A 3–1 record adds 14 points; a 1–3 record subtracts 14. That separates Cleveland from New York. San Francisco remains No. 1.
1. 49ers
4–0
Last: Beat Broncos 24–14.
Next: At Seahawks, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Kyle Juszczyk (knee), Nick Bosa (knee/calf), Mike Evans (ribs), Marques Sigle (ankle).
San Francisco holds the No. 1 spot after improving to 4–0.
2. Chiefs
4–0
Last: Beat Raiders 30–27.
Next: Week 5 bye; Chargers, Oct. 18.
Injuries: Tyquan Thornton (dislocated ankle, reported 3–4-month absence), Rashee Rice (hamstring), Josh Simmons (back).
Kansas City enters its bye undefeated after a narrow win over Las Vegas.
3. Vikings
4–0
Last: Beat Dolphins 15–10.
Next: At Saints, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Justin Jefferson (ankle), Christian Darrisaw (concussion), Donovan Jackson (torn meniscus, likely season-ending).
Minnesota’s league-leading scoring defense masks its offensive shortfall.
4. Jaguars
3–1
Last: Beat Bengals 22–17.
Next: Eagles in London, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Eric Murray (concussion), Montaric Brown (hamstring); Patrick Mekari and BJ Green II are tracked on IR.
Jacksonville’s defense anchors its rise.
5. Bears
3–1
Last: Beat Jets 23–12.
Next: At Packers, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Caleb Williams (hamstring), Kyle Monangai (thumb), Braxton Jones (knee, IR).
Tyson Bagent will start again. Chicago keeps winning through quarterback changes.
6. Seahawks
3–1
Last: Beat Chargers 30–23.
Next: 49ers, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Leonard Williams (ankle), Jadarian Price (chest, IR), Zach Charbonnet (ACL recovery).
Facing top-ranked San Francisco provides a major divisional test.
7. Raiders
3–1
Last: Lost to Chiefs 30–27.
Next: At Patriots, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Jackson Powers-Johnson (groin), Jalen Nailor (concussion), Jack Bech (forearm, IR).
Las Vegas remains competitive after a three-point loss to Kansas City.
8. Bills
3–1
Last: Lost to Patriots 29–26.
Next: At Rams, Oct. 12.
Injuries: Ed Oliver (knee), Christian Benford (toe), DJ Moore (shoulder).
Buffalo leads the league in scoring, but allowing 26.75 PPG offsets that production.
9. Ravens
3–1
Last: Beat Titans 24–18.
Next: At Falcons, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Lamar Jackson (ankle), Trey Hendrickson (finger), Marlon Humphrey (calf).
Jackson’s availability is the biggest question heading into Atlanta.
10. Giants
3–1
Last: Beat Cardinals 36–24.
Next: At Commanders, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Jaxson Dart (knee), Andrew Thomas (groin), Brian Burns (season-ending ACL), Paulson Adebo (knee, IR).
New York improved to 3–1 with a 36–24 win over Arizona.
11. Browns
3–1
Last: Beat Steelers 27–24.
Next: At Jets, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Mason Graham (MCL/ankle sprains), Elgton Jenkins (concussion), Teven Jenkins (back).
Cleveland improved to 3–1 after holding off Pittsburgh.
12. Bengals
2–2
Last: Lost to Jaguars 22–17.
Next: At Dolphins, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Ja’Marr Chase (concussion protocol), Tee Higgins (adductor, day-to-day), Andrei Iosivas (thumb, IR).
Receiver health could determine the rebound.
13. Panthers
2–2
Last: Beat Lions 32–26.
Next: Week 5 bye; at Eagles, Oct. 18.
Injuries: Xavier Legette (knee), Jaycee Horn (quadriceps), Mike Jackson (groin), all on IR.
The offense is productive, but defensive injuries remain a concern.
14. Cowboys
2–2
Last: Beat Texans 34–30.
Next: Buccaneers, Oct. 8.
Injuries: Tyler Smith (thumb, IR), DeMarvion Overshown and Cobie Durant (hamstrings).
Dallas can score, but allowing 28 PPG remains costly.
15. Falcons
2–2
Last: Beat Saints 45–24.
Next: Ravens, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Jake Matthews (groin), Za’Darius Smith (concussion), A.J. Terrell (groin, IR).
Atlanta has scored 80 points in two games.
16. Rams
2–2
Last: Beat Eagles 24–20.
Next: Bills, Oct. 12.
