Lindy’s NFL Power Rankings


Matt Schaub and the Texans just keep on rolling. (Ron Chenoy-US PRESSWIREE)

1. Houston (4-0): Texans keep rolling along.

2. San Francisco (3-1): Rebound after surprising loss to Vikings.

3. Baltimore (3-1): Road game at Kansas City shouldn’t be a problem.

4. Atlanta (4-0): Tell me again; how did they beat Carolina?

5. Philadelphia (3-1): Win over Giants aided by no Vick turnovers.

6. San Diego (3-1): A good start for Norv and Co.

7. Pittsburgh (1-2): Back from their bye and host the Eagles.

8. New England (2-2): They spot Bills 14 points, then go on rampage.

9. Green Bay (2-2): Packers fortunate to outlast winless Saints.

10. Chicago (3-1): Defense usually keeps Cutler in the game.

11. Denver (2-2): Will be tested in New England this week.

12. New York Giants (2-2): Not good to start 0-2 in the division.

13. Cincinnati (3-1): They’ve scored 112, given up 112.

14. Arizona (4-0): It’s true; Cardinals 4-0 for first time since 1974.

15. Dallas (2-2): Romo turnover machine Monday, but Bryant’s head not there.

16. St. Louis (2-2): Defense has Fisher’s imprint on it.

17. Detroit (1-3): Bye comes at good time after loss to Vikings.

18. Minnesota (3-1): Biggest story is Vikings’ defense.

19. Carolina (1-3): Can’t afford to lose the way it did against Atlanta.

20. Seattle (2-2): They are a much different team … on the road.

21. Washington (2-2): Good test coming this week against Atlanta.

22. New Orleans (0-4): Maybe they miss Vitt more than Payton.

23. New York Jets (2-2): They’re .500 and the wolves are baying.

24. Tampa Bay (1-3): They need to let Freeman make plays.

25. Buffalo (2-2): Fitzpatrick has to cut down on the picks.

26. Miami (1-3): Fins record eight sacks … and lose.

27. Oakland (1-3): Raiders didn’t show up against Denver.

28. Kansas City (1-3): They follow Saints win with loss to Chargers.

29. Cleveland (0-4): Losing close games, but that’s the NFL.

30. Indianapolis (1-2): How will Colts respond to Pagano’s illness?

31. Jacksonville (1-3): They will continue having troubles scoring points.

32. Tennessee (1-3): Titans have been blitzed for 151 points.