2010 NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Who's No. 1 After Saints Lose in Overtime?
Week 3 of the 2010 NFL season is in the books and now is the time to list the newest NFL power rankings.
This season is really full of surprises week in and week out.
The Kansas City Chiefs sit atop of the AFC West at 3-0, while the preseason NFC West favorites, the San Francisco 49ers are in the basement at 0-3.
Also, you have players like the Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who is struggling and disappointing fantasy fans, but then there are surprises like the Browns running back Peyton "The Incredible Hulk" Hillis, who overpowered a usually solid Ravens defense.
This is looking like a season to remember indeed.
Without delay, I am Daniel Wolf and I am the AFC Featured Content Coordinator and Assignment Desk Editor for Bleacher Report and here are your NFL power rankings.
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32. Carolina Panthers
1 of 32
2010 Record: 0-3
Last game: Lost 20-7 to Bengals
Last week's ranking: 32
This week: At Saints
31. Buffalo Bills
2 of 32
2010 Record: 0-3
Last game: Lost 38-30 to Pats
Last week's ranking: 31
This week: Home versus Jets
30. San Francisco 49ers
3 of 32
2010 Record: 0-3
Last game: Lost 31-10 to Chiefs
Last week's ranking: 25
The Niners are in a downward spiral that has led to the firing of Offensive Coordinator Jimmy Raye.This week: At Falcons
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29. Detroit Lions
4 of 32
2010 Record: 0-3
Last game: Lost 24-10 to Vikings
Last week's ranking: 26
Lions lose a tough game to the Vikes and might have lost rookie running back Jahvid Best for several weeks too.This week: At Packers
28. Cleveland Browns
5 of 32
2010 Record: 0-3
Last game: Lost 24-17 to Ravens
Last week's ranking: 29
Browns move up a spot as the best of the win-less teams for nearly beating the Ravens taking a lead into the fourth quarter.This week: Home versus Bengals
27. Oakland Raiders
6 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 24-23 to Cardinals
Last week's ranking: 27
Bruce Gradkowski over Jason Campbell? REALLY?!This week: Home versus Texans
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
7 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 28-3 to Eagles
Last week's ranking: 23
David Garrard needs to step up his game and there are quiet whispers of Ryan Mallett talk already.
This week: Home versus Colts25. St. Louis Rams
8 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Won 30-16 over Redskins
Last week's ranking: 30
Wide receiver Mark Clayton is looking like a completely different player after getting traded to the Rams. He has 17 receptions for 228 yards and two touchdowns after three games.This week: Home versus Seahawks
24. Washington Redskins
9 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 30-16 to Rams
Last week's ranking: 16
'Skins lose to the Rams and fall down the ranking list and it doesn't get any easier this weekend facing Michael Vick.This week: At Eagles
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
10 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Lost 38-13 to Steelers
Last week's ranking: 19
The Bucs played a top team in the Steelers and got beat up in the process. They may be 2-1, but they still have to prove they can compete with the big boys.This week: BYE
22. Arizona Cardinals
11 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 24-23 over Raiders
Last week's ranking: 28
Derek Anderson is still not the answer, but perhaps the Cardinals will make a move for newly released quarterback Trent Edwards.This week: At Chargers
21. Denver Broncos
12 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 27-13 to Colts
Last week's ranking: 22
Tim Tebow who? After Kyle Orton threw for over 475 yards, no one in Denver is talking about Tebow right now.This week: At Titans
20. New York Giants
13 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 29-10 to Titans
Last week's ranking: 15
The Giants have lost two in a row since their season opener victory.This week: Home versus Bears
19. Dallas Cowboys
14 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Won 27-13 over Texans
Last week's ranking: 24
Hello Roy Williams and welcome back to the NFL after your five catch, 117 yards, and two touchdown performance on Sunday.This week: BYE
18. Minnesota Vikings
15 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Won 24-10 over Lions
Last week's ranking: 20
Adrian Peterson helped Brett Favre out on Sunday with 190 total yards from scrimmage.This week: BYE
17. San Diego Chargers
16 of 32
2010 Record: 1-2
Last game: Lost 27-20 to Seahawks
Last week's ranking: 10
