{"id":144941,"date":"2025-09-15T05:46:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/144941\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T05:46:15","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T05:46:15","slug":"packers-colts-and-cowboys-climb-analyzing-each-team-after-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/144941\/","title":{"rendered":"Packers, Colts and Cowboys Climb, Analyzing Each Team after Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Football League is the most popular sport in the country, and there are few things football fans love more than overreacting to what happened in Week 2. That\u2019s why Week 2 can be so important, offering better answers to whether what we saw from all 32 teams in the regular-season opener was a fluke or a sign of things to come this season.<\/p>\n<p>As Sunday\u2019s main slate draws to a close, let\u2019s dive into our NFL Week 3 power rankings with a look at how the 28 teams performed in Week 2. We\u2019ve also previewed the teams playing on Sunday Night Football and Monday Night Football, with postgame analysis coming after those matchups conclude.<\/p>\n<p>32. Miami Dolphins (30)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Miami-Dolphins-27082689-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336234\"  \/>Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/miami-dolphins\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>\u00a0to hit the reset button as an organization. What makes that more complicated is that general manager Chris Grier waited a little too long on a Tyreek Hill trade, as the NFL\u2019s active investigation into domestic violence allegations will impact what teams pursue him. Moves made to fix the offensive line didn\u2019t pan out, and without an effective run game, Mike McDaniel\u2019s offense is fairly easy to stop. The bottom line is simple: it\u2019s time for a new general manager and head coach in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-rumors-miami-dolphins-could-fire-mike-mcdaniel\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Dolphins Could Fire Mike McDaniel, Chris Grier Midseason<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31. Cleveland Browns (28)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Cleveland-Browns-at-Baltimore-Ravens-27082951-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336239\"  \/>Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>For a half, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cleveland-browns\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>\u00a0looked like the team that came missed kicks away from beating the Bengals. Then the team everyone expected before the season showed up in the second half, being outscored 31-7 until a garbage-time touchdown. We\u2019re not going to put much stock in Dillon Gabriel throwing his first touchdown pass in his NFL debut since it came against the Ravens\u2019 backups. Let Joe Flacco take the hits in the next three weeks against the Packers, Lions, and Vikings; then Gabriel can take over as the Browns\u2019 starting quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/2026-nfl-draft-picks-by-team\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">2026 NFL Draft Order, NFL Draft picks by Team 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>30. Carolina Panthers (32)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Carolina-Panthers-at-Arizona-Cardinals-27084555-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336320\"  \/>Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Kudos to Bryce\u00a0Young and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/carolina-panthers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u00a0for\u00a0rallying in Week\u00a02, making the\u00a0Cardinals sweat\u00a0out what was\u00a0originally a\u00a027-3 game late\u00a0in the third\u00a0quarter. It still\u00a0ended in a loss, but this is\u00a0the version of\u00a0the Panthers\u00a0that showed up\u00a0and fought in\u00a0nearly every\u00a0game in the second\u00a0half last season. The talent still\u00a0isn\u2019t there to\u00a0win much, but\u00a0at least Dave\u00a0Canales\u2019 team\u00a0fights.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-coaching-hot-seat-rankings-after-week-1\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL Coaching Hot Seat Rankings after Week 1<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29. New Orleans Saints (29)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-San-Francisco-49ers-at-New-Orleans-Saints-27082820-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336246\"  \/>Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-orleans-saints\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>\u00a0will be one of the worst NFL teams in 2025, but at least they are staying competitive in games thus far. Spencer Rattler is performing adequately, and Alvin Kamara is averaging over\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/gamelog\/_\/id\/3054850\/alvin-kamara\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">4.53 yards per carry<\/a>\u00a0this season, so this young offensive line deserves credit. Considering how low expectations for New Orleans were this season, we\u2019re just trying to highlight the positives that bode well for the future.<\/p>\n<p>28. Tennessee Titans (27)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-The-Tennessean-27083618-788x526.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336251\"  \/>Credit: Andrew Nelles \/ The Tennessean \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Already without right tackle JC Latham, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tennessee-titans\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>\u00a0offensive line also lost guard Kevin Zeitler to an injury in Week 2. It goes without saying how awful of a situation that put rookie quarterback Cam Ward in. He took five sacks on Sunday, and while sacks are typically credited to the quarterback, he lived under duress versus the Rams\u2019 defensive line. It won\u2019t be that much better in Week 3 against the Colts\u2019 defense. At this point, we just hope Ward stays healthy this season.