Shuffling at the top of the NFL? Our Week 4 Power Rankings, plus every team’s fantasy surprise

ESPN's NFL analysts evaluated and ranked all 32 teams ahead of Week 4 following a competitive Week 3 slate that featured 12 games decided by eight or fewer points. The 3-0 Las Vegas Raiders climbed six spots, becoming the first team in the common draft era to start 3-0 after taking a quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, first overall. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots and 0-3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell down the order amid quarterback struggles and injuries.

Along with team rankings, NFL Nation reporters highlighted notable early-season fantasy surprises and disappointments across the league. Key performers featured include Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid, and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, while players such as Drake Maye and George Pickens have struggled to meet preseason expectations.