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NFL power rankings after Week 1
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![32. Giants (Previous: 31): Little to like about Monday ' s performance ... unless you ' re excited about DL Leonard Williams exceeding his 2019 sack total (half-sack).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/14/USAT/a749be21-1e88-4e51-9b76-515b58331a3b-USATSI_14932001.jpg?crop=3553,2327,x174,y158&width=660&height=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
32. Giants (Previous: 31): Little to like about Monday's performance ... unless you're excited about DL Leonard Williams exceeding his 2019 sack total (half-sack).
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports![31. Jets (27): Little to like about Sunday's performance ... except Marcus Maye (10 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 pass break-ups). NYJ might pay a safety after all.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/b5df72bf-3ac3-4ac3-bcbc-4cbd45a23d0e-GTY_1228499103.jpg?crop=4530,3648,x0,y0&width=660&height=532&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
31. Jets (27): Little to like about Sunday's performance ... except Marcus Maye (10 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 pass break-ups). NYJ might pay a safety after all.
Timothy T Ludwig, Getty Images![30. Browns (16): No team in AFC scored fewer points this weekend or surrendered more. That type of discrepancy just doesn ' t square with Cleveland ' s talent.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/c39656a1-bf5f-47d6-badc-9b98c5fd9e6f-USATSI_14926366.jpg?crop=1963,1255,x988,y332&width=660&height=422&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
30. Browns (16): No team in AFC scored fewer points this weekend or surrendered more. That type of discrepancy just doesn't square with Cleveland's talent.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports![29. Panthers (30): We know you're a hotshot play caller, Joe Brady, but why are you calling FB Alex Armah's number (not Christian McCaffrey's) in crunch time?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/95343e2c-d4ef-4ae7-9164-43da8ecbd873-USP_NFL__Oakland_Raiders_at_Carolina_Panthers.jpg?crop=1210,1342,x981,y152&width=596&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
29. Panthers (30): We know you're a hotshot play caller, Joe Brady, but why are you calling FB Alex Armah's number (not Christian McCaffrey's) in crunch time?
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![28. Bengals (26): QB Joe Burrow ' s numbers Sunday weren ' t great β nor was his mustache β but playing a legit D like the Bolts didn ' t look too big for him.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/13/USAT/041fa819-0d95-4891-8dfb-c670f2fff0a6-USATSI_14928035.jpg?width=660&height=507&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
28. Bengals (26): QB Joe Burrow's numbers Sunday weren't great β nor was his mustache β but playing a legit D like the Bolts didn't look too big for him.
David Kohl, USA TODAY Sports![27. Dolphins (25): First impression of 2020? They're a lot better at making videos which address social injustice than they are at playing football.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/26c1bfa1-2d24-4c41-a0f0-eab665568575-USATSI_14926103.jpg?crop=2242,1890,x247,y0&width=660&height=557&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
27. Dolphins (25): First impression of 2020? They're a lot better at making videos which address social injustice than they are at playing football.
David Butler II, USA TODAY Sports![26. Jaguars (32): Nineteen of 20, including three TD passes, while engineering Week 1 upset? Why would you want anything but Minshew Mania in #DUUUVAL?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/13/USAT/b2fde10b-cc5d-43bd-9aa0-2c9eb5b81f79-USP_NFL__Indianapolis_Colts_at_Jacksonville_Jaguar.jpg?width=660&height=396&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
26. Jaguars (32): Nineteen of 20, including three TD passes, while engineering Week 1 upset? Why would you want anything but Minshew Mania in #DUUUVAL?
