NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 3 (Officially Tua Time? Bengals in Trouble?)
By Peter Dewey
The theme of NFL Week 2?
Comebacks!!
The Miami Dolphins were led by an insane game from quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, scoring 28 points in the fourth quarter to erase a 21-point deficit and beat the Baltimore Ravens 42-38. Tagovailoa threw for 469 yards and six scores in the win, but he wasn't the only quarterback leading a comeback...
Joe Flacco and Kyler Murray also had some insane come-from-behind wins, with the Arizona Cardinals erasing a 20-point deficit and Flacco and the New York Jets scoring twice in the final minutes, recovering an onside kick in the process, to beat the Cleveland Browns 31-30.
The NFL just doesn't disappoint with these wild finishes, and it's led to a major shake up in our NFL Power Rankings. Here's where everyone stands as we prepare for Week 3:
1. Buffalo Bills (+490) Last Week: No. 1
Dominance. The Buffalo Bills needed less than three quarters to force the backups into the game on both sides and easily dispose of the Titans in Week 2.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (+700) LW: No. 2
I think it's safe to say that the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes will be just fine without Tyreek Hill... Mahomes now has seven scores and no picks in 2022.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+700) LW: No. 3
It's been ugly for the Buccaneers, but they are 2-0. Mike Evans is suspended for next week's game with the Packers, which could be trouble.
4. Los Angeles Chargers (+1500) LW: No. 4
Yes, the Chargers lost to the Chiefs, but they stay in the No. 4 spot. Justin Herbert's rib injury could make or break this season, though.
5. Philadelphia Eagles (+1400) LW: No. 6
Jalen Hurts is the real deal, and so is this Eagles defense. Philly looks like the clear frontrunner in the NFC East through the first two weeks.
6. Green Bay Packers (+1300) LW: No. 9
The Packers got back to basics, feeding Aaron Jones all night on Sunday Night Football, leading to an easy win over the Bears.
7. Los Angeles Rams (+1500) LW: No. 7
The Rams looked like they were rolling to an easy win, but then they nearly blew it with a Cooper Kupp fumble. There's a lot that needs to get cleaned up by the defending champs.
8. Miami Dolphins (+2300) LW: No. 12
Tua Tagovailoa put on a SHOW against the Ravens, finding Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle again and again for six scores. Mike McDaniel's club looks dangerous...
9. Baltimore Ravens (+1800) LW: No. 5
The Ravens blew a huge lead to Miami, but Lamar Jackson continues to show that he's an MVP candidate.
10. San Francisco 49ers (+1800) LW: No. 11
Trey Lance is done for the season with an ankle injury, but the 49ers have the best insurance policy in football with Jimmy Garoppolo ready to go in his place.
11. Arizona Cardinals (+4100) LW: No. 14
Kyler Murray orchestrated a huge comeback win in Week 2, and now the Cardinals have some momentum heading into Week 3 against the Rams.
12. Denver Broncos (+2200) LW: No. 11
The Broncos have scored just 32 points through two weeks, and Nathaniel Hackett continues to make simple coaching blunders. Yet, a win in Week 2 is better than a loss...
13. Minnesota Vikings (+1900) LW: No. 8
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings looked awful in primetime, as Darius Slay owned the Vikings QB all night. Maybe I was too high on this team after one win.
14. Dallas Cowboys (+4500) LW: No. 20
Should we invoke the Ewing Theory for the Dallas Cowboys? It's way too early, but beating the Bengals was a huge win for the team without Dak Prescott.
15. Cincinnati Bengals (+2600)
The Bengals are 0-2 after losing to Cooper Rush and the Cowboys... Joe Burrow's new offensive line hans't been any better than last season's squad.
16. New Orleans Saints (+3700) LW: No. 16
The Saints defense was strong against the Bucs, but an injured Jameis Winston couldn't stop turning the ball over, which is a bad omen going forward.
17. Cleveland Browns (+5500) LW: No. 19
Other teams losing allowed the Browns to jump up at 1-1, but this team blew a perfect opportunity to be 2-0 in Week 2.
18. New England Patriots (+5000) LW: No. 22
The Patriots still don't look right on offense, but the defense has allowed just two touchdowns all season long.
19. Indianapolis Colts (+3700) LW: No. 13
Is Matt Ryan washed? The Colts didn't score against the Jags and Ryan tossed three picks, pushing them to 0-1-1 on the season.
20. Las Vegas Raiders (+6000) LW: No. 14
Josh McDaniels' squad is 0-2 after blowing a 20-0 lead to the Cardinals in Week 2. Yikes.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers (+8500) LW: No. 18
The Steelers' offense is ugly, and the offensive line can't get anything going for Najee Harris in the run game.
22. New York Giants (+6000) LW: No. 24
Another week, another win for Brian Daboll's Giants. They haven't dominated anyone, but New York at least looks competent this season.
23. Detroit Lions (+10000) LW: No. 30
The Amon-Ra St. Brown season? The Lions receiver dominated the Commanders, catching two scores and totaling over 170 yards in a win.
24. Washington Commanders (+8500) LW: No. 21
The Commanders couldn't handle the Lions, and Carson Wentz's pick in the second half killed any momentum Washington had at making a comeback.
25. Jacksonville Jaguars (+9000) LW: No. 28
Trevor Lawrence slinging it and the Jags shutting out the Colts? Things are looking bright for the first-place Jacksonville Jaguars.
26. Tennessee Titans (+4600) LW: No. 25
It may be Malik Willis time in Tennessee. The Titans were dismantled by the Bills and have absolutely no offense with teams able to stack the box against Derrick Henry.
27. Chicago Bears (+13000) LW: No. 23
The Bears didn't let Justin Fields throw the ball much in Week 2, a curious decision when the team was getting worked by the Packers.
28. Seattle Seahawks (+39000) LW: No. 26
Well, the Seahawks fell back to earth in a loss to the 49ers. It could be a long season if the offense stays stuck in mud, which is has been since the first half against Denver in Week 1.
29. New York Jets (+18000) LW: No. 32
I'm not ready to claim the Jets a playoff team, but the team's impressive comeback in Week 2, and Garrett Wilson's emergence are certainly positive signs for when Zach Wilson returns.
30. Houston Texans (+41000) LW: No. 29
The Texans had ample chances to beat the Denver Broncos, but they fell short, leaving Lovie Smith winless through two weeks.
31. Carolina Panthers (+24000) LW: No. 27
The Panthers can't buy a win under Matt Rhule, and his teams are a shocking 1-25 when they allow 17-plus points. How is that possible? It would be a shock if he's in Carolina for more than this season.
32. Atlanta Falcons (+55000) LW: No. 31
Well, the Atlanta Falcons nearly came back to beat the Los Angeles Rams, but Marcus Mariota threw a game-ending pick. The NFC South is rough this season.
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