NFL Power Rankings Week 3

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings walks off the field after failing to make a first down during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in

Brett Favre during a disappointed 3 interception showing.
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Going into Week 3 there are a couple things we need to realize.
1) Football players are only human and can have a bad game
2) It is important to have chemistry with your players, or you'll end up throwing 3 interceptions.
3) Some teams who were playoff contenders last season may not be playoff contenders this season.
4) Who is undefeated and who is win-less

The Undefeated Teams:
Chicago Bears (2-0)
Green Bay Packers (2-0)
Houston Texans (2-0)
Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)
Miami Dolphins (2-0)
New Orleans Saints (2-0)
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

The Win-less Teams:
Buffalo Bills (0-2)
Carolina Panthers (0-2)
Cleveland Browns (0-2)
Dallas Cowboys (0-2)
Detroit Lions (0-2)
Minnesota Vikings (0-2)
San Francisco 49ers (0-2)
St. Louis Rams (0-2)

#32: Buffalo Bills

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Trent Edwards #5 of the Buffalo Bills tries to adjust his shoulder pads after being knocked to the ground by a member of the Green Bay Packers defense at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packer

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #30

Will Ryan Fitzpatrick be the answer you're looking for?

#31: St. Louis Rams

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Eugene Sims #92 of the St. Louis Rams looks on against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #31

How long will it be before you turn that frown upside down?

#30: Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns runs by wide receiver Jeremy Horne #11 of the Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #29

Perhaps Jake Delhomme was needed?

#29: Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Bruce Gradkowski #5 of the Oakland Raiders passes against the St. Louis Rams during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #32

Perhaps this is a re-run of Bruce Almighty?

#28: Detroit Lions

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 19: Jahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions scores on a 75 yard pass from Shaun Hill #14 during the second quarter of the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 19, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #28

Here is the moment of truth, do you think that maybe you can head into Minnesota and beat the old man, or will he finally get his Santa Claus magic back?

#27: Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #22

Is it time for the Panthers to come out of the Clausen?

#26: Arizona Cardinals

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Derek Anderson #3 of the Arizona Cardinals lays on the field after getting hit by the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 19, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #21

Ever heard of the phrase, "No use crying over spilt milk"?

#25: San Francisco 49ers

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #25

With the type of play they had, how did they allow Drew Brees to march down the field with less than a minute and a half?

#24: Cincinnati Bengals

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 8: Terrell Owens #81 and Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals look on against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium on August 8, 2010 in Cant

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #27

Well, there may have been a win for the dynamic duo, however, do you really think that you can win without an offense the entire season?

#23: Dallas Cowboys

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Kicker David Buehler #18 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a missed field goal attempt against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez

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Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #19

Okay, where is your time machine and why do you keep going back to your performance play of your last playoff game?

#22: Washington Redskins

LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Joey Galloway #84 of the Washington Redskins drops the ball in the endzone during the game against the Houston Texans at FedExField on September 19, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans defeated the Redskins 30-27 in overtime.

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #18

How sure are you of being able stumble that much against the Rams next week?

#21: Minnesota Vikings

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Brett Favre #4 of the Minnesota Vikings is sacked by Kendall Langford #70 of the Miami Dolphins during the second half of the game on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Record: (0-2)
Streak: L 2
Last Week: #9

Are you trying to get the opposite record of what you had last year?

#20: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers # of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #24

How much do you realize that next week's Pittsburgh game is the true test?

#19: Kansas City Chiefs

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks for a receiver against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #23

Will the dream end when San Fran enters Arrow Head?

#18: New York Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets in action against the New England Patriots during their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #20

Will Mark Sanchez become consistent now, or was this a break from his consistency?

#17: Philadelphia Eagles

DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 19: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles scrambles for a first down during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 19, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Eagles defeated the Lions 35-32. (Photo by Leon Halip/G

Leon Halip/Getty Images

Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #17

Will Vick be back, or will Kolb stay in after Week 3?

#16: Chicago Bears

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: (L-R) Running back Matt Forte #22 and Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears celebrate a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #26

Will this be an every week thing?

#15: Jacksonville Jaguars

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 19: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars lines up against the San Diego Chargers during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on September 19, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #14

This ISN'T going to be an every week thing right?

#14: Seattle Seahawks

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the offensive huddle against the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 31-14. (Photo b

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #10

What happened to the team from Week 1?

#13: Denver Broncos

DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos picks up yardage as he eludes linebacker David Hawthorne #57 of the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pe

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #16

See, Tim Tebow doesn't need to start right?

#12: Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jason Snelling #44 of the Atlanta Falcons dives for more yardage against the Arizona Cardinals at Georgia Dome on September 19, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #15

Its nice when you're not playing a strong 'D isn't it?

#11: Miami Dolphins

MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Karlos Dansby #58 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with Yeremiah Bell #37 after the Dolphins defense recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown during the game on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in M

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #13

How can you force 4 turnovers on just Brett Favre alone and still only walk away with 14 points?

#10: San Diego Chargers

SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 19: Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at Qualcomm Stadium on September 19, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 38-13. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #12

Week 1 you just weren't charged enough right?

#9: Houston Texans

LANDOVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Neil Rackers #4 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after kicking the winning field goal against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 19, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. The Texans defeated the Redskins 30-27 in o

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #11

In the battle of Texas, who comes out on top? The 0-2 Cowboys, or the 2-0 Texans?

#8: Baltimore Ravens

CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 19: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals beat the Ravens 15-10. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #7

Where has your offense been the past two weeks?

#7: New York Giants

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants walks off of the field following the the Giants 38-14 loss to the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Ima

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #4

You looked like fish being blown out of water, it was that bad.

#6: Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers forces a fumble by quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 19, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers won 19-11. (Photo by Grant Halvers

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #3

Is this a sign Vince Young is faultering again?

#5: Pittsburgh Steelers

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 19, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Steelers won 19-11. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #8

Can the defense keep winning?

#4: New England Patriots

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks on against the New York Jetsduring their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: L 1
Last Week: #2

Buffalo should be an easy bounce back game.

#3: Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates with Dallas Clark #44 after Wayne caught a touchdown pass during the NFL game against the New York Giants at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indi

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Record: (1-1)
Streak: W 1
Last Week: #5

Now where was that Indianapolis Colts team against the Texans?

#2: Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Clay Matthews #52 of the Green Bay Packers looks at Fred Jackson #22 of the Buffalo Bills after a tackle at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bills 34-7. (Photo by Jonathan

Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #6

The Bears are next week, think maybe you can turn them into Smokey Bear trying to put out YOUR forrest fire?

#1: New Orleans Saints

SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 20: Garrett Hartley #5 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL game at Candlestick Park on September 20, 2010 in San Francisco,

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Record: (2-0)
Streak: W 2
Last Week: #1

Without a loss, it's hard not to put you here.

Interesting Tid Bits!

The New Olreans Saints are now on a 2 week streak of being number one!

Teams that have been in the top 10 for 2 consecutive weeks:
New Orleans Saints (1,1)
Green Bay Packers (6,2)
Indianapolis Colts (5,3)
New England Patriots (2,4)
Pittsburgh Steelers (8,5)
Tennessee Titans (3,6)
New York Giants (4,7)
Baltimore Ravens (7,8)

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