NFL POWER RANKINGS: WEEK 3 by Razmig Darakjian

Rank 1

New York Giants (3-0) - The Giants should cruise to a 5-0 start then a battle with the Saints will be waiting.

Rank 2

Baltimore Ravens (3-0) - Joe Flacco definitely has my vote for most improved players through three weeks of football. This team finally has a passing game.

Rank 3

Indianapolis Colts (3-0) - What more can I say about Peyton Manning.

Rank 4

New Orleans Saints (3-0) - Proving they can win on the road; a battle of the unbeaten this week as they take on the Jets defense.

Rank 5

New York Jets (3-0) - Will see if Rex Ryan can pull off a big win in the superdome.

Rank 6

Minnesota Vikings (3-0) Brett Favre vs. the Packers on Monday night with first place on the line in the division

Rank 7

New England Patriots (2-1) Once this team figures out how to get the four extra points in the Red Zone they should be fine.

Rank 8

San Francisco 49ers- (2-1) Showed toughness after losing Gore; a date with the Rams will cure the last second defeat.

Rank 9

Atlanta Falcons - (2-1) This team learned a lot this week and should be ready after their BYE.

Rank 10

Philadelphia Eagles - (2-1) Kevin Kolb did his job in replacing McNabb but we should see him back on the sideline after the BYE

Rank 11

San Diego Chargers- (2-1) A big challenge this week vs. the hungry Steelers.

Rank 12

Denver Broncos (3-0) We’ll just wait and see after they play some tougher opponents.

Rank 13

Dallas Cowboys - (2-1) Will see what the offense can produce vs. the Denver D.

Rank 14

Chicago Bears - (2-1) Cutler has now produced 3 straight late 4^th quarter drives to put his team ahead.

Rank 15

Cincinnati Bengals (2-1) What an impressive win vs. the defending champions.

Rank 16

Green Bay Packers (2-1) Rodgers should be ready to play Favre on Monday night.

Rank 17

Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2) Two tough losses. They’re a better team then 17 but how can I put them higher after losses to the Bears and Bengals.

Rank 18

Tennessee Titans (0-3) Another loss by one possession I think they put up win number one this week.

Rank 19

Arizona Cardinals (1-2) Superbowl Hangover?

Rank 20

Seattle Seahawks (1-2) Ill put down what I wrote last week: As Matt Hasselbeck goes so do the Seahawks.

Rank 21

Miami Dolphins (0-3) Bring in Chad, Chad Henne, maybe a 1-15 is on its way.

Rank 22

Buffalo Bills (1-2) T.O has to start smiling.

Rank 23

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-2) Don’t get too excited.

Rank 24

Houston Texans (1-2) The inconsistency continues…

Rank 25

Carolina Panthers (0-3) Most disappointing team after three weeks.

Rank 26

Oakland Raiders - (1-2) The passing game is a real big problem.

Rank 27

Washington Redskins (1-2) Jim Zorn just took the lead in head coach to be fired first race.

Rank 28

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3) This team just dropped; maybe JJ is the answer at QB.

Rank 29

Detroit Lions (1-2) I see a couple more victories for this team, not this week though.

Rank 30

Kansas City Chiefs (0-3) Matt Cassel has to start showing his worth.

Rank 31

St. Louis Rams (0-3) Boller or Bulger…Who cares!

Rank 32

Cleveland Browns (0-3) Maybe a visit by the Bengals can get them going.