Post by NFL on Sept 24, 2020 11:34:07 GMT -5
1 Tennessee Titans (Previous Week: 3)
Record: 4-0
The Titans had another top 2 scoring week and have made their case as the best team in the league. They leapfrog both New England and New Orleans for the top spot and will face off with an undefeated Rams team in week three.
2 New Orleans Saints (Previous Week: 2)
Record: 4-0
New Orleans holds their place at #2 with big win over Baltimore and another top 4 scoring week. They face off with another tough AFC North opponent in Cincinnati this week.
3 New England Patriots (Previous Week: 1)
Record: 3-1
The Patriots hold off big weeks from both the Lions and Colts to move to 3-1 but it wasn't enough for them to retain their top spot. They get the defending champion Jets in week three as well as a matchup with the red hot Bears.
4 Pittsburgh Steelers (Previous Week: 4)
Record: 4-0
Pittsburgh wasn't quite as dominant this week but did manage to stay undefeated through two weeks. Their week three matchups with both Baltimore and Tampa Bay project to be close.
5 Buffalo Bills (Previous Week: 6)
Record: 4-0
Buffalo continues their impressive season with wins over the Packers and Texans in week two. They should cruise to a win vs Miami in week two and they also matchup with a struggling Vikings team.
6 Jacksonville Jaguars (Previous Week: 7)
Record: 4-0
It was a huge week for the Jaguars, posting a top 3 score on the week. They should have no problem getting to 6-0 as they matchup with division opponent Houston this week and a weak 49ers team.
7 Los Angeles Rams (Previous Week: 5)
Record: 4-0
The Rams had two more unconvincing victories, finishing outside the top 12 in scoring for the second week in a row. They have managed to stay undefeated so far but their perfect season is in jeopardy as they face the top ranked Titans this week.
8 Chicago Bears (Previous Week: 12)
Record: 3-1
What a week from Chicago. The huge scoring outburst may have been unnecessary against the Cardinals and Dolphins but the Bears have an opportunity to increase their lead in the NFC North against Green Bay this week. They also face off against the 3-1 Patriots in what should be a very good matchup.
9 Baltimore Ravens (Previous Week: 9)
Record: 3-1
A down week for Baltimore after a solid week one. They fall to 3-1 with a loss to the Saints and they will get another undefeated opponent in week three, as they face off against division opponent Pittsburgh.
10 Washington Football Team (Previous Week: 8)
Record: 3-1
Washington had a tough week and were unable to overcome a close matchup with the Buccaneers. They head into week three with just a single loss, though, and should be favored against both the Cowboys and Chargers.
11 Cincinnati Bengals (Previous Week: 10)
Record: 3-1
A tough scoring week for the Bengals, but Denver and Atlanta didn't put up much of a fight anyway. Another down week could be an issue for Cincinnati with them needing to face an undefeated Saints team as well as an underrated Browns squad.
12 Philadelphia Eagles (Previous Week: 15)
Record: 4-0
The Eagles lived up to their record in week two, finishing with the 6th best score on the week. The McCaffrey injury is devastating for this squad but they should have no problem fending off the Giants and Raiders this week.
13 New York Jets (Previous Week: 11)
Record: 2-2
The Jets got the best of the Vikings yet again, but were unable to knock off Tennessee in week two. They get another tough slate of matchups in week two against New England and Green Bay.
14 Green Bay Packers (Previous Week: 13)
Record: 2-2
A tough week for the Packers, they scored the most points of any team without a week two win. The schedule doesn't get any easier for them, as they face off with the Jets and Bears, as previously mentioned.
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Previous Week: 19)
Record: 3-1
Tampa Bay was one point away from finishing this week 0-2 instead of 2-0. In a tough NFC race, that could be the difference between them making or missing the playoffs. They will need another big week to compete with Pittsburgh, but you can mark the Bucs down for a win against Atlanta.
16 Dallas Cowboys (Previous Week: 18)
Record: 3-1
Dallas is the 3-1 furthest down this list and and it's not because they can't be higher but they haven't had the opportunity to show that they should be. They have three lackluster wins and one loss against the only competitive team that they've played. The Cowboys can prove whether or not they are for real this week against the Chiefs and Football Team.
