The Strength Of Ten: Week 3 NFL Power Rankings

Week 2 in the books. Lots of big shake ups in the Earnestly Speaking Media rankings. I am so glad I decided to rank all 32 teams this season as opposed to limiting it to ten. It gives much more context into what is happening in the league across the board.

On with the rankings.

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1. Los Angeles Rams

Since halftime of Week 1 at the Raiders the Rams have outscored their opponents 67-0. That’s all you need to know. Dominant on paper. Dominant on the field.

​2. Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes has been so dominant through two weeks throwing for 10 touchdowns in two weeks. Even more impressive is the Chiefs winning two games against two playoff contenders on the road at the Chargers and Steelers. Really impressive.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

Arguably the biggest win of Week 2 and their personal Super Bowl victory over the AFC Champions New England Patriots. That said let’s see if Blake Bortles and company can use this win as a stepping stool into bigger things in the future AFC playoff picture. A tiebreaker could be in play come December. This win goes a long way to helping the cause.

4. Philadelphia Eagles

Carson Wentz is back for Week 3. Injuries to their receiving core can pose issues moving forward.

5. Minnesota Vikings

Kirk Cousins was impressive but if it wasn’t for a bail out roughing the passer call on the Packers they lose in Lambeau.

6. New England Patriots

With the acquisition of Josh Gordon, depending on how he behaves within the Patriot culture may indeed flip this season in a positive way for Tom Brady. A weapon who can take the top off a defense.

7. Atlanta Falcons

Won a must win game against a feisty divisional opponent. Still believe they will be in the mix come December/January.

8. Green Bay Packers

Had the Vikings dead to rights before bailing out Kirk Cousins late. But the Packers controlled that game mostly so blame does ultimately fall on them.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By far the most surprising team of the young season. I couldn’t find a reason in all honesty not to put them in the top 10 especially when you consider the opponents they’ve beaten. An playoff contender in New Orleans and the defending Super Bowl champs in Philadelphia.

10. Cincinnati Bengals

I knew they would be solid this season. Didn’t think they’d be 2-0 out the gate good. The next four weeks will tell a lot. Panthers, Falcons, Dolphins and Steelers on the horizon.

THE OTHER 22

11. Carolina Panthers

12. Pittsburgh Steelers

13. Denver Broncos

14. Los Angeles Chargers

15. Chicago Bears

16. New Orleans Saints

17. Baltimore Ravens

18. Miami Dolphins

19. San Francisco 49ers

20. Indianapolis Colts

21. Washington Redskins

22. Dallas Cowboys

23. New York Jets

24. Tennessee Titans

25. Seattle Seahawks

26. Cleveland Browns

27. Houston Texans

28. Oakland Raiders

29. Detroit Lions

30. New York Giants

31. Arizona Cardinals
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32. Buffalo Bills