2021 NFL power rankings, Week 2: Chiefs rally, Packers throttled

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 12: Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints is pursued by Rashan Gary #52 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field on September 12, 2021 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 12: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Houston Texans hands the ball off to Mark Ingram #2 during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on September 12, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

team. 56. . 1-0. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 18

The Bengals hosted the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday looking is looking to build on a December from a year ago in which Zac Taylor’s team began to show some promise. And after spotting their guests a 7-0 lead, Cincinnati scored the next 21 points and wound up never trailing in the game.

Joe Burrow overcame five sacks and threw for 261 yards and two scores. And in the extra session, Even McPherson’s 33-yard field goal gave Taylor’s club the victory.

45. . 1-0. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 17. team

Teddy Bridgewater became the 11th different starting quarterback for the Broncos since 2016 when Vic Fangio’s team took on the Giants.

He wound up hitting on 28-of-36 passes for 264 yards and touchdown strikes to wide receiver Tim Patrick and second-year tight end Albert Okwuegbunam. Melvin Gordon added 101 yards rushing, 70 of that on a fourth-quarter touchdown run. And Von Miller came up with a pair of sacks after missing all of 2020.

16. team. 10. . 1-0. Previous: . Houston Texans

Deshaun Watson remains on the roster but veteran Tyrod Taylor got the start against the visiting Jaguars. It was David Culley’s debut as the Texans’ head coach and his team made it look pretty easy.

Veteran running back Mark Ingram ran 26 times for 85 yards and one score while Taylor threw for 291 yards and two scores. Houston played turnover-free football while their defense came up with three interceptions of Jaguars’ rookie Trevor Lawrence.

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