NFL Week 2: 10 Sunday Losses That Spell the End of Playoff Hopes

Week 2 of NFL football is just about over, and several teams have proved that they will make a strong run for the playoffs.

Others...

Well, not so much.

Even though the preseason brought new hope to every NFL team, losses in Week 2 have separated the men from the boys, and it's looking like it might be a very long season for some teams in the league.

Here is a list of the ten teams whose playoff dreams were met with a shocking dose of reality in Week 2.

10. Tennessee Titans

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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 19: Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Bo Scaife #80 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)

Current Record: 1-1

Playoff Potential (8): The Titans suffered a tough loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday, and I'm still not convinced that they are a playoff-caliber team.

In Week One, they stomped the Raiders...but that's the Raiders.

Going up against the tough Pittsburgh defense proved too much for the Titans, and the Steelers were able to put up points even with the absence of their star quarterback (and with Dennis Dixon also leaving the field).

Next week, Tennessee will travel to New York to take on the Giants, and the rest of their schedule is no cakewalk (Philly, San Diego, Miami, Indy, Houston, etc.).

The Titans have the best chance on our list of making a playoff run, but they will struggle against dominant defenses.

9. Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts during play against the Chicago Bears at Cowboys Stadium on September 19, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (7): It's not looking good for the Cowboys. Dallas has quite a bit of work to do if they want a shot at the playoffs.

It's one thing to lose to a strong Redskins squad (who held their own against the Houston Texans last night), but a loss to the Bears?

Jay Cutler seems to have found some rhythm with the Bears, but the Cowboys were a preseason favorite to make a Super Bowl run. They should have dominated Chicago.

8. Arizona Cardinals

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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)

Current Record: 1-1

Playoff Potential (6): The Cardinals defeated the St. Louis Rams in Week One, but the Atlanta Falcons proved to be the better team in Week Two.

After a 41-7 loss to the Falcons, it has become very apparent that Arizona needs work on both sides of the ball. Some think that the Falcons will make a playoff appearance, but let's not forget about their loss to a bruised Steelers squad.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback David Garrard #9 gives the ball to Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the NFL season opener game against the Denver Broncos5 at EverBank Field on September 12, 2010 in Jacksonville, Flor

Current Record: 1-1

Playoff Potential (6): The Jags looked good against the Broncos, but the Chargers completely dominated this past Sunday's game.

The AFC South contains two definite playoff-caliber teams in the Colts and the Texans, leaving Jacksonville at the bottom of the division. The Jags have a really tough schedule ahead of them, and based on yesterday's performance, a playoff run isn't in Jacksonville's future.

6. Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers yells to his teammates 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/Get

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (5): Who saw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers going 2-0 to start this season?

Anybody?

We didn't expect the Panthers to stomp the Giants, but we also didn't expect them to get stomped by the Bucs.

The Panthers need to figure out what they're doing on offense (picking a reliable quarterback would be a nice start) if they want any shot at the playoffs, but a strong NFC South with the Saints and Falcons (and apparently the Buccaneers) will make this season even longer for Carolina.

5. Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball during the game against the Miami Dolphins on September 19, 2010 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (5): The Vikings are hurting this season with the absence of Sidney Rice and a Brett Favre who lacks the magic of last season.

We can't fault the Vikings for losing in a close game to the reigning Super Bowl champs, but Favre's three interceptions and zero touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins are a definite cause for concern.

Sidney Rice might be out, but Favre is the one to blame for the Vikings' poor performance this season.

Minnesota's defense will be their only saving grace until Favre starts playing like he did last season.

4. St. Louis Rams

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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)

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (4): Sam Bradford will do big things in the NFL.

But not this year.

The Rams need to tighten up their offense in order to move up in the league. One thing St. Louis does have going for them is that they are in one of the weakest divisions in the NFL, but we can't expect the Rams to go from one of the league's worst teams to the playoffs.

3. Detroit Lions

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DETROIT - SEPTEMBER 19: Shaun Hill #14 of the Detroit Lions is sacked by Ernie Sims #50 during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field on September 19, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Eagles defeated the Lions 35-32. (Photo by Leon Halip/G

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (3): I want the Lions to be good this season. I really do, but I just can't see a playoff run happening for Detroit.

They should have had that game over the Chicago Bears, but the Eagles ran all over them even with big question marks at quarterback.

Even though the Lions will have a better season than they did last year, playoffs are out of the question.

2. Cleveland Browns

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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

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (2): The Browns have everything working against them this season:

They haven't had a good quarterback in years.

The AFC North is stacked.

They've already lost to two of their weakest opponents.

Their next five games are as follows: At Baltimore, Vs. Cincinnati, Vs. Atlanta, At Pittsburgh and At New Orleans.

Playoffs are out of the picture for the Cleveland Browns.

1. Buffalo Bills

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GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: C.J. Spiller #21 of the Buffalo Bills watches the replay screen from the bench during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 19, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bills 34-7. (

Current Record: 0-2

Playoff Potential (1): The Bills are the worst team in the AFC East. Period.

They couldn't pull it off in a home game against the Dolphins, and they certainly don't stand a chance against the Patriots or the Jets.