17 Detroit Lions (Previous Week: 21)
Record: 1-3
Detroit came up short in their Super Bowl I rematch, getting beat by New England once again. The record is misleading, as this team has had some tough schedule luck. If they can "upset" Minnesota this week the they will have a very good chance to get their record back to 3-3.
18 Kansas City Chiefs (Previous Week: 14)
Record: 2-2
It was a tough injury week for Kansas City and their 0-2 record reflects that. Luckily for them, the AFC West is just downright awful and their 2-2 record still has them in the top spot. They'll get the Broncos and Cowboys in week three.
19 Cleveland Browns (Previous Week: 22)
Record: 1-3
A close loss to Tampa Bay but the Browns get a much needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Upsetting Cincinnati this week is essential for the Browns if they want to inch towards a wildcard spot.
20 Minnesota Vikings (Previous Week:16)
Record: 2-2
What's wrong with the Vikings? A bottom 8 scoring week has them lucky to come out 2-2 through two weeks. Unless things turnaround for them, they could be sitting at 2-4 after facing Buffalo and Detroit in week three.
21 Indianapolis Colts (Previous Week:23)
Record: 1-3
An incredibly impressive scoring week for the Colts but it wasn't enough for them to knock off New England. They will need a bigger week three if they want to compete with the Titans.
22 Houston Texans (Previous Week: 17)
Record: 1-3
Houston coasted to a pair of week two losses and it looks like they will be the first team out in the AFC South. Unless we see a different team against JAX, NE, and TEN this next three weeks then Houston's playoff chances are dwindling.
23 Arizona Cardinals (Previous Week: 25)
Record: 0-4
The highest ranked winless team, Arizona managed to move up despite dropping two more matchups. They should actually have an opportunity to bounce back against both Indianapolis and San Francisco in week three.
24 Carolina Panthers (Previous Week: 24)
Record: 0-4
Carolina, on the other hand, will likely be looking at 0-6 following week three. New Orleans and Cleveland is a tough draw, especially for a team looking for their first victory of the season.
25 San Francisco 49ers (Previous Week: 20)
Record: 1-3
San Francisco may have been the most disappointing team of the week, finishing with a bottom 3 score and losing winnable matchups. It's hard to see the 49ers besting the Jags in week three but a matchup with Arizona may be their last chance at keeping their playoff hopes alive.
26 Los Angeles Chargers (Previous Week: 30)
Record: 0-4
They finished 0-2 but the Chargers had a surprisingly competitive week two. They can absolutely beat the Raiders in week three and perhaps the Devonta Freeman signing gives this team more life.
27 Denver Broncos (Previous Week: 28)
Record: 1-3
Not a bad week for Denver but they faced two pretty unwinnable matchups. They should be able to beat the Giants and and the way the Chiefs are trending, a victory against them could put Denver in 1st place in the AFC West.
28 New York Giants (Previous Week: 29)
Record: 1-3
The Giants got their first win of the season, only because they matched up with the Raiders. A loss to Philly is likely incoming but the matchup with Denver could be close.
29 Seattle Seahawks (Previous Week: 27)
Record: 0-4
After an encouraging week one, Seattle looked pretty weak in their matchups against Minnesota and Tennessee. Don't expect the Seahawks to defeat the Rams or Texans in week three.
30 Las Vegas Raiders (Previous Week: 26)
Record: 0-4
Luckily the Raiders weren't interested in winning anyway, but the injuries to Barkley and Sutton essentially will end this team's season. Losses to Philly and the Chargers should put this team at 0-6.
31 Miami Dolphins (Previous Week: 31)
Record: 0-4
The trend continues, Miami finishes the week as a bottom two performer. Buffalo and Detroit should very easily roll over this "team".
32 Atlanta Falcons (Previous Week: 32)
Record: 0-4
The trend continues, Atlanta still isn't setting lineups. They wouldn't have beaten Cincy or Philly but it would be encouraging for this team to at least attempt to be competitive. What comes first, an Atlanta win or Atlanta setting their lineup? Or neither?
