Racked & Stacked: Week 4

We Starting To See Some Patterns–Good And Bad–In The Early Builds Of The Season.

1. Buffalo Bills — Upside: Balanced, efficient, and finishing drives (3-0 start). Downsides: Run fits can spring leaks • occasional red-zone stalls vs. tight shells • flags at bad times.  
2. Philadelphia Eagles — Upside: Resilience and finishing kick in comeback win at L.A. Downsides: Secondary communication lapses • red-zone defense strain • slow starts.
3. Detroit Lions — Upside: Statement road win with physical fronts and closing juice. Downsides: Coverage can give up chunks • penalties crop up • short-yardage creativity.  
4. Green Bay Packers — Upside: Defense travel-ready; offense multiple when on-schedule. Downsides: Turnovers proved costly vs. CLE • short-yardage push • drive-killing flags.
5. San Francisco 49ers — Upside: Still clutch (walk-off W) and QB poise late. Downsides: Nick Bosa lost for season (ACL) • run game bottled at times • third-quarter lulls.  
6. Los Angeles Chargers — Upside: Herbert closing ability (time-expiring FG) and defense timely. Downsides: Early red-zone sharpness • run-game consistency • soft spots in zone on money downs.  
7. Seattle Seahawks — Upside: Comprehensive Week-3 beatdown, even while shorthanded. Downsides: Run game up-and-down • third-down offense streaky • health for key DBs/RB.  
8. Indianapolis Colts — Upside: Offense humming with explosive balance. Downsides: Interior pressure leaks • DB miscomms show up • penalty discipline.  
9. Jacksonville Jaguars — Upside: Defense tightening; offense finding rhythm. Downsides: Goal-to-go finishing • nickel run fits • backup OT vs. power.
10. Kansas City Chiefs — Upside: Defense keeps them in every game; Mahomes magic late. Downsides: WR depth/availability churn • red-zone bog-downs • explosive plays allowed in spurts.  
11. Washington Commanders — Upside: Defense has carried long stretches. Downsides: Red-zone offense • third-down conversion rate • run-fit edges.  
12. Los Angeles Rams — Upside: Offense can jump on teams; RB duo legit. Downsides: Secondary depth (injury) • special teams miscues (blocked kicks) • red-zone finishing (2-for-5 vs PHI).  
13. Minnesota Vikings — Upside: Late-game QB composure and comeback chops. Downsides: Third-down droughts crop up • run fits inconsistent • protection wobbles vs. pressure.  
14. Pittsburgh Steelers — Upside: Timely defense plus clutch scoring drives. Downsides: Pass pro stress points • run game not closing games • explosive plays allowed.  
15. Baltimore Ravens — Upside: Offense still pops; ceiling obvious. Downsides: Ball security (Derrick Henry fumbles) • couldn’t finish vs. DET • late-game defense wilted.
16. Denver Broncos — Upside: Defense has kept them in tight losses. Downsides: Red-zone offense sputters • rookie QB turnovers • WR depth reliability.  
17. Chicago Bears — Upside: Dominant Week-3 showing showed blueprint. Downsides: Penalties still high • run support variance • late-game composure needs proof vs. better foes.  
18. Cleveland Browns — Upside: Defensive front can flip games (GB win). Downsides: Red-zone finishing • run push light at times • specials lack swing plays.  
19. Arizona Cardinals — Upside: Physicality on the road and timely rushing. Downsides: Drive finishing • pass-pro vs. games/stunts • special-teams hiccups.  
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Upside: Defense performing; key offensive pieces nearing returns give hope. Downsides: Pass pro stress • red-zone stalls • early tackling angles.  
21. New York Jets — Upside: Breece Hall + new QB juice offer upside. Downsides: Costly turnovers in big spots • defense gave up 4 TDs to PIT • walk-off 60-yd FG allowed.
22. Atlanta Falcons — Upside: Scripted offense shows sparks; QB mobility. Downsides: Consistency after script • major RT injury (Kaleb McGary) • run game not springing explosives.  
23. Carolina Panthers — Upside: Defensive speed; flashes from young skill. Downsides: Third-down stalls • chunk runs allowed • limited deep passing.  
24. Cincinnati Bengals — Upside: Defense can gut out tight games. Downsides: Explosives thin • pass pro strain late • QB health/efficiency watch.
25. New Orleans Saints — Upside: Defense still flashes series-to-series. Downsides: Offense stuck in mud vs. top fronts • explosives scarce • run game not dictating.
26. Las Vegas Raiders — Upside: Second-half defensive adjustments have shown up. Downsides: Ground game inefficient (Jacobs lagging) • early coverage miscomms • penalty drag.  
27. Tennessee Titans — Upside: Defense keeps scores manageable. Downsides: Turnovers/sacks in money downs • clunky pass timing • little second-half punch.  
28. Houston Texans — Upside: Defense competitive vs. good offenses. Downsides: Only 9 points vs. Rams • late killer fumble • pass-pro wobble vs. rush.  
29. Dallas Cowboys — Upside: Star talent means a quick rebound is possible. Downsides: Defensive concern after Bears loss • goal-line mistakes • drops at key moments.  
30. New England Patriots — Upside: Defense limiting explosives; TE reliable. Downsides: Five turnovers vs. PIT • run game stuck • OL issues hurt rookie QB.  
31. Miami Dolphins — Upside: Talent still there for a turnaround. Downsides: 0 points through three quarters on TNF • secondary exposed • neutered pass rush.  
32. New York Giants — Upside: Defense fights to keep games respectable. Downsides: Third straight season-opening TD drought continues into September • protection/pressure issues • passing game stuck.