Not only is the Pats’ offense rolling behind All Pro Tom Brady, but the defense is making big plays as the team is dominating opponents in the early season. Brady has led his troops to 28 or more points in all four games this season and that’s the reason this franchise is tops in the latest power rankings.
Cincinnati is looking to make it five straight years of making the playoffs and after a big fourth quarter rally and an overtime win over Seattle, the Bengals are making believers of football experts. Quarterback Andy Dalton seems to have taken that next step, leading his team to nearly 30 points per game, but they still need to prove themselves when the playoffs roll around.
The NFC has a couple hot teams with Green Bay and Atlanta both 5-0. The Packers defense is playing at a high level and despite a couple of interceptions against St Louis on Sunday, Aaron Rodgers and the offense can score on any team, making the Pack’ third in the updated NFL power rankings.
Make no mistake, Atlanta is back, despite needing overtime to beat Washington at home on Sunday. The Falcons defense is still in limbo, but Matt Ryan and company are explosive and with a struggling New Orleans and Tampa Bay in their division, it could be a big year for the “Dirty Birds.”
Denver won their second game of the year without scoring an offensive touchdown, not the news fans want to hear, but it figures Peyton Manning will get in gear before long. The Broncos defense has allowed just 79 points on the year, leading many to believe this is the only unit in football that could slow down New England.