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports![25. Eagles (18): Somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at Washington, a defeat that could very well haunt Philly remainder of season.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/01a48d7b-2376-46ac-9569-fedf4a034750-USATSI_14927722.jpg?crop=1649,1458,x121,y0&width=660&height=584&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
25. Eagles (18): Somehow managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory at Washington, a defeat that could very well haunt Philly remainder of season.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports![24. Washington (29): Forced to move on from RB Derrius Guice and choosing to cut Peterson, WFT had to overcome committee that averaged 2.2 yards per carry.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/beb72fad-5b0c-4002-af0d-933abb1c8b19-USATSI_14930957.jpg?crop=1608,1809,x599,y0&width=587&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
24. Washington (29): Forced to move on from RB Derrius Guice and choosing to cut Peterson, WFT had to overcome committee that averaged 2.2 yards per carry.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports![23. Lions (20): RB Adrian Peterson tends to make a good first impression, averaging 88.8 rushing yards when debuting for the five NFL teams he's played for.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/f2cfdd82-e7dc-4eaf-955e-9693e67bc41a-USATSI_14927864.jpg?crop=1548,1613,x149,y211&width=634&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
23. Lions (20): RB Adrian Peterson tends to make a good first impression, averaging 88.8 rushing yards when debuting for the five NFL teams he's played for.
Kirthmon F. Dozier, DETROIT FREE PRESS![22. Bears (28): What's the debate here? Mitchell Trubisky is obviously just as good as Patrick Mahomes ... and even better in the fourth quarter! Right?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/59001941-9257-40a0-bf22-803635e442e8-USATSI_14927019.jpg?crop=1789,1714,x336,y87&width=660&height=633&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
22. Bears (28): What's the debate here? Mitchell Trubisky is obviously just as good as Patrick Mahomes ... and even better in the fourth quarter! Right?
Kirthmon F. Dozier, DETROIT FREE PRESS![21. Raiders (24): RB Josh Jacobs' three-TD effort keyed first NFL win in Las Vegas history ... though Jon Gruden's Walter Payton comp was a bit much.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/3abdaab9-1693-48a4-bc11-f82097e669f0-USATSI_14926641.jpg?crop=1532,1216,x448,y101&width=660&height=524&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
21. Raiders (24): RB Josh Jacobs' three-TD effort keyed first NFL win in Las Vegas history ... though Jon Gruden's Walter Payton comp was a bit much.
Bob Donnan, USA TODAY Sports![20. Colts (7): When you're adjusting to a new quarterback (Philip Rivers), maybe it shouldn't be stunning to lose your opener on road. But losing RB Marlon Mack was a rude shock.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/0bfe5309-bbb5-4e31-84e2-75dda528f706-USATSI_14927733.jpg?crop=2583,1746,x317,y179&width=660&height=447&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
20. Colts (7): When you're adjusting to a new quarterback (Philip Rivers), maybe it shouldn't be stunning to lose your opener on road. But losing RB Marlon Mack was a rude shock.
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY Sports![19. Texans (19): Somebody in leagueβs scheduling office hates them. After opening at K.C., Houston draws the Ravens, Steelers and Vikings in succession.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/8894f45e-cd77-4235-8e5d-0b0a557bf780-USATSI_14903930.jpg?crop=1291,1116,x801,y87&width=660&height=571&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
19. Texans (19): Somebody in leagueβs scheduling office hates them. After opening at K.C., Houston draws the Ravens, Steelers and Vikings in succession.
Denny Medley, USA TODAY Sports![18. Chargers (22): Did you notice all 12 of Casey Hayward's tackles Sunday were of the solo variety? That's a crazy stat for a guy who plays cornerback.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/302a564c-676c-4ede-b2e2-abe87705f128-USATSI_14930249.jpg?crop=4593,3062,x0,y0&width=660&height=440&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
18. Chargers (22): Did you notice all 12 of Casey Hayward's tackles Sunday were of the solo variety? That's a crazy stat for a guy who plays cornerback.
