{"id":4191,"date":"2022-09-14T22:59:31","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T02:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=4191"},"modified":"2022-09-14T23:01:59","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:01:59","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 –<\/em> NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 2\"\"<\/h3>\n

Steelers Beat Bengals in OT
\nBears Shock 49ers – 19-10
\nBills’ Josh Allen Crushes Rams<\/h4>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nGiants \u2013 beat Titans on road 21-20<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 NFC <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Offense – RB Saquan Barkley – Giants (Comeback POY \u2013 9\/8 Web page)<\/em><\/strong>
\nDefense – LB Devin White – Bucs<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0AFC<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – LB Von Miller – Bills \/ LB Kahlil Mack – Chargers \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Offense – WR Jahan Dotson – Commanders (one of our Impact Rookies 9\/9 Web page)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0Defense – LB Travon Walker – Jaguars \/ DE Dominique Robinson – Bears<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nKey Games of Week 2 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nThursday – Chargers at Chiefs
\nSunday – Bengals @ Cowboys
\nMonday – Titans @ Bills<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll
\nDraft Insiders\u2019 Staff<\/em><\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 – 1-0 Chiefs
\nChiefs bomb the Cardinals behind a 5-star performance by Patrick Mahomes. Host the potent Chargers \u00a0\u00a0in a terrific Thursday night matchup of gun slinging QBs.<\/p>\n

#2 – 1-0 Bills
\nBills rocked the Rams on opening night with their explosive offense behind Josh Allen. They handled the Rams defense well and made a statement as one of the teams to beat in the AFC.<\/p>\n

#3 – 1-0 – Bucs
\nBucs outlasted the lackluster Cowboys in the opening game. Travel to New Orleans for a key NFC South matchup. They lost both games to the Saints last season.<\/p>\n

#4- 1-0 Chargers
\nThe Chargers are loaded and won home opener vs Raiders. They face a key early season West game in Kansas City this Thursday night. \u00a0They have the core talent to press for a division title with gifted QB Justin Herbert directing the show.<\/p>\n

#5 – 0-1 Rams
\nRams came out flat vs the Bills. Host the Falcons this week. The NFC West saw the big three, Rams, 49ers and Cardinals all lose their opener.<\/p>\n

#6 – 1-0 Steelers
\nSteelers edged the Bengals in a tough North matchup. New vet QB Matthew Trubisky managed the game well which plays into their strong ground game and tough defense.<\/p>\n

#7- 1-0 Ravens
\nThe Ravens methodically dismantled the Jets in opener. \u00a0Prepare to the Dolphins in a key AFC matchup between strong contenders.<\/p>\n

#8 – 0-1 Bengals
\nBengals special teams failed to convert an extra point which negated nice Joe Burrow comeback. Travel to Big D to face the Boys without Dax Prescott and pressing offensive line issues.<\/p>\n

#9 – 1-0 Eagles
\nThe Eagles held on to beat the pesky Lions. Their defense will have to perform better to beat contenders.\u00a0 They host the Vikings this Monday night.<\/p>\n

#10 – 1-0 Dolphins
\nDolphins drilled the Patriots in home opener. They travel to Baltimore in an AFC acid test of contenders.<\/p>\n

#11 – 0-1 Packers
\nThe Packers failed to show up in Minnesota in all areas. Hosting the Bears this Sunday night in an important game for North leadership.<\/p>\n

#12 – 1-0 Saints
\nThe Saints edged the Falcons in a wild NFC South matchup. Club played hungry with QB Jameis Winston directing three late TD drives for the win. Host the Bucs this week for South leadership.<\/p>\n

#13 – 0-1 49ers
\nThe 49ers were shocked in Chitown where they wanted nothing to do with the weather. They host the Seahawks this week. