Why are The Patriots Ranked Number 1 in the NFL?

The Colts are the defending Superbowl champions and are currently undefeated also. So shouldn't it be Colts, Patriots, and then the Cowboys? I'm a Cowboys fan and can understand why they are ranked number 3. They are still a young team with a lot to proove, and still lack the experience that the Colts and the Patriots have. But the Patriots should be number 2, not number one. Who else agrees with me on this one?