Week 4 NFL Power Rankings: Seahawks skyrocket, New York tanks

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 27: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second quarter in the game at CenturyLink Field on September 27, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
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30. Washington (+0)

Washington is a team that is going to have to either win games by scores of 14-13, or they a going to have to wreak havoc and turn the ball over a lot. The problem is, too often that is exactly what happens to them.

I think this team is going to have to add weapons at every skill position next year, but solidifying Terry McLaurin as a true WR1 while setting the defense up for success for the next decade is a pretty good way to spend the season right before you add a new QB.

29. Cincinnati Bengals (-1)

A tie?! Ugh.

I have said before that the Bengals season (and to a smaller extent their spot in these power rankings) is going to be determined by the progress that Joe Burrow makes. The problem is that the offensive line barely gives him a chance to succeed and in a situation where the Bengals had a real chance to win a game in 2020, the coaching staff decided it was alright to tie and that is an embarrassing message.

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