Sep 15, 2026, 11:25 PMNFL

Power Rankings: Week 2

Nothing surprising about a turbulent Week 1 in the NFL. There are always upsets and heart breaks because we just don't know enough about all the teams yet. See how it all breaks down in this week's Power Rankings!

Ryan A

@xoner1

Week 1 is over and it gave us everything I was waiting for: stunning upsets, dominant statements, completely dismal performances, and, of course, the kind of bizarre officiating controversy that makes us all question our sanity.

Let's start with the craziest moment from the opening slate: Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions getting away with one of the most mind-boggling calls you will ever see. When Chase Young blew up Goff for a strip-sack, the ball careened backward 15 yards and was scooped and scored by the Saints, it looked like a clear defensive touchdown. But the refs stepped in, huddled up, and ruled it a forward incomplete pass because Goff supposedly started his throwing motion—despite the ball traveling miles backward. The Lions survived that scare and a furious Saints comeback to win in overtime, but New Orleans fans have every right to be furious.

Elsewhere, we saw some teams look like absolute world-beaters, executing with crisp precision and asserting themselves as early-season contenders. On the flip side, a few rosters looked completely unprepared, leaving fans and analysts hitting the panic button after just sixty minutes of football. Upsets caught us sleeping and reshuffled the deck, proving that nobody can afford to take a single Sunday off.

Now that the dust has settled on an unforgettable opening weekend, let's dive into how the league stacks up heading into Week 2.

⚡ Power RankingsOfficial League Standings & Analysis

32 Teams Ranked

Seattle Seahawks

▲ 1

It wasn't the prettiest win, but they got the job done when it counted. The Super Bowl rematch gave us a great game and even though I thought Seattle was cooked for 3 quarters I'll have to give them respect to pull out the win. For this week they get to claim that number one spot.

Buffalo Bills

▲ 1

The Bills put up 36 points against one of the highest rated defenses coming into the season. We all know Allen is great, but this was a team win. It will be cool to see the Bills open their new stadium on Thursday Night Football. Lets see if they can keep the momentum going to maintain this lofty ranking.

San Francisco 49ers

▲ 2

Woah!! Who saw the Niners completely manhandling the LA Rams. Not me. This was an impressive victory and the Niners deserve to move up the rankings with a win like that. Next week should not be much of a challenge against a bottom ranking squad, but I'm interested to see what the Niners do going forward. Was that an LA jet lag situation or are the Niners this good?

Baltimore Ravens

▲ 2

The Ravens looked good in handling the Colts. I never really thought the Ravens were in any danger of losing while watching the game. I was questioning why they paid Flowers that much during the off-season, but wow does he look dynamic. Hopefully he can stay healthy.

Chicago Bears

▲ 3

BAM! A 59 burger right to your face Carolina!!! Is the Bears offense that good or is the Panthers D that bad. Probably some of both. If the Bears can play defense, which I have my doubts, they will be a force this season.

New England Patriots

▲ 3

New England looked better than I expected right up until the 4th quarter. Let's see what they do in coming weeks but I suspect they will be hanging out all season near the top of the rankings.

Kansas City Chiefs

▲ 8

Well I was way off on the Chiefs. It's one week, so let's not overreach, but they crushed the vaunted Denver D. I was expecting to see some fall off from this team due to losing a bunch of key players this off-season. I look wrong on that one.

Los Angeles Rams

▼ 7

I don't want to overreact on one game when they chose to fly across the world to gut it out, but the Rams were lifeless to kickoff the season. They are already starting to leak oil with Garrett out for at least 4 weeks, but could be longer. They have a tougher than expected matchup on Monday night against NY. Let's see how that goes.

Cincinnati Bengals

▲ 1

Okay Bengals, you should me something. The offense looks good as always, but the big news is the improved defense. I'm optimistic this was not a mirage and the Bengals might be back to being for real again this season.

#10

Green Bay Packers

▲ 3

I feel like the Packers really blew this game. This is getting to be a theme with Jordan Love lead teams. He has so much skill, but can never seem to put it together at the right time.

#11

Philadelphia Eagles

Steady

They barely beat a not predicted to be good Washington team, so I'm not seeing much out of this game. This keeps the Eagles hovering around where we started.

#12

Jacksonville Jaguars

▲ 4

Wow, I was wrong here. The Jags looked crisp. Given they were playing the Browns, but still. I underrated this team, so it's time to start paying attention.

