1. Philadelphia Eagles (2-0): The Eagles did enough to get a win over the Chiefs in Kansas City in a rematch of the Super game from 7 months ago. The Eagles are unbeaten and the defending champs, which will keep them at the top of the Power Rankings, until they lose. Next: -3.5 vs Los Angeles Rams – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 67.8%
2. Buffalo Bills (2-0): The Bills easily defeated the Jets on the road behind their running game, with running back James Cook rushing for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. The Bills are showing the NFL that they can get it done through the air and on the ground. The defense and special team are not bad, either. Next: -12.5 vs Miami Dolphins – Thu, Sep. 18, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 89.1%
3. Los Angeles Chargers (2-0): The Chargers are all alone in first place in the AFC West after beating the Raiders in Las Vegas. The defense has played well in the first two weeks and the addition of Keenan Allen to the wide receiver group has helped quarterback Justin Herbert. The offense can get a lot better with the development of a running game and the development of their rookie receivers. Next: -2.5 vs Denver Broncos – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 50.4%
4. Green Bay Packers (2-0): The Packers have two impressive victories over the Lions and Commanders. Both wins were at home and now they take their show on the road against the Browns in Week 3 and the Cowboys in Week 4. The Packers are a strong favorite to make the NFC conference championship. Next: -8.5 at Cleveland Browns – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 78.6%
5. Los Angeles Rams (2-0): The Rams have been beating up on the AFC South through the first two weeks after wins over the Texans and the Titans, but this week will be a bit more challenging when their talented football team travels to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. Next: +3.5 at Philadelphia Eagles – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 32.2%
6. Baltimore Ravens (1-1): The Ravens crushed the Browns in Baltimore as expected and looked like a playoff team with their plethora of offensive weapons. The Monday Night matchup at home against the Lions will be a test of their defense. Next: -4.5 vs Detroit Lions – Mon, Sep. 22, 5:15 PM PT – O/U 53.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 2-0) Win probability: 70.9%
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0): The Buccaneers, like the Chargers, are all alone in first place in the NFC South after two come-from-behind wins over the Falcons and Texans. Quarterback Baker Mayfield has thrown for five touchdowns and zero interceptions through two games, adding 72 yards on 8 carries and 6 rushing first downs. Next: -7 vs New York Jets – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 70.7%
8. Indianapolis Colts (2-0): The Colts are the early surprise in the NFL after beating the Dolphins and Broncos. The Colts are the first team in NFL history to open the season with two straight games where they didn’t punt or turn the ball over. Johnathan Taylor was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, rushing for 165 yards against the Broncos. Next: -4.5 at Tennessee Titans – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 62.5%
9. Detroit Lions (1-1): The Lions bounced back from their disappointing opening day performance against the Packers to blowout the Bears in Detroit, 52-21. Quarterback Jared Goff was selected as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week after he threw five touchdown passes in the easy victory over the Bears. Next: + 4.5 at Baltimore Ravens – Mon, Sep. 22, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 53.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 29.1%
10. San Francisco 49ers (2-0): The 49ers held on for a win in New Orleans over the Saints to go to 2-0. Backup quarterback Mac Jones played well in place of injured starter Brock Purdy, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. Purdy is expected to miss a few games with a toe injury. Next: -3 vs Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 2-0 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 41.6%
11. Arizona Cardinals (2-0): The Cardinals are 2-0 after beating up the NFC South, with victories over the Saints and Panthers. They really have not been tested yet and they may get more of a test this week in Santa Clara against the 49ers. Next: +3 at San Francisco 49ers – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 58.4%
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1): The Steelers lost at home to the Seahawks when rookie Kaleb Johnson allowed a routine kickoff to go over his head and land in the end zone, where it was recovered by the Seahawks for a touchdown. A game changing blunder that helped give the Seahawks the victory. Next: -1.5 at New England Patriots – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 2-0) Win probability: 57.9%
13 Seattle Seahawks (1-1): The Seahawks earned an impressive win on the road at Pittsburgh. If they want more victories, they need to get Sam Darnold back to his Pro Bowl level of 2024 with the Vikings, when he threw for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and just 12 interceptions. Next: -7 vs New Orleans Saints – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 41.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 78.1%
14 Washington Commanders (1-1): The Commanders lost at Green Bay and may have lost their quarterback for this week. Quarterback Jayden Daniels is doubtful this week with a knee injury suffered in the Packers lost. The Commanders also lost running back Austin Ekeler for the season with a torn Achilles tendon injury. Next: -3.5 vs Las Vegas Raiders – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 70.0%
15. Denver Broncos (1-1): The Broncos lost to a good Colts team on the road on a 45-yard field goal with no time on the clock. The disturbing thing about the loss for the Broncos was the fact that they gave up 316 yards passing to quarterback Daniel Jones and 165 yards rushing to running back Johnathan Taylor. Next: +2.5 at Los Angeles Chargers – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 49.6%
16. Kansas City Chiefs (0-2): The Chiefs are 0-2 after a home loss to the Eagles and in last place after Week 2, two games behind the Chargers. The Chiefs leading rusher is quarterback Patrick Mahomes with 123 yards rushing and two rushing touchdowns. That is a recipe for disaster and Mahomes will not last the season if he is forced to win games with his legs. Next: -6 at New York Giants – Sun, Sep. 21, 5:20 PM – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 77.5%