Kareem Elgazzar, Cincinnati Enquirer![17. Falcons (13): QB Matt Ryan threw for league-high 450 yards Sunday and overtook John Elway for ninth in all-time passing yards ... though Elway has more ice.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/2a119bf6-ef1f-409a-bb5b-0ec95e0a08f3-USATSI_14926527.jpg?crop=2839,1893,x0,y0&width=660&height=441&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
17. Falcons (13): QB Matt Ryan threw for league-high 450 yards Sunday and overtook John Elway for ninth in all-time passing yards ... though Elway has more ice.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports![16. Broncos (15): Even without OLB Von Miller, Denver may actually live or die with a defense that should make a jump in second year under Vic Fangio.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/2a200a1f-e71e-4ab1-b6a2-457aefd8cc4a-GTY_1272537945.jpg?crop=3913,2609,x0,y0&width=660&height=441&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
16. Broncos (15): Even without OLB Von Miller, Denver may actually live or die with a defense that should make a jump in second year under Vic Fangio.
Dustin Bradford, Getty Images![15. Cowboys (11): Uninspiring Hollywood performance also included loss of two important supporting actors (LB Leighton Vander Esch, TE Blake Jarwin).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/14/USAT/3b306982-15f3-4722-9559-a0456f433c29-USATSI_14928973.jpg?crop=3704,2503,x196,y304&width=660&height=446&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
15. Cowboys (11): Uninspiring Hollywood performance also included loss of two important supporting actors (LB Leighton Vander Esch, TE Blake Jarwin).
Kirby Lee/USA TODAY Sports![14. Rams (23): DL Aaron Donald recorded a sack Sunday, something he ' d done in Week 1 only one other time ... way back in 2015, when he was a St. Louis Ram.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/85707a53-7930-4b8f-867f-96018b86fe7b-USATSI_14928964.jpg?crop=1449,1699,x543,y62&width=563&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
14. Rams (23): DL Aaron Donald recorded a sack Sunday, something he'd done in Week 1 only one other time ... way back in 2015, when he was a St. Louis Ram.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY Sports![13. Vikings (14): If you can't apply pressure, young corners will get burned ... to tune of most points (43) Minnesota has allowed under Mike Zimmer.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/e464f2e6-b063-4ecf-b0e3-5c989af9caeb-USATSI_14927954.jpg?crop=2016,926,x986,y1241&width=660&height=304&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
13. Vikings (14): If you can't apply pressure, young corners will get burned ... to tune of most points (43) Minnesota has allowed under Mike Zimmer.
Dan Powers, Appleton Post-Crescent![12. Bills (10): They had little trouble handling the Jets β woo hoo β but QB Josh Allen must be far more consistent if they're to dethrone New England.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/a3204f67-4c7e-4aff-b92c-73110a9a349d-USATSI_14928240.jpg?crop=2061,2154,x1111,y173&width=632&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
12. Bills (10): They had little trouble handling the Jets β woo hoo β but QB Josh Allen must be far more consistent if they're to dethrone New England.
Jamie Germano, Rochester Democrat And Chronicle![11. Buccaneers (8): Welp, they ' re not paying for this. Tom Brady, who ' s thrown a pick-six in three straight games, on pace to break Jameis Winston ' s single-season record (7 in 2019).](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/13/USAT/157b7873-21e2-4420-af19-70ab550c4486-USATSI_14927916.jpg?width=660&height=467&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
11. Buccaneers (8): Welp, they're not paying for this. Tom Brady, who's thrown a pick-six in three straight games, on pace to break Jameis Winston's single-season record (7 in 2019).
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports![10. Patriots (17): Lot of worry about state of their revamped defense β which allowed 269 yards Sunday, better than the 275.9 average last year's top-ranked crew permitted.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/e64e27f0-7c2f-466c-9fa6-1e3fae239317-USATSI_14927542.jpg?crop=2610,2133,x102,y0&width=660&height=540&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
10. Patriots (17): Lot of worry about state of their revamped defense β which allowed 269 yards Sunday, better than the 275.9 average last year's top-ranked crew permitted.