Record: 4-0
The Titans had another top 2 scoring week and have made their case as the best team in the league. They leapfrog both New England and New Orleans for the top spot and will face off with an undefeated Rams team in week three.
2 New Orleans Saints (Previous Week: 2)
Record: 4-0
New Orleans holds their place at #2 with big win over Baltimore and another top 4 scoring week. They face off with another tough AFC North opponent in Cincinnati this week.
3 New England Patriots (Previous Week: 1)
Record: 3-1
The Patriots hold off big weeks from both the Lions and Colts to move to 3-1 but it wasn't enough for them to retain their top spot. They get the defending champion Jets in week three as well as a matchup with the red hot Bears.
4 Pittsburgh Steelers (Previous Week: 4)
Record: 4-0
Pittsburgh wasn't quite as dominant this week but did manage to stay undefeated through two weeks. Their week three matchups with both Baltimore and Tampa Bay project to be close.
5 Buffalo Bills (Previous Week: 6)
Record: 4-0
Buffalo continues their impressive season with wins over the Packers and Texans in week two. They should cruise to a win vs Miami in week two and they also matchup with a struggling Vikings team.
6 Jacksonville Jaguars (Previous Week: 7)
Record: 4-0
It was a huge week for the Jaguars, posting a top 3 score on the week. They should have no problem getting to 6-0 as they matchup with division opponent Houston this week and a weak 49ers team.
7 Los Angeles Rams (Previous Week: 5)
Record: 4-0
The Rams had two more unconvincing victories, finishing outside the top 12 in scoring for the second week in a row. They have managed to stay undefeated so far but their perfect season is in jeopardy as they face the top ranked Titans this week.
8 Chicago Bears (Previous Week: 12)
Record: 3-1
What a week from Chicago. The huge scoring outburst may have been unnecessary against the Cardinals and Dolphins but the Bears have an opportunity to increase their lead in the NFC North against Green Bay this week. They also face off against the 3-1 Patriots in what should be a very good matchup.
9 Baltimore Ravens (Previous Week: 9)
Record: 3-1
A down week for Baltimore after a solid week one. They fall to 3-1 with a loss to the Saints and they will get another undefeated opponent in week three, as they face off against division opponent Pittsburgh.
10 Washington Football Team (Previous Week: 8)
Record: 3-1
Washington had a tough week and were unable to overcome a close matchup with the Buccaneers. They head into week three with just a single loss, though, and should be favored against both the Cowboys and Chargers.
11 Cincinnati Bengals (Previous Week: 10)
Record: 3-1
A tough scoring week for the Bengals, but Denver and Atlanta didn't put up much of a fight anyway. Another down week could be an issue for Cincinnati with them needing to face an undefeated Saints team as well as an underrated Browns squad.
12 Philadelphia Eagles (Previous Week: 15)
Record: 4-0
The Eagles lived up to their record in week two, finishing with the 6th best score on the week. The McCaffrey injury is devastating for this squad but they should have no problem fending off the Giants and Raiders this week.
13 New York Jets (Previous Week: 11)
Record: 2-2
The Jets got the best of the Vikings yet again, but were unable to knock off Tennessee in week two. They get another tough slate of matchups in week two against New England and Green Bay.
14 Green Bay Packers (Previous Week: 13)
Record: 2-2
A tough week for the Packers, they scored the most points of any team without a week two win. The schedule doesn't get any easier for them, as they face off with the Jets and Bears, as previously mentioned.
15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Previous Week: 19)
Record: 3-1
Tampa Bay was one point away from finishing this week 0-2 instead of 2-0. In a tough NFC race, that could be the difference between them making or missing the playoffs. They will need another big week to compete with Pittsburgh, but you can mark the Bucs down for a win against Atlanta.
16 Dallas Cowboys (Previous Week: 18)
Record: 3-1
Dallas is the 3-1 furthest down this list and and it's not because they can't be higher but they haven't had the opportunity to show that they should be. They have three lackluster wins and one loss against the only competitive team that they've played. The Cowboys can prove whether or not they are for real this week against the Chiefs and Football Team.
