A key NFL adage is an easy one: You’re by no means pretty much as good or as dangerous as you regarded in Week 1. So regardless of all of the rapid overreactions — the Twitter cult makes most of them — take a giant, deep breath and do not forget that it is only one recreation.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, recent off their upset victory over the Indianapolis Colts, usually are not higher than the San Francisco 49ers, who misplaced at dwelling to the Arizona Cardinals. The Cleveland Browns aren’t as dangerous as they regarded in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, whereas the Washington Soccer Group, regardless of a formidable victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, aren’t able to compete for a division title.
It is only one week. Say it time and again.
However all of the insanity of Week 1 certain makes it a troublesome problem to place collectively my Week 2 Energy Rankings.
Two issues that will not change are my high two groups. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Green Bay Packers, my picks to play within the Super Bowl, received off to nice begins and stay 1-2 in my rankings. Many anticipated the Chiefs to win their opener, however the Packers dominated the Vikings on the highway in spectacular vogue to remain at No.2.
Placing the Packers within the second spot final week introduced me a ton of grief and disdain from followers and media members alike. However I at all times thought they might be a greater crew than final season largely as a result of Aaron Rodgers could be a lot better within the second season in Matt LaFleur’s offense. All Rodgers did was throw 4 landing passes Sunday and inform the soccer world that he’s removed from performed – which was a misguided notion anyway.
However earlier than I get too boastful about Inexperienced Bay being second, I’ve to remind myself of one thing actually vital.
It is only one week. It is best to do not forget that as effectively, irrespective of how good or how dangerous your crew performed within the opener.
Largest Movers
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Groups |
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They confirmed within the opener that they’re nonetheless the crew to beat within the league. And now they will run it with the rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire, which makes the offense even harder to defend. | — | 1-0-0 |
2 |
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Aaron Rodgers certain regarded washed up. How dumb that considering was got here true in opposition to the Vikings. That is why this crew remains to be a contender. | — | 1-0-0 |
3 |
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They confirmed the Bucs they’re nonetheless the crew to beat within the NFC South. The protection was excellent in opposition to Tom Brady. | — | 1-0-0 |
4 |
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It took them a bit time to get going, however as soon as they did they rolled in opposition to the Giants. Ben Roethlisberger regarded good as soon as he received previous the early a part of the Giants recreation. The protection is nasty. | 1 | 1-0-0 |
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Lamar Jackson and the offense picked up proper the place they left off final season. The protection was dominant in opposition to the Browns and has the search for being improved from a 12 months in the past. | 1 | 1-0-0 |
6 |
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Josh Allen had his first profession 300-yard recreation in opposition to the Jets. He appeared a lot improved, however time will inform. If he’s, this can be a deep-playoff crew. | 1 | 1-0-0 |
7 |
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Russell Wilson began what must be an MVP-like season in spectacular vogue in opposition to the Falcons. It was good to see the crew let him throw it much more, and early within the recreation. | 3 | 1-0-0 |
8 |
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Profitable at San Francisco to open the season is a message to the remainder of the division. Kyler Murray goes to be within the MVP combine. | 6 | 1-0-0 |
9 |
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That was not an excellent dwelling exhibiting in opposition to Arizona within the opener. The Cardinals moved the ball effectively in opposition to that high protection. That has to vary. The offense has too many accidents proper now. | 5 | 0-1-0 |
10 |
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A lot for the thought the new-look Bucs would waltz to a playoff berth. They’ve quite a lot of work to do on either side of the ball. | 1 | 0-1-0 |
11 |
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Sure, it was solely Miami. However the Patriots did some good issues in opposition to the Dolphins – particularly on protection. Cam Newton performed a stable recreation. | 9 | 1-0-0 |
12 |
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The perfect factor from their opening victory over the Cowboys needed to be the protection. Limiting the Cowboys to 17 factors was stable. Jared Goff received off to an excellent begin as effectively. | 9 | 1-0-0 |
