NFL Power Rankings, 2010 Week 4

As the season starts to take shape, it again becomes time to revisit the NFL Power Rankings. With only three undefeated teams remaining, the season looks as balanced as ever.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0) - Despite not having Big Ben and his entourage of hung over sorority girls, the Steelers have looked like the teams of old, defense and running with timely passing. The biggest surprise has been Charlie Batch's ability to make plays. There is no question when Roethlisberger comes back, he gets the starting job, however, and this team will be even better.

2. Indianapolis Colts (2-1) - After Arian Foster destroyed the Colts for 231 yards and 3 TDs, the team looks better and has stopped wasting MVP performances from Peyton Manning.

3. Chicago Bears (3-0) - While I don't expect this ranking to last, the Bears are 3-0 with recent wins over Green Bay and Dallas, two teams picked by many to win the NFC. Devin Hester, Brian Urlacher and the rest of the Bears' defense and special teams are bringing back memories of 2006.

4. New Orleans Saints (2-1) - Despite losing to Atlanta at home, the Saints are still the reigning champs. Marques Colston has been the disappearing man on offense and with Reggie Bush out, the team is vulnerable, but make no mistake, the Saints will be there in January.

5. Green Bay Packers (2-1) - Green Bay has all of the framework necessary to win the North this year, but the combination of penalties and the absence of Ryan Grant on Monday Night made this team look pedestrian.

6. Atlanta Falcons (2-1) - After an overtime loss in week one to Pittsburgh, Atlanta has done nothing but play exceptional football. A blowout win over Arizona and the upset win in New Orleans give this team a lot of momentum.

7. New York Jets (2-1) - The Jets have put an enormous target on their backs and if Mark Sanchez continues to improve they just may live up to some of the hype. I'm not totally sold on this team, but after dispensing of Buffalo this week they'll be 3-0 against the division.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1) - In what was supposed to be a rebuilding year, the Eagles are now playing in Vickadelphia and are looking to notch a big win against former teammate and division rival Donovan McNabb and the Redskins.

9. Baltimore Ravens (2-1) - A team looking for its first signature win of the season (the ugly game against the Jets does not qualify) has its opportunity traveling to Pittsburgh this week. While the running game has been quiet to start the season, Anquan Boldin is providing the spark in the passing attack.

10. Houston Texans (2-1) - Despite being ill prepared to own the state of Texas, Houston has a win over the Colts and an easy schedule upcoming with games against Oakland, the Giants and emerging Chiefs in an effort to improve to 5-1. That said, if their defense doesn't tighten up they could be 2-4 just as easily.

The Bottom Five:
28. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) - After an upset win against Denver in Week 1, the Jaguars have lost 38-13 and 28-3. With Indianapolis on deck it's not getting any easier.

29. Cleveland Browns (0-3) - The Browns have been competitive but in a tough division they're a distant fourth.

30. Detroit Lions (0-3) - With high hopes entering the season, the Lions are in a familiar place in the NFC North, at the bottom looking up. This team needs Matthew Stafford.

31. Carolina Panthers (0-3) - The future is now in Carolina, but even the future doesn't look very promising. This may be it for John Fox.

32. Buffalo Bills (0-3) - Trent Edwards was never the solution in Buffalo but does this team look like they have a viable alternative? C.J. Spiller got into the action for the first time last week but he's still 3rd on the depth chart at running back and Lee Evans has been silent thus far.