Patriots rise in power rankings after Week 4 win against Bills
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 3:27 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The New England Patriots improved their standing in various NFL power rankings following a 29-26 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 4. This win halted the Bills' unbeaten streak and marked a rebound for the Patriots after a tough loss to the Jaguars in Week 3. Quarterback Drake Maye delivered a standout performance, throwing for 269 yards and showcasing the team's potential. Analysts responded positively, with rankings shifting from as low as 20th to 7th in some assessments. The Patriots look to build on this success in their upcoming matchups.
- •Patriots defeated Bills 29-26 in Week 4.
- •Drake Maye threw for 269 yards in the win.
- •New England moved up in power rankings across multiple outlets.
- •ESPN ranked the Patriots 14th; USA Today placed them 7th.
- •Next match will test the Patriots' consistency.
- 4:28 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers Power Rankings Roundup: Where Pittsburgh Landed After Week 4
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Power Rankings Roundup: Where New England Landed After Week 4
"Recent Power Rankings saw the Steelers’ stock drop after their Week 4 loss against the Browns.
"Recent Power Rankings saw the Patriots’ stock rise after their Week 4 win against the Bills.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 4:28 PMSteelers Power Rankings Roundup: Where Pittsburgh Landed After Week 4
Recent Power Rankings saw the Steelers’ stock drop after their Week 4 loss against the Browns.
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 3:27 PMPatriots Power Rankings Roundup: Where New England Landed After Week 4
Recent Power Rankings saw the Patriots’ stock rise after their Week 4 win against the Bills.
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