David Salfino's Power Rankings

1. New England Patriots (4-0)
Nineteen in a row and counting.

2. Philadelphia Eagles (4-0)
League's newest triplets: McNabb, T.O. and Westbrook.

3. Indianapolis Colts (4-1)
Offense impressive, natch, defense improving.

4. Minnesota Vikings (3-1)
After shootout, last team standing in Houston.

5. New York Jets (4-0)
In cahoots with NFL schedule-maker.

6. Denver Broncos (4-1)
Just enough O, D getting it done.

7. Seattle Seahawks (3-1)
Maybe they shouldn't have taken the week off.

8. New York Giants (4-1)
Coughlin has Big Blue ship-shape.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1)
Roethlisberger to Burress restores Steelers vertical threat.

10. St. Louis Rams (3-2)
Martz's Elmo Wright imitation a real hoot.

11. Atlanta Falcons (4-1)
Will the real Atlanta Falcons please stand up.

12. Baltimore Ravens (2-2)
Lewis suspension dark cloud on Baltimore horizon.

13. Detroit Lions (3-1)
Mooch has Lions living up to hype.

14. San Diego Chargers (3-2)
Can notorious fast starters keep it going?

15. Dallas Cowboys (2-2)
Kinder, gentler Parcells starting to be real concern.

16. Tennessee Titans (2-3)
O-line opening huge holes for Chris Brown.

17. Kansas City Chiefs (1-3)
Hope to keep it going after bye week.

18. Carolina Panthers (1-3)
Hits keep coming: DeShaun Foster, Kris Jenkins are latest casualties.

19. Green Bay Packers (1-4)
Lambeau myth officially dispelled.

20. Houston Texans (2-3)
Airshow impressive, but where's the defense?

21. Oakland Raiders (2-3)
Apparently, Kerry Collins not the league's best backup after all.

22. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-2)
2-0 start quickly becoming ancient history.

23. New Orleans Saints (2-3)
Inconsistency only constant in Bayou Country.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (1-3)
Palmer poised to rebound after week off.

25. Cleveland Browns (2-3)
Not much to recommend Brownies.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-4)
Chucky carves out first win in New Orleans.

27. Chicago Bears (1-3)
Need Jonathan Quinn to step up.

28. Washington Redskins (1-4)
Who's next Redskins coach, Knute Rockne?

29. Buffalo Bills (0-4)
Underachieving offense really starting to piss defense off.

30. Arizona Cardinals (1-4)
Denny's Boys blow big lead and chance for two in a row.

31. San Francisco 49ers (1-4)
Finally healthy, Rattay finding his rhythm.

32. Miami Dolphins (0-4)
Let's get it together, fellas, Ricky's not coming home.

--David Salfino