NFL Power Rankings: Teams Whose Stock Fell After Week 1

In an action-packed opening week of the NFL season, there are certain teams that failed to live up to the expectations and performed worse than anticipated.

However, it's difficult to judge a team's talent after the first week of the season because, well, it's only the first week of the season. Teams are trying to incorporate new offensive and defensive schemes while the players are still trying to learn each other's tendencies and develop some sort of chemistry.

Still, there are certain teams that played so poorly that their performances warrant some concern.

Here are three teams whose stock fell after Week 1.

New Orleans Saints

While it's not time to panic in New Orleans and bring back the infamous brown paper bags of the "Aints" days, their Week 1 loss at home against the Washington Redskins should raise some concerns.

Drew Brees didn't look bad, but he didn't look all that great, either. He was missing throws that he can normally complete with his eyes closed, and he made mistakes during crucial times of the game. It was very uncharacteristic of Brees, and one has to wonder if Sean Peyton's absence is a direct result of this.

Worse yet, the defense surrendered 40 points at home to a Redskins offense led by a rookie quarterback that was making his NFL debut.

However, the Saints lost the season opener last year, then proceeded to finish the season 13-3. The football season is far from over for the Saints.

Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills defense was widely expected to make strides towards becoming the most improved unit in the NFL this season. They have a very young and talented secondary and improved their pass rush by signing the most talented sack artist on the free-agent market, Mario Williams.

The stars were also aligned for the Bills to make an early statement on defense since they opened the season against the New York Jets, whose offense is nothing to write home about.

Next thing you know, Mark Sanchez is throwing for three touchdowns and the Bills secondary is giving up big play after big play.

On offense, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick also had a lackluster performance by throwing for 185 yards and three interceptions. 

It was not a great way to start the season for the Bills.

Philadelphia Eagles

Technically speaking, the Philadelphia Eagles came away with a win in Cleveland against the Browns in Week 1, but that's pretty much the only positive that they'll take away from that performance.

Yes, the defense only surrendered 16 points and picked off Brandon Weeden four times, but that's nothing to brag about. Weeden has no business being a starting quarterback in the NFL at the moment, and to make matters worse, he doesn't have any wide receivers to throw the ball to.

The reason why there is some cause for concern for the Eagles is because of the offense, specifically Michael Vick. Yes, the Browns have an excellent secondary, but four interceptions is inexcusable.

I also question the Eagles' game plan on offense since Vick threw the ball 56 times when they have one of the elite running backs in the NFL, LeSean McCoy.

A win is a win when it's all said and done, but the Eagles simply didn't look good in their season opener.

Updated NFL Power Rankings after Week 1

1. New England Patriots

2. San Francisco 49ers

3. Green Bay Packers

4. Baltimore Ravens

5. New York Giants

6. Houston Texans

7. Chicago Bears

8. Atlanta Falcons

9. Denver Broncos

10. Dallas Cowboys

11. Pittsburgh Steelers

12. Detroit Lions

13. New Orleans Saints

14. Philadelphia Eagles

15. San Diego Chargers

16. Cincinnati Bengals

17. New York Jets

18. Tennessee Titans

19. Kansas City Chiefs

20. Arizona Cardinals

21. Washington Redskins

22. Seattle Seahawks

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

24. Buffalo Bills

25. Carolina Panthers

26. St. Louis Rams

27. Oakland Raiders

28. Minnesota Vikings

29. Jacksonville Jaguars

30. Cleveland Browns

31. Indianapolis Colts

32. Miami Dolphins