It’s the time of year for crazy talk, like Bryce Young getting compared to NFL great Peyton Manning. And big-name injuries rule the list of concerns across the league. But where do all 32 NFL teams stand after four games? Is it a disaster, regroup, fraud, simmering hope, or Super Bowl tingle?

Where do the Chicago Bears and head coach Ben Johnson stand in these categories? How about the Vikings? The 49ers?

Let’s take a look and see where every NFL team fits.

Disaster

Dolphins, Titans, Buccaneers, Chargers, Texans

Dolphins — This is a complete mess. They hired the wrong head coach, gave him a shaky quarterback, and now they’ve lost their star running back, DeVon Achane, for the season, according to NFL.com. They will be fortunate to win three games.

Titans — Cam Ward doesn’t look like he can cut it. The Titans may need a new direction there. The only positive thing is Robert Saleh won’t let this team tank. But that doesn’t equal wins.

Buccaneers — When you have playoff hopes, this kind of a start with Baker Mayfield’s multi-week absence means there’s little chance to salvage things. But the lowly NFC South keeps a flicker of hope.

Chargers — Jim Harbaugh is the man who thought it was a good idea to say Justin Herbert would be better than Tom Brady. Mike McDaniel may become known as the guy who ruined Herbert. And Herbert lost his way, suddenly losing his ability to complete downfield passes.

Texans — This team belongs in this category, but they shouldn’t be here. A couple more plays here or there and who knows. The defense is still good. DeMeco Ryans can still coach. And CJ Stroud can still be the answer. But not this year.

Regroup

Patriots, Commanders, Jets, Colts, Packers, Panthers, Saints, Cardinals

Patriots — It comes back to Mike Vrabel. NFL coaches must be leaders of men. Vrabel got to brush aside something that ruined Diana Russini’s professional life. Respect matters. Add in Drake Maye turning into a spokesman for Turnovers R Us, and the Patriots are in trouble.

Commanders — The win over the Seahawks changed things. But it didn’t truly fix anything. This is still a questionable offense without Jayden Daniels. And even if he comes back, the roster is still not playoff competitive.

Jets — There’s something to like about the Jets this year. They could be competitive weekly. But a plus-.500 season is unlikely. Six or seven wins? Maybe.

Colts — It’s a season of mystery right now. It’s too soon to write them off, but there’s not enough evidence to get too excited. The playoffs are still within reasonable hope, but the defense must be better.

Packers — You could almost make a case for putting them in the disaster category. But Jordan Love keeps them out of there. The defense desperately needs Micah Parsons back. The next few weeks will determine their season.

Panthers — This has the clear look of an 8-9 or 9-8 season. The fun question is whether that’s good enough to win the NFC South. Bryce Young is up and down. It must be hard to be a Panthers fan.

Saints — Say what you want about Tyler Shough. Maybe he’s good enough to be their guy long term. But the ground game sucks, and the pass protection isn't good enough.

Cardinals — It’s hard to put the Cardinals in a category. They have some nice pieces. But Jacoby Brissett will go about his business of losing games. A change behind center might at least make 2027 look exciting.

Fraud

Vikings, Raiders, Steelers, Browns, Giants

Vikings — How long can a team keep winning football games with shaky, if even that good, play from the quarterback position? There’s a chance the Vikings might finish with more wins than people expected because the defense is real. But right now, they don’t resemble a Super Bowl contender.

Raiders — Yes, they’ve looked good so far. But we all know who and what Kirk Cousins is at this stage of his career. This is a playoff mirage right now. A crash is coming.

Steelers — Come on, you’re not buying what Aaron Rodgers is selling, are you? This team can compete against most teams. But 10-11 wins? Not this year.

Browns — Even if the Deshaun Watson bounce-back is real, the Browns aren’t built to win this year. Todd Monken has them playing surprisingly well. But it will change. Wait for it.

Giants — There is no way this team stays afloat for much longer. The injuries are significant. If the Giants get to eight wins, John Harbaugh would have done a good job. They’ll still catch the Cowboys’ taillights, but only for a glimpse.

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Simmering hope

Cowboys, Ravens, Bengals, Eagles, Lions, Falcons

Cowboys — This team is still a Super Bowl contender — if the defense gets healthy. That’s a problem, though. The schedule is getting softer. If they get to 4-2, they’re fine. And they will likely win the NFC East.

Ravens — After Week 1, it looked like the Ravens were on a roll. But the next three weeks painted a different picture. This team isn’t cooked, but it’s clearly on shaky ground with a questionable defense under a defensive-minded head coach.

Bengals — After two weeks, the Bengals had a Super Bowl personality. But the last two games look more like the Bengals of recent seasons. Even Joe Burrow looked shaky in the clutch last week. This team could bounce back, but it could miss the playoffs altogether.

Eagles — Anybody writing off the Eagles this early is just looking for clicks. Sure, the team has problems. But this is still a playoff roster, and Jalen Hurts is a winner. Fix some issues, and the Eagles should be OK.

Lions — It’s hard to put the Lions in this group. But with Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jared Goff — plus Dan Campbell — it’s hard to keep them out. Better things need to happen defensively, but there is still hope.

Falcons — Getting Michael Penix Jr. back turned the Falcons into a Super Bowl contender. Just kidding. But he did make a big difference. This team is a run-game juggernaut. That plays well late in the season.

Super Bowl tingle

Chiefs, 49ers, Bills, Broncos, Rams, Seahawks, Jaguars, Bears

Chiefs — Wow. What a great start. Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes are quickly proving last year wasn’t the beginning of a dynasty’s end, but more of a needed reset. Right now, the Chiefs are the favorite to win the Super Bowl.

49ers — It’s not just Brock Purdy and this excellent offense. It’s a combination across the board, including defense, special teams, and the coaching of Kyle Shanahan. But … can the 49ers sustain? And can they stay healthy?

Bills — Josh Allen didn’t get it done in Week 4. So what. This is still a Super Bowl-contending team. The defense has problems. That needs to improve. But with Allen, the Bills still have a shot.

Broncos — It’s kind of like the Broncos are trying to figure things out. That shouldn’t be the case coming off last year. Two things need to happen: The defense needs to play as it did in 2025, and the Broncos need to use Jaylen Waddle much more — or they shouldn’t have traded for him.

Rams — Nobody is going to care what happened to the Rams early this season as long as they make the playoffs with their key players healthy. If that happens, they will be the toughest out in football.

Seahawks — It would be nice to see more from the defense. But everything else is operating at a reasonable level. The return of running back Zach Charbonnet could make a huge difference.

Jaguars — If there is a true sleeper Super Bowl candidate, this is it. If the defense is as good as it has looked early, and if Trevor Lawrence has elevated to elite quarterback status, the Jaguars have the right pieces to win the AFC.

Bears — Don’t dismiss what Ben Johnson is getting out of this team. When Caleb Williams returns, the Bears might elevate to the NFC favorite. They simply need the defense to keep playing as it has for three straight weeks.