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Two weeks into the NFL season, the landscape of contenders and pretenders is coming into sharper focus. With another round of games complete, the power rankings have been updated as teams prepare for Week 3.
At No. 1, the Buffalo Bills (2-0) hold steady after a dominant 41-point outing against the Detroit Lions, a potential playoff team. The Seattle Seahawks (2-0) rise to No. 2, leveraging their Super Bowl pedigree and a blowout win over the Arizona Cardinals, while benefiting from losses by other top-five squads. The San Francisco 49ers (2-0) remain at No. 3 following a stifling defensive display and a three-touchdown victory over the Miami Dolphins in Australia.
The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) climb to No. 4, buoyed by the return of a healthy Joe Burrow, who has looked elite, and the missteps of other top contenders. Rounding out the top five are the Kansas City Chiefs (2-0), who re-enter the upper echelon after Patrick Mahomes' impressive comeback from a season-ending injury, guiding wins over the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts.
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The rest of the rankings see the Philadelphia Eagles at No. 6, followed by the Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Minnesota Vikings to complete the top 10. The Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, New England Patriots, and Green Bay Packers occupy spots 11 through 15. The Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints are ranked 16 to 20. The Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Carolina Panthers fill 21 to 25. The Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, and Tennessee Titans are 26 to 30. Finally, the Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons sit at 31 and 32, respectively.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: New teams emerge in the Top 5.
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