NFL Week 4 Power Rankings: Red-hot Dolphins crack top 5 while other contenders fall after stunning upsets

Let me get this out of the best way: I used to be now not masking the NFL when a crew remaining scored 70 issues in a sport sooner than the Miami Dolphins did it Sunday.

Yes, I used to be alive when it took place in 1966, however I used to be 6, so I positive do not bring it to mind.

But I will now say I noticed an NFL crew demoralize an opponent by way of placing up a 70 spot at the scoreboard — and this one I will be able to take into account. Miami did that to the Denver Broncos on Sunday in a 10-touchdown, 70-20 beatdown that needed to make the Denver flight house some of the worst in NFL historical past.

Hey, the Dolphins simply scored once more.

Miami, which is now 3-0, is as much as the fourth spot in my Power Rankings due to a dynamic offense that may run it, throw it and principally used the Denver protection as a welcome mat to position them in a soccer hell of an afternoon.

The Dolphins had two backs opt for 4 touchdowns every, with Raheem Mostert and rookie De’Von Achane each scoring the 4 pack. Tua Tagovailoa threw 4 landing passes, which makes him the favourite presently to win the league MVP. Hear that, Tua-anon. I simply mentioned he is the favourite to win the MVP, however I nonetheless would not take him over Justin Herbert.

The Miami protection did its section, too, with 3 takeaways. That unit has made large enhancements for the reason that previous two weeks. Imagine if they’d Jalen Ramsey?

I did not suppose the Dolphins can be a playoff crew sooner than the season, however I will be able to be confirmed unsuitable. They have received two street video games, ruled of their most effective house sport, and feature achieved so with other kinds of offense.

Coach Mike McDaniel is an offensive wizard who on occasion were given in his personal approach remaining season along with his brilliance. Now he is figured it and out, and this crew is downright amusing to look at.

They are the quickest crew within the league, which is what makes the offense move. Teams are frightened of them when the road as much as face all that pace, which makes calling performs so much more uncomplicated. Tagovailoa is making the fitting reads and getting the ball out. He’s enjoying at a top stage.

The Dolphins have shyed away from the dissatisfied pitfalls of probably the most other groups that entered Week 3 within the top 10 of those energy ratings. The Baltimore Ravens misplaced to the Indianapolis Colts at house, the Jacksonville Jaguars misplaced to the Houston Texans at house, and the Dallas Cowboys misplaced to the Arizona Cardinals at the street.

The Dolphins simply stay on rolling. This week will probably be their greatest problem, a street sport in opposition to the Buffalo Bills.

I will ensure you they would possibly not get 70 in that sport. 40? 50? The approach they run it and throw, who’re we doubt them? 