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-tv-ratings-2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL TV Ratings 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>27. New York Jets (25)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-USA-TODAY-27083020-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336253\"  \/>Credit: Robert Deutsch \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>One takeaway from Week 2, the success of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-jets\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Jets<\/a>\u2018 offense in the regular-season opener appears to be a much bigger indictment on Pittsburgh\u2019s defense. Facing Buffalo, Tyrod Taylor and Justin Fields went a combined 10-for-22 with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401772727\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">54 net passing yards<\/a>, taking 4 sacks. Through two games, it is quite clear that New York\u2019s defense doesn\u2019t have the talent to make Aaron Glenn\u2019s defense work. Facing one of the league\u2019s top run defenses in Week 3, it will be another rough outing for this Jets\u2019 offense.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/new-york-jets-schedule-predictions-jets-predictions-2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game New York Jets Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>26. New York Giants (31)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-New-York-Giants-at-Dallas-Cowboys-27082548-788x526.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336262\"  \/>Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Performances like this from the New York Giants offense will certainly be rare this season, but they sure are an incredible reminder of how phenomenal second-year wide receiver Malik Nabers is. What has to be a bit concerning for New York is how easily Dallas exploited the Giants\u2019 secondary, which the front office poured tens of millions of dollars into this offseason. On the bright side, a 0-2 record is great for draft positioning, and New York at least delivered an entertaining game.<\/p>\n<p>25. New England Patriots (27)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-New-England-Patriots-at-Miami-Dolphins-27083655-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336257\"  \/>Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a step forward for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-england-patriots\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New England Patriots<\/a>, even if it comes against one of the worst teams in the NFL. Drake Maye (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401772728\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">3 total touchdowns<\/a>) played a lot more like a franchise-caliber quarterback in Week 2, resulting in this Patriots\u2019 offense going 7-for-12 on third-down attempts and averaging 6.1 yards per play. There are still plenty of improvements for New England to make on both sides of the ball, but we certainly wouldn\u2019t rule out the fan base experiencing a win over the Steelers in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p>24. Chicago Bears (21)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Chicago-Bears-at-Detroit-Lions-27083806-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336266\"  \/>Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It seems clear that it\u2019s going to get worse before it gets better for Ben Johnson and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/chicago-bears\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Chicago Bears<\/a>. After a relatively solid performance from the defense in Week 1, this unit just imploded against a Lions\u2019 offense that clearly had a lot to prove, and they took it out on a division foe. On the bright side, at least the Cowboys\u2019 defense this Sunday looked like a unit that Caleb Williams should be able to have some success against. However, it could be a little while before Johnson gets his first win.<\/p>\n<p>23. Las Vegas Raiders (23)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Las-Vegas-Raiders-at-New-England-Patriots-27028347-1-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1335544\"  \/>Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>(Written before Monday Night Football). A Week 2\u00a0Monday Night\u00a0Football duel\u00a0against the Chargers\u00a0is a proving\u00a0ground for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/las-vegas-raiders\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>. This\u00a0season, more\u00a0than ever in\u00a0the last nine\u00a0years, the AFC\u00a0West feels wide\u00a0open. There are\u00a0still questions\u00a0about the Raiders\u2019 pass defense\u00a0and pass protection, but Geno Smith\u00a0has already proven\u00a0to be a perfect\u00a0fit in Chip Kelly\u2019s offense. If\u00a0Las Vegas can\u00a0find a way to\u00a0outscore the\u00a0Chargers, it\u2019ll be time to\u00a0view the Raiders\u00a0as a legitimate\u00a0playoff contender.