17 Detroit Lions (Previous Week: 21)
Record: 1-3
Detroit came up short in their Super Bowl I rematch, getting beat by New England once again. The record is misleading, as this team has had some tough schedule luck. If they can "upset" Minnesota this week the they will have a very good chance to get their record back to 3-3.
18 Kansas City Chiefs (Previous Week: 14)
Record: 2-2
It was a tough injury week for Kansas City and their 0-2 record reflects that. Luckily for them, the AFC West is just downright awful and their 2-2 record still has them in the top spot. They'll get the Broncos and Cowboys in week three.
19 Cleveland Browns (Previous Week: 22)
Record: 1-3
A close loss to Tampa Bay but the Browns get a much needed win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Upsetting Cincinnati this week is essential for the Browns if they want to inch towards a wildcard spot.
20 Minnesota Vikings (Previous Week:16)
Record: 2-2
What's wrong with the Vikings? A bottom 8 scoring week has them lucky to come out 2-2 through two weeks. Unless things turnaround for them, they could be sitting at 2-4 after facing Buffalo and Detroit in week three.
21 Indianapolis Colts (Previous Week:23)
Record: 1-3
An incredibly impressive scoring week for the Colts but it wasn't enough for them to knock off New England. They will need a bigger week three if they want to compete with the Titans.
22 Houston Texans (Previous Week: 17)
Record: 1-3
Houston coasted to a pair of week two losses and it looks like they will be the first team out in the AFC South. Unless we see a different team against JAX, NE, and TEN this next three weeks then Houston's playoff chances are dwindling.
23 Arizona Cardinals (Previous Week: 25)
Record: 0-4
The highest ranked winless team, Arizona managed to move up despite dropping two more matchups. They should actually have an opportunity to bounce back against both Indianapolis and San Francisco in week three.
24 Carolina Panthers (Previous Week: 24)
Record: 0-4
Carolina, on the other hand, will likely be looking at 0-6 following week three. New Orleans and Cleveland is a tough draw, especially for a team looking for their first victory of the season.
25 San Francisco 49ers (Previous Week: 20)
Record: 1-3
San Francisco may have been the most disappointing team of the week, finishing with a bottom 3 score and losing winnable matchups. It's hard to see the 49ers besting the Jags in week three but a matchup with Arizona may be their last chance at keeping their playoff hopes alive.
26 Los Angeles Chargers (Previous Week: 30)
Record: 0-4
They finished 0-2 but the Chargers had a surprisingly competitive week two. They can absolutely beat the Raiders in week three and perhaps the Devonta Freeman signing gives this team more life.
27 Denver Broncos (Previous Week: 28)
Record: 1-3
Not a bad week for Denver but they faced two pretty unwinnable matchups. They should be able to beat the Giants and and the way the Chiefs are trending, a victory against them could put Denver in 1st place in the AFC West.
28 New York Giants (Previous Week: 29)
Record: 1-3
The Giants got their first win of the season, only because they matched up with the Raiders. A loss to Philly is likely incoming but the matchup with Denver could be close.
29 Seattle Seahawks (Previous Week: 27)
Record: 0-4
After an encouraging week one, Seattle looked pretty weak in their matchups against Minnesota and Tennessee. Don't expect the Seahawks to defeat the Rams or Texans in week three.
30 Las Vegas Raiders (Previous Week: 26)
Record: 0-4
Luckily the Raiders weren't interested in winning anyway, but the injuries to Barkley and Sutton essentially will end this team's season. Losses to Philly and the Chargers should put this team at 0-6.
31 Miami Dolphins (Previous Week: 31)
Record: 0-4
The trend continues, Miami finishes the week as a bottom two performer. Buffalo and Detroit should very easily roll over this "team".
32 Atlanta Falcons (Previous Week: 32)
Record: 0-4
The trend continues, Atlanta still isn't setting lineups. They wouldn't have beaten Cincy or Philly but it would be encouraging for this team to at least attempt to be competitive. What comes first, an Atlanta win or Atlanta setting their lineup? Or neither?