NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 3

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

What's good: It apparently doesn't matter who's on the field when you have Aaron Rodgers — he's completed nearly 77% of his passes with no interceptions this year for a 128 passer rating.

What's bad: The Packers took some hits in Week 2 — Eddie Lacy and Davante Adams both went down with ankle injuries against Seattle and are being evaluated as the week goes on.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: at Detroit Lions

What's good: Peyton Manning looked a lot like his old self in the second half of last week's win against the Chiefs, especially on the game-tying TD drive late in the 4th.

What's bad: Peyton Manning's arm did look pretty worrisome in the first half. Which version of Manning — first or second half — will we see for the rest of the season?

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: vs. Chicago Bears

What's good: Still not fretting the Seahawks' slow start, especially when losing to a team like the Packers, fired up from last year's playoffs, at Lambeau. An easy opponent at home in Week 3 should get them into the win department.

What's bad: Players seem to be growing impatient with Kam Chancellor's holdout.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers

What's good: Carson Palmer continues to quietly get it done for Arizona. He threw four TDs, including three to Larry Fitzgerald, against the Bears on Sunday.

What's bad: The schedule is only going to get tougher, with some big games in October against the Steelers and Ravens.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens

What's good: The roster continuity seems to be helping the Bengals — they come out hot in September every year and are doing so again.

What's bad: Second-year running back Jeremy Hill, who was supposed to emerge as a star for the Bengals, had two fumbles in Week 2 and got benched for Giovani Bernard.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at St. Louis Rams

What's good: The Steelers looked dominant in a bounce-back win against the 49ers. DeAngelo Williams has been great through two games for Pittsburgh, and will be a nice secondary option once Le'Veon Bell returns.

What's bad: While surrendering 18 points to the 49ers isn't bad, it's still fair to question how this team will be when they can't out-gun their opponents.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at Green Bay Packers

What's good: Despite falling apart to Peyton Manning in the end, the Chiefs defense looks great. They gave up only 61 rushing yards to the Broncos and rookie Marcus Peters looks like a weapon in the secondary.

What's bad: They still can't get over the hill versus Manning and the Broncos, their division rivals who they haven't beaten in their last seven tries.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings

What's good: Rookie running back Melvin Gordon looks like a stud. He had 88 rushing yards in Week 2, and is the first Charger since LaDainian Tomlinson to have three or more 20-yard carries in a game.

What's bad: The Chargers have a league-leading six turnovers through two weeks.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys

What's good: The Falcons were certainly helped by the Giants bold strategy this season to do whatever they can to blow 4th quarter leads, but one way or another, Atlanta is 2-0. Julio Jones might already have made the catch of the year.

What's bad: The Falcons were one Eli Manning turnover shy of going down 13 in the 4th quarter, and their secondary couldn't contain the Giants. Luckily, they'll benefit from playing a hobbled Cowboys side in Week 3.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals

What's good: The Ravens got their offense untracked in Week 2 after only scoring 13 points in Week 1. Joe Flacco looked sharp, throwing for 384 yards and two touchdowns, and he got the Donald Trump Seal of Approval.

What's bad: Baltimore, after holding the Broncos to 19 points in Week 1, gave up 37 points to the Raiders! If Terrell Suggs — out for the year with a torn Achilles — means this much to the defense, they're in trouble.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at Miami Dolphins

What's good: The game was bloodier than the final score indicated, but the Bills still came away with 32 points versus the Patriots in Week 2.

What's bad: Rex Ryan admitted to spending too much time talking and not enough time preparing for the Patriots. The defensive-minded Bills also gave up 40 points and 466 passing yards to the Pats.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons

What's good: The Cowboys defense still looks fierce, making the Eagles' sad offense look even worse in Week 2.

What's bad: Tony Romo will miss about eight weeks with a broken collarbone, meaning the Cowboys are really going to have to rely on their defense.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: at Tennessee Titans

What's good: The Colts defensive line, normally a major question, was OK against the Jets, giving up only 57 yards to Chris Ivory. They also still have Andrew Luck.

What's bad: Nobody knows what's up with this team. They have the fewest total points in the NFL, Andrew Luck is a turnover machine, and the coach is seemingly taking shots at the GM.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

What's good: The Jets defense might be scary good. They were on Andrew Luck all game in Week 2, and their secondary gave Luck and the Colts receivers serious problems.

What's bad: Ryan Fitzpatrick makes some alarming throws down-field. The Colts backup corners — inserted because of injuries to their starters — dropped about three potential interceptions. Against a good defense, the Jets should be wary of Fitzpatrick's deep throws, despite how solid he's been otherwise.

Record: 2-0

Week 3 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints

What's good: Cam Newton might have to carry the offense himself, but he's getting it done so far.

