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

By Russell S. Baxter

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)
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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Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after a catch against the Washington Football Team during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2021; Landover, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) runs after a catch against the Washington Football Team during the second half at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

. 1-0. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 15. team. 13

The Bolts made their first appearance in Landover since 2013. The Chargers grabbed an early 7-0 lead but in the third quarter fell behind, 16-13. The Los Angeles’ defense came up with a huge takeaway in the fourth quarter when Washington’s Antonio Gibson fumbled.

Justin Herbert’s three-yard TD pass to Mike Williams proved to be the game winner. The 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year overcame one interception and threw for 337 yards.

New England Patriots. 14. team. 47. . 0-1. Previous:

For the second consecutive year, Bill Belichick’s team hosted the Miami Dolphins in their season opener for both clubs. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones threw for 281 yards and found Nelson Agholor from seven yards out for the Patriots’ only touchdown.

Damien Harris ran 23 times for 100 yards but coughed up the football late in the fourth quarter with the team in field goal range. New England’s defensive unit limited Brian Flores’ team to 259 yards.

team. 54. . 1-0. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 13

New head coach Nick Sirianni took the new-look Eagles down to Atlanta to face the Falcons. Philadelphia spotted their hosts a field goal and then rookie wideout Devonta Smith’s first NFL reception was a touchdown toss from Jalen Hurts.

The second-year quarterback threw another TD pass, this time to Dallas Goedert, and the Eagles were up 15-6 at intermission. Hurts finished with 264 yards and three scores through the air in a resounding victory.

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