Week 2 in the NFL meant every team that played at home in Week 1 had to go on the road, and vice versa. After only two games, or through one-eighth of the 2020 season, there's a already a better indication of what teams are headed somewhere vs. nowhere.
A few teams on either the best or the worst side of performed exactly how one expects. But this is in the NFL, where surprises and disappointments are par for the course, even in the sprint stage before the marathon.
After some more predictable results, here's how all 32 teams stack up against each other going into Week 3 in Sporting News' latest look at the league hierarchy:
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NFL power rankings
1. Kansas City Chiefs 2-0 (last week's ranking: 1)
The run defense continues to have problems and their passing offense isn't always automatic. But they still have Patrick Mahomes to save the day, and all he needs is a chance late. That escape from Los Angeles keeps the dream of 16-0 alive, but the No. 2 team here is next on the schedule.
2. Baltimore Ravens 2-0 (2)
The Ravens have flown to similar heights with Lamar Jackson doing his efficient passing and running MVP thing again. They've enjoyed a couple of walkovers against the Browns and the Texans, but they finally get their rematch with the Chiefs to prove just whether they can be the AFC's best again.
3. Seattle Seahawks 2-0 (4)
They have Russell Wilson and a strong running game and that has helped them get through some major run and pass defense issues early. But Wilson did outduel two former MVPs, Matt Ryan and Cam Newton. The elite QB fun continues against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.
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4. Buffalo Bills 2-0 (5)
Josh Allen is trying to get himself in the same fun-and-gun company as Mahomes and Jackson. The Bills haven't made it look all that easy at times against the Jets and the Dolphins, but the solid results are there. The Rams will be a good tougher test.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers 2-0 (7)
Ben Roethlsiberger is back for sure and the running game keeps on pounding out the hits. Their defense may be trying to catch up, perhaps knowing there is less of a burden on them to sack, intercept and strip to save the day. They should keep rolling on the Texans.
6. Green Bay Packers 2-0 (6)
The Packers have done whatever they want with Aaron Rodgers and Aaron Jones, throwing back to their most explosive offensive days. The Lions and Vikings were pushovers, however, and they draw the stronger Saints on the road in prime time.
7. Los Angeles Rams 2-0 (10)
The Rams can run the ball with anyone again and keep taking pressure of Jared Goff with a friendlier passing game. They also have seen their defensive scheming shakeup work really well to complement their superstars, Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey.
8. Arizona Cardinals 2-0 (9)
The Cardinals have seen Kyler Murray give opponents the run-around with a big assist from DeAndre Hopkins. They also have to be pleased how their defense is rising behind Chandler Jones and in front of Budda Baker. Kliff Kingsbury is an early coach of the year candidate.
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9. New Orleans Saints 1-1 (3)
The Saints didn't make it perfect to stay ahead of the Buccaneers with a loss at the Raiders. They got caught looking ahead the Packers, as they need to navigate better not having Michael Thomas.
10. New England Patriots 1-1 (8)
File Kingsbury under Bill Belichick, who waited a long time to find Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady. They got Newton for almost nothing and now he's playing like a healthy all-around MVP again. Unreal.
11. San Francisco 49ers 1-1 (11)
The 49ers keep getting decimated by injuries, indicating that they are not immune to post-Super Bowl attrition. They have to survive with what they have offensively and defensively without Jimmy Garoppolo and Nick Bosa. One wonders how long they can hang on. They do return to New York to face the weak Giants, however, as another break in Week 3.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-1 (12)
The Bucs righted the pirate ship at home, finding their strong running game with Ronald Jones and Leonard Fournette to support Brady in his downfield-throwing efforts. The schedule continues to open a bit where they will stay on the Saints' heels.
13. Dallas Cowboys 1-1 (15)
The Cowboys need to pay Prescott long-term, stat, after that latest miracle he pulled against the Falcons. He does whatever's needed passing and running to cover all their other issues include a lack of discipline and consistent defense.
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14. Tennessee Titans 2-0 (19)
The Titans did make it to the AFC championship with a similar offensive formula, Ryan Tannehill making efficient big plays working off the power running threat of Derrick Henry. But their defense hasn't looked all that good against two limited offenses. Luckily, their schedule gives them the struggling Vikings next.
