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

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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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a touchdown pass to Marquise Brown #5 (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) /

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Three turnovers cost the Browns dearly last Sunday at Kansas City. Now the club looked to rebound at home against the Texans. Kevin Stefanski’s team gave up the football twice, one of those an interception by Baker Mayfield.

But Cleveland’s balanced attack proved to be too much for Houston. Running back Nick Chubb ran 11 times for 95 yards and one score, Mayfield ran for one TD and threw for another and the Browns rallied for a win.

26. . 1-1. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 5. team

The Ravens were back in prime time for the second straight week as they hosted the defending AFC champions. Baltimore had dropped four straight to Andy Reid’s team dating back to 2015.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson got off to a rough start on Sunday night with a pair of interceptions – one of those returned for a score. But Greg Roman’s offense proved to be patient and the Ravens wore down the Kansas City defense by evening’s end.

Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 4. team. 32. . 2-0

Kliff Kingsbury’s team hosted the Vikings looking to open the season 2-0 for the second straight year. It was a wild outing as the Arizona defense had their issues stopping both Dalvin Cook and Kirk Cousins.

Cardinals’ quarterback Kyler Murray overcame three sacks and two interceptions to throw for 400 yards and three TDs and also ran for one score. And fortunately for the Cards, Minnesota missed a go-ahead field goal on the final play of the game.

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