There are quite a few teams that have played two weeks without a win. There are quite a few teams that have played two weeks without a loss. That doesn't mean there's real separation between haves and have-nots at this early point in the season.
That's why you'll still see a fair amount of fluctuation in these NFL power rankings are we move through the first quarter of the season. There's some stability at the top, with a group of elite teams playing worthy of such status already. It's fair to move the Falcons up without being called a homer after they moved to 2-0 with a huge comeback win over the Green Bay Packers.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a surprising 2-0 and the Saints are 2-0 after a Monday night clash with the Panthers. Let's see where the NFC South — and all the other divisions, for that matter — stack up in these Week 3 NFL power rankings.
(2-0)
1
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers have won 12 straight regular-season games. Something tells me that streak's going to last a while longer.
(2-0)
2
1
Dallas Cowboys
Micah Parsons is so fun to watch.
(2-0)
3
1
Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles haven't looked invincible yet, but they can beat you in so many ways.
(2-0)
4
1
Miami Dolphins
So. Much. Speed.
(1-1)
5
1
Kansas City Chiefs
This ranking is about how the Chiefs have played to this point, not how we think they'll play in the future.
(2-0)
6
2
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson looking more comfortable in this offense.
(1-1)
7
3
Buffalo Bills
Bills took out frustrations on the Raiders and flexed some muscle while doing it.
(1-1)
8
2
Detroit Lions
Falcons have a tough assignment coming up in Week 3
(1-1)
9
2
Jacksonville Jaguars
Loss to Chiefs doesn't change the fact the Jags should be good.
(1-1)
10
1
Cleveland Browns
Hope Nick Chubb is OK. The NFL is better with him healthy. Browns will be far worse without him.
(0-2)
11
Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals started 0-2 last year and finished 12-4. Joey B's calf makes this feel a little different than that. But...the Bengals are SO talented.
(2-0)
12
3
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan Robinson just might be that dude.
(2-0)
13
6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Another good day for Baker Mayfield and the surprising Bucs. Still not sold on this team, yet.
(2-0)
14
1
New Orleans Saints
Saints are unbeaten, sure. But they didn't look good against Carolina. Offense seems off.
(1-1)
15
9
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh looked like a Steel Curtain against the Browns. The attack needs to catch up a bit.
(1-1)
16
7
Seattle Seahawks
Have you ever noticed how Pete Carroll's teams are most always good?
(1-1)
17
3
Green Bay Packers
Packers gave up a two-score lead to Atlanta, but there's still warranted optimism surrounding Jordan Love.
(1-1)
18
8
Tennessee Titans
Mike Vrabel is SUCH a good coach.
(0-2)
19
7
Los Angeles Chargers
Another close loss. That's called Charger-ing.
(1-1)
20
4
Las Vegas Raiders
Silver and Black got humbled by the Bills.
(1-1)
21
1
Los Angeles Rams
Rams are more competitive than a year ago, but that ain't saying much.
(2-0)
22
Washington Commanders
Beating the Cardinals and Broncos won't make many believers. Commanders are unbeaten and still suspect.
(1-1)
23
6
New York Jets
The Jets with Zach Wilson are much different than the Jets with Aaron Rodgers. But that defense has plenty of talent and should keep them competitive. How competitive, though? That's up in the air.
(0-2)
24
3
Minnesota Vikings
How is a team with Justin Jefferson ranked this low?
(0-2)
25
7
New England Patriots
It's going to be more difficult for the Pats to win than it has been in a long, long time.
(0-2)
26
1
Carolina Panthers
Shaq Thompson is tough as nails and a true gamer. Injuries stink.
(1-1)
27
3
Indianapolis Colts
Hopefully Anthony Richardson isn't out long. Dude is fun to watch.
(0-2)
28
1
Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud is (already) starting to show us something. Not sure if that'll lead to many wins. Texans have a long way to go.
(0-2)
29
2
Denver Broncos
Denver hits a Hail Mary and misses on the 2-point conversion? That's Broncos football these days.
(0-2)
30
2
Chicago Bears
I saw a stat the Bears had only called four designed runs for Justin Fields in two games. My jaw hit the floor.
(1-1)
31
New York Giants
After what it took to beat the worst team in the league, Giants stay down here another week.
(0-2)
32
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals had the Giants right where they wanted them. And they let 'em off the hook!! P.S. Dennis Green was the best.