Brian Fluharty, USA TODAY Sports![9. 49ers (4): One of the big surprises from opening weekend? San Francisco is all alone in NFC West basement β¦ while hoping TE George Kittle gets better.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/8f73783a-c083-443d-8435-e4f9211bf31e-USATSI_14928141.jpg?crop=2382,2577,x484,y0&width=611&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
9. 49ers (4): One of the big surprises from opening weekend? San Francisco is all alone in NFC West basement β¦ while hoping TE George Kittle gets better.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports![8. Cardinals (21): Yes, QB Kyler Murray could be on track for big sophomore year. But Arizona ' s defense deserves ample credit for knocking off Niners.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/df882968-a171-40da-8481-110534638928-USATSI_14928594.jpg?crop=1148,1676,x269,y251&width=453&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
8. Cardinals (21): Yes, QB Kyler Murray could be on track for big sophomore year. But Arizona's defense deserves ample credit for knocking off Niners.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports![7. Titans (5): If former first-round WR Corey Davis, whose fifth-year option was declined, is going to be this productive, offense could be tough to handle.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/b04c42a3-cc0f-415e-ba6a-9500d3aeaa14-USP_NFL__Tennessee_Titans_at_Denver_Broncos.jpg?crop=1168,1485,x1611,y129&width=520&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
7. Titans (5): If former first-round WR Corey Davis, whose fifth-year option was declined, is going to be this productive, offense could be tough to handle.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports![6. Seahawks (12): Sure seems they ' ve got a pretty good plan to deploy newly acquired all-pro S Jamal Adams (12 tackles, sack), who was all over Atlanta.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/7815bd0d-8b54-42a3-af23-07d199b9996b-USATSI_14929044.jpg?crop=1586,2212,x0,y167&width=474&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
6. Seahawks (12): Sure seems they've got a pretty good plan to deploy newly acquired all-pro S Jamal Adams (12 tackles, sack), who was all over Atlanta.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports![5. Packers (9): Did you know WR Davante Adams ' 42 TD catches since 2016 lead NFL? Did you know his 14 catches Sunday tied Don Hutson ' s team record for a game?](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/e64702f4-a5ba-400f-8860-8fcf092280f1-USATSI_14930455.jpg?crop=2168,2195,x105,y0&width=652&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
5. Packers (9): Did you know WR Davante Adams' 42 TD catches since 2016 lead NFL? Did you know his 14 catches Sunday tied Don Hutson's team record for a game?
Dan Powers, Appleton Post-Crescent![4. Steelers (6): Big Ben is back ... meaning WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is back ... and it doesn ' t appear that intimidating defense has gone anywhere.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/bcb8ae7a-4310-4db5-9c7a-6b4edffacf94-USATSI_14932381.jpg?crop=4197,2619,x0,y178&width=660&height=412&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
4. Steelers (6): Big Ben is back ... meaning WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is back ... and it doesn't appear that intimidating defense has gone anywhere.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports![3. Saints (3): Glass half-full β they won with almost nothing from (injured) WR Michael Thomas. Glass half-empty β it might be that way for a while.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/f22c4bb1-64e2-478e-9ad8-16b6affbb9c8-GTY_1272313924.jpg?crop=1474,1710,x760,y0&width=569&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
3. Saints (3): Glass half-full β they won with almost nothing from (injured) WR Michael Thomas. Glass half-empty β it might be that way for a while.
Chris Graythen, Getty Images![2. Ravens (2): They've scored at least 38 points in seven of last 17 regular-season outings. And it seems QB Lamar Jackson's command of offense is only expanding.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/15/USAT/b8d5aaa7-0553-4c51-9b1b-840154aa2b1b-USATSI_14926256.jpg?crop=1268,1906,x1995,y466&width=440&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
2. Ravens (2): They've scored at least 38 points in seven of last 17 regular-season outings. And it seems QB Lamar Jackson's command of offense is only expanding.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports![1. Chiefs (1): May as well just keep them parked here for a minute β QB Patrick Mahomes has never lost a start in September nor thown an INT before October.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2020/09/11/USAT/2170b874-004b-4318-a8c1-0c3c870b41da-USATSI_14903573.jpg?crop=2055,901,x0,y89&width=660&height=290&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
1. Chiefs (1): May as well just keep them parked here for a minute β QB Patrick Mahomes has never lost a start in September nor thown an INT before October.
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