What's bad: Luke Kuechly remains sidelined with a concussion, but considering how mediocre the NFC South is, it may not matter.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. San Diego Chargers

What's good: Teddy Bridgewater shook off some first-game nerves, and they rediscovered Adrian Peterson, who had 29 carries for 134 yards to go with 57 receiving yards.

What's bad: After a dismal Week 1 performance, nobody is quite sure which Vikings team is the real one.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos

What's good: Matt Stafford showed some serious toughness, having a decent game considering his offensive line left him out to dry all game long.

What's bad: Stafford is reportedly sore and questionable to play against the Broncos. But that's the least of this team's concern — the defense and run game are both serious problems, too.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

What's good: Though the offense struggled in Week 2, the Rams got back Tre Mason, and rookie running back Todd Gurley should be back for Week 3.

What's bad: They've given up 55 points in two games this season, which should be frightening as they prepare to face the explosive Steelers in Week 3.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins

What's good: The Giants have pieced together two nearly complete games before falling apart. They're literally a combined three minutes away from being an impressive 2-0.

What's bad: Moral victories don't count, yada yada. The Giants have lost two games because of late blunders on offense, and that has to hurt their team's confidence.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. New York Jets

What's good: Ryan Tannehill continues to steadily improve. He had 359 yards and two TDs in the loss to Jacksonville.

What's bad: Ndamukong Suh is reportedly disregarding the defensive play calls. Losing to Jacksonville isn't great, either!

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: at New York Jets

What's good: The NFC East is devastated by injuries and stupid mistakes, so if the Eagles self-correct, they still have a shot at the playoffs.

What's bad: Everything has gone wrong on offense. Their offensive game plan is overly simplistic, Sam Bradford hasn't looked good, and DeMarco Murray, the rushing champion of 2014, has 11 yards on 21 carries.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. New York Giants

What's good: The Redskins looked energized in a nice win against the Rams. Rookie running back Matt Jones could turn into a fun piece of the offense.

What's bad: Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins reportedly can't even be in the same room!

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at Cleveland Browns

What's good: The Raiders offense came alive in Week 2, putting 37 points on the Ravens, thanks in part to 220 receiving yards between Michael Crabtree and Amari Cooper.

What's bad: The entire offensive line earned a positive grade from Pro Football Focus in Week 2, but it's fair to question how often they can give Derek Carr that kind of protection to throw for all those yards.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders

What's good: Johnny Manziel and Travis Benjamin have a good thing going. The two have linked up for 60- and 50-yard TDs through the team's first two games.

What's bad: There's a burgeoning quarterback crisis in Cleveland with Josh McCown set to return from concussion in time for Week 3. Also, the Browns uniforms are bad.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals

What's good: Despite getting blown out by the Steelers, Kaepernick put up another solid performance — 335 yards, 71% completion percentage, two touchdowns, no interceptions.

What's bad: The defense got lit up by the Steelers in Week 2, and now face a Cardinals team that dropped 48 points on the Bears.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts

What's good: Rookie receiver Dorial Green-Beckham has looked good so far, and will only get a bigger role in weeks to come.

What's bad: Mariota took a beating against Cleveland. At one point in the game he lost a shoe and his helmet on the same play, and at another a trainer needed to hold smelling salts under his nose. The Titans need to do a better job protecting their rookie QB.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: vs. New England Patriots

What's good: Steady improvement from Blake Bortles, who followed a bad Week 1 showing with no interceptions and no sacks versus the Dolphins.

What's bad: They play the Patriots in Foxborough in what could be the biggest blowout of the week.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: at Carolina Panthers

What's good: Thanks to a weak division, the Saints should still be able to hang around if Drew Brees doesn't miss much time.

What's bad: Drew Brees' injured shoulder should impact an offense that just struggled to score against the Bucs.

Record: 1-1

Week 3 opponent: at Houston Texans

What's good: Jameis Winston looked way better in his second NFL game, throwing one touchdown, no interceptions, and adding one rushing touchdown in a win over the Saints.

What's bad: They have to get Mike Evans more involved in the offense after he had just three targets and no catches in his first game of the season.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: at Seattle Seahawks

What's good: Not much!

What's bad: The Bears just gave up 48 points to the Cardinals, play in Seattle this week, and are likely without Jay Cutler, who hurt his hamstring making a tackle on his own interception.

Record: 0-2

Week 3 opponent: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What's good: 2014 No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney is progressing nicely. He had four tackles and a stuff in the Week 2 loss to the Panthers

What's bad: There's no reason for optimism for the offense. Backup quarterback Ryan Mallett, replacing starter Brian Hoyer, completed just 46% of his passes in Week 2 for a 57 passer rating.

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