The second week of the 2024 NFL season opened up a brand-new set of questions.
Are the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs fortunate or good? Are the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals in hassle to begin the season? Are the New Orleans Saints for actual?
There’s a number of time left within the season for all that to shake out. However the twice-defending Tremendous Bowl champions are profitable shut video games as they’ve performed for a number of seasons, and Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara have the New Orleans Saints offense wanting nice.
The Dallas Cowboys turned heads in Week 1 however floundered in Week 2. The Cleveland Browns did the other and placed on a defensive showcase towards the Jacksonville Jaguars.
How does that have an effect on this week’s energy rankings? See for your self.
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1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (2-0)
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs huge receiver Rashee Rice celebrates after scoring in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (AP Photograph/Charlie Riedel)
Patrick Mahomes had one of many extra underwhelming performances of his profession towards the Chiefs’ rival, the Cincinnati Bengals. Regardless of throwing two interceptions, Mahomes took his workforce down the sector when Kansas Metropolis wanted it essentially the most. A final-second discipline objective stored the Chiefs report unblemished up to now this season.
Final week: 1
2. Buffalo Payments (2-0)
Buffalo Payments operating again James Prepare dinner (4) runs for a landing in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photograph/Lynne Sladky)
They’re nonetheless the category of the division till somebody knocks them off. And up to now nobody has performed that.
Final week: 6
3. Houston Texans (2-0)
Houston Texans huge receiver Nico Collins (12) is congratulated by Stefon Diggs (1) after catching a landing cross in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Eric Christian Smith)
The Houston Texans held out for a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday to provide the franchise its first 2-0 begin since 2016. Second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud was 23 of 36 for 260 passing yards and one landing however once more discovered himself within the line of fireside, getting sacked 3 times. The largest query surrounding the Texans of their Week 3 matchup towards the 2-0 Vikings on Sunday might be their operating sport. Joe Mixon was injured early within the third quarter on a controversial sort out and completed the sport with 9 carries for 25 yards, in comparison with the 159 yards in his debut with the Texans. His availability for Sunday continues to be up within the air.
Final week: 6
4. New Orleans Saints (2-0)
New Orleans Saints operating again Alvin Kamara (41) celebrates his first quarter landing run with teammate heart Erik McCoy (78) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photograph/Jeffrey McWhorter)
Rinse and repeat for the Saints offense. The Cowboys protection, just like the Panthers final week, had no reply for the Saints as Derek Carr shredded the Cowboys secondary and Alvin Kamara discovered the tip zone 4 occasions within the dominant highway win. Beneath new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, the Saints have put up 93 factors via their first two video games and look to be a contender within the NFC South.
Final week: 13
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws the ball into the stands after his 11-yard dashing landing in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Lions, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photograph/Paul Sancya)
The Baker Mayfield and Chris Godwin connection propelled the Buccaneers to an announcement win in Detroit. The Buccaneers protection held robust within the crimson zone and stored an explosive Lions offense at bay regardless of shedding star defensive lineman Vita Vea to damage in the course of the sport. The Buccaneers are off to a 2-0 begin and are wanting like final season’s playoff berth was no fluke.
Final week: 10
6. San Francisco 49ers (1-1)
San Francisco 49ers huge receiver Deebo Samuel (1) catches a cross between Minnesota Vikings security Josh Metellus (44) and cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. (7) in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photograph/Bruce Kluckhohn)
An offseason of noise (thanks, Brandon Aiyuk) has led to a bumpy begin for the defending NFC champs. No disgrace in shedding a highway sport towards the Vikings, however sound the alarm if the Niners fall to the Rams in L.A. this weekend.
Final week: 2
7. Los Angeles Chargers (2-0)
Los Angeles Chargers huge receiver Quentin Johnston scores in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photograph/Erik Verduzco)
First-year Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh appears to already be making an impression. Harbaugh has introduced his ground-and-pound fashion to Los Angeles, and the Chargers have held their first two opponents to a complete of 13 factors, although the winless Panthers had been a type of opponents. The dedication to the operating sport has taken some strain off Justin Herbert, however the quarterback’s well being for L.A.’s Week 3 matchup with the 2-0 Steelers appears unsure.
