights. The Las Vegas Raiders took a gut punch at home against the Chiefs, suffering their first loss, but honestly, you shouldn’t count them out after the first four weeks. Head coach Klint Kubiak has got that offense absolutely humming with a super creative scheme that just unleashes their blue-chip guys like quarterback Kirk Cousins, running back Ashton Jeanty, and especially tight end Brock Bowers. Speaking of Bowers, the dude just hit 2,000 career receiving yards in only his 31st regular-season game! That ties him with Kellen Winslow for the second-fastest tight end to ever do it. Mike Ditka still holds the record at 30 games, but that’s some elite company right there. Their Super Bowl odds sit at +7400, so clearly, the oddsmakers still believe.
And then there’s the Buffalo Bills. They dropped a tough one to a divisional rival, but let’s be real, Josh Allen is still Josh Allen. The former MVP is leading them to another strong start, and get this: he just became the Bills’ all-time leader in scrimmage touchdowns with 88! He blew past Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed to do it. Allen is still that rugged dual-threat who can just take over a game whenever he wants. No wonder their Super Bowl odds are a respectable +750, even with the loss.
The Rising Tides and Quiet Threats
While some fell, others are absolutely surging. Let’s talk about the Browns. Head coach Todd Monken deserves some serious credit here, because Deshaun Watson is rediscovering that playmaking magic we all know he has. The guy just orchestrated his third straight game-winning drive, showing steady improvement as a passer and playmaker in this new offensive scheme. And how about rookie receiver Denzel Boston? He’s tied for the league lead with three receptions of 40 or more yards this season, right there with Zay Flowers and Tyquan Thornton. Seriously impressive for a rookie! Their Super Bowl odds are a bit longer at +18000, but they’re making noise.
Then you’ve got the Baltimore Ravens, who are just quietly sitting at 3-1, absolutely bludgeoning opponents. Why? Two words: Derrick Henry. His presence is massive, allowing them to just smash with that downhill running game. The King keeps finding pay dirt, a true short-yardage and goal-line weapon. And check out this wild stat: his second rushing TD on Sunday made him only the second player in NFL history to score a rushing touchdown against a former team with whom he had at least 9,000 career rushing yards. Adrian Peterson did it back in 2020, so Henry is in some rare air. Their Super Bowl odds are a sharp +850.
And don’t sleep on the Chicago Bears. Head coach Ben Johnson is proving his offense can roll with or without a franchise quarterback under center. It’s all about that underrated running game, baby! D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai are absolutely tearing it up. Monangai was a beast on Sunday with a monster 30-carry, 146-yard effort , the most carries by anyone in a single game this NFL season! Now the Bears have two top-10 rushers, which is just insane. Their Super Bowl odds are +2000, and they’re definitely a team to watch.
So yeah, Week 4 definitely delivered some chaos and some clarity. We’ve got a new No. 1, three undefeated teams holding down the top, and some serious contenders emerging from the pack. The league is shaping up to be a total rollercoaster, and Week 5 is just around the corner. What’s gonna happen next?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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