NFL Power Rankings: Week 4 Standings and Review After Sunday’s Games

I don’t think it’s too early to declare Mike Zimmer the front-runner for the NFL Coach of the Year Award.

Not only have the Minnesota Vikings been competitive since losing Teddy Bridgewater in practice and Adrian Peterson to injured reserve, they’ve been dominant. 

Vikings 22, Panthers 10Vikings: 1st 3-0 start since 2009 pic.twitter.com/GLH1i4w60q

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) September 25, 2016

It hasn’t just been the addition of Sam Bradford, though he has done a remarkable job of steadying the ship for the Vikings offense, it’s been the collective effort of the team to step up its play since the aforementioned injuries took place.

Oh, and the Vikings defense may or may not have something to do with the team’s success so far this season.

Recording 15 sacks through three games and creating havoc for opposing quarterbacks has been the recipe for Minnesota’s success. 

Against the #Vikings the last two weeks:Aaron Rodgers: 1 TD, 1 INT, 5 sacksCam Newton: 0 TD, 3 INT, 8 sacks

— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) September 25, 2016

The Vikings weren’t the only team that impressed in Week 3, however. There was plenty of movement (good and bad) in my power rankings after Sunday’s games. While it’s hard to judge the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints since they don’t play until Monday night, they’ll both have a relatively low ranking until they prove they can play defense. 

As for the other 30 NFL teams listed below, keep in mind that these rankings are based on what has been seen on the field so far. A team may be 1-2 but can still play well, and a …

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