Brief

Las Vegas Raiders Lead Week 4 NFL Power Rankings After 3‑0 Start

The Raiders’ surprising 3‑0 record places them at the top of Bleacher Report’s Week 4 NFL power rankings, a sharp contrast to the season’s early struggles of several other teams.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:32:04 GMT

Bleacher Report’s NFL analysts placed the Las Vegas Raiders at the top of the Week 4 power rankings after the team’s 3‑0 start, a sharp contrast to the early season struggles of other franchises. The Raiders’ win over the New Orleans Saints in a wild game gave the team a 3‑0 record, the best in the league at the time of the ranking.

Power Ranking Overview

The analysts—Gary Davenport, Kris Knox, Maurice Moton and Brent Sobleski—ranked all 32 teams from worst to first. The Raiders sit at number one, while the Los Angeles Rams, the season’s overwhelming Super Bowl favorite, fall to 1‑2 after a loss in Denver. The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers remain winless, and the Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all 0‑3.

Key Team Performances

Las Vegas Raiders – 3‑0 record, top of the rankings.
Los Angeles Rams – 1‑2 record after a loss to Denver.
Houston Texans & Los Angeles Chargers – 0‑0, still winless.
Miami Dolphins – 0‑3, with head coach Jeff Hafley noting a lack of optimism after losing key offensive player De’Von Achane to a knee injury.
Tennessee Titans – 0‑3, with coach Cam Ward criticised for limited offensive progress.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 0‑3, struggling offensively under new coordinator Zac Robinson.

Context from Earlier Weeks

In Week 1, quarterback grades highlighted the importance of health and ball security, with Josh Allen and Caleb Williams earning top marks while Deshaun Watson struggled. Week 2 saw the Panthers dominate early, the Patriots’ defense shine, and injuries to key players such as Zay Flowers and Nico Collins. Week 3’s fantasy rankings and betting odds reflected the uncertainty of early season performance, with the Raiders’ unexpected success standing out.

Key facts

Las Vegas Raiders are ranked first in Bleacher Report’s Week 4 NFL power rankings (bleacherreport.com)
The Raiders have a 3‑0 record after a win in New Orleans (bleacherreport.com)
Los Angeles Rams are 1‑2 after a loss in Denver (bleacherreport.com)
Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers remain winless (0‑0) (bleacherreport.com)
Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all 0‑3 (bleacherreport.com)

Background

Earlier Felo coverage highlighted early quarterback performances and injuries that set the tone for the season, including the impact of key injuries on team strategies.