Final week: 12
8. Detroit Lions (1-1)
Detroit Lions operating again Jahmyr Gibbs (26) rushes in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photograph/Duane Burleson)
After an additional time win over the Rams in Week 1, the Lions weren’t capable of muster up magic towards the Bucs, who stole one on the highway to maneuver to 2-0. Ben Johnson, Detroit’s gifted offensive coordinator, had the head-scratching transfer of getting Jared Goff, who seemed off all through this sport, throw 55 occasions. With a dynamic backfield in David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, they ran a mixed 24 occasions. It is a power-run workforce that ought to keep on with that shifting ahead.
Final week: 4
9. Minnesota Vikings (2-0)
Minnesota Vikings huge receiver Justin Jefferson (18) scores on a 97-yard landing reception over San Francisco 49ers security George Odum (30) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photograph/Bruce Kluckhohn)
The questions appear to have been answered concerning whether or not Sam Darnold may lead Kevin O’Connell’s offense to factors. He did it in Week 1, and the Vikings pulled off one of many main upsets of Week 2 versus the 49ers. Darnold was with out T.J. Hockenson and Jordan Addison getting into this sport, and although he did ship a 97-yard landing, Justin Jefferson was unavailable halfway via this one, too. Regardless of for Darnold, who discovered Jalen Nailor for the second consecutive week ultimately zone within the 23-17 victory.
Final week: 19
10. Seattle Seahawks (2-0)
Seattle Seahawks huge receiver DK Metcalf (14) celebrates after a landing within the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photograph/Michael Dwyer)
Seattle’s mushy schedule ought to end in a 3-0 begin, with the Dolphins limping into city Sunday. Credit score to new coach Mike Macdonald for having his workforce prepared early, however we’ll discover out who the Seahawks actually are in Week 4 at Detroit.
Final week: 16
11. Philadelphia Eagles (1-1)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) runs with the ball in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photograph/Matt Rourke)
The Eagles skilled a loss on a lowlight drop by Saquon Barkley. The best way the tip of the sport performed out was very resemblant to a lot of Barkley’s losses with the Giants. Nonetheless, the Eagles are removed from being as dangerous as any of these Giants groups. A blown sport towards a high quality opponent leaves the Eagles with loads of time to recuperate and get in an actual rhythm with their loaded roster, as they’ve performed far beneath their potential up to now this season.
Final week: 5
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) runs towards Denver Broncos defensive finish Zach Allen (99) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photograph/David Zalubowski)
The Steelers have benefited from going through two inept offenses, however the protection does look good. Nonetheless, Pittsburgh’s offense is a giant concern shifting ahead, no matter who begins at quarterback. They’ve extra wins this season (2) than touchdowns scored (1). Be cautious of the Steelers shifting ahead.
Final week: 14
13. Dallas Cowboys (1-1)
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott sits on the bench in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photograph/Tony Gutierrez)
The Cowboys obtained set again towards the Saints. Yearly, it appears Dallas is nice for a minimum of one sport the place nobody on the workforce exhibits up. Final 12 months it was Week 3 towards the Cardinals, the 12 months earlier than that it was Week 1 towards the Buccaneers. In 2021, it was Week 9 towards the Broncos. None of these losses ended up shaking Dallas down from being a 12-win workforce. Nonetheless, the imperviousness the Cowboys confirmed in Week 1 now looks like a distant reminiscence.
Final week: 3
14. Baltimore Ravens (0-2)
Las Vegas Raiders defensive finish Maxx Crosby (98) chases after Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photograph/Nick Wass)
The Ravens are 0-2, which is a shock. The largest downside for Baltimore is its schedule. They play the Cowboys, Payments and Bengals over the following three weeks, and two of these video games are on the highway. If they begin 0-5 or 1-4, the season is likely to be over. Conversely, in the event that they win two or three of these video games, folks might be again on Baltimore as a contender.
Final week: 9
15. New York Jets (1-1)
New York Jets operating again Braelon Allen (0) celebrates after he scores a landing within the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photograph/John Amis)
Aaron Rodgers delivers his first start-to-finish victory because the workforce’s QB, and it suggests this offense is beginning to come collectively.