<\/p>\n<p>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/highest-paid-nfl-players\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Highest-Paid NFL Players 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>22. Jacksonville Jaguars (18)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Jacksonville-Jaguars-at-Cincinnati-Bengals-27082152-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336273\"  \/>Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Trevor Lawrence couldn\u2019t beat Jake Browning in a head-to-head matchup in Week 2. Liam Coen\u2019s running backs, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401772725\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">126 rushing yards and 5.25 yards per carry<\/a>, thrived on Sunday afternoon. Likewise, defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile\u2019s group picked off Browning three times and allowed just a 42.9% third-down conversion rate. Unfortunately for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/jacksonville-jaguars\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, Lawrence wasn\u2019t remotely good enough to win. Jacksonville faces an uphill climb to beat the Texans in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p>21. Pittsburgh Steelers (15)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27082642-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336218\"  \/>Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>So much for the buzz about a huge rebound season from Aaron Rodgers. He looked like a 41-year-old quarterback on Sunday afternoon, one who has no business playing behind a bad offensive line. Pittsburgh allowed\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401772836#away\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">9 QB hits and 3 sacks<\/a>, with that pressure resulting in 2 interceptions. What really makes matters worse for the Steelers is that opponents are now averaging 395 total yards per game against this defense with 63 total points allowed. Now headed to Foxborough in Week 3, Pittsburgh is in jeopardy of a 1-2 record.<\/p>\n<p>20. Seattle Seahawks (22)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27082741-788x544.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336220\"  \/>Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>If the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/seattle-seahawks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a>\u00a0can even have a top-18 offense this season, they\u2019ll be a wild-card contender. Mike MacDonald has been orchestrating a top-10 defense since the bye week last season, and that\u2019s carried over into 2025. The biggest development for Seattle this season, though, is that the offensive line looks competent both in pass protection and run blocking. While that\u2019s a low bar for some teams, it\u2019s a level of play Seattle\u2019s offense hasn\u2019t had in years. This was a nice rebound win from the Seahawks, especially given Sam Darnold\u2019s turnovers. With the Saints coming to town in Week 2, Seattle has a viable shot at a 2-1 record.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-defense-rankings\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL Defense Rankings 2025, Analysis for all 32 Defenses Every Week<\/a><\/p>\n<p>19. Dallas Cowboys (20)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-New-York-Giants-at-Dallas-Cowboys-27083161-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336278\"  \/>Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>With cornerback DaRon Bland out for a bit, it\u2019s going to take some masterclass performances from this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/dallas-cowboys\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0offense to win games. Dak Prescott and Co. certainly delivered in Week 2. Cowboys running back Javonte Williams is the real standout right now, responsible for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/player\/gamelog\/_\/id\/4361579\/javonte-williams\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">194 scrimmage yards<\/a>\u00a0and three touchdowns in his first two games. With the way this offensive line is holding up, Dallas should feel very confident heading into its Week 3 duel against the Bears.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/worst-nfl-offensive-lines-2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Worst NFL Offensive Lines 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>18. Arizona Cardinals (16)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-Arizona-Republic-27084571-788x530.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336317\"  \/>Credit: Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/arizona-cardinals\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a>\u00a0took care of business, but it was far closer than it should have been. After taking a 27-3 lead midway through the third quarter, Arizona imploded and let the Panthers respond with 19 unanswered points and come within throwing distance of a game-winning touchdown. A 3-0 record after Week 3 is possible, given San Francisco will likely be without Brock Purdy, but the wins aren\u2019t exactly inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>17. Denver Broncos (13)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-The-Indianapolis-Star-27085556-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336371\"  \/>Credit: Christine Tannous\/IndyStar \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s not one thing, it\u2019s another for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/denver-broncos\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Denver Broncos<\/a>. In Week 1, the Broncos\u2019 defense bailed out Bo Nix with a clinic to beat the Titans. With a shot to move to 2-0, Nix rebounded on Sunday afternoon, only to see the Broncos\u2019 defense (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/matchup\/_\/gameId\/401772729\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">473 total yards allowed<\/a>) collapse and kicker Will Lutz miss a critical field goal that would\u2019ve put Denver up by five. Sitting at a 1-1 record, the Broncos\u2019 hype train has derailed and this club now looks like one that will have to claw its way to a playoff spot this season.