2009 NFL Week 3 Power Rankings

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Now I know I am kinda late on this article, I haven't had the time to write it with my schedule these days. I mean more than half of week 3 is already in the books and here I am putting down the Power Rankings FROM week 2.

What DID we see in Week 2 though?

Well, to simply put it, and make this short and sweet: You can't base everything off Week 1. I will always stand by this, at the end of Week 3, you should know who your contenders and pretenders are.

Now, onto the rankings.

# 1: New York Giants

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Running back Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in NFC East: 1st

Last Week: # 4

# 2: Indianapolis Colts

MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 21: Defensive back Tim Jennings #23 of the Indianapolis Colts points skyward after makiing a big play against the Miami Dolphins at Land Shark Stadium on September 21, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-23. (Pho

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC South: 1st

Last Week: # 6

# 3: Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 20: Tony Gonzalez #88 of the Atlanta Falcons pulls in a reception against the Carolina Panthers at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in NFC South: 1st T

Last Week: # 7

# 4: Pittsburgh Steelers

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 20: Jeff Reed #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after missing his second field goal of the game against the Chicago Bears on September 20, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Steelers 17-14. (Photo by

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC North: 2nd T

Last Week: # 1

# 5: Minnesota Vikings

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings calls signals against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 20, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in NFC North: 1st

Last Week: # 8

# 6: New England Patriots

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the New York Jets at Giants Stadium on September 20, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC East: 2nd T

Last Week: # 2

# 7: Baltimore Ravens

SAN DIEGO , CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Ray Rice #27 and Todd Heap #86 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate following their teams victory over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 20, 2009 in San Diego, California. The Ravens defeated the Chargers

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC North: 1st

Last Week: # 10

# 8: New Orleans Saints

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints walks on the field during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in NFC South: 1st T

Last Week: # 17

# 9: Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Kevin Kolb #4 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks at a play during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Lincoln Financial Field on September 20, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC East: 2nd T

Last Week: # 3

# 10: San Diego Chargers

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 20: Kassim Osgood #81 of the San Diego Chargers flexes for the camera before running onto the feild to play against the Baltimore Ravens at Qualcomm Stadium on September 20, 2009 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jacob de Golish/G

Record: (1-0)

Streak: 1 L

Place in AFC West: 2nd T

Last Week: # 5

# 11: Arizona Cardinals

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: Steve Breaston #15 of the Arizona Cardinals is chased by Sean Considine #37 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Gree

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in NFC West: 2nd T

Last Week: # 13

# 12: Chicago Bears

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 20: Charles Tillman #33 of the Chicago Bears hugs teammate Jay Cutler #6 after a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2009 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Steelers 17-14. (Photo by Jonathan Da

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in NFC North: 2nd T

Last Week: # 14

# 13: San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Running back Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers gets a hand off from quarterback Shaun Hill #13 and runs for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the first quarter during the home opener at Candlestick Park on

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in NFC West: 1st

Last Week: # 19

# 14: New York Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 20: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets throws a pass against the New England Patriots at Giants Stadium on September 20, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC East: 1st

Last Week: # 20

# 15: Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field during play against the New York Giants at Cowboys Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC East: 2nd T

Last Week: # 15

# 16: Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Aaron Rogers #12 of the Green Bay Packers lays on the field after he was sacked in the 4th quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Bengals defeate

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC North: 2nd T

Last Week: # 11

# 17: Denver Broncos

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 20: Brandon Marshall #15 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to facing the Cleveland Browns during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. (Photo by Do

Record: (2-0)

Streak: 2 W

Place in AFC West: 1st

Last Week: # 24

# 18: Seattle Seahawks

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks throws against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter during the home opener at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2009 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Dav

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 L

Place in NFC West: 2nd T

Last Week: # 12

# 19: Houston Texans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20: Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans catches a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the NFL game at LP Field on September 20, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans won 34-31. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC South: 2nd

Last Week: # 21

# 20: Washington Redskins

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Running back Clinton Ports #26 of the Washington Redskins picks up a first down on fourth and one while being tackled by Will Witherspoon #51 of the St. Louis Rams during their game on September 20, 2009 at FedEx Field in Lan

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in NFC East: 2nd T

Last Week: # 22

# 21: Buffalo Bills

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Terrell Owens #81 of the Buffalo Bills gets ready to take the field against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC East: 2nd T

Last Week: # 23

# 22: Cincinnati Bengals

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 20: Wide receiver Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals jumps in the stands to celebrate a touchdown as he does the Lambeau Leap against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 20, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC North: 2nd T

Last Week: # 25

# 23: Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 20: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans fumbles the ball to end the Titans final drive during the NFL game against the Houston Texans at LP Field on September 20, 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Texans won 34-31. (Photo

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC South: LAST

Last Week: # 9

# 24: Carolina Panthers

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 20: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers runs the offense against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 20, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in NFC South: LAST

Last Week: # 16

# 25: Miami Dolphins

MIAMI - SEPTEMBER 21: Linebacker Joey Porter #55 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after sacking quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts at Land Shark Stadium on September 21, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Colts defeated the Dolphins 27-23.

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC East: LAST

Last Week: # 18

# 26: Oakland Raiders

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after handing off for a touchdown in the final minutes of the 4th quarter during the Raiders' 13-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at A

Record: (1-1)

Streak: 1 W

Place in AFC West: 2nd T

Last Week: # 30

# 27: Jacksonville Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 20: David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC South: LAST

Last Week: # 26

# 28: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Byron Leftwich #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands on the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo won 33-20. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Imag

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in NFC South: LAST

Last Week: # 27

# 29: Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells toward teammates after failing to score at the end of the first half during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Kans

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC West: LAST

Last Week: # 29

# 30: Cleveland Browns

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 20: Braylon Edwards #17 of the Cleveland Browns makes a reception as Brain Dawkins #20 and Renaldo Hill #23 of the Denver Broncos defend during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. The Bro

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in AFC North: LAST

Last Week: # 28

# 31: Detroit Lions

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 20: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions rolls out as he looks to pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on September 20, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in NFC North: LAST

Last Week: # 32

# 32: St. Louis Rams

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 20: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams is tackled by London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Redskins during their game on September 20, 2009 at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. The Redskins defeated the Rams by a score of

Record: (0-2)

Streak: 2 L

Place in NFC West: LAST

Last Week: # 32

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# 1: New York Giants

# 2: Indianapolis Colts

# 3: Atlanta Falcons

# 4: Pittsburgh Steelers

# 5: Minnesota Vikings

# 6: New England Patriots

# 7: Baltimore Ravens

# 8: New Orleans Saints

# 9: Philadelphia Eagles

# 10: San Diego Chargers

# 11: Arizona Cardinals

# 12: Chicago Bears

# 13: San Francisco 49ers

# 14: New York Jets

# 15: Dallas Cowboys

# 16: Green Bay Packers

# 17: Denver Broncos

# 18: Seattle Seahawks

# 19: Houston Texans

# 20: Washington Redskins

# 21: Buffalo Bills

# 22: Cincinnati Bengals

# 23: Tennessee Titans

# 24: Carolina Panthers

# 25: Miami Dolphins

# 26: Oakland Raiders

# 27: Jacksonville Jaguars

# 28: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

# 29: Kansas City Chiefs

# 30: Cleveland Browns

# 31: Detroit Lions

# 32: St. Louis Rams

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