Biggest Movers

Rk	Teams		Chg	Rcrd
1	49ers	They confirmed in opposition to the Giants how dominant they may be able to be on protection. Brock Purdy suits in completely on this gadget as they preserve racking up regular-season victories.	—	3-0-0
2	Eagles	The Eagles crew we noticed in Tampa is the crew we anticipated to peer this season. The protection used to be dominant. They are again.	1	3-0-0
3	(*4*) Chiefs	They were given the offense not off course in opposition to the Bears, which isn’t a excellent signal for the remainder of the league. The protection has been truly excellent up to now.	1	2-1-0
4	(*5*) Dolphins	They are downright frightening on offense. The Bills sport Sunday will probably be their greatest proving sport of the season up to now.	2	3-0-0
5	Bills	After dropping in Week 1, they’re rolling now. The protection got here up large in opposition to Washington with 5 takeaways and 9 sacks. Now they have got to stand Miami’s explosive offense. Good success.	2	2-1-0
6	Cowboys	Let’s give them a mulligan for that loss to the Cardinals, nevertheless it must be a warning sign. Maybe they had been studying how nice the protection used to be heading into that sport, nevertheless it wasn’t that day.	4	2-1-0
7	Packers	That used to be an outstanding come-from-behind victory for Jordan Love and the Packers. Those are big-boy moments for a tender quarterback — particularly since he did not play smartly for far of the sport.	6	2-1-0
8	Ravens	That used to be a terrible house loss to the Colts. The accidents are impacting this crew in a large approach, however scoring 19 issues is not at excellent glance. The passing sport needs to be higher.	3	2-1-0
9	Seahawks	They’ve received two instantly to position that opening-day loss within the rear-view reflect. The offense has come alive.	6	2-1-0
10	Lions	That used to be a pleasant bounce-back victory in opposition to the Falcons. The protection got here up large in that sport in dominating the day.	8	2-1-0
11	Steelers	They are 2-1 due to the protection. But a minimum of the offense and Kenny Pickett confirmed some lifestyles in opposition to the Raiders.	5	2-1-0
12	Browns	The protection is particular. Is it sufficient to hold them to the playoffs? Deshaun Watson used to be higher in opposition to the Titans, which he needed to be.	5	2-1-0
13	Saints	The damage to Derek Carr is a foul factor, however blowing a 17-point lead overdue nonetheless do not need took place. Carr’s damage bears gazing.	4	2-1-0
14	Colts	Beating the Ravens at the street is a superb search for this crew, which is in first position. Doing it with a backup quarterback in Gardner Minshew makes it much more spectacular.	10	2-1-0
15	Commanders	Was that loss to the Bills who the Commanders truly are as a crew? Sam Howell appeared dangerous, throwing 4 choices and getting sacked 9 occasions. Not a excellent signal.	7	2-1-0
16	Buccaneers	They did not glance excellent in dropping to the Eagles. Both aspects of the ball struggled. Now comes a key department sport in opposition to New Orleans and most likely former Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston.	5	2-1-0
17	Falcons	The offense failed to turn up within the loss to the Lions. Three issues would possibly not win numerous video games. Now they head to London to play a determined Jacksonville crew.	5	2-1-0
18	Bengals	That used to be a season-saving victory in opposition to the Rams. Give Joe Burrow credit for toughing it out with the injured calf. He had to take action.	3	1-2-0
19	Texans	C.J. Stroud is the most efficient of the rookie quarterbacks up to now. He used to be spectacular the previous two weeks, and the Texans inspired in blowing out the Jaguars for his or her first victory.	12	1-2-0
20	Jaguars	What used to be that in opposition to the Texans? Or had been they just overvalued by way of many — together with me? They positive do not appear to be a playoff crew.	10	1-2-0
21	Titans	The offense used to be non-existent in opposition to the Browns. That’s a excellent protection, however the offensive line problems are an issue.	7	1-2-0
22	Chargers	They stored their season by way of profitable at Minnesota, however Brandon Staley did what he may to lose the sport. Why did he opt for it overdue?	—	1-2-0
23	Rams	They are 1-2, however they have performed a coarse time table and they have competed in each and every sport. They will probably be a tricky out each and every week.	—	1-2-0
24	Patriots	They beat the Jets for his or her first victory of the season, nevertheless it used to be some distance from spectacular. The protection has been cast all 12 months.	4	1-2-0
25	Giants	That appearing in opposition to the 49ers at the street used to be horrible. The offensive line is a crisis with accidents and deficient play.	6	1-2-0
26	Cardinals	Give this crew credit for beating the Cowboys in spectacular model. They are 1-2 and feature been in each and every sport. So a lot for the tanking concept.	6	1-2-0
27	Jets	They cannot ranking with Zach Wilson at quarterback. What do they do now? Do they get a veteran? Do they make a deal? Do they name Joe Namath at his complex age?	7	1-2-0
28	Raiders	At 1-2, they face an enormous department sport this week with the Chargers. The offense has to get extra assist from other folks now not named Davante Adams.	3	1-2-0
29	Vikings	At 0-3, their season is all however achieved. Climbing out of that hollow would possibly not be simple, and the protection almost certainly would possibly not make it conceivable.	3	0-3-0
30	Broncos	Wow, 70 issues given up in an NFL sport? Sean Payton higher communicate to his avid gamers about quitting. That’s what it gave the impression of within the loss to Miami.	3	0-3-0
31	Panthers	At 0-3, they have got put themselves in a large hollow. Bryce Young lacking the Seahawks sport is not a excellent factor, despite the fact that Andy Dalton did OK. Young must play.	2	0-3-0
32	Bears	This crew is a crisis presently with the entire stuff happening. Justin Fields has regressed, and the remainder of the crowd hasn’t helped him.	2	0-3-0