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2021 NFL power rankings, Week 3: Raiders impress, Dolphins stifled

By Russell S. Baxter

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders gestures during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders gestures during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 19, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 19: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 19: Wide receiver Cooper Kupp #10 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

3. team. 51. . 2-0. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams

Matthew Stafford and the Rams made it look easy last Sunday night vs. the Bears and headed to Indianapolis to take on the talented Colts. The 13-year signal-caller enjoyed another big outing, throwing for 278 yards and two scores (1 interception).

Nearly half of his 19 completions and more than half of those yards went to Cooper Kupp, who finished with nine receptions for 163 yards and two TDs. The Rams sacked Carson Wentz three times.

team. 124. . 1-1. Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 2

Andy Reid’s team looked to continue its recent dominance of the Ravens as they traveled to Baltimore for a Sunday night showdown. In his first three games vs. Baltimore dating back to 2018, Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes had thrown for 300-plus yards each time and a combined nine scores to one interception.

He put up big numbers once again but the Kansas City defense had no answers for a Baltimore ground attack that rolled up 251 yards.

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48. . 2-0. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 1. team

Bruce Arians’ team had a little extra time to prepare for the rival Falcons, who the Buccaneers who swept a season ago. And the reigning Super Bowl champions racked up the points via their offense and defense.

Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns – two each to Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans. And third-year safety Mike Edwards had quite the fourth quarter, returning a pair of Matt Ryan interceptions for scores (31 and 15 yards).

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