I essentially had no choice but to move the Patriots in to the top spot this week because they beat a really good team without their best player. Doing power rankings (or just regular non-powered rankings) this early is a bit of a tough challenge; so don’t take how I’ve stacked teams too personally. By Week 4 we’ll have a much better sense of the league as a whole. Until then, let’s try and figure out who’s worth your time and who isn’t.

As always, gambling matters in these rankings, which is why ATS records impact where teams fall. The matchups for next week are listed with opening lines, which are obviously subject to change. And don’t forget these are my rankings and not yours so I can do whatever I want. Like put Tampa in the top-10. Enjoy.

1. New England Patriots (1-0 SU and ATS)

Edelman has to be one of the most entertaining receivers in the league. Whenever he’s in the open field and has a chance to do something safe, like running out of bounds, he almost always chooses to do the most dangerous thing possible. I love it. And if the Pats are this good without their two best players, then I can’t imagine what they’re going to be like in October. Even with LaGarrette Blount as their feature back.