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NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 4

Week 3 of the NFL was a chaotic one, with major upsets, devastating injuries, and controversial penalties. As we head into Week 4, much of the league's standings are murky, but there are two obvious titans.

Week 3 of the NFL season was the wildest yet, with some massive upsets, controversial penalties, and unfortunate injuries.

The Patriots fell to 1-2 as they stalled out vs. the Lions, the Browns got their first win nearly two years, and the Vikings lost to the ... Bills? Meanwhile, Jimmy Garoppolo is out for the year, and the Dolphins lost a top defensive player because he tried to follow the same rules the Green Bay Packers are railing against. What a mess!

As we head into Week 4, we're starting to get a clearer picture of where things stand in the NFL. So far, perhaps the clearest thing we can see — the Rams and Chiefs are teams to be afraid of this season.

Take a look below at where all 32 teams stand heading into Week 4.

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32. Arizona Cardinals

Record:0-3

Last week:31st

Week 2 result:Lost to the Bears, 16-14

Week 3 opponent:vs. Seattle Seahawks

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One thing to know:The Cardinals are going with rookie quarterback Josh Rosen in Week 4 after Sam Bradford led the team to a 0-3 start to the season.

31. Oakland Raiders

Record:0-3

Last week:24th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Dolphins, 28-20

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Week 3 opponent:vs. Cleveland Browns

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30. Houston Texans

Record:0-3

Last week:22nd

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Week 3 opponent:at Indianapolis Colts

One thing to know:One bright spot for the Texans — J.J. Watt finally got going against the Giants, recording his first three sacks of the season.

29. San Francisco 49ers

Record:1-2

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Last week:11th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Chiefs, 38-27

Week 3 opponent:at Los Angeles Chargers

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28. Buffalo Bills

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Record:1-2

Last week:32nd

Week 2 result:Beat the Vikings, 27-6

Week 3 opponent:at Green Bay Packers

One thing to know:The Buffalo Bills pulled off the upset of the year against the Vikings on Sunday thanks to solid defense and a promising performance from rookie Josh Allen, but the team still has a long way to go before they're considered a threat to make the playoffs.

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27. New York Jets

Record:1-2

Last week:27th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Browns, 21-17

Week 3 opponent:at Jacksonville Jaguars

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26. New York Giants

Record:1-2

Last week:30th

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Week 3 opponent:vs. New Orleans Saints

One thing to know:Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr., and Saquon Barkley all played like many imagined they could at the start of the season, and it was enough to get the Giants their first win of the year.

25. Dallas Cowboys

Record:1-2

Last week:25th

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Week 2 result:Lost to the Seahawks, 24-13

Week 3 opponent:vs. Detroit Lions

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24. Seattle Seahawks

Record:1-2

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Last week:23rd

Week 2 result:Beat the Cowboys, 24-13

Week 3 opponent:at Arizona Cardinals

One thing to know:The Seahawks best defender, Earl Thomas, came down with two interceptions on Sunday, but remains in the process of forcing the team to either pay him or trade him, and could wind up on another team as soon as next week.

23. Cleveland Browns

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Record:1-1-1

Last week:28th

Week 2 result:Beat the Jets, 21-17

Week 3 opponent:at Oakland Raiders

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22. Detroit Lions

Record:1-2

Last week:29th

Week 2 result:Beat the Patriots, 26-10

Week 3 opponent:at Dallas Cowboys

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One thing to know:Matt Patricia's first win as a head coach came against his former boss, making it the first time the Patriots had lost two games in a row since 2015.

21. Indianapolis Colts

Record:1-2

Last week:26th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Eagles, 20-16

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Week 3 opponent:vs. Houston Texans

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20. Tennessee Titans

Record:2-1

Last week:21st

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Week 2 result:Beat the Jaguars, 9-6

Week 3 opponent:vs. Philadelphia Eagles

One thing to know:The Titans grinded out an ugly win over the Jaguars, but are still dealing with quarterback health issues with regard to both Marcus Mariota and Blaine Gabbert.