15. Las Vegas Raiders 2-0 (18)
The Raiders took advantage of their Panthers matchup and got more confident with a big upset win in Las Vegas over the Saints. They follow by facing the Patriots on a short week, another good litmus test.
15. Chicago Bears 2-0 (20)
The Bears have danced past the Lions and Washington Football Team in a very nice opening schedule, rediscovering their running game and defense foundation. They will need Mitchell Trubisky to pass a lot better with the Falcons up next.
16. Los Angeles Chargers 1-1 (13)
Justin Herbert may not have the starting gig for good, Anthony Lynn says? What the? Going back to Tyrod Taylor, even if healthy, would not make any sense. Plus, it's the Panthers in Week 3, a great game for Herbert to keep building confidence. The rookie leaning so well on running game, defense and good receivers had to be inspiring, right?
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18. Washington Football Team 1-1 (16)
Washington had a wake-up call against the Cardinals as it couldn't stop Murray and Dwayne Haskins can't do too much with limited help around him. Ron Rivera's team overachieved against the Eagles, but it might take a while for another win with the Browns next on the road.
19. Cleveland Browns 1-1 (24)
The Browns found their run-heavy successful formula in Week 2, taking the major pressure off Baker Mayfield. They get another break to get above .500 with Washington back in Cleveland.
20. Indianapolis Colts 1-1 (26)
The Colts are a hard team to read. Their offense and defense tend to be roller-coaster rides where everything starts with running the ball well and stopping the run. But what they get out of Philip Rivers in the passing game, plus their pass rush and pass coverage, are real wild cards that might keep them out of contention.
21. Jacksonville Jaguars 1-1 (21)
The Jaguars can't think about drafting Gardner Minshew's replacement now, can they? He's lifted them to a surprise victory and they aren't that far from being 2-0 because of him. Amazing what giving him top skill support does.
22. Houston Texans 0-2 (22)
Deshaun Watson is short on skill support as he misses Hopkins at wide receiver. The defense is worse, putting more on him to win games with his arm and legs. Without Watson, this may be the worst team in the league.
23. Philadelphia Eagles 0-2 (17)
The Eagles are getting shoddy play from Carson Wentz when he was such a big factor in lifting them last season. The offensive line and wide receiver issues have been bigger than expected. But that defense is also getting pounded more than expected, too.
24. Minnesota Vikings 0-2 (14)
Kirk Cousins has had a rough start because they are more dependent on him. The defense is the most disastrous it has ever been under Mike Zimmer. Miinnesota needs to take down Tennessee at home in Week 3 to save the season.
25. Atlanta Falcons 0-2 (25)
The Falcons keep having issues everywhere defensively that bring down all their great offensive firepower around Ryan, now led by red-hot Calvin Ridley. Dan Quinn needs his team to beat the Bears to save his job for now.
26. Denver Broncos 0-2 (23)
Von Miller isn't playing. Drew Lock isn't playing. Phillip Lindsay isn't playing. Courltand Sutton may need to miss more time. This has been a Mile High nightmare of injuries, worse than John Elway could have expected. Tampa Bay up next doesn't help.
27. Cincinnati Bengals 0-2 (28)
The Bengals go up a notch because of only Joe Burrow this week. Everything else about their team not involving him remains a mess.
28. New York Giants 0-2 (27)
The Giants had a lot of promise for Daniel Jones, and despite two valiant efforts, they are winless. The defense is improved, but now the offense has been greatly worsened by Saquon Barkley going down.
29. Carolina Panthers 0-2 (29)
The Panthers' defense is pretty bad and their shining light on offense, Christian McCaffrey will likely be out a while. Oh boy.
30. Miami Dolphins 0-2 (31)
When will it be Tua Tagovailoa time? Not Thursday night against the Jaguars but soon.
31. Detroit Lions 0-2 (30)
The Lions are really crumbling around Matthew Stafford as no Kenny Golladay has hurt and their defense is about to doom Matt Patricia.
32. New York Jets 0-2 (32)
Adam Gase is asking for his team to dismiss him with his bad personnel moves and offense that looks more like debacle than genius.