Final week: 18
16. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) struggles for yardage as Kansas Metropolis Chiefs defensive sort out Chris Jones (95) and defensive finish George Karlaftis (56) defend in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Kansas Metropolis, Mo. (AP Photograph/Ed Zurga)
No have to replace what was written final week: There’s no have to panic about Cincinnati. They need to have crushed the Chiefs at Arrowhead, if not for some premature (and questionable) penalties. Cincinnati continues to be a risk to win the AFC.
Final week: 15
17. Inexperienced Bay Packers (1-1)
Inexperienced Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson (45) celebrates after intercepting a cross in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. (AP Photograph/Mike Roemer)
With Jordan Love out with the knee damage he sustained on the finish of Week 1’s loss to the Eagles, the onus was on Malik Willis to carry down the fort within the workforce’s dwelling opener. However head coach Matt LaFleur dialed up the run sport towards the Colts, and Josh Jacobs was electrical with 151 yards to steer all operating backs this week on 32 carries. Willis did simply sufficient, discovering Dontayvion Wicks for a landing, and the Packers’ protection was in Anthony Richardson’s head all day with three interceptions and a 50% completion charge.
Final week: 17
18. Arizona Cardinals (1-1)
Arizona Cardinals huge receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. makes a landing catch towards the Los Angeles Rams in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photograph/Rick Scuteri)
Arizona is likely to be higher than we predict, and we gained’t have to attend lengthy to seek out out because the Lions come to Glendale on Sunday afternoon. Kyler Murray needs to be salivating on the considered going through a Detroit protection that’s allowed the sixth-most passing yards this season.
Final week: 26
19. Atlanta Falcons (1-1)
Atlanta Falcons huge receiver Drake London (5) celebrates his landing with Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photograph/Matt Rourke)
Due to a vital Saquon Barkley dropped cross and a masterful game-winning drive from Kirk Cousins, the Falcons pulled victory out of the claws of defeat from the Eagles. After questions on Cousins’ well being continued all week, the veteran quarterback proved he can nonetheless sling it, carving up the Eagles secondary for his first victory because the Falcons quarterback. The Falcons protection held robust towards an Eagles offense that did no matter they wished in Week 1 towards the Packers, serving to the Falcons get again to 1-1.
Final week: 25
20. Miami Dolphins (1-1)
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) leaves the sector on the finish of the primary half throughout an NFL soccer sport towards the Buffalo Payments, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photograph/Rebecca Blackwell)
Two phrases: Paper. Tigers.
Final week: 8
21. Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) celebrates after operating again Alexander Mattison scored a landing towards the Baltimore Ravens in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Not a lot was anticipated from Gardner Minshew and the Raiders getting into the 2024 season. Las Vegas’ offense has been largely underwhelming, scoring simply 16 factors via six of the eight quarters this 12 months. However Minshew pulled off an upset in Baltimore for a second 12 months in a row. The win over the Ravens might give the Raiders a lift. In any case, Davante Adams and rookie Brock Bowers give the roster some firepower.
Final week: 27
22. Cleveland Browns (1-1)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) appears for an open receiver in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photograph/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Properly, Cleveland bounced again from a dreadful Week 1 to even its report at 1-1 with a win over Jacksonville. There are nonetheless a number of questions surrounding this workforce’s offense, so it’s exhausting to know the way good this workforce is, and may be shifting ahead, simply but.
Final week: 23
23. New England Patriots (1-1)
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is introduced down by Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe within the second half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photograph/Michael Dwyer)
Rookie coach Jerod Mayo truly has them competing above expectations, however they’re nonetheless not a great workforce and the clock continues to tick on Drake Maye’s debut.
Final week: 24
24. Chicago Bears (1-1)
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams heads off the sector following an NFL soccer sport towards the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photograph/Eric Homosexual)
It’s simply two video games, so the panic meter shouldn’t be excessive for Bears followers concerning No. 1 choose Caleb Williams. Nonetheless, he nonetheless hasn’t discovered it on offense, throwing two interceptions with no touchdowns for the second straight week. The protection definitely has enjoyable items that stored C.J. Stroud and the high-powered Texans offense at bay with solely 19 factors. However the offense must step up with how a lot GM Ryan Poles put into it, and all eyes are taking a look at Williams to make it occur.
