NFL standings, edition after the 4th week:

1. Rams (1): A team that did not really try in pre-season saw the highest ranked offensive yards, gradually increasing points every week. It could become scary.

2. Heads (2): The KC barbecue was not as spicy on Monday with Patrick Mahomes has only one goal, but can not fight with a second consecutive 4-0 start.

3. Saints (3): Their 3-1 start is better in five years, and things will not go well with our striker Mark Ingram ready to join his buddy Alvin Kamara in the backfield.

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4. Jaguars (8): The No. 1 defense against the pass has allowed 657 yards, three touchdowns … which seems like a good day's work for the future opponent Paul Bunyan Mahomes.

5. Patriots (24): To quote George Bush 43: "Fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Deceive me, you can not go wrong. My apologies to New England.

6. Chargers (11): Guess who is the highest ranked RB of ProFootballFocus? If you said Melvin Gordon, you are wrong. It's actually Austin Ekeler. Look at it next time.

7. Panthers (7): David Tepper is going to be a different breed of owner. Do you think Jerry Richardson would have saved S Eric Reid from exiling the NFL?

8. Bengals (12): The Chiefs, Rams and Saints attract much more attention, but they are the only teams to score better than the Cincinnati offense.

9. Ravens (13): Smokey Brown looks like a robbery of a free agency. Of the WRs, only DeSean Jackson averaged more yards per take than Brown's 22.5.

10. Red skins (16): Clearly, they upset somebody from the NFL's planning bureau. Next MNF game in New Orleans is sandwiched by premature goodbye and a short week.

11. Packers (17):Aaron Rodgers upset Green Bay at the "offensive level of the unskilled team for the playoffs". While his knee is recovering in the middle of a 2-1-1 start, should it be R-E-L-A-X?

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12. Titans (20): They are plus-two in the column of gains (3-1) and plus-two in the column of points (75-73). As a reminder, we chose Mike Vrabel as coach of the year.

13. Eagles (4): They are close. Carson Wentz is still settling, which should (eventually) solve the third rate of decline in the red zone. NFL-high five escapes a problem.

14. bear (18): Khalil Mack MVP train? The last transcendent linebacker from Chicago has at least one bag and a forced fumble in every game for the team in first place.

15. Falcons (6): The three losses have occurred in the last few seconds, which is perhaps the main indicator that this defense simply can not support its loss of personnel.

16. Steelers (10): Even if James Conner has been, the persistent absence of the "Veon Bell" (for now?) Puts an excessive burden on Big Ben, who is about to win 744 passes.

17. Vikings (19): Many problems, including the apparent deterioration of the defense. But it would be helpful for regional offices to have more than 17 weeks of postponement in total.

18. Dolphins (9): To quote George Bush 43: "Fool me once, shame on – shame on you. Deceive me, you can not go wrong. You owe us an apology, Miami.

19. Buccaneers (5): "Jameis Winston is the guy who will be here much longer than me," said Dirk Koetter on Monday. Could it last longer than a few months?

20. Broncos (21): The defense did a decent job on the Mahomes train Monday night, but Denver did not have a big impact of Case Keenum in the clutch.

21. Seahawks (25): With owner Paul Allen again battling cancer and S Earl Thomas breaking his leg, the local vibe reflects Seattle's autumnal climate.

22. Cowboys (27): Despite the strength of Sunday, Dak Prescott is not among the top 25 NFL smugglers … a bad score for a person eligible for an off-season extension.

23. Lions (23): It's time to give rookie RB Kerryon Johnson more than 12 touches per game. He deserved it and that finally preserves Matthew Stafford.

24. Browns (14): Anti-Tyrod – Baker Mayfield unleashed a 42-point offense, the highest of the season, 487 yards. Anti-Tyrod – Baker Mayfield made four turnovers.

25. Giants (29): Saquon Barkley continues to impress as a backfield catcher. He is on track for 108 catches, which would overshadow Matt Forte's record record (102).

26. Texans (30): Need a fancy board? Rookie WR Keke Coutee's 11 receptions in his NFL debut are the most successful games of his first game since the merger in 1970.

27. Raiders (28): Do not look now, but Jon Gruden's offensive suddenly ranks second in the league, even though there are too many empty calorie yards.

28. Colts (15): Is it fair to criticize Frank Reich for an unthinking decision while admiring his braggart look as he tries to rebuild Indy's culture. Yes? Cool.

29. jets (22): How is it going? Offense scored four touchdowns in opening … and has four since. The defense has allowed only one touchdown in the first game … and has returned eight since.

30. 49ers (31): After the first month of the season, TE George Kittle's 82-yard Sunday team is the longest defeat of the race in the entire league. Nice to have a bright spot.

31. Invoices (26): No team has allowed more bags (21) or passes more inept (132.5 yards). Get a useless "franchise smuggler" if you do not help him, guys.

32. Cardinals (32): One of the main reasons why they are so bad? An anemic attack can not support the controls, leaving D on the court more than 35 minutes per game, which is easily happening in most leagues.

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