NFL rankings: Week 2
By Ben Almquist
The Bengals did whatever they wanted, whenever they wanted, to whoever they wanted. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
11. Cincinnati Bengals (1-0; W 33-13 vs OAK) – I had to change the channel on this one. What the Bengals did to the Raiders was not family friendly. Last week: 15
12. San Diego Chargers (1-0; W 33-28 vs DET) – They looked like a completely different team in the 2nd half. A great comeback to get an important win in what looks to be a competitive AFC West. Last week: 14
13. Baltimore Ravens (0-1; L 13-19 vs DEN) – That OL was horrendous. And I don’t think this team is good enough to overcome the loss of Terrell Suggs. Last week: 10
14. Philadelphia Eagles (0-1; L 24-26 vs ATL) – It’s a big drop for the Eagles, but they looked tired and weak…in Week 1. Last week: 7
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1; L 21-28 vs PIT) – Another drop that might seem harsh, but this game was not as close as the score. That is apparently NOT how you stop Rob Gronkowski. Last week: 8
16. Miami Dolphins (1-0; W 17-10 vs WAS) – The Dolphins got the win, but they won’t get many more if they play like that. Last week: 17
So, all this time Tavon Austin has really just been a RB? Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
17. St Louis Rams (1-0; W 34-31 vs SEA) – A huge division upset to start the season. The offense may have started to figure things out. Last week: 18
18. Carolina Panthers (1-0; W 20-9 vs JAX) – The Panthers will miss Kelvin Benjamin, but the rest of the WRs did a great job stepping up this week. Last week: 20
19. New York Jets (1-0; W 31-10 vs CLE) – Almost the entire offseason was focused on their QB situation, but this team still has a very strong defense. Last week: 22
20. Minnesota Vikings (0-1; L 3-20 vs SF) – The Vikings were supposed to be the “surprise” team of 2015. Well, surprise! Not very good. Last week: 16
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