NFL Power Rankings – Week 2: Are Patriots still Number 1?

The Denver Broncos move up in the NFL Power Rankings this week from number 13 to number 12. The Broncos opened up the season at home with a division win over the Los Angeles Chargers 24-21. The Broncos under new head coach Vance Joseph are establishing an identity of running the football and playing tough defense. The Broncos had 140 yards rushing with the defense holding the Chargers to 64. Philip Rivers did throw for 3 TD’s but he only had 192 yards passing. The Broncos will be tested in week 2 as the Dallas Cowboys come to Denver.. Beat Chargers 24-21. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 12. team. 45

50. The Detroit Lions move up one spot in the power rankings from number 12 to 11. The Lions defeated the Arizona Cardinals at home 35-23. Quarterback Matthew Stafford went 29 of 41 for 292 yards and 4 TD’s. This was a close game but the Lions took control in the fourth quarter by outscoring the Cardinals 20-6. The Lions defense forced 4 turnovers on the Cardinals offense, picking off Carson Palmer three times. In week three, the Lions go on the road to take on the 0-1 New York Giants on Monday Night Football.. Beat Cardinals 35-23. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 11. team