<\/p>\n<p>16. Houston Texans (16)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Houston-Texans-at-Los-Angeles-Rams-27030105-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336211\"  \/>Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>(Written before Monday Night Football). It\u2019s just so hard to trust the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/houston-texans\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Houston Texans<\/a>\u00a0to win against quality defenses that can generate pressure. That\u2019s exactly what C.J. Stroud is facing on Monday Night Football in Week 2. Tampa Bay can get after the quarterback, especially against the Texans\u2019 offensive line, and it boasts one of the league\u2019s top run defenses. If Houston is going to win on Monday, it will probably take multiple takeaways and some huge third-down stops from this defense.<\/p>\n<p>15. Cincinnati Bengals (12)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-The-Enquirer-27083107-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336214\"  \/>Credit: Sam Greene\/The Enquirer \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s never a good time for a Joe Burrow injury, but it would be especially damaging to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cincinnati-bengals\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>\u00a0if he is sidelined for these next few weeks. In the next four weeks, the Bengals\u2019 schedule includes matchups against four of the best NFL teams in 2025 (Vikings, Broncos, Lions, and Packers). If the early reports are true and Burrow is out at least two months, you can stick a fork into Cincinnati.<\/p>\n<p>14. Atlanta Falcons (20)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Atlanta-Falcons-at-Minnesota-Vikings-27086182-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336416\"  \/>Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>If the Atlanta\u00a0Falcons have\u00a0a defense now, that\u2019s a division-changer. Bijan Robinson is\u00a0fully capable\u00a0of carrying this\u00a0offense into\u00a0the future, Michael\u00a0Penix Jr. seems\u00a0to be settling\u00a0in, and Parker\u00a0Romo appeared\u00a0to solve Atlanta\u2019s kicking problem. We still tend\u00a0to suspect that\u00a0the inexperience\u00a0of Atlanta\u2019s\u00a0young pass rushers will lead\u00a0to very inconsistent\u00a0performances, but even a top-20 defense from\u00a0Atlanta gives\u00a0them a shot at\u00a0winning the NFC\u00a0South.<\/p>\n<p>13. Minnesota Vikings (9)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Atlanta-Falcons-at-Minnesota-Vikings-27086701-788x526.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336420\"  \/>Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The ceiling for this <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/minnesota-vikings\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>\u2018 offense is certainly higher with J.J. McCarthy than it was last season, but seven quarters also show how much lower the floor is than it was with Sam Darnold. It will help to get Jordan Addison back in Week 4, but the pressure is still largely resting on Brian Flores\u2019 defense until McCarthy settles in. For now, Minnesota is several tiers below the Lions and Packers in the NFC North.<\/p>\n<p>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/minnesota-vikings-predictions-2025-vikings-schedule-picks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Minnesota Vikings Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>12. Indianapolis Colts (24)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-The-Indianapolis-Star-27085180-788x529.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336364\"  \/>Credit: Christine Tannous\/IndyStar \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s officially time to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/indianapolis-colts\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a> seriously. Facing one of the league\u2019s top defenses, Daniel Jones delivered his second consecutive multi-touchdown performance and he\u2019s now accounted for over 600 total yards through two games. Meanwhile, Jones\u2019 presence and a strong offensive line have allowed Jonathan Taylor to play some of the best football in his career. On top of all that, the investments made in the defense this offseason are paying off in Lou Anarumo\u2019s system. This is the team to beat in the AFC South.<\/p>\n<p>11. San Francisco 49ers (14)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-San-Francisco-49ers-at-New-Orleans-Saints-27082837-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336209\"  \/>Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>As the Bengals can also attest in Week 2, winning with your backup quarterback isn\u2019t easy, regardless of the opponent you\u2019re facing. Of course, it helps when you have Kyle Shanahan drawing up your offense and Robert Saleh serving as the defensive play-caller. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/san-francisco-49ers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a> might be without Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy for a while, but Mac Jones played well within the structure of Shanahan\u2019s offense, and Christian McCaffrey once again demonstrated that his health is all that really matters for San Francisco. Of course, Arizona will provide a bit more of a challenge for the 49ers in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p>10. Los Angeles Rams (11)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-The-Tennessean-27082440-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336208\"  \/>Credit: Andrew Nelles \/ The Tennessean \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Among the things we\u2019ve learned from the first two weeks of the 2025 NFL season, it\u2019s that the Titans\u2019 defense is far better than expected. So, we\u2019re not too concerned about the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-rams\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> offense having red-zone issues in Week 2. Los Angeles remains pretty well-rounded, albeit with some concerns in the secondary and along the interior offensive line (Steve Avila injured). The wins might not be pretty right now for Sean McVay, but his team is 2-0 ahead of a Week 3 trip to Philadelphia. While the Rams will be underdogs, the playoff matchup last season proved Matthew Stafford and Co. can make things interesting against the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>9. Washington Commanders (8)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Syndication-Journal-Sentinel-27059219-788x687.