The Chargers' two losses are to two teams that had draft picks in the top 10 of the 2010 draft. Not a good sign for Bolts fans.This week: Home versus Cardinals
16. Seattle Seahawks
17 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 27-20 over Chargers
Last week's ranking: 21
Rookie safety Earl Thomas enjoyed not one, but two interceptions in his third regular season game as a pro, and the Seahawks are not the top-ten draft pick team they were only one season ago.This week: At Rams
15. Cincinnati Bengals
18 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 20-7 over Panthers
Last week's ranking: 11
This week: At Browns
14. Miami Dolphins
19 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Lost 31-23 to Jets
Last week's ranking: 13
This week: Home versus Pats
13. Houston Texans
20 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Lost 27-13 to Cowboys
Last week's ranking: 3
The Texans were trending to be the 2010 Cinderella story, but the Cowboys knocked them off their throne. It is a long season though and the Texans still have plenty of time to get into the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.This week: At Raiders
12. Kansas City Chiefs
21 of 32
2010 Record: 3-0
Last game: Won 31-10 over 49ers
Last week's ranking: 18
The Chiefs are up two games on all the other AFC West teams...who would have thought this only one month ago?This week: BYE
11. Baltimore Ravens
22 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 24-17 over Browns
Last week's ranking: 7
Anquan Boldin made Browns up-and-coming CB Eric Wright look like a practice squad defender on Sunday, but the Browns were winning in the fourth quarter which is a cause for concern and the Ravens drop a couple because of that.This week: At Steelers
10. New England Patriots
23 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 38-30 over Bills
Last week's ranking: 6
The Pats defense has the youngest average age of all NFL defensive units and even though they let the Bills put up 30 points on them, at least the Pats offense can light up the scoreboard more.This week: At Dolphins
9. Tennessee Titans
24 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 29-10 over Giants
Last week's ranking: 9
With the drama surrounding Vince Young's benching in week 2, it is good to know Chris Johnson can still be counted on for running over 100 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday.This week: Home versus Broncos
8. Philadelphia Eagles
25 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 28-3 over Jaguars
Last week's ranking: 15
Michael Vick is playing the best football of his career. Good for him!This week: Home versus Redskins
7. New York Jets
26 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 31-23 over Dolphins
Last week's ranking: 8
Mark Sanchez has looked like a franchise quarterback the past two weeks and if he continues to play like this, then the Jets will be scary good.This week: At Bills
6. New Orleans Saints
27 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Lost 27-24 to Falcons
Last week's ranking: 1
The Saints lost, but that means less pressure on their shoulders moving forward. Look for Head Coach Sean Payton to get this team re-focused quick and they should be back on track in week 4.This week: Home versus Panthers
5. Atlanta Falcons
28 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 27-24 over Saints
Last week's ranking: 12
The Falcons beat the Saints in overtime and took the Steelers to overtime but lost in week 1. The Falcons are the real deal in 2010.This week: Home versus 49ers
4. Green Bay Packers
29 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Lost 20-17 to Bears
Last week's ranking: 2
The Pack could have easily had the No. 1 spot with a win over the Bears, but instead they drop to No. 4.This week: Home versus Lions
3. Chicago Bears
30 of 32
2010 Record: 3-0
Last game: Won 20-17 over Packers
Last week's ranking: 17
Bears jump up the rankings after beating a very tough Packers team on Monday Night Football.This week: At Giants
2. Indianapolis Colts
31 of 32
2010 Record: 2-1
Last game: Won 27-13 over Broncos
Last week's ranking: 5
Austin Collie really stepped up with both Pierre Garcon and Anthony Gonzalez out on Sunday, but when you have Peyton Manning throwing the ball, it usually ends up okay anyway.This week: At Jags
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
32 of 32
2010 Record: 3-0
Last game: Won 38-13 over Bucs
Last week's ranking: 4
The Steelers were hoping to be at least 2-2 when Ben Roethlisberger came back from his suspension, but it looks like they might be 4-0 when he returns. And when he does come back this team will only be better on offense...scary.This week: Home versus Ravens
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