NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Eagles up, Cowboys down

In our Week 2 NFL Performance Rankings, the Dallas Cowboys are falling from injuries and an ugly loss while the Philadelphia Eagles are moving up the board.

32

Atlanta Falcons 0-1

Last rank: 32

The Falcons are consistent if nothing else. What a choke job.

31

New York Jets 0-1

Last rank: 27

The jets came out looking like the jets. Cannot score, mediocre on defense.

30

Houston Texans 0-0-1

Last rank: 29

Houston had a win loss but somehow got lucky in overtime and got the tie.

29

Seattle Seahawks 1-0

Last rank: 31

The Seahawks got a few breaks, but what a great win to start the season.

28

Chicago Bears 1-0

Last rank: 30

A nice victory for the bears, who are probably still drying off. Now it goes to Lambeau on SNF.

27

Carolina Panther 0-1

Last rank: 26

Carolina couldn’t beat Jacoby Brissett and the Browns at home. Not a good omen for the rest of the year.

26

New England Patriots 0-1

Last rank: 24

Where’s the talent on this list? Where’s the coaching we’ve seen in New England for so many years?

25

Jacksonville Jaguars 0-1

Last rank: 23

The Jaguars had seemingly beaten the Commanders and then fell apart in the fourth quarter for a disappointing start.

24

Detroit Lions 0-1

Last rank: 25

The Lions hung around and scored 35 points against the Eagles. It’s not the result you want, but it’s progress.

23

Dallas Cowboys 0-1

Last rank: 11

Without Dak Prescott, the Cowboys are essentially done before the season even started.

22

New York Giants 1-0

Last rank: 28

What a win for the Giants. Emotionally, coming from behind, everything. Really well done on the go.

21

Arizona Cardinals 0-1

Last rank: 19

No one was hit worse than the Cardinals, who fell early and never faced threats.

20

Washington commanders 1-0

Last rank: 22

Washington showed determination in the season opener and offered hope of competing in the NFC East.

19

Cleveland Browns 1-0

Last rank: 20

The Browns don’t go far with Jacoby Brissett, but Sunday was a fun win nonetheless.

18

Pittsburgh Steelers 1-0

Last rank: 21

Absurd way to win a game but defense was without light. Can things continue without TJ Watt?

17

Tennessee Titans 0-1

Last rank: 15

A brutal loss for the Titans. Playing off a double-digit lead at home against the Giants before missing a potential game-winning field goal.

16

Denver Broncos 0-1

Last rank: 10

Nathaniel Hackett could be the first coach to be rightfully fired after a game in NFL history. Not really, but almost.

fifteen

Las Vegas robbers 0-1

Last rank: 14

The Raiders have Davante Adams to celebrate, but the offensive line was a wreck, allowing six sacks.

14

Miami Dolphins 1-0

Last rank: 18

Just 13 offensive points but Tua Tagovailoa was solid, Tyreek Hill was excellent and the Dolphins are undefeated.

13

Indianapolis Colts 0-0-1

Last rank: 13.

Indianapolis somehow avoided defeat, but tying the Texans? Not ideal.

12

San Francisco 49ers 0-1

Last rank: 9.

It’s difficult to rate the Niners given the weather, but it’s still a terrible loss for Chicago.

11

Saints of New Orleans 1-0

Last rank: 16

How did the Saints win this game? A miserable performance that somehow turned into a win.

10

Minnesota Vikings 1-0

Last rank: 17

Minnesota throttled Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to start the campaign. Great start for new head coach Kevin O’Connell.

9

Cincinnati Bengal 0-1

Last rank: 6.

Cincinnati will be fine, but conceding seven sacks and turning the ball over five times is a mess.

8th

Philly Eagles 1-0

Last rank: 12.

The Eagles have one of the best rosters in the league and AJ Brown looked incredible in his new clothes.

7

Los Angeles Rams 0-1

Last rank: 5.

Los Angeles couldn’t have been bigger in Week 1. The Rams should hit back against the Falcons.

6

Green Bay packers 0-1

Last rank: 3

No reason to panic. The Packers have an opportunity to fight back against the Bears. you lose this one? Panic.

5

Chargers from Los Angeles 1-0

Last rank: 8th

Los Angeles beat the Raiders and now have a tough challenge against the Chiefs at Arrowhead.

4

Baltimore Ravens 1-0

Last rank: 7

The Ravens were plagued by injuries last year. If they are healthy in 2022, they are a contender.

3

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-0

Last rank: 4

By far the NFC heavyweights’ best performance in Week 1. Tampa Bay knocked out the Cowboys.

2

Kansas City chiefs 1-0

Last rank: 2

The Chiefs were phenomenal, leading Arizona 37-7 before garbage time. Patrick Mahomes had the best performance of the week.

1

buffalo bills 1-0

Last rank: 1

Buffalo dominated in Los Angeles with Josh Allen doing it all in an overwhelming victory over the Rams.