Final week: 22
25. Los Angeles Rams (0-2)
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck (45) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photograph/Rick Scuteri)
With the accidents piling up, this season is beginning to odor like a rebuild. Which begs the query: Would L.A. take into account dealing Matthew Stafford in a few weeks to a QB-desperate workforce (Miami?) and concentrate on the longer term?
Final week: 11
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) is hit by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jordan Hicks (58) as he runs in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photograph/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The Cleveland Browns protection was a thorn in Trevor Lawrence’s aspect on Sunday. The Jaguars woeful offense struggled for a second consecutive week and Lawrence took the brunt of Jacksonville’s breakdown, getting sacked 4 occasions within the 18-13 loss. Lawrence should get extra inventive (and work on accuracy) when the Jaguars journey to Highmark Stadium to tackle the undefeated Payments.
Final week: 20
27. Washington Commanders (1-1)
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) appears to cross towards the New York Giants in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)
Jayden Daniels pulled off his first game-winning drive. No matter why, how and who it was towards, it’s nonetheless a giant deal. For a lot of quarterbacks, it’s a privilege to examine off that field so early right into a profession. The workforce could possibly be fast to rally round him now after a dramatic win, which is able to solely elevate his confidence and that of these round him.
Final week: 28
28. Indianapolis Colts (0-2)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) battles Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Lukas Van Ness (90) and Isaiah McDuffie (58), left, as he recovers his personal fumble in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Inexperienced Bay, Wis. (AP Photograph/Morry Gash)
Jonathan Taylor has been the intense spot for Indy’s offense, accounting for almost half of the Colts’ 338 complete yards in a slim loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Sunday. However the Colts have struggled of their run protection, permitting greater than 200 yards in back-to-back losses. Quarterback Anthony Richardson additionally has a number of issues to iron out earlier than he can grow to be Indy’s savior.
Final week: 21
29. Tennessee Titans (0-2)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) leaves the sector after an NFL soccer sport towards the New York Jets in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photograph/George Walker IV)
The Tennessee Titans dwelling opener wasn’t spoiled by the New York Jets, it was spoiled by the Titans. Vital turnovers by Will Levis and failing to transform on third down have given technique to a winless begin regardless of holding an early lead in each their Week 1 and a couple of matchups. Tennessee’s offense has managed simply 17 factors in every sport, only a level lower than final season’s common. On the intense aspect, the Titans protection hasn’t allowed a complete blowout, permitting a league-low 206.5 complete yards per sport.
Final week: 30
30. Denver Broncos (0-2)
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) reacts in the course of the second half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photograph/Jack Dempsey)
Bo Nix has fallen consistent with the development of rookie quarterbacks struggling early on this season. The variety of turnovers Denver has dedicated has not helped their trigger. The excellent news for the Broncos is each of their losses had been determined by one rating. Head coach Sean Payton advised the workforce would reevaluate how a lot it’s asking Nix to do in video games.
Final week: 29
31. New York Giants (0-2)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reacts to a name in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport towards the Washington Commanders in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. (AP Photograph/Matt Slocum)
Odell Beckham Jr. in 2014, Saquon Barkley in 2018 and now Malik Nabers in 2024: The Giants kick-started an offensive Rookie of the Yr marketing campaign of their disastrously baffling loss to Washington. If Daniel Jones goes to be paid $40 million this season, he can a minimum of earn a few of it by forcing the ball to Nabers and serving to his coach and normal supervisor distract the followers from an inevitably misplaced season.
Final week: 31
32. Carolina Panthers (0-2)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Younger passes towards the Los Angeles Chargers in the course of the first half of an NFL soccer sport on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photograph/Rusty Jones)
For the second straight week, the Panthers’ offense seemed inept. They seemed so dangerous their coach introduced they had been benching 2023 No. 1 general choose Bryce Younger in favor of veteran Andy Dalton after simply two video games. After getting gashed by the Saints, the Panthers didn’t look a lot better towards the Chargers. If the primary two weeks are any indication, it’ll be an extended season in Carolina.
Final week: 32
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