NFL Week 4 Energy Rankings: Steelers crack high 5 as Mike Tomlin showcases brilliance; Eagles, Jets make bounce

As if we did not already realize it, Mike Tomlin is a superb coach.

He did not want this season for us to know that, however his crew’s 3-0 begin solely reinforces how good he’s doing his job.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North with a 3-0 document, regardless of taking part in with what is basically a backup at quarterback — soon to be full-time starter — in Justin Fields. The Steelers are doing it the Tomlin means, with a troublesome, nasty method led by the protection with a working sport and some huge passing performs on high. They haven’t allowed any crew to attain greater than 10 factors.

All those that had the Steelers undefeated at this level, please rise up? Not lots of you who do not put on the crew colours. But right here they’re as one of many remaining 5 undefeated groups. The quarterback controversy of the summer time involving Fields and Russell Wilson looks like a very long time in the past.

Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith has completed a pleasant job of constructing the offense round Fields and his talent set and the working sport. The protection stays, effectively, a Steelers protection. T.J. Watt can wreck a sport and the secondary is far improved.

When the season started, I mentioned the Steelers can be the worst crew of their division, irrespective of who performed quarterback. Steelers followers went nuts on X. So right here goes: I used to be unsuitable. Cleveland is the worst crew, whereas the Steelers are one of the best for proper now.

They’re as much as fifth in my Energy Rankings this week heading right into a highway sport at Indianapolis towards the Colts. After that, the schedule toughens up with video games towards the Cowboys (if they’re any good) and the Jets in October.

We are going to know much more concerning the Steelers come November. For now, they’re undefeated and taking part in their model of soccer.

And as soon as once more we’re reminded how Tomlin is without doubt one of the finest within the league and an enormous cause why it is pure stupidity to say his crew would be the worst within the division.

I do know. I mentioned it and I appear like an fool now. Go forward and wave the Horrible Towels in my face. I deserve it. However simply bear in mind, it is early. Issues change rapidly on this league.

Largest Movers

Rk	Groups		Chg	Rcrd
1	Chiefs	They’re profitable shut video games, however the document says they’re undefeated. I nonetheless suppose one of the best is but to return. Travis Kelce wants to choose it up.	—	3-0-0
2	Bills	This crew is rolling proper now. However now comes an enormous one with the Ravens on the highway. Josh Allen is the MVP chief proper now.	—	3-0-0
3	Vikings	The excellent news is Sam Darnold is not badly harm. Did I simply write that? Sure as a result of he is performed so effectively within the 3-0 begin that his well being actually issues.	2	3-0-0
4	Seahawks	At 3-0, they’re probably the greatest groups proper now. However they have not confronted a troublesome schedule. We are going to discover out extra about them this week towards the Lions.	3	3-0-0
5	Steelers	Whoever performs this crew might be in for a bodily battle every week. They may not be fairly, however they know find out how to win video games.	5	3-0-0
6	Texans	They misplaced for the primary time as their offense was dominated by the Vikings. Now we get to see how C.J. Stroud and firm deal with the response to a nasty day.	3	2-1-0
7	Eagles	That late-game landing to beat the Saints actually modifications the dynamic of their season. At 2-1, they’re good heading to Tampa. At 1-2, issues can be loads totally different.	11	2-1-0
8	Packers	Matt LaFleur has completed a terrific job getting this crew two wins with out Jordan Love. Malik Willis has performed effectively, however the protection has actually come up huge.	4	2-1-0
9	Buccaneers	That was a horrible displaying towards the Broncos of their first loss. The protection was dangerous and the offensive line was whipped. Now right here come the Eagles.	5	2-1-0
10	Lions	After shedding to the Bucs, they bounced again towards the Cardinals with a victory. However they nonetheless do not fairly appear like the crew we count on to see.	1	2-1-0
11	Jets	If Aaron Rodgers is slinging it like he did towards the Patriots, the Jets will push for a Tremendous Bowl. The run sport is sweet and the protection is again to being dominant.	9	2-1-0
12	Saints	They blew a sport they need to have received towards the Eagles. Derek Carr and the offense certain did not look nearly as good as they did the primary two weeks.	6	2-1-0
13	Ravens	They beat the Cowboys behind their working sport, however they certain did make it attention-grabbing within the second half. The protection has to tighten up.	2	1-2-0
14	Chargers	Shedding Justin Herbert ended their possibilities towards the Steelers. If he misses time with that ankle damage, they’ve main issues that their energy offense cannot repair.	5	2-1-0
15	49ers	All of the accidents have confirmed to be an excessive amount of for this crew. It is laborious to consider they’re 1-2, however whenever you lose stars it is powerful to beat it.	7	1-2-0
16	Cowboys	They’ve main defensive points that put a lot strain on the offense. Possibly Mike Zimmer did not repair it in spite of everything.	3	1-2-0
17	Commanders	The Commanders have their quarterback for the long term. Jayden Daniels might be a star. We noticed that within the victory over the Bengals on Monday evening.	12	2-1-0
18	Bears	Caleb Williams did some good issues within the loss to the Colts, however the turnovers have been killers. Even so, it is progress.	2	1-2-0
19	Rams	Sean McVay bought this crew their first victory Sunday towards the 49ers after they trailed by 14 factors within the second half. They’re undermanned, however he does a terrific job overcoming it.	6	1-2-0
20	Falcons	They’d an actual probability to get to 2-1 towards the Chiefs, however got here up quick. The top-of-game choices did not assist. The protection has been strong.	3	1-2-0
21	Colts	Anthony Richardson continues to be too inconsistent, however a minimum of they gave the ball to Jonathan Taylor on this sport. They should lean on that extra.	6	1-2-0
22	Broncos	Sean Payton confirmed he owns the Bucs with Todd Bowles as coach. That was a clinic. Bo Nix is getting higher.	8	1-2-0
23	Cardinals	The offense wasn’t as crisp towards the Lions and it price them. However they are going to be in a whole lot of video games, even when they do not win them.	2	1-2-0
24	Giants	They received for the primary time at Cleveland with a formidable defensive displaying. The move rush got here alive. Malik Nabers is particular.	7	1-2-0
25	Dolphins	With out Tua Tagovailoa, they simply do not have sufficient to attain factors – even with the explosive receivers. That is going to be a protracted season with out him.	2	1-2-0
26	Browns	At 1-2 with two house losses, they must be thought-about a significant disappointment to date. Deshaun Watson is struggling.	7	1-2-0
27	Patriots	That victory over the Bengals appears means within the rearview mirror. The offense is not superb. How lengthy earlier than it is Drake Maye time?	1	1-2-0
28	Bengals	The protection is horrible proper now. At 0-3, they’re in a deep gap. Can they climb out of it?	6	0-3-0
29	Panthers	Andy Dalton made this a unique crew. He was sharp and correct and the boldness bled over to the remainder of the crew. Benching Bryce Younger seems to be to be the correct choice.	3	1-2-0
30	Raiders	That was a horrible displaying towards the Panthers at house. A lot for the momentum after beating the Ravens. The protection was terrible and a quarterback change could possibly be coming.	16	1-2-0
31	Jaguars	This crew is a catastrophe. The offense is not good, the protection is dangerous and the teaching is not nice. At 0-3, they’re completed.	7	0-3-0
32	Titans	They’ve a Will Levis downside proper now. He’s turning the ball over an excessive amount of. Oh, and the offensive line is admittedly dangerous.	4	0-3-0