Bleacher Report NFL Power Rankings: Week Three

Bleacher Report writers come together each week for the NFL season and decide on who belongs where for the “Bleacher Report NFL Power Rankings.” Writers vote teams up or down to come up with an unbiased, no-bull, to-the-point ranking system. 

The four-digit numbers beside each team are computed based on votes and show readers just how strong each team’s position is. Want to know how close your team was to being ranked in the top five, or how far ahead they are of the next guy? Simply look at the difference in the numbers to find out. 

That being said, go ahead and enjoy—or bash—the rankings!

1. Dallas Cowboys (.9375)

Will their regular-season dominance translate to playoff success? That’s all that matters and is yet to be determined. Great start though.  (Shaun Ahmad)

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (.8966)

Strong running and stronger defense. That’s been the Steelers’ identity throughout history. No reason for that to change now. (Angel Navedo)

3. New York Giants (.8744)

The Giants are playing the “no respect” card to the fullest, but give them credit—it’s working. (Shaun Ahmad)

4. Green Bay Packers (.8678)

Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy smile big with Aaron Rodgers’ performances, but the defense needs to stop letting teams back into the game. (James Senbeta)

5. New England Patriots (.8005)

Underestimating this team is a mistake. (MJ Kasprzak)

6. Philadelphia Eagles (.7981)

McNabb looks to be back to pre-injury playing status, and he seems to be having fun again. (Tiffany Davies)

7. Denver Broncos (.7788)

Does anyone want to redo the first round of the 2006 Draft? Not Denver. (James Senbeta)

8. Indianapolis Colts (.7500)

If the Colts can recover from injuries quickly, they could reclaim their status as the team to beat in the AFC. (Shaun Ahmad)

T-9. Buffalo Bills (.7380)

Who would’ve thought the Bills would be atop the division with the Pats? The same person who thought Brady would blow out his knee, I’m sure. Start asking that guy for stock tips and lottery numbers! (Tiffany Davies)

T-9. Carolina Panthers (.7380)

I've been the biggest proponent of the "Delhomme peaked in '05" stance, but he's looking pretty good, even without his deadliest weapon. (Alex McVeigh)

11. Arizona Cardinals (.6106)

This offense is scary and the defense is opportunistic. (MJ Kasprzak)

12. Tennessee Titans (.5889)

With a home game against Houston, the Titans could easily be 3-0, despite all the drama. (Shaun Ahmad)

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