2011 Power Rankings: Week 4 |
| RK (LW) | TEAM | REC | COMMENT |
| 1 (1) | Packers | 3-0 | The return of a healthy Jermichael Finley gives the Packers a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. (Clayton) |
| 2 (4) | Saints | 2-1 | The Saints are 41 points ahead of their three-game scoring pace from 2010. (Sando) |
| 3 (2) | Patriots | 2-1 | Don't count on QB Tom Brady to throw four interceptions every week. (Walker) |
| 4 (11) | Lions | 3-0 | It's starting to look like the Lions have enough to finally make a playoff run. (Clayton) |
| 5 (7) | Ravens | 2-1 | When QB Joe Flacco (389 yards) plays well, the Ravens are as good as anyone. (Walker) |
| 6 (16) | Bills | 3-0 | Surprise! The AFC's last unbeaten team resides in Buffalo. (Walker) |
| 7 (3) | Jets | 2-1 | Jets are in a tough spot facing back-to-back road games against Ravens and Patriots. (Walker) |
| 8 (5) | Texans | 2-1 | The Steelers' offensive line struggled against Indy. The Texans' front should play big this week.(Kuharsky) |
| 9 (12) | Chargers | 2-1 | Three of the Chargers' first four opponents are currently winless, including the next one, Miami. (Kuharsky) |
| 10 (9) | Steelers | 2-1 | The Steelers must fix their offensive line if they plan to make another deep playoff run. (Walker) |
| 11 (13) | Cowboys | 2-1 | Dallas LB Bradie James said the Cowboys are better than last year. He's right. (Fox) |
| 12 (18) | Giants | 2-1 | A huge win in Philly provides some much-needed confidence after an injury-plagued start. (Fox) |
| 13 (20) | Raiders | 2-1 | Darren McFadden is in serious contention for best non-QB in the league right now. (Kuharsky) |
| 14 (14) | Buccaneers | 2-1 | The Bucs are 2-1 despite only two TD passes, four INTs in three games. (Sando) |
| 15 (17) | Titans | 2-1 | Loss of Kenny Britt to season-ending knee injury will test their depth, creativity, resolve. (Kuharsky) |
| 16 (15) | Redskins | 2-1 | Despite losing to Dallas, this team is going to be in the mix in the NFC East. Who would've thought that? (Fox) |
| 17 (6) | Eagles | 1-2 | The Eagles got a huge break when Michael Vick's right hand ended up not being broken. (Fox) |
| 18 (10) | Bears | 1-2 | So much for the plan to have the Bears run the ball more. (Clayton) |
| 19 (8) | Falcons | 1-2 | The Falcons managed only 30 yards rushing in their loss to Tampa Bay. (Sando) |
| 20 (23) | 49ers | 2-1 | The 49ers have been more effective than exciting to this point. (Sando) |
| 21 (29) | Browns | 2-1 | The Browns have beaten two winless teams (Indianapolis, Miami). But they'll take it. (Walker) |
| 22 (27) | Panthers | 1-2 | Rookie QB Cam Newton is leading the Panthers in passing and rushing yards. (Sando) |
| 23 (19) | Cardinals | 1-2 | Offense hasn't been able to finish with outcomes on the line. (Sando) |
| 24 (32) | Seahawks | 1-2 | Sidney Rice's return provided a needed boost to the Seahawks' offense. (Sando) |
| 25 (21) | Jaguars | 1-2 | The Jaguars blew it in Carolina, and now have nothing to lose by giving Blaine Gabbert more chances to sling it. (Kuharsky) |
| 26 (24) | Broncos | 1-2 | A healthy Elvis Dumervil would help any defense in the NFL. Could he be ready for a trip to Lambeau? (Kuharsky) |
| 27 (28) | Bengals | 1-2 | As usual, the Bengals can't keep their act together on or off the field. (Walker) |
| 28 (26) | Vikings | 0-3 | If the Vikings were a closer in baseball, they'd be sent to the minors. (Clayton) |
| 29 (25) | Dolphins | 0-3 | The hot seat is warming up in a hurry for head coach Tony Sparano. (Walker) |
| 30 (30) | Colts | 0-3 | It will be hard to match the defensive effort that kept the Colts in the game with the Steelers. (Kuharsky) |
| 31 (22) | Rams | 0-3 | A disappointing start is becoming discouraging after the Baltimore beatdown. (Sando) |
| 32 (31) | Chiefs | 0-3 | What better tonic than back-to-back games against two other currently winless teams (Minnesota, Indy)? (Kuharsky). |