There were some odd results across the NFL and some injuries that will impact the NFL landscape.
Get well soon, Dak and TJ.
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We also saw some titans fall (including the actual Titans) and, as is tradition in Week 2 power rankings, we had to overreact to Week 1 losses. That led to a few teams plummeting farther than they should as punishment, including a Packers team that just could't get it right in consecutive Week 1 duds.
Since this is AtlantaFalcons.com after all, we'll also take a look at where the Falcons stand after that tough Saints loss.
Let's take a look at how things shake out now that the regular season started.
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Buffalo Bills
I mean, wow. What a performance to start the season.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Pat Mahomes is something else.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
That Bucs defense is ferocious.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Find be a real flaw in the Chargers’ game. I’ll wait.
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Los Angeles Rams
Rams will be motivated as heck to win after that Bills loss.
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Philadelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown set a franchise receiving record in (checks notes) his first game as an Eagle?!?
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Minnesota Vikings
There are big-time misses in pre-Week 1 power rankings. Vikes were one of mine. They looked darn good. But is it a new-coach bounce?
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Cincinnati Bengals
Four picks for Joey B. Pigs will fly when that happens again.
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Miami Dolphins
The postgame celly after Mike McDaniel’s first win as head coach was as good as Miami’s performance.
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Indianapolis Colts
Tying the Texans?? Come on, Matt. Can’t do that.
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San Francisco 49ers
49ers have a young quarterback may lose a few games for a Super Bowl ready roster.
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New Orleans Saints
It’s like Michael Thomas never left.
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Baltimore Ravens
Ravens lost two starters for the season in Week 1. Injuries stink.
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Green Bay Packers
Since we’re overreacting big time and punishing teams for Week 1 duds, gotta bring the Packers down a few pegs. Something tells me they’ll be okay. Even with a suspect receiver corps.
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Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams did his thing, but the Raiders have some flaws.
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Denver Broncos
On that last fourth down, Hackett didn't let Russ cook. Not advisable.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Really hope TJ Watt can return this season. One of the best players on the planet is must-see TV.
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Dallas Cowboys
Dallas will be down with Dak gone so long. Even with so much talent at other spots.
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Tennessee Titans
Could be a Week 1 hiccup. Bet they zoom back up in no time.
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Arizona Cardinals
Lots of flash. How much substance? Chiefs proved Cards don’t belong in the league’s upper half.
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Cleveland Browns
Browns won. Doesn’t change the fact they have a major quarterback problem.
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New York Giants
Brian Daboll might’ve given Saquon Barkley second life.
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Washington Commanders
Getting the Jags early in the year is like landing on a free space. I kid, I kid.
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Seattle Seahawks
Pete Carroll's team showed some gumption against Russ. Can they keep it up once the emotion wears off?
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Chicago Bears
Bears beat the 49ers in a torrential downpour. Without straight sidelines. It was a weird. weird day.
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Carolina Panthers
Baker didn’t beat his old team. When the Brown had Jacoby Brissett at QB. Yeesh.
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Detroit Lions
Lions are better. Still have a long way to go.
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Atlanta Falcons
This team looked a lot better in A LOT of areas. Doesn’t matter on game day if you don’t finish.
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New England Patriots
New England doesn’t belong down this far, but we’ve got to prove a point. Patriots did not look good. I’m sure Boston media is reacting in a calm, measured manner.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Looking better still doesn’t mean good.
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Houston Texans
Tie ain’t a win.
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New York Jets
There’s some talent on this team. It’s a little lacking at the quarterback spot. And elsewhere.
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