Going into Week 3, who's up, who's down and who's almost out in Mark Craig's NFL power rankings?
![Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) flexed after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the first quarter Sunday September 16, 2018 in Green Bay, WI. ] JERRY HOLT ï jerry.holt@startribune.com.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/HKBZ7462SUCQDZYROXBHJR5XI4.jpg?&w=1080)
1. Rams, 2-0 (Last week: 1)
So good, even their punter made a field goal on Sunday.
2. Jaguars, 2-0 (5)
Big day as Blake Bortles outduels Tom Brady in holding off Pats.
3. Chiefs (2-0)
Pat Mahomes overwhelms another AFC power in Pittsburgh.
4. Buccaneers, 2-0 (12)
Two words for the most stunning start: Jameis Who?
5. Patriots, 1-1 (3)
A Week 2 loss at Jacksonville doesn't mean it's over.
6. Eagles, 1-1 (2)
Champs suffer a confidence-rattling defensive meltdown.
7. Bengals, 2-0 (17)
Remember those Marvin Lewis-is-stepping-down reports?
8. Vikings, 1-0-1 (4)
Daniel Carlson's two-game career will never be forgotten.
9. Packers, 1-0-1 (9)
A tie feels better when Aaron Rodgers does it on one leg.
10. Falcons, 1-1 (10)
Matt Ryan shows glimpses of that 2016 MVP.
11. Broncos, 2-0 (11)
It was ugly Case until his beautiful two-minute throw.
12. Dolphins, 2-0 (14)
Frank Gore is now the fourth-leading rusher of all-time?!
13. Bears, 1-1 (13)
Expect more growing pains, but Da Bears are better.
14. 49ers, 1-1 (22)
How good are they? Sunday at K.C. will tell us more.
15. Panthers, 1-1 (15)
They aren't going to win many 400-yard shootouts.
16. Ravens, 1-1 (7)
They were dominant in Week 1 and dominated in Week 2.
17. Steelers, 0-1-1 (8)
Tie in Cleveland followed by 42 points allowed at home.
18. Colts, 1-1 (25)
Andrew Luck's up-and-down day still nets ugly road win.
19. Titans, 1-1 (24)
Kicker, special teams come through in win over Houston.
20. Cowboys, 1-1 (28)
Defensive pressure silences Eli Manning, Giants offense.
21. Jets, 1-1 (16)
There will be no shortcuts to success for Sam Darnold.
22. Redskins, 1-1 (18)
Nine points at home against Indy is a really bad sign.
23. Chargers, 1-1 (20)
According to the NFL, wins over Buffalo will count.
24. Saints, 1-1 (30)
Hello, New Orleans. This is your Week 3 wake-up call.
25. Seahawks, 0-2 (19)
Perhaps it's time to realize this is a rebuilding team.
26. Browns, 0-1-1 (31)
Next kicker up. Maybe find out if this one is healthy.
27. Texans, 0-2 (23)
Most talented winless team is probably no consolation.
28. Giants, 0-2 (21)
Could be a long slide with a loss at Houston on Sunday.
29. Raiders, 0-2 (27)
Being football's top genius is much easier in the Monday Night Football booth.
30. Lions, 0-2 (29)
Winning games is much easier working for Bill Belichick.
31. Cardinals, 0-2 (26)
Sam Bradford has produced 6 points, 350 yards of offense.
32. Bills, 0-2 (32)
Pack plenty Advil, Josh. The Vikings aren't happy.
It’s too soon to tell how much the immigration crackdown is to blame.