17. Cincinnati Bengals (2-0): The Bengals won a game and lost a quarterback against the Jaguars on Sunday. Quarterback Joe Burrow has an injured toe and will have surgery on it, keeping him out for the next three months, and maybe the rest of the season. The Bengals will ride and die with backup quarterback Jake Browning, the former two-time California Gatorade Player of the Year. Next: +3 at Minnesota Vikings – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U 42.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 26.0%
18. Minnesota Vikings (1-1): Quarterback J.J. McCarthey struggled in a loss to the Falcons and also came out of the loss with a high ankle sprain. He will miss the next 2 to 4 games. Backup Carson Wentz, a second team All-Pro selection in 2017, will start the net few games for the Vikings. Next: -3 vs Cincinnati Bengals – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 42.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 74.0%
19. Las Vegas Raiders (1-1): The Raiders lost to the Chargers in Las Vegas in Week 2, but it is should be looked at as a learning experience. The Chargers have the better team at this point in time, and the Raiders need to develop their young talent on offense and add talent on the defensive side of the ball. Pete Carroll is the right head coach for the job. Next: +3.5 at Washington Commanders – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 30.0%
20. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1): The Jaguars suffered a disappointing loss to the Bengals in Week 2, a game they should have won. The Bengals lost their star QB with an injury, and the Jaguars defense came up with three interceptions of his backup, yet the Jags found a way to lose the game. Next: -1.5 vs Houston Texans – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 45.6%
21. Atlanta Falcons (1-1): Kicker Younghoe Koo missed a 44-yard field goal attempt with six seconds remaining in the game against the Bucs in Week 1 and was benched in Week 2. Kicker Parker Romo was brought up from the practice squad and against the Vikings made five field goals to help lead the Falcons to victory over the Vikings. He has been given a 90% chance of starting in Week 3 by head coach Raheem Morris. Romo was given a game ball by Morris. Next: -4.5 at Carolina Panthers – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 73.1%
22. Houston Texans (0-2): The Texans dropped another close battle, this time to the Buccaneers in the final few seconds. The defense is very good, but the offensive line needs improvement. The Texans need to get the running game going with Nick Chubb. Next: +1.5 at Jacksonville Jaguars – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U 43.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 0-2) Win probability: 54.4%
23. Dallas Cowboys (1-1): Kicker Brandon Aubrey delivered a game tying 64-yard field goal with no time on the clock to send the game against he Giants into overtime, where he delivered the winning field goal of 46 yards to give the Cowboys a 37-34 win over the Giants. Aubrey’s 64-yard field goal was made even more amazing by the fact that it would have been good from 70 yards. Next: -0.5 at Chicago Bears – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 50.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 48.5%
24. New England Patriots (1-1): A 90-yard kickoff return by Antonio Gibson in the 4th quarter proved to be the difference in a 33-27 victory over the Dolphins in Miami. Head coach Mike Vrabel has the Patriots playing hard through the first two games. Next: +1.5 vs Pittsburgh Steelers – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 42.1%
25. New York Jets (0-2): The Jets got beat up by the Bills at home and now will be without quarterback Justin Fields, who suffered a concussion in the loss. The Jets will start Tyrod Taylor at QB and he will be backed up by former Missouri quarterback Brady Cook. It could be a rough week for the Jets on the road. Next: +7 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 29.3%
26. Tennessee Titans (0-2): The Titans are 0-2 after a home loss to the Rams. The Titans have committed 23 penalties for 193 yards through two games. The Titans have faced 31 third downs, with 21 of them being third-and-7 or longer. Cameron Ward has been sacked 11 times in two games, as a result of the 3rd down issues and the penalties. There is a lot for the coaching staff to fix. Next: +4.5 vs Indianapolis Colts – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 37.5%
27. New Orleans Saints (0-2): Saints head coach Kellen Moore is 0-2 as a head coach after a tough loss 26-21 loss to the 49ers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler is 0-8 as a starter. This is a team that plays hard but just needs an infusion of talent to have a chance to win football games. The Saints should give rookie quarterback Tyler Shough an opportunity in the near future. Next: +7 at Seattle Seahawks – Sun, Sep. 21 – O/U: 41.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 21.9%
28. Cleveland Browns (0-2): The Browns are who we thought they are and got blown out by the Ravens in Baltimore, 41-17. This game was a mismatch on paper and on the field. The challenge for head coach Kevin Stefanski will be to develop this roster and keep it competitive for the 2025 season. The Browns have two first round picks in 2026, and things could get better in the future. Next: +8.5 vs Green Bay Packers – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 21.4%
29. Miami Dolphins (0-2): One week after scoring just eight points against the Colts, the Dolphins scored 27 and looked better on offense, but there defense and special teams struggled in a loss to the Pats. Head coach Mike McDaniel is on the hot seat and may be one of the first head coaches to get canned this season. Next: +12.5 at Buffalo Bills – Thu, Sep. 18, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 10.9%
30. New York Giants (0-2): Quarterback Russell Wilson made some great throws to put his team in a position to win the game but then made a horrible throw in overtime that was intercepted, setting up the winning field goal for the Cowboys. Head coach Brian Daboll is on the hot seat and needs a win on Sunday Night Football to quiet the critics. Next: +6 vs Kansas City Chiefs – Sun, Sep. 21, 5:20 PM PT – O/U: 45.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 22.5%
31. Carolina Panthers (0-2): Rookie wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan had six receptions for 100 yards, and third-year quarterback Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns and 356 yards, but it was not enough in a 27-22 loss to the Cardinals. Next: +4.5 vs Atlanta Falcons – Sun, Sep. 21, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 1-1 – O/U: 1-1) Win probability: 29.6%
32. Chicago Bears (0-2): The Bears got rolled over in Detroit by the Lions on Sunday. They are 0-2 and have given up 73 points in the last five quarters. The Bears do not look like a playoff team, and it will take new head coach Ben Johnson another season to get this team into playoff contention. Next: +0.5 vs Dallas Cowboys – Sun, Sep. 21, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 50.5 (ATS: 0-2 – O/U: 2-0) Win probability: 51.5%