And yes, it's back to school! The participants of the last Super Bowl did not miss their comeback while the Bengals are already getting into trouble.
The Packers will have to do without their starting quarterback for several weeks while the New England Patriots create a surprise in Cincinnati.
As a reminder, this hierarchy is not only based on the number of wins, but also on current form. If two teams are close and have not played each other recently, we wonder which one would win if the match were played today. Beating the strongest will not propel you to the top in the blink of an eye. Losing to one of the dunces will not plunge you into the abyss either. You can win and fall, lose and climb. This is the merciless law of the Power Ranking…
1. San Francisco 49ers (1-0)
The Californians found a very good Mason to build their first success of the season.
Week 2: Trip to the Vikings
2. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0)
This time, no false start. The champion begins his season with a prestigious victory against a serious rival from the AFC conference.
Week 2: Reception of the Bengals
3. Detroit Lions (1-0)
Detroit is off to a perfect start to its season thanks to David Montgomery, who was unstoppable in overtime. While everything hasn't been perfect, the Lions look as serious as they will in 2023.
Week 2: Reception of the Buccaneers
4. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) +1
Saquon Barkley has had a successful start. The former Giants was a major contributor to the Eagles' first successful outing. After a nightmare end to the season (6 losses in the last 7 games), Philadelphia is off to a good start in 2024.
Week 2: Falcons reception
5. Miami Dolphins (1-0) +1
Luckily for them, Tyreek Hill was released in time. Trailing for almost the entire game, Miami won on the gong and a 52-yard field goal. That's also how we recognize great teams.
Week 2: Reception of the Bills
6. Houston Texans (1-0) +3
They were highly anticipated and starting away, in a division match, is never easy. Carried by a productive Joe Mixon and a decisive Stefon Diggs, the Texans responded.
Week 2: Reception of the Bears
7. Baltimore Ravens (0-1) -3
Football is a game of inches. The Ravens sacrificed themselves to remind us of that.
Week 2: Raiders host
8. Buffalo Bills (1-0) +3
Led by Josh Allen, who is positioned very high in the MVP race from the start, Buffalo avoids the trap set by Arizona.
Week 2: Trip to the Dolphins
9. Dallas Cowboys (1-0) +4
With a defense at this level, Dallas didn't need to be so generous with its quarterback.
Week 2: Reception of the Saints
10. New York Jets (0-1) -3
At least this time, Aaron Rodgers held more than 4 games. The defense, however, was not the wall expected. This week, they have the excuse of a formidable opponent. But now they will have to continue in September with 3 oppositions supposed to be weaker on paper.
Week 2: Trip to the Titans
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) +6
Baker Mayfield has found a place where he feels comfortable. Like Josh Allen, he too should be high in this early race for the MVP.
Week 2: Trip to the Lions
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) +8
The formula is the same as last year. The offense is not very productive, but the defense is formidable. In Atlanta, that was enough.
Week 2: Trip to the Broncos
13. Seattle Seahawks (1-0) +3
2 safeties, 1 fumble on punt return, 1 interception, the recovery was complicated for Seattle. Fortunately for them, it was only the Broncos in front.
Week 2: Trip to the Patriots
14. New Orleans Saints (1-0) +10
Facing a very weak Panthers, it was difficult to get a real idea of the Saints' level. However, they took advantage of the opportunity to build up confidence before a perilous trip to Texas.
Week 2: Trip to the Cowboys
15. Los Angeles Rams (0-1) -1
Another victim of the unfair overtime rule. Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense didn't get a chance to respond. I hope the NFL takes a page from what we see in college.
Week 2: Trip to the Cardinals
16. Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) -8
You can only fall drastically in this ranking when you lose at home to these New England Patriots. So yes, it's early in the season, getting started can be complicated. But by playing in Kansas City in week 2, the Bengals put themselves in a very uncomfortable position.
Week 2: Trip to the Chiefs
17. Cleveland Browns (0-1) -7
Deshaun Watson isn't just a bad person. He's also a bad quarterback.
Week 2: Trip to the Jaguars
18. Chicago Bears (1-0) +3
Caleb Williams can thank his defense and Will Levis.
Week 2: Trip to the Texans
19. Los Angeles Chargers (1-0) +3
Jim Harbaugh had a successful start. The former Wolverines coach had said he wanted his team to run. With an average of 6.5 yards per carry, it's safe to say that promise was kept.
Week 2: Trip to the Panthers
20. Minnesota Vikings (1-0) +3
The rookies shone and the defense didn't concede a touchdown. A perfect week for the Vikings before a schedule that promises to be perilous.
Week 2: 49ers host
21. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) -5
They believed in it for a long time, but it's hard to win when you don't score a point in the second half. Young Lawrence stalled.
Week 2: Reception of the Browns
22. Indianapolis Colts (0-1) -3
It's tough to win a game with only 20 minutes of possession and half as many first attempts as your opponent. However, they only lost by two points against the Texans, who were expected to be very high. Enough to keep Colts fans optimistic.
Week 2: Trip to the Packers
23. Green Bay Packers (0-1) -11
The Packers lost more than a game in Brazil. Luckily for them, the first heartbreak comes in the form of a breakup, not a breakup. But in the meantime, they'll have to deal with Malik Willis. Back to Hell for Green Bay.
Week 2: Reception of the Colts
24. Atlanta Falcons (0-1) -6
Already the end of the hype in Atlanta? Kirk Cousins' debut was far from the hopes placed in him and the schedule (Eagles, Chiefs) that Raheem Morris' men are facing does not inspire optimism.
Week 2: Trip to the Eagles
25. New England Patriots (1-0) +7
There weren't many who saw the Patriots winning in Cincinnati. A successful start for Jerod Mayo who is taking a few weeks off to work peacefully.
Week 2: Seahawks host
26. Tennessee Titans (0-1) -1
The Titans were up 17-0. The Bears' offense wasn't moving. They couldn't get anything to them. And yet they managed to lose.
Week 2: Jets host
27. Arizona Cardinals (0-1) -1
They weren't that far from creating an upset in Buffalo. They'll have to find a way to integrate Marvin Harrison Jr. into this attack. In his first outing, the fourth pick in the last draft only caught one pass for 4 short yards.
Week 2: Reception of the Rams
28. Las Vegas Raiders (0-1) -1
The defense kept them in the game for a long time before cracking in the final quarter. With no running game, Minshew did what he could, but it wasn't enough to compete with these Chargers.
Week 2: Trip to the Ravens
29. Washington Commanders (0-1)
A decent start for Jayden Daniel but not enough to keep up with the pace set by a Mayfield on fire.
Week 2: Giants Reception
30. Denver Broncos (0-1) +1
They move up a spot because we found much worse than them. Bo Nix suffered, the ground game is non-existent and they only lose by 6 points in Seattle. As for Pittsburgh, it is still as complicated in attack, but the defense leaves them in the game. It is good that the two teams face each other in week 2. Friends of games with few points, this match is for you.
Week 2: Reception of the Steelers
31. New York Giants (0-1) -3
They managed to be as ugly as their jersey and that's quite an achievement.
Week 2: Trip to the Commanders
32. Carolina Panthers (0-1) -2
The start of year two is looking a lot like year one for Bryce Young. And that's not good news for the Panthers. It's not all bad news for Carolina, though. This year, if they keep up their momentum, the first overall pick will be a good one for them.
Week 2: Chargers host
