{"id":84091,"date":"2014-09-16T17:25:23","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T00:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=84091"},"modified":"2014-09-16T17:27:23","modified_gmt":"2014-09-17T00:27:23","slug":"cappers-picks-week-3-pro-football-power-rankings-16914","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/nfl\/cappers-picks-week-3-pro-football-power-rankings-16914\/","title":{"rendered":"Cappers NFL Picks: Week 3 Pro Football Power Rankings"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Where Each Team Stands After Week 2<\/h2>\n<p>Whew \u2013 what a week it was in the NFL this past weekend \u2013 upsets galore! The topsy-turvy nature of Week 2 makes the <strong>Power Rankings<\/strong> a tad tricky \u2013 some of the top dogs lost in shocking fashion. Is it time to panic in Seattle, San Francisco and New Orleans?<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>There are four new teams in the dirty dozen this week &#8211; the <strong>Week 3<\/strong> NFL Power Rankings look very different than they did a week ago. So here we go!<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>NFL Spreads &amp; Matchup Insight<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Week 3 Lines\" href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/odds\/nfl.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">Week 3 NFL Lines<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Week 3\" href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/sports-scores\/Football-Scores-Matchups.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">Week 3 Matchups<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Power Rankings\" href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/Power-Ranking\/NFL-Power-Ranking.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">More Power Ratings<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Sportsbook Bonuses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/sportsbooks\/bonuses-2014-football-betting-sign-up-offers-15814\/\">***2014 NFL BONUSES***<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63740&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>So where does each team stand heading into Week 3? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s take a look.\u00a0NFL Power Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Broncos (2-0) Last Week: 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Not much debate about this one. The Broncos have been scoring at will and the additions of DeMarcus Ware and Aqib Talib are paying dividends indeed. They have beaten the Colts and the Chiefs &#8211; no reason to think they\u2019ll slow down.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Seahawks (2-0) Last Week: 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The defending champs had trouble on the road in Week 2 \u2013 surprise! Credit the San Diego Chargers for the perfect game plan and execution in this one. On paper the Hawks still look like the best team in the NFC and although some may think a lower rank is deserved, the Hawks will use Week 2 as an early wake up call.<\/p>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63753&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Bengals (2-0) Last Week: 6<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Bengals made a good Atlanta team look absolutely ordinary this past Sunday. Cinci\u2019s defense is top tier and the offense hasn\u2019t missed a beat yet. Even without AJ Green Cincinnati looked incredible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Panthers (2-0) Last Week: 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nobody would have found any fault with the Panthers if they laid an egg in either of the first two games but through injury and suspensions Carolina is 2-0. The Panthers defense is insane and the pass catching concerns seem to be a thing of the past.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. 49ers (1-1) Last Week: 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Like division foe Seattle, the 49ers had a major hiccup in Week 2. Colin Kaepernick threw three picks and fumbled once \u2013 his worst game as a pro. Like their division foe Seattle \u2013 we have to give credit to their Week 2 opposition as well.<\/p>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=66501&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Patriots (1-1) Last Week: 10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s more like the Patriots that we all expected! They dominated a shorthanded Vikings team on Sunday \u2013 they had their way all game long. With the Raiders coming to town in Week 3, the Patriots Week 1 loss looks more like the exception, not the rule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Eagles (2-0) Last Week: 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How about Darren Sproles? He is a true weapon the likes that no other team has. There is no doubt about who is best in the NFC East!<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. Cardinals (2-0) Last Week: 15<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m a believer! The Cards are 2-0 despite playing without Carson Palmer in Week 2. An 11 point win on the road in the Eastern Time zone is mighty impressive and with John Abraham and Carson Palmer scheduled to return this week, the Cards look like they are for real.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Packers (1-1) Last Week: 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson are fun to watch aren\u2019t they? The O-line and the defense are still a bit of a concern but with Mr. Rodgers in the fold, the Pack have to be considered top 10 material. Consider their loss was against the defending champs in Seattle and things don\u2019t look all that bad for the Pack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Texans (2-0) Last Week: 24<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While I don\u2019t expect the success to continue at this pace, the Texans have to be in the dirty dozen this week. I know that their last win came against Oakland but a 2-0 start is certainly impressive \u2013 a last place schedule looks good on the 2014 Texans!<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. Chargers (1-1) Last Week: 18<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dominated the Seahawks in Week 2 and lost by one on the road to the Cardinals \u2013 no shame there. That said everything seems to be going right for the Bolts. Antonio Gates looks reborn and the three headed rushing attack seems to be effective. San Diego is a sneaky team that looks poised to move up the Rankings in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63752&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. Colts (0-2) Last Week: 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Colts are definitely the best 0-2 team around \u2013 maybe the Saints come close. Either way it doesn\u2019t look like panic time in Indy \u2013 they\u2019ll be fine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. Falcons (1-1) Last Week: 8<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 14. Saints (0-2) Last Week: 9<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 15. Bears (1-1) Last Week: 16<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 16. Ravens (0-1) Last Week: 20<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 17. Lions (1-1) Last Week: 14<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 18. Bills (2-0) Last Week: 22<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 19. Jets (1-1) Last Week: 21<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 20. Dolphins (1-1) Last Week: 7<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 21. Steelers (1-1) Last Week: 19<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 22. Vikings (1-1) Last Week: 12<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 23. Browns (1-1) Last Week: 27<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 24. Cowboys (1-1) Last Week: 26<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 25. Titans (1-1) Last Week: 17<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 26. Redskins (1-1) Last Week: 31<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 27. Rams (1-1) Last Week: 30<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 28. Chiefs (0-2) Last Week: 25<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 29. Buccaneers (0-2) Last Week: 23<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 30. Jaguars (0-2) Last Week: 28<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 31. Giants (0-2) Last Week: 29<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> 32. Raiders (0-2) Last Week: 32<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be providing 4* free plays on the blog all season long, and check out our <a title=\"NFL Plays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/sportscapping.php?premium_picks\/leg,nfl\/afc,AF23_15\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>EXPERTS for guaranteed premium football plays<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63706&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where Each Team Stands After Week 2 Whew \u2013 what a week it was in the NFL this past weekend \u2013 upsets galore! The topsy-turvy nature of Week 2 makes the Power Rankings a tad tricky \u2013 some of the top dogs lost in shocking fashion. 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