NFL Power Rankings Week 3 & 4 – Hollywood Life
Week three of the National Football League concluded on Monday Night Football (MNF) on September 23. This has solidified the standings as teams prepare for week four of the 2024 season, which begins on Thursday, September 26, with the Dallas Cowboys facing the New York Giants.
As week four approaches, five teams remain undefeated – the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings, all with 3-0 records. Read on for more details about the team standings.
Team Rankings
According to ESPN, the teams have been ranked from 1 to 32. See below for the current rankings.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers hold first place in the AFC North with a 3-0 record and are ranked 12th out of 32 teams by ESPN.
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are tied for second in the AFC North with a 1-2 record and are ranked 22nd by ESPN.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are also tied for second place in the AFC North with a 1-2 record and are ranked 13th by ESPN.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals lost their third game during MNF against the Washington Commanders, 33-38, placing them fourth in the AFC North with a 0-3 record. They are ranked 18th by ESPN.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills secured their 3-0 record with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday, September 23, finishing 47-10. They lead the AFC East and are ranked second by ESPN.
New York Jets
The New York Jets had a strong week three, winning their second game of the season on Thursday Night Football against the New England Patriots. They are second in the AFC East with a 2-1 record and are ranked 16th by ESPN.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are tied for third in the AFC East with a 1-2 record. Their quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, sustained a concussion in week two, leading backup Skylar Thompson to take over. They are ranked 17th by ESPN.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are tied with the Dolphins for third place in the AFC East with a 1-2 record and are ranked 25th by ESPN.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans lead the AFC South with a 2-1 record and are ranked fourth by ESPN.
Indianapolis Colts
The Indianapolis Colts are in second place in the AFC South with a 1-2 record and are ranked 28th by ESPN.
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars, tied for third in the AFC South with a 0-3 record, are ranked 24th by ESPN after their loss to the Buffalo Bills on MNF.
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are also tied for third place in the AFC South with a 0-3 record and are ranked 29th by ESPN.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs remain undefeated with a 3-0 record, leading the AFC West and ranked first by ESPN.
Los Angeles Chargers
The Los Angeles Chargers, in second place in the AFC West with a 2-1 record, are ranked eighth by ESPN.
Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are tied for third place in the AFC West with a 1-2 record and are ranked 21st by ESPN.
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos, also with a 1-2 record, are tied for third place in the AFC West and are ranked 30th by ESPN.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North with a 3-0 record and are ranked 11th by ESPN.
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are tied for second place in the NFC North with a 2-1 record and are ranked 15th by ESPN.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions, also tied for second in the NFC North, are ranked fifth by ESPN.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are in fourth place in the NFC North with a 1-2 record and are ranked 26th by ESPN.
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles lead the NFC East with a 2-1 record and are ranked sixth by ESPN.
Washington Commanders
The Washington Commanders earned their second win of the season on MNF against the Cincinnati Bengals, 38-33, placing them second in the NFC East with a 2-1 record. They are ranked 27th by ESPN.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are tied for third place in the NFC East with a 1-2 record and are ranked 14th by ESPN.
New York Giants
The New York Giants, tied with the Cowboys for third place in the NFC East, have a 1-2 record and are ranked 31st by ESPN.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are tied for first place in the NFC South with a 2-1 record and are ranked seventh by ESPN.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are also tied for first place in the NFC South with a 2-1 record and are ranked ninth by ESPN.
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are tied for third place in the NFC South with a 1-2 record and are ranked 23rd by ESPN.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are tied with the Falcons for third place in the NFC South with a 1-2 record and are ranked 32nd by ESPN.
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks lead the NFC West with a 3-0 record and are ranked 10th by ESPN.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are tied for second place in the NFC West with a 1-2 record and are ranked 19th by ESPN.
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams, also tied for second place in the NFC West with a 2-1 record, are ranked 20th by ESPN.
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are tied for second place in the NFC West with a 1-2 record and are ranked third by ESPN.
NFL Highlights
Week three of the 2024 NFL season saw several key moments. During Sunday Night Football on September 22, the Kansas City Chiefs narrowly avoided defeat against the Atlanta Falcons, winning 22-17. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott led the league in week three with 379 passing yards, according to ESPN.
