Two weeks into the season, a third team sits atop the charts.
Honestly, after the Rams fell in Week 1 and the Ravens fell in Week 2, it looks like the famous SI jinx and Madden curse have nothing on my Power Rankings. Things will get really worrisome if the new #1 loses at home to the Los Angeles Chargers 0-2 this weekend.
Until then, just cross your fingers, go out, turn around three times and spit so your favorite team doesn’t draw the wrath from above as you read the updated Week 3 rankings.
*Super Bowl odds courtesy of DraftKings
Super Bowl Odds: +100000
If they keep working hard, maybe one day they’ll gain 285 yards in a single game. Hey, dare to dream!
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 28 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +15000
Jack Strand, an undrafted rookie out of D-II Minnesota State-Moorhead, finished the game against the Panthers at QB for Atlanta. That says it all, I think.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 30
Super Bowl Odds: +30000
They fought hard, but let’s face it: two terrible interceptions by Eagles QB Jalen Hurts are what kept them in the game on Sunday. They still have a long way to go.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 26 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +7400
They looked like they had some momentum before QB Jayden Daniels dislocated his elbow late in the first half. Without him, though, it’s hard to see them coming back from an 0-2 start.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 27 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +20000
They blew a 10-point lead on a bad Packers team in the final eight minutes and lost in OT. The Jets will be in a lot of games because of their defense. However, they will still lose a lot of games.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 25 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +30000
This is more like it. Just 151 yards of total offense. We all knew the Cardinals weren’t as good as they looked against the Chargers in Week 1.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 31 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +25000
In the words of Browns coach Todd Monken: “The Browns are gonna be the Browns? F— this!” Amen, coach.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 20 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +4500
They’re 0-2, and if you’re a Chargers fan, do yourself a favor: Avoid watching the next seven games on the schedule. It’s not a stretch to predict that LA will soon be 0-9.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 24
Super Bowl Odds: +5500
Losing to the Browns to fall to 0-2 is one thing. Have to wait a two hour plus lightning delay to blow it in the last two minutes? Priceless.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 21 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +6500
They have given up 1,023 yards in two games. The offense is going well, but they have some serious problems defensively.
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 29 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +12500
I still think the Raiders would be smarter to play rookie QB Fernando Mendoza, but this was a good play by Kirk Cousins. And who in Vegas would have bet on the Raiders starting 2-0?
If the Raiders remain competitive, will Kirk Cousins be their starting QB for the entire season? (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 16 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +5000
If this is the way Aaron Rodgers is going to play, his latest road trip could be a short one. At some point, the Steelers may have to take a look at rookie Drew Allar.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 18 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +2500
Yeah, OK, they came back and beat the Jets. But they had just 199 yards of offense and looked terrible down the stretch. They get no credit for such a mess.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 17 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +7000
The loss to the Rams didn’t drop them down the rankings. Losing QB Jaxson Dart did. They could be in a lot of trouble if he’s out for a while.
Record: 0-2
Previous rank: 14 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +2200
How does a team not generate any offense when their QB throws for 353 yards? Start with their running backs gaining 18 yards on 14 carries. Yes.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 22 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +2500
Their offense is on track, but their defense is still a problem. They had no answer for Jayden Daniels and didn’t exactly shut down the Commanders after he went down.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 23 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +9000
A second straight three-TD performance for QB Bryce Young, who has thrown for 648 yards in those two games and just one interception. Maybe he has finally arrived?
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 19 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +8000
OK, I’m a believer. The Saints pushed the Lions to OT, then beat the Baltimore Ravens. That is enough to declare them legitimate. I believe QB Tyler Shough is also legit. I wonder if this early success is sustainable.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 13 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +1800
Remember when Dan Campbell’s teams played defense? Me too. It’s nice that they can move the ball over anyone. They’re just in danger of losing a ton of high-scoring games.
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 15 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
How is this team 2-0? Thanks to DC Brian Flores for this. Because they are winning despite a bad offense and terrible QB play.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 11 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +2500
I want to put them in the top 10. I really do. But they had an offensive attack against the Broncos, and their defense faded in the second half as well.
Record: 1-1
Previous rank: 10 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +2200
Get the win and thank old Aaron Rodgers for it. But for the second week in a row, QB Drake Maye didn’t look good.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 2 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
Three points? After scoring 59 a week ago? What in the name of Ben Johnson? I’ll keep them in the top 10 for now, but without QB Caleb Williams, they won’t be here long.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 1 ↓
Super Bowl Odds: +950
It was never going to be easy without WRs Zay Flowers and Ja’Kobi Lane. But that doesn’t explain how the defense gave up two long TD drives to the Saints in the fourth quarter.
Record: 2-0
Previous rank: 12 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +1300
They needed all of OT to escape the Colts, but look what Patrick Mahomes (382 yards, 3 TDs) did. There is no doubt: The Chiefs are back.
Patrick Mahomes looked like himself in Week 2 — and so did the Chiefs. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Record: 2-0
Previous ranking: 9 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +1600
This team still bugs me, but Jalen Hurts has the “herd” gene. He also has a good receiving corps and fantastic numbers in DeVonta Smith.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 8 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +2000
It looked like they were going to fall in the rankings again. But at the last moment, Bo Nix remembered how to play and Davis Webb learned how to call plays.
Record: 1-1
Previous ranking: 5
Super Bowl Odds: +650
OK, so maybe it was the delay in the first week.
Record: 2-0
Previous ranking: 6 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +1700
Ja’Marr Chase is just ridiculous, and Joe Burrow hasn’t even started yet. But it’s the defense that really makes me believe in Cincy.
Record: 2-0
Previous ranking: 7 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +1200
They might be the most complete team in football. A great QB, great running game, great receivers, strong line, strong defense and a great coach. They have it all.
Record: 2-0
Previous ranking: 3 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +1000
You are all right. The defending champions should probably be the no. 1. The truth is, if their QB wasn’t Drew Lock, they probably would be.
Record: 2-0
Previous ranking: 4 ↑
Super Bowl Odds: +780
Josh Allen has five passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns in two games. If he continues to play anywhere close to that the rest of the way, there may be no stopping the Bills.