13 |
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They discovered a method to beat the Broncos, however they must be higher going ahead. Now comes a division recreation with the Jaguars. | 4 | 1-0-0 |
14 |
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Wasn’t the offense imagined to be explosive? The primary recreation noticed the Cowboys rating 17 on the highway. If they’re to be a Tremendous contender, they must be higher away from dwelling. | 3 | 0-1-0 |
15 |
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The offense did not do a lot in opposition to the Bengals, however they must be higher in opposition to the Chiefs this week. The protection may very well be particular this season. | 1 | 1-0-0 |
16 |
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Blowing a 17-point result in the Redskins has to sting. Carson Wentz has to handle the ball higher – irrespective of who’s taking part in round him. | 8 | 0-1-0 |
17 |
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Shedding to the Jaguars within the opener is just not a great way for the Philip Rivers period to start for the Colts. The harm to Marlon Mack may influence the offense in a giant means. | 5 | 0-1-0 |
18 |
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The protection was dangerous in opposition to the Seahawks, which is a change from the best way they performed late final season. It does not get any simpler this week at Dallas in opposition to the Cowboys. | 5 | 0-1-0 |
19 |
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It wasn’t at all times fairly, however they discovered a means in opposition to the Panthers within the opener. The protection needs to be higher. | 3 | 1-0-0 |
20 |
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Mitch Trubisky led them to a fourth-quarter comeback in opposition to the Lions. Is that this the beginning of him rising as a quarterback? | 6 | 1-0-0 |
21 |
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It wasn’t fairly in opposition to the Titans, however they hung round in opposition to an excellent crew. The offense must generate extra factors. | 6 | 0-1-0 |
22 |
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That was a horrible exhibiting within the opener. Now they must face the Ravens, one other contender. Deshaun Watson needs to be higher than he was final week – or else. | 4 | 0-1-0 |
23 |
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Protection is the calling card for Mike Zimmer’s groups, but it surely wasn’t in opposition to Inexperienced Bay within the opener. If that does not enhance, this season will probably be misplaced in a rush. | 4 | 0-1-0 |
24 |
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Joe Burrow did not win his first recreation as starter, however he did some good issues and may have had a game-tying drive had been it not for a missed subject objective. He has a brief week to prepare for the Browns. | 1 | 0-1-0 |
25 |
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What was that within the opener? They regarded terrible in opposition to the Ravens and face a brief week to show it round in opposition to the Bengals. | 2 | 0-1-0 |
26 |
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Very like final season, they blew an excellent lead within the opener. The protection made Mitch Trubisky look good. That is not an excellent look. | 2 | 0-1-0 |
27 |
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Tanking for Trevor does not seem to be an actual factor now after their spectacular opener. They aren’t going to be a pushover for anyone. | 4 | 1-0-0 |
28 |
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The cross rush was fierce and can carry this crew this 12 months. That was a formidable comeback in opposition to the Eagles, however now they face a troublesome highway recreation at Arizona. | 4 | 1-0-0 |
29 |
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They confirmed some good issues on offense, however they do not have the protection to match up in opposition to good offenses. The Giants will probably be feisty all season, however they’re not less than a 12 months away. | 2 | 0-1-0 |
30 |
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The offense did not generate a lot in opposition to the Patriots, which begs the query: How for much longer earlier than it is Tua time? | 2 | 0-1-0 |
31 |
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The offense received off to an excellent begin, however the younger protection struggled in opposition to Las Vegas. Now they must try to sluggish Tom Brady. | 1 | 0-1-0 |
32 |
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It should be an extended season for the Jets. The expertise merely is just not there. Sam Darnold has little round him. It should be an extended season for the Jets. The expertise merely is just not there. Sam Darnold has little round him. It should be an extended season for the Jets. The expertise merely is just not there. Sam Darnold has little round him. |
3 | 0-1-0 |
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