{"id":3483,"date":"2021-09-16T14:43:58","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T18:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3483"},"modified":"2021-09-16T14:43:58","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T18:43:58","slug":"nfl-power-poll-rams-impress-in-opener-behind-stafford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-power-poll-rams-impress-in-opener-behind-stafford\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Poll – Rams Impress in Opener Behind Stafford"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 2\"\"<\/h3>\n

Rams Impress in Opener – Bucs & Chiefs Win on Late Scores<\/h3>\n

Offensive Player of Week \u2013 Matthew Stafford – Rams<\/strong><\/em>
\nDefensive Player of the Week \u2013 DE Chandler Jones – Cardinals<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

NFL Team Poll<\/h3>\n

NFL Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

#1 – 1-0 Rams
\nRams\u2019 may have MVP leader in new starter, QB Matthew Stafford.<\/p>\n

#2 – 1-0 Bucs
\nBucs coming off a nice win opening win over the Cowboys with Tom Brady working more magice.<\/p>\n

#3 – 1-0 Chiefs
\nChiefs recovered to beat the Browns behind Mr. Mahomes.<\/p>\n

#4 – 1-0 Seahawks
\nSeahawks beat the Colts in a playoff caliber matchup behind Russell Wilson\u2019s hot hand.<\/p>\n

#5 – 1-0 Saints
\nSaints\u2019 shock the Packers behind a huge effort by a rejuvenated Jameis Winston.<\/p>\n

#6 – 1-0 49ers
\nThe 49ers had to hold on vs the Bears\u2019 comeback.<\/p>\n

#7 – 1-0 Chargers
\nChargers beat the WFT with a good performance as one of the sleeper clubs in the league.<\/p>\n

#8 – 1-0 Steelers
\nSteelers fought the Bills blow for blow and come out with an impressive victory against a strong AFC contender.<\/p>\n

#9 – 0-1 Bills
\nBills\u2019 travel to Miami in key early AFC East matchup that could determine divisional leadership.<\/p>\n

#10 – 0-1 Ravens
\nRavens fell in a wild MNF matchup with the Raiders despite a rash of injuries.<\/p>\n

#11 – 1-0 Broncos
\nBroncos beat the Giants behind a smart Teddy Bridgewater who controlled the game for 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

#12 – 1-0 Dolphins
\nDolphins won a key East opener in New England that places them in an important home game with Buffalo.<\/p>\n

#13 – 1-0 Cardinals
\nCardinals smoked the Titans behind Kyler Murray and a dominant effort by edge rusher Chandler Jones.<\/p>\n

#14 – 0-1 Browns
\nBrowns lost a tough matchup vs the Chiefs. They will address their defensive unit over the season.<\/p>\n

#15 – 1-0 Raiders
\nThe Raiders won the crazy MNF game and are off to Pittsburgh for another key AFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#16 – 1-0 Panthers
\nPanthers rode the arm of new vet Sam Darnold vs his ex club for a strong opening victory.<\/p>\n

#17 – 0-1 Patriots
\nPats lost a tough 17-16 matchup with the Dolphins. Face the Jets this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#18 – 1-0 Eagles
\nThe Eagles bombed the weak Falcons and host the 49ers in their home opener this week.<\/p>\n

#19 – 0-1 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys lost a tough matchup with the Bucs. Face the emerging Chargers in LA.<\/p>\n

#20 – 0-1 Packers
\nThe Packers were asleep vs the Saints with weak performances on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n

#21 – 0-1 Colts
\nThe Colts were handled by the Seahawks and host the potent Rams Sunday in their home opener.<\/p>\n

#22 – 1-0 Bengals
\nBengals win in overtime in opener with road trip to Chicago next up.<\/p>\n

#23 – 0-1 Vikings
\nVikings lost a tough one to the Bengals, though the entire North division is still looking for any team victory.<\/p>\n

#24 – 0-1 Redskins
\nThe Redskins lost vet QB Fitzpatrick and will try to get their first victory with young Taylor Heinicke vs GMen.<\/p>\n

#25 – 0-1 Titans
\nThe Titans were surprisingly drilled by the Cardinals and face a tough road matchup with the Seahawks.<\/p>\n

#26 – 0-1 Bears
\nThe Bears were man handled by the Rams. Host the Bengals in an important early game especially for Andy Dalton.<\/p>\n

#27 – 0-1 Giants
\nThe Giants gave QB Daniel Jones little support while defense performed poorly on key downs.<\/p>\n

#28 – 0-1 Lions
\nLions fought back vs the 49ers, but it looks like a painful rebuilding season in Motown.<\/p>\n

#29 – 1-0 Texans
\nTexans\u2019 beat the Jaguars for an opening win, though face an angry Browns club on the road this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#30 – 0-1 Falcons
\nFalcons face the Bucs in tough contest where they will be pressed to avert the South basement.<\/p>\n

#31 – 0-1 Jaguars
\nJaguars host the Broncos after a disappointing loss to Texans in HC Urban Meyers first game.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-1 Jets
\nJets lost to the Panthers vs former starter Sam Darnold. Face hated Patriots in home opener.<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/p>\n

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