NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: There's an NFC North team in the top 10 and it's not the Packers
September 20, 2017 at 12:24PM
Biggest jump: Broncos No. 20 to No. 3 Biggest fall: Giants No. 12 to No. 26
1. Chiefs, 2-0 (Last week: 1)
Electric rookie Kareem Hunt is the third player in NFL history with 50-yard scores in each of his first two games.
2. Patriots, 1-1 (5)
The Saints defense is what we thought it was, but safe to say Pats are back. Again.
3. Broncos, 2-0 (20)
Great run defense and Trevor Siemian's four TDs humiliate Cowboys, send powerful message.
4. Raiders, 2-0 (2)
They're moving to Vegas and still get the benefits of a sellout home opener in Oakland? Amazing.
5. Falcons, 2-0 (9)
All the Falcons needed for their Super Bowl hangover was a rematch with the Packers defense.
6. Lions, 2-0 (8)
Detroit had 257 yards of offense. On the road. On "Monday Night Football." And won by 14.
7. Buccaneers, 1-0 (10)
Jameis Winston showed no rust in his delayed opener. Then again, he played the Bears.
8. Panthers, 2-0 (13)
Cam Newton looks a little off, but Carolina's defense looks spot on with six points allowed.
9. Ravens, 2-0 (14)
Playing the Bengals and Browns, Baltimore has as many takeaways (10) as points allowed.
10. Steelers, 2-0 (15)
The Vikings sans Sam weren't much of a challenge. Next up: a trip to Chicago.
11. Eagles, 1-1 (6)
Eagles are a team to keep a close eye on as Carson Wentz matures.
12. Packers, 1-1 (4)
A repeat of last year's NFC Championship Game loss at Atlanta raises same old questions about the defense.
13. Cowboys, 1-1 (3)
The vaunted offensive line and Ezekiel Elliott's competitive fire were destroyed in Denver.
14. Seahawks, 1-1 (11)
Can you believe people picked this offensive line to reach the Super Bowl?
15. Titans, 1-1 (17)
So much for "Sacksonville." Tennessee dominated the upstart Jags.
16. Vikings, 1-1 (7)
The way this team's luck runs, is it only a matter of time before Kyle Sloter plays?
17. Dolphins, 1-0 (19)
Jay Cutler looks happy because this looks like a playoff team.
18. Jaguars, 1-1 (16)
Dominant in Week 1. Dominated in Week 2.
19. Bills, 1-1 (18)
You thought the Vikings struggled? Buffalo was held to 176 yards at Carolina.
20. Redskins, 1-1 (26)
A nice win against old friend Sean McVay in L.A. (Even if few bothered to watch.)
21. Rams, 1-1 (21)
Tell us again why it was so important for the NFL to return to L.A.?
22. Cardinals, 1-1 (27)
Carson Palmer has a 65.6 passer rating. Fortunately, he also has played Indianapolis.
23. Chargers, 0-2 (23)
It's official: Kicker Younghoe Koo is no longer the NFL's feel-good story.
24. Texans, 1-1 (29)
They beat the Bengals, which, believe it or not, still counts.
25. Saints, 0-2 (25)
If Adrian didn't sign up for 0-2, tell him the Saints are 0-2 for the fourth straight year.
26. Giants, 0-2 (12)
After criticizing Eli Manning, Bob McAdoo should re-evaluate his slow-developing play calls.
27. Browns, 0-2 (22)
Cleveland at Indianapolis! Someone has to win. Or at least not lose. Right?
28. Bears, 0-2 (24)
How long before the GM chooses the new QB over the old coach?
29. Jets, 0-2 (28)
Teams that are 0-2 have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs. Enjoy that home opener.
30. Colts, 0-2 (32)
GM Chris Ballard had nine months to make a better QB backup plan. Nine.
31. 49ers, 0-2 (30)
Eight quarters into the Kyle Shanahan era and still no touchdowns.
32. Bengals, 0-2 (31)
First team since 1939 to open with two home games and not score a touchdown. Wow.
Sam Darnold has always had success in his first start — it’s what comes next that has caused the journeyman quarterback trouble. In possibly his last opportunity, it’s on him to prove he can have sustained success.