19. Denver Broncos

Record:2-1

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Last week:14th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Ravens, 27-14

Week 3 opponent:vs. Kansas City Chiefs

One thing to know:Penalties killed the Broncos on Sunday, with 13 flags for 120 yards and unknown points left off the board in the process.

18. Los Angeles Chargers

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Record:1-2

Last week:15th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Rams, 35-23

Week 3 opponent:vs. San Francisco 49ers

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17. Pittsburgh Steelers

Record:-1-1

Last week:16th

Week 2 result:Beat the Buccaneers, 30-27

Week 3 opponent:vs. Baltimore Ravens

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16. Green Bay Packers

Record:1-1-1

Last week:7th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Redskins, 31-17

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Week 3 opponent:vs. Buffalo Bills

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15. Cincinnati Bengals

Record:2-1

Last week:17th

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Week 2 result:Lost to the Panthers, 31-21

Week 3 opponent:at Atlanta Falcons

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14. Baltimore Ravens

Record:2-1

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Last week:19th

Week 2 result:Beat the Broncos, 27-14

Week 3 opponent:at Pittsburgh Steelers

One thing to know:Ravens kicker Justin Tucker continues to be an unmatched advantage on special teams, hitting a pair of 52-yard field goals in the first half for Baltimore — dating back to 2015, he's made 18 of 20 attempts from 50+ yards.

13. Washington Redskins

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Record:2-1

Last week:20th

Week 2 result:Beat the Packers, 31-17

Week 3 opponent:Bye

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12. Chicago Bears

Record:2-1

Last week:12th

Week 2 result:Beat the Cardinals, 16-14

Week 3 opponent:vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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One thing to know:Khalil Mack continues to be the most dominant defensive force in the NFL, and on Sunday became the first player to record a sack and a forced fumble in three straight games since... Khalil Mack in 2016.

11. Miami Dolphins

Record:3-0

Last week:18th

Week 2 result:Beat the Raiders, 28-20

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Week 3 opponent:at New England Patriots

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10. Atlanta Falcons

Record:1-2

Last week:8th

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Week 2 result:Lost to the Saints, 43-37 (OT)

Week 3 opponent:vs. Cincinnati Bengals

One thing to know:Calvin Ridley emerged as a huge offensive weapon for the Falcons on Sunday, going off for

9. New England Patriots

Record:1-2

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Last week:6th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Lions, 26-10

Week 3 opponent:vs. Miami Dolphins

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8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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Last week:9th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Steelers, 30-27

Week 3 opponent:at Chicago Bears

One thing to know:With his suspension over, Jameis Winston is now free to return to the team, but after Ryan Fitzpatrick became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for more than 400 yards in three straight games, it's not clear whether he'll get his job back.

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7. New Orleans Saints

Record:2-1

Last week:13th

Week 2 result:Beat the Falcons, 43-37 (OT)

Week 3 opponent:at New York Giants

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One thing to know:Drew Brees became the all-time NFL leader in completions on Sunday, passing Brett Favre for the top spot on the list.

6. Carolina Panthers

Record:2-1

Last week:10th

Week 2 result:Beat the Bengals, 31-21

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Week 3 opponent:Bye

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5. Minnesota Vikings

Record:1-1-1

Last week:3rd

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Week 2 result:Lost to the Bills, 27-6

Week 3 opponent:at Los Angeles Rams

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4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Record:2-1

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Last week:4th

Week 2 result:Lost to the Titans, 9-6

Week 3 opponent:vs. New York Jets

One thing to know:The Jaguars have now lost five of their last six games to the Titans — remember this next time you're betting this division rivalry.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

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Record:2-1

Last week:5th

Week 2 result:Beat the Colts, 20-16

Week 3 opponent:at Tennessee Titans

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2. Kansas City Chiefs

Record:3-0

Last week:2nd

Week 2 result:Beat the 49ers, 38-27

Week 3 opponent:at Denver Broncos

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One thing to know:With an NFL record 13 touchdown throws through the first three games of the season, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense is setting the football world on fire.

1. Los Angeles Rams

Record:3-0

Last week:1st

Week 2 result:Beat the Chargers, 35-23

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Week 3 opponent:vs. Minnesota Vikings

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