Injuries: Aaron Donald (back), Myles Garrett (knee, IR), Jaylen Watson (shoulder), Terrance Ferguson (ankle, IR).
A needed win provides momentum while defensive reinforcements remain important.
17. Colts
2–2
Last: Beat Commanders 30–13.
Next: At Steelers, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Keenan Allen (groin), Arden Key (hamstring), Alec Pierce (heel, IR).
Indianapolis delivered a stronger defensive performance in London.
18. Lions
2–2
Last: Lost to Panthers 32–26.
Next: At Cardinals, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Brian Branch (Achilles), Kerby Joseph (knee), Rock Ya-Sin (hamstring).
Allowing 31.75 PPG undermines Detroit’s productive offense.
19. Steelers
2–2
Last: Lost to Browns 27–24.
Next: Colts, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Derrick Harmon (foot) and Jamel Dean (ankle) face multiweek absences; Jalen Ramsey played with a broken wrist.
The late rally fell short.
20. Patriots
2–2
Last: Beat Bills 29–26.
Next: Raiders, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore (shoulders), Mike Onwenu (ankle, IR).
A major win showed progress, but season scoring remains only 16.25 PPG.
21. Eagles
2–2
Last: Lost to Rams 24–20.
Next: Jaguars in London, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Saquon Barkley and DeVonta Smith (hamstrings), Tank Bigsby (core surgery), Dallas Goedert (MCL).
An already struggling offense enters London depleted.
22. Broncos
2–2
Last: Lost to 49ers 24–14.
Next: At Chargers, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Patrick Surtain II (ankle), Riley Moss (ribs).
Denver needs more offensive production while injuries threaten its starting cornerback pairing.
23. Packers
2–2
Last: Beat Buccaneers 17–14.
Next: Bears, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Edgerrin Cooper (season-ending Achilles), Micah Parsons (knee), Warren Brinson (calf/groin, IR).
Green Bay got the win, but injuries complicate its divisional test.
24. Jets
1–3
Last: Lost to Bears 23–12.
Next: Browns, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Breece Hall (quadriceps), Mason Taylor (thumb), Braiden McGregor (season-ending torn pectoral).
An offense averaging 19 PPG needs answers.
25. Buccaneers
0–4
Last: Lost to Packers 17–14.
Next: At Cowboys, Oct. 8.
Injuries: Baker Mayfield (thumb), Antoine Winfield Jr. (rib fracture), Jalen McMillan (knee, IR).
Tampa Bay faces a short turnaround while searching for its first win.
26. Saints
1–3
Last: Lost to Falcons 45–24.
Next: Vikings, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Travis Etienne (hamstring, IR), Kaden Elliss (calf), Carl Granderson (ankle), Anfernee Jennings (knee).
New Orleans allows a league-high 32 PPG.
27. Texans
0–4
Last: Lost to Cowboys 34–30.
Next: At Titans, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Azeez Al-Shaair (groin), Mario Edwards Jr. (knee, IR), Tank Dell (knee, IR).
Scoring 30 still wasn’t enough; Houston needs stops.
28. Titans
0–4
Last: Lost to Ravens 24–18.
Next: Texans, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Tyjae Spears (ankle), Fernando Carmona Jr. (ankle surgery), Jackson Slater (foot surgery).
This winless matchup offers an opportunity, but Tennessee averages only 13.75 PPG.
29. Cardinals
1–3
Last: Lost to Giants 36–24.
Next: Lions, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Paris Johnson Jr. (season-ending torn biceps), Will Johnson (neck, IR), James Conner (foot, IR).
Protection takes another hit after Arizona allowed 36 points to New York.
30. Commanders
1–3
Last: Lost to Colts 30–13.
Next: Giants, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Jayden Daniels (elbow), Marcus Mariota (knee), Terry McLaurin (hamstring), Jaylin Lane (severe ankle injury).
Quarterback uncertainty makes the division matchup harder.
31. Chargers
0–4
Last: Lost to Seahawks 30–23.
Next: Broncos, Oct. 11.
Injuries: Rashawn Slater (ankle), Joe Alt (neck), Ladd McConkey (foot), Derwin James (hamstring).
Protection and scoring defense are both concerns.
32. Dolphins
0–4
Last: Lost to Vikings 15–10.
Next: Bengals, Oct. 11.
Injuries: De’Von Achane (ACL, IR), Caleb Douglas (ankle), Robert Beal Jr. (hamstring).
Miami has the league’s lowest scoring offense at 11.50 PPG.