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1335537\"  \/>Credit: Mark Hoffman\/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/washington-commanders\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Washington Commanders<\/a>\u00a0might\u2019ve only lost by 9 points in Week 2, but the score wasn\u2019t a true representation of how one-sided the Thursday Night Football duel was. Defensively, Washington allowed a 6.7 yards-per-play average before the final kneel-downs, and there were some downfield plays that Green Bay just missed that could\u2019ve made this game even uglier. What hurts even more for Washington is the mounting injury toll, with Austin Ekeler\u2019s Achilles injury likely ending his season. We expect the Commanders to rebound in Week 3 at home versus Las Vegas, but it\u2019s clear this team is a distinct tier below the top Super Bowl contenders.<\/p>\n<p>Related:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/washington-commanders-predictions-2025-commanders-schedule-picks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Washington Commanders Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. Kansas City Chiefs (6)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Philadelphia-Eagles-at-Kansas-City-Chiefs-27085357-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336356\"  \/>Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/kansas-city-chiefs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> are now 0-2 for the first time since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/schedule\/_\/name\/kc\/season\/2014\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">2014<\/a>, which will be reason enough for some to drop the perennial AFC champions outside of the top 10 in the NFL power rankings after Week 2. However, Kansas City looked a lot better defensively than it did in the regular-season opener against the Chargers in Brazil. Patrick Mahomes also played fairly well, but a mistake by Travis Kelce turned a potential Chiefs touchdown into a game-sealing touchdown drive for the Eagles. A 0-2 hole is still difficult for a Super Bowl contender to dig out of, but we do feel better about the Chiefs\u2019 rest-of-season outlook than we did a week ago.<\/p>\n<p>7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-at-Atlanta-Falcons-27027955-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1335554\"  \/>Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>(Written before Monday Night Football). If the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0can\u00a0win their first\u00a0three games of\u00a0the season without\u00a0Chris Godwin\u00a0and Tristan Wirfs, they should\u00a0start to be viewed\u00a0as one of the\u00a0best NFL teams\u00a0in 2025. It\u2019s\u00a0not going to\u00a0be easy on Monday\u00a0Night Football\u00a0against the Texans\u2019 pass rush, but\u00a0Tampa Bay\u2019s defense\u00a0could help them\u00a0win this one\u00a0if they pull\u00a0it off. Once\u00a0the Buccaneers\u00a0roster is healthy, this could be\u00a0one of the most\u00a0well-rounded\u00a0teams in the\u00a0league.<\/p>\n<p>6. Los Angeles Chargers (9)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Kansas-City-Chiefs-at-Los-Angeles-Chargers-27011933-1-788x557.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1335550\"  \/>Credit: Amanda Perobelli\/Reuters via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>(Written before Monday Night Football). If Bo Nix doesn\u2019t make a big step forward this season, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-chargers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u00a0should now be viewed as the favorites to win the AFC West. It starts with a well-rounded Chargers receiving corps, providing Justin Herbert with the weapons he needs to elevate his game to an MVP-caliber level. We saw flashes of that player in the Week 1 win over Kansas City; now, it\u2019s on the Chargers\u2019 offensive line to hold up and allow Herbert to maintain that level of play moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>5. Detroit Lions (5)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Chicago-Bears-at-Detroit-Lions-27083029-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 power rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336207\"  \/>Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>We didn\u2019t send the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/detroit-lions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Detroit Lions<\/a>\u00a0plummeting down the NFL power rankings after the ugly loss in the regular-season opener, believing that result said more about Green Bay. That proved to be the case in Week 2. The offensive line kept the pocket clean for Jared Goff, and this passing game fired on all cylinders, resulting in this offense putting up 511 total yards and averaging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/matchup\/_\/gameId\/401772835\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">8.8 yards per play<\/a>. There are going to be growing pains with two new play-callers and an overhauled interior offensive line, but Detroit is still one of the best NFL teams right now. While a road trip to Baltimore in Week 3 will be a tough test, the talent on this Lions roster absolutely gives them a chance to leave M&amp;T Bank Stadium with a win.