#13

Denver Broncos

▼ 9

What happened?? Denver looked so good last season and I feel like they only upgraded personnel. I'm guessing this was just week one rust and they will bounce back, but Yikes!

#14

New York Giants

▲ 4

Here is my applauding the Giants. There is a lot to like about this team, and going out week one and beating the rival Cowboys showed me a lot. They have another big test going against the Rams on Monday night, but I think they can do this.

#15

Houston Texans

▲ 2

That game against the Bills was as close as it gets. They very well could have won that one. I'm guessing in coming weeks Houston will be moving up the rankings, but I can't move them any higher coming off a loss.

#16

Los Angeles Chargers

▼ 9

Oh boy, this was embarrassing. The Chargers looked lifeless against a poor Arizona team. Maybe I'm underrating the Cardinals, but I'm not sure. The Chargers are not giving much to be optimistic about.

#17

Dallas Cowboys

▼ 5

They hype train rolls on and the Cowboys lose again. This is a constant theme in Dallas. If they don't beat Washington next week we are going to have problems.

#18

Minnesota Vikings

▲ 1

Beating the rival Packers with your backup QB on week one is a real statement. I was impressive to see that comeback win. I want to see more.

#19

Washington Commanders

▲ 1

They moved up 1 spot but that is because other teams moved down. I didn't see much from this team and that was about what I expected. 20 seems about right.

#20

Detroit Lions

▼ 6

This Lions win felt to me like a loss. WTF was that call of a forward pass?? Goff threw the ball freaking backwards. In what world was that a forward pass???? Without that call this was probably a loss for the Lions after being up 21 to an average at best Saints team. This might be a long year for Lions fans. Is it too early for a Dan Campbell hot seat.

#21

Pittsburgh Steelers

▲ 3

We are what we thought they were. Not a great team who beat a bad team. I'm keeping them here until they show me something interesting. Another season on Aaron is not that.

#22

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

▼ 1

Tampa Bay really shot themselves in the foot on this one. Too many terrible turnovers. Every time I looked it seemed like another one. I think they are better than this, but you have to move them down after a performance like this.

#23

Atlanta Falcons

▼ 1

This team has so much talent, but they cannot seem to put it together. I think they just need a leader to put it all together. This team should consider tanking...

#24

Arizona Cardinals

▲ 8

Well, well, my Arizona friends. You pulled off the biggest possible upset of the week. You ruined a lot of my survivor pool friends' day with that win. I think the Cardinals are better than we gave them credit. Their schedule is tough this season, but I see this team trending up.

#25

Indianapolis Colts

▼ 2

My comments from last week about not believing in Jones was spot on. This guy is not a savior. I don't see this team going anywhere fast.

#26

New Orleans Saints

▼ 1

The Saints showed heart in this one and probably should have won the game. I'm not going to get over that call any time soon. I like what I see from the QB, but the rest of the team is meh. I'm really waiting to see what happens when their rookie WR comes back.

#27

Carolina Panthers

▼ 1

Not a good start for the Panthers. Giving up 59 points in a game does not inspire me. Let's all hope their D can pull their heads out of their butts.

#28

Las Vegas Raiders

▲ 1

Good job Raiders! You beat arguably the worst team in the league. In the NFL a win is a win and it must have felt good in week one. In more good news Jeanty looked great with some new offensive help around him.

#29

New York Jets

▲ 2

Who saw both New York teams getting a win last weekend? Not me!! I still think the Jets stink, but you got to take care of the teams on your schedule and they did that. Here's to moving up 2 spots.

#30

Cleveland Browns

▼ 3

The Browns lost again, but is the big news here they sold high on Garrett?? You never know when a player will just be done and this knee issue is not getting enough coverage it deserves. The Browns got an up and coming defensive player and future draft capitol. Nice work. Now go out there and win some games.

#31

Miami Dolphins

▼ 1

Oh Dolphins, say hello to tank mode. You look like an expansion team, you play like an expansion team, but strangely not an expansion team. I'm having a hard time finding a win for this team. Maybe they can get one at home against the Jets. Yikes!!

#32

Tennessee Titans

▼ 4

I think it might be time to just look in the mirror and come to the conclusion that Saleh is not a good head coach. The team he trotted out there was just embarrassing. They got smoked by his former team the Jets and I doubt they are good. I think this will be a race to the bottom with Miami.