PFT's NFL Power Rankings Week 2 2024

1. Chiefs (last week No. 1; 1-0): It wasn't easy. But when is it ever easy for the Chiefs?

2. Lions (No. 2; 1-0): The Lions are capable of crushing most teams in the NFL.

3. 49ers (No. 4; 1-0): Yes, the 49ers are good enough to get by without one of their best players and still have no problems.

4. Ravens (No. 5; 0-1): Lamar Jackson won't make it to 17 games if he keeps taking and dishing out hits like this.

5. Eagles (No. 6; 1-0): They need to move things along a little faster.

6. Buccaneers (No. 9; 1-0): Continue to give them no chance, they like that.

7. Bills (No. 8; 1-0): Josh Allen could be on the verge of his MVP year.

8. Texans (No. 10; 1-0): In his eighth year, Joe Mixon looks better than ever.

9. Dolphins (No. 11; 1-0): They had to fight hard to win, and that will benefit them later in the year.

10. Packers (No. 3; 0-1): They need Jordan Love back ASAP.

11. Steelers (No. 15; 1-0): They don't need a top-notch offense to win, not with TJ Watt in the mix.

12. Cowboys (No. 19; 1-0): Better late than never to resolve some important contract issues. (It was still late.)

13. Bears (No. 13; 1-0): The regular season is very different from the preseason.

14. Bengals (No. 7; 0-1): They usually start slow, but this time it felt different.

15. Rams (No. 17; 0-1): The Rams already have too many injuries to contend with, but they still almost pulled off a major upset.

16. Jets (No. 14; 0-1): Last year's long-standing strength was last night's biggest weakness.

17. Browns (No. 12; 0-1): Most Browns fans would get rid of Deshaun Watson immediately if they could.

18. Chargers (No. 18; 1-0): When healthy, JK Dobbins is one of the best running backs in the league.

19. Falcons (No. 16; 0-1): If any Falcons fan had bothered to show up on Sunday, they would have chanted for Michael Penix Jr.

20. Jaguars (No. 20; 0-1): This is the kind of loss that gets people fired (and not for embezzling more than $20 million).

21. Seahawks (No. 22; 1-0): Solid defense, good running game, good enough to get to 1-0.

22. Colts (No. 21; 0-1): They may not win many games, but they will be fun to watch this year.

23. Saints (No. 24; 1-0): You won't see the Panthers every week.

24. Vikings (No. 25; 1-0): It's hard to say if the Vikings just beat a bad team or if they have a chance to be good.

25. Patriots (No. 31; 1-0): Run the ball, play defense, win games.

26. Cardinals (No. 30; 0-1): They will be better than expected.

27. Broncos (No. 23; 0-1): Bo Nix experienced a baptism of fire with a beast quake.

28. Titans (No. 26; 0-1): Blowing winnable games can lead to a very long season.

29. Commanders (No. 27; 0-1): Pro tip – don't call the scheduled quarterback run when the game is decided.

30. Raiders (No. 28; 0-1): If things continue like this, Davante Adams will want to dress up as a Jet for Halloween.

31. Giants (No. 29; 0-1): If things continue like this, Bill Belichick will be looking for houses in New Jersey until Thanksgiving.

32. Panthers (No. 32; 0-1): If this continues, David Tepper will be pouring drinks over his head on Columbus Day.