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NFL Week 3 power rankings: early season sorting begins

Teams shake out in national rankings after two weeks of play, with 49ers and Rams climbing while Colts and Chargers plummet.

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What to know

  • The 49ers, Rams, and Broncos have climbed Week 3 power rankings following victories, establishing themselves among the early-season contenders.
  • The Colts have fallen sharply across national rankings after an 0-2 start, with defensive struggles and Daniel Jones' early-season rust raising concerns.
  • The Chargers and Bears have also plummeted in rankings after poor starts, while Lions generate continued debate about their true potential.
  • Power rankings experts highlight the Colts' defense as the primary concern, citing miscommunications and inadequate blitz coverage despite preparation.

“We practiced tempo. Obviously, that's a big part of what they do. Maybe just speed of the game maybe got them a little bit, but I don't – it's nothing that we didn't practice against or prepare for.”

Lou Anarumo, Colts defensive coordinator · Yahoo Sports ↗

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NFL Week 3 power rankings: early season sorting begins
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    Rams maintain top-5 status after Week 2 win

    The Los Angeles Rams solidify their position in the top five of national power rankings after a convincing Week 2 victory, looking like the team many expected at season's start.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Bears 'mighty have fallen' after disastrous Week 2 showing

    The Chicago Bears experience a significant ranking drop after a poor Week 2 performance, with experts reflecting the team's early-season struggles.

    1. 3 outlets NFL Week 3 power rankings: National media still debating Lions potential

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · also Sports Illustrated, Denver Post

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    Chargers plummet after falling to 0-2 — The Los Angeles Chargers have fallen sharply in Week 3 power rankings after starting the season winless, declining significantly across multiple expert boards.

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    Lions' playoff potential debated in Week 3 rankings — The Detroit Lions generate continued debate among national media regarding their potential heading into Week 3, with experts divided on their true standing.

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    Broncos climb rankings after Week 2 win — Following a Week 2 victory, the Denver Broncos improved their standing in national power rankings.

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    Colts fall across most Week 3 power rankings after 0-2 start — The Indianapolis Colts continue to slide in national power rankings after starting the season 0-2, with their position declining across most expert rankings.

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    49ers rise to top tier after 2-0 start in Week 3 rankings — The San Francisco 49ers appear prominently in Week 3 power rankings after winning their first two games of the season, establishing themselves as one of the top contenders.

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    ESPN drops Colts three spots to No. 22 in Week 2 power rankings

    Following the lopsided loss to Baltimore, ESPN's power rankings dropped the Colts from their opening-season No. 19 slot to No. 22, reflecting the defensive collapse and quarterback Daniel Jones' struggles in his first game back from an Achilles tear.

    1. 1 outlet Week 3 power rankings: 49ers rise after 2-0 start

      first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago

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    2. 1 outlet Where Colts Fell in Power Rankings After Lopsided Loss

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

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    Ravens rout Colts 41-23 in Week 1

    The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Indianapolis Colts 41-23 in the Colts' opening game, with Lamar Jackson throwing for over 300 yards and Derrick Henry rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns. The Colts' defense was plagued by miscommunications and alignment issues that struggled with Baltimore's tempo and speed.

    “I'm not pummeling the Colts … yet. Mostly because I thought Jesse Minter was a Week 1 buzzsaw that was going to hack just about any team in the opener.”
    — Power rankings analyst · source