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

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

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

The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the AFC North with a 3-0 file, regardless of enjoying with what is actually a backup at quarterback — soon to be full-time starter — in Justin Fields. The Steelers are doing it the Tomlin method, with a tricky, nasty strategy led by the protection with a working recreation and some large passing performs on high. They haven’t allowed any workforce to attain greater than 10 factors.

All those that had the Steelers undefeated at this level, please arise? Not lots of you who do not put on the workforce 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 as if a very long time in the past.

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

When the season started, I stated the Steelers can be the worst workforce 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 workforce, whereas the Steelers are the very best for proper now.

They’re as much as fifth in my Energy Rankings this week heading right into a highway recreation 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’ll know much more concerning the Steelers come November. For now, they’re undefeated and enjoying 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 a giant cause why it is pure stupidity to say his workforce would be the worst within the division.

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

Greatest Movers

Rk	Groups		Chg	Rcrd
1	Chiefs	They’re profitable shut video games, however the file says they’re undefeated. I nonetheless suppose the very best is but to come back. Travis Kelce wants to select it up.	—	3-0-0
2	Bills	This workforce is rolling proper now. However now comes a giant 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 tricky schedule. We’ll discover out extra about them this week towards the Lions.	3	3-0-0
5	Steelers	Whoever performs this workforce can be in for a bodily battle each week. They won’t be fairly, however they know how you can 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 foul day.	3	2-1-0
7	Eagles	That late-game landing to beat the Saints actually adjustments the dynamic of their season. At 2-1, they’re good heading to Tampa. At 1-2, issues can be loads completely different.	11	2-1-0
8	Packers	Matt LaFleur has performed an important job getting this workforce two wins with out Jordan Love. Malik Willis has performed effectively, however the protection has actually come up large.	4	2-1-0
9	Buccaneers	That was a horrible exhibiting 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 workforce we anticipate 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 recreation is nice and the protection is again to being dominant.	9	2-1-0
12	Saints	They blew a recreation they need to have gained towards the Eagles. Derek Carr and the offense certain did not look pretty much as good as they did the primary two weeks.	6	2-1-0
13	Ravens	They beat the Cowboys behind their working recreation, however they certain did make it fascinating within the second half. The protection has to tighten up.	2	1-2-0
14	Chargers	Shedding Justin Herbert ended their probabilities towards the Steelers. If he misses time with that ankle harm, 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 workforce. It is onerous to consider they’re 1-2, however whenever you lose stars it is robust to beat it.	7	1-2-0
16	Cowboys	They’ve main defensive points that put a lot strain on the offense. Perhaps 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 can be a star. We noticed that within the victory over the Bengals on Monday night time.	12	2-1-0
18	Bears	Caleb Williams did some good issues within the loss to the Colts, however the turnovers had been killers. Even so, it is progress.	2	1-2-0
19	Rams	Sean McVay acquired this workforce their first victory Sunday towards the 49ers after they trailed by 14 factors within the second half. They’re undermanned, however he does an important 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 tip-of-game choices did not assist. The protection has been stable.	3	1-2-0
21	Colts	Anthony Richardson continues to be too inconsistent, however at the very least they gave the ball to Jonathan Taylor on this recreation. 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 value them. However they are going to be in numerous video games, even when they do not win them.	2	1-2-0
24	Giants	They gained for the primary time at Cleveland with a powerful defensive exhibiting. The go rush got here alive. Malik Nabers is particular.	7	1-2-0
25	Dolphins	With out Tua Tagovailoa, they simply haven’t got 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 residence losses, they must be thought-about a serious disappointment thus far. Deshaun Watson is struggling.	7	1-2-0
27	Patriots	That victory over the Bengals appears method within the rearview mirror. The offense is not excellent. 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 distinct workforce. He was sharp and correct and the boldness bled over to the remainder of the workforce. Benching Bryce Younger seems to be the appropriate choice.	3	1-2-0
30	Raiders	That was a horrible exhibiting towards the Panthers at residence. A lot for the momentum after beating the Ravens. The protection was terrible and a quarterback change may very well be coming.	16	1-2-0
31	Jaguars	This workforce is a catastrophe. The offense is not good, the protection is dangerous and the teaching is not nice. At 0-3, they’re performed.	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