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/detroit-lions-predictions-2025-game-by-game-lions-schedule-picks\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Detroit Lions Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Baltimore Ravens (4)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Cleveland-Browns-at-Baltimore-Ravens-27082725-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336206\"  \/>Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>A week after a brutal late-game collapse against Buffalo, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/baltimore-ravens\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>\u00a0responded in Week 2 by wiping out the Browns in the second half of Week 2. What\u2019s remarkable is that it was a 10-3 game at halftime and Derrick Henry fumbled for the second consecutive game. This time around, the Ravens kept their foot on the gas and pummeled Cleveland in the second half to win <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/boxscore\/_\/gameId\/401772726\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">41-17<\/a>. Other fans will rightfully point that a win over Cleveland doesn\u2019t say much, but Baltimore did lose to this team once last year. Besides, it\u2019s good to see that the Ravens are capable of staying aggressive with a big lead. We can\u2019t wait for the Lions vs Ravens battle on Monday Night Football in Week 3.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens-schedule-predictions-ravens-predictions-2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Baltimore Ravens Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Buffalo Bills (2)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Buffalo-Bills-at-New-York-Jets-27082965-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336203\"  \/>Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>A nice rebound performance from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/buffalo-bills\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>\u00a0defense in Week 2, especially against the run. It\u2019s also always great to see the elite teams that can win in multiple ways, as James Cook and Buffalo\u2019s defense really led the way in Sunday afternoon\u2019s blowout win over the Jets. The upcoming Bills schedule \u2014 vs Dolphins, vs Saints, vs Patriots, at Falcons, and at Panthers \u2014 gives this club a fantastic shot to be undefeated heading into November. For now, though, the focus will be on beating Miami on Thursday Night Football.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/buffalo-bills-schedule-predictions-2025-bills-predictions\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Buffalo Bills Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Philadelphia Eagles (1)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Philadelphia-Eagles-at-Kansas-City-Chiefs-27085306-788x526.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1336354\"  \/>Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Saquon Barkley put the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/philadelphia-eagles\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0offense on his back and carried them to a victory. On a day when Jalen Hurts couldn\u2019t get anything going through the air, Barkley made the plays to move the chains. Then, thanks to a fortunate moment when rookie Andrew Mukuba took 41 yards to set up the Eagles\u2019 offense at the 41-yard line, a big-time catch by DeVonta Smith led to the game-sealing touchdown by Hurts. Philadelphia certainly doesn\u2019t look quite as dominant as it did last season, but that 2-0 record is all that matters.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles-schedule-predictions-eagles-predictions-2025\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Game-by-Game Philadelphia Eagles Predictions 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1. Green Bay Packers (3)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/NFL-Washington-Commanders-at-Green-Bay-Packers-27057571-1-788x525.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 3 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1335535\"  \/>Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/green-bay-packers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>\u00a0look like the best NFL team in 2025. Through the first two weeks, the Packers\u2019 defense has effectively shut down two of the league\u2019s best offenses from last season. In the process, they\u2019ve beaten two clubs that posted a combined 27-7 record last year and come out of it with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/standings\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">+23 point differential<\/a>\u00a0after Week 2. Up next on the Packers\u2019 schedule is a road trip where they are expected to beat the Browns. It\u2019s going to be a long wait, but that Week 10 duel on Monday Night Football against the Eagles feels like a potential NFC Championship Game preview.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/washington-commanders-vs-green-bay-packers-recap-winners-losers\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Winners, Losers from Packers\u2019 TNF Win over Commanders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img alt=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_5578.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-70 photo\" height=\"70\" width=\"70\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\tMatt  Johnson  is  Senior  Editor  of  NFL  and  College  Football  for  Sportsnaut.  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