This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 4:
In the hunt | Teams that look good enough to be among the 12 playoff qualifiers, but not based on conference. | | Rank | Team | Record | Prv. | Comment | | 1. | New York Giants | 3-0 | 2 | You know you're good -- or maybe the competition is lacking -- when you move to the top without even playing. | | 2. | Tennessee Titans | 4-0 | 5 | Defensive domination and a solid offense make a strong argument for the Titans to be considered an elite team. | | 3. | Buffalo Bills | 4-0 | 4 | They've got the formula for strong finishes down. Now it's time to work on faster starts. | | 4. | Washington Redskins | 3-1 | 10 | Jason Campbell's continued improvement and a solid defensive effort make anything possible -- including knocking off the Cowboys in Dallas. | | 5. | Dallas Cowboys | 3-1 | 1 | Memo to the coaching staff: Run more! Memo to Terrell Owens: Speak less! | | 6. | Carolina Panthers | 3-1 | 9 | The Panthers can count on a decent challenge from the Chiefs, but this is a game where they must prove they truly are consistently strong. | | 7. | Philadelphia Eagles | 2-2 | 3 | Let one get away in Chicago … and it doesn't get any easier vs. the Redskins. | | 8. | Pittsburgh Steelers | 3-1 | 8 | Key offensive injuries and a short week won't make it any easier at Jacksonville Sunday night. | | 9. | Denver Broncos | 3-1 | 6 | The first time their offense doesn't show up, the Broncos show just how vulnerable they are with that porous defense. | | 10. | San Diego Chargers | 2-2 | -- | The Chargers have a good chance to make it three in a row at Miami. | | 11. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3-1 | -- | Matt Bryant's incredibly inspiring performance will leave in indelible mark on this season. | | 12. | Baltimore Ravens | 2-1 | 11 | Joe Flacco made strides at Pittsburgh, but he faces an even greater challenge vs. the Titans. | |
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