NFL power rankings, Week 2: Eagles soar, Cowboys sink
In our Week 2 NFL power rankings, the Dallas Cowboys tumble after injuries and an ugly loss, while the Philadelphia Eagles move up the board.
Atlanta Falcons. 32. team. 44. . 0-1. Previous:
The Falcons are consistent, if nothing else. What a choke job.
. 0-1. Previous: . New York Jets. 31. team. 30
The Jets came out and looked like the Jets. Unable to score, middling on defense.
10. . 0-0-1. Previous: . Houston Texans. 30. team
Houston had a win slip away, but somehow lucked out in overtime and got the tie.
1-0. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 29. team. 36.
The Seahawks got some breaks, but what a great win to start the season.
28. team. 57. . 1-0. Previous: . Chicago Bears
A nice win for the Bears, who are probably still drying off. Now, it’s off to Lambeau on SNF.
27. team. 87. . 0-1. Previous: . Carolina Panthers
Carolina couldn’t beat Jacoby Brissett and the Browns at home. Not a good omen for the rest of the year.
team. 47. . 0-1. Previous: . New England Patriots. 26
Where is the talent on this roster? Where is the coaching we’ve seen for so many years in New England?
52. . 0-1. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 25. team
The Jaguars seemingly had the Commanders beat, and then fell apart in the fourth quarter for a disappointing start.
24. team. 50. . 0-1. Previous: . Detroit Lions
The Lions hung around and scored 35 points against the Eagles. It’s not the desired result, but it’s progress.
team. 123. . 0-1. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 23
Without Dak Prescott, the Cowboys are essentially finished before the season began.
31. . 1-0. Previous: . New York Giants. 22. team
What a win for the Giants. Emotional, come-from-behind, all of it. Really well done on the road.
21. team. 32. . 0-1. Previous: . Arizona Cardinals
Nobody got pummeled worse than the Cardinals, who fell behind early and never threatened.
Washington Commanders. 20. team. 58. . 1-0. Previous:
Washington showed resolve in the season opener, giving hope it can compete in the NFC East.
19. team. 53. . 1-0. Previous: . Cleveland Browns
The Browns aren’t going far with Jacoby Brissett, but Sunday was a fun win nonetheless.
Pittsburgh Steelers. 18. team. 55. . 1-0. Previous:
Absurd way to win a game, but the defense was lights out. Can it continue to be without T.J. Watt?
. 0-1. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 17. team. 35
A brutal loss for the Titans. Blowing a double-digit lead at home to the Giants, before missing a potential game-winning field goal.
45. . 0-1. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 16. team
Nathaniel Hackett might be the first coach who could justifiably be fired after one game in NFL history. Not really, but almost.
. 0-1. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 15. team. 28
The Raiders have to be thrilled about Davante Adams, but the offensive line was a wreck, allowing six sacks.
Miami Dolphins. 14. team. 59. . 1-0. Previous:
Only 13 offensive points, but Tua Tagovailoa was solid, Tyreek Hill was excellent, and the Dolphins are unbeaten.
46. . 0-0-1. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 13. team
Indianapolis somehow avoided a loss, but tying the Texans? Not ideal.
team. 42. . 0-1. Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 12
Tough to grade the Niners considering the weather, but it’s still an awful loss to Chicago.
1-0. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 11. team. 15.
How did the Saints win that game? A miserable performance somehow turning into a victory.
10. team. 60. . 1-0. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota throttled Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to begin the campaign. Great start for new head coach Kevin O’Connell.
. 0-1. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 9. team. 56
Cincinnati is going to be fine, but allowing seven sacks and turning the ball over five times is a mess.
. 1-0. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 8. team. 54
The Eagles have one of the league’s best rosters, and A.J. Brown looked incredible in his new duds.
7. team. 51. . 0-1. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles couldn’t have been a bigger mess in Week 1. The Rams should bounce back against the Falcons.
team. 49. . 0-1. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 6
No need to panic. The Packers have an opportunity to bounce back against the Bears. They lose this one? Panic.
13. . 1-0. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 5. team
Los Angeles beat the Raiders, and now has a huge challenge against the Chiefs at Arrowhead.
1-0. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 4. team. 26.
The Ravens were ravaged by injuries last year. If they’re healthy in 2022, they’re a contender.
. 1-0. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 3. team. 48
Easily the best Week 1 performance from the NFC heavyweights. Tampa Bay shut down the Cowboys.
124. . 1-0. Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 2. team
The Chiefs were phenomenal, leading Arizona 37-7 before garbage time. Patrick Mahomes had the best performance of the week.
. 1-0. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 1. team. 16
Buffalo dominated in Los Angeles, with Josh Allen doing it all in a blowout win over the Rams.