2012 NFL Power Rankings Going Into Week 4
Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst football teams in the NFL. Here's our NFL Power Rankings following Week 3 of the season.
1. Falcons (3-0) Mike Smith now carries 6–0 record on West Coast.
2. Texans (3-0) Defeat Peyton Manning; 3–16 all-time vs. No. 18.
3. Ravens (2-1) Torrey Smith scores two TDs in emotional win.
4. Giants (2-1) No comeback needed for G-Men on Thursday night.
5. 49ers (2-1) Alex Smith’s no-INT streak ends at 249 passes.
6. Cardinals (3-0) One of only three undefeated teams still standing.
7. Patriots (1-2) Bill Belichick outraged, grabs referee leaving field.
8. Packers (1-2) Aaron Rodgers sacked eight times in strange loss.
9. Broncos (1-2) Bloody Matt Schaub but can’t take down Texans.
10. Steelers (1-2) Defense struggling without injured Troy Polamalu.
11. Seahawks (2-1) Hail Mary answered by simultaneous possession.
12. Eagles (2-1) Lose to Philly’s Week 1 starter in 2010, Kevin Kolb.
13. Cowboys (2-1) Commit 13 penalties for 105 lost yards in victory.
14. Bears (2-1) Major Wright pick-six highlights defensive effort.
15. Bengals (2-1) A.J. Green explodes for career-high 183 yards.
16. Chargers (2-1) Held to lowest point total (3) since Nov. 24, 2002.
17. Jets (2-1) Darrelle Revis heads to IR island after ACL injury.
18. Bills (2-1) C.J. Spiller likely out, but Fred Jackson may return.
19. Vikings (2-1) Christian Ponder good as gold in upset of 49ers.
20. Titans (1-2) Revive ìMusic City Miracleî in thriller vs. Lions.
21. Lions (1-2) Shaun Hill leads two TD drives in just 18 seconds.
22. Raiders (1-2) Dennis Allen earns first career win over Steelers.
23. Buccaneers (1-2) Gain only 166 total yards in ugly loss to Cowboys.
24. Panthers (1-2) Cam Newton crushed by Big Blue Wrecking Crew.
25. Redskins (1-2) Defense confused by creative Cincy play-calling.
26. Chiefs (1-2) Ryan Succop hits six FGs, including game-winner.
27. Saints (0-3) Drew Brees goes 0-for-6 in fourth quarter and OT.
28. Dolphins (1-2) No "structural damage" to Reggie Bush’s knee.
29. Rams (1-2) Sam Bradford beat up by physical Bears defense.
30. Jaguars (1-2) Beat Colts on 80-yard TD with 45 seconds to play.
31. Colts (1-2) Heading into bye week with bitter taste of defeat.
32. Browns (0-3) Have lost nine consecutive games since last year.
