NFL Power Rankings: Top Ten After Week Four

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Sep 30, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) runs away from New Orleans Saints defenders during the second half of their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

7. Miami Dolphins (3-1):

The Dolphin took their first loss of the season at the hands of the Saints, by a score of 38-17, but I’m still quite impressed with this young team. The normally very good defense couldn’t handle the prowess of Drew Bress, who lit them up all game long, and the offense had their struggles after the first few series where they saw a lot of success. Ryan Tannehill had his worst game of the season throwing three interceptions, and only one touchdown. On the bright side, it seems that Lamar Miller has really started to come into his own, as he ran for 62 yards on 11 carries and added a touchdown, showing more great big play ability. The bad news, I traded him away in one of my fantasy leagues for Stevan Ridley… But I digress! The Dolphins are still a very young team, and will need to continue to overcome adversity as the season rolls on. They will get smacked down against good teams like this occasionally, but the real test is how they respond next we