NFL Power Rankings – Week 3: A Shake up in Top 10
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2. team. 44. The Atlanta Falcons move up from number 3 to number 2 in the NFL Power rankings for the week. The Falcons opened up their new Mercedes Benz Stadium in grand fashion as they got a huge win at home over the Green Bay Packers 34-23. Devonta Freeman scored 2 TD’s on the ground and wide receiver Julio Jones had 5 catches for 108 yards. The Falcons defense forced two turnovers from Aaron Rodgers. However, the Falcons lost pass rusher Vic Beasley to a hamstring injury. In week 3, the Falcons go on the road to take on their second straight NFC North foe, the 2-0 Detroit Lions.. Beat the Packers 34-23. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons
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Beat the Jets 45-20. Previous: . Oakland Raiders. 1. team. 28. The Oakland Raiders remain number 1 in the NFL Power Rankings this week. The Raiders took care of business and blew out the New York Jets at home 45-20. Quarterback Derek Carr had 3 TD passes all to wide receiver Michael Crabtree. The Raiders had 180 yard rushing on the ground and the defense forced two turnovers from the Jets offense. In week 3, the Raiders go on the road to take on the 1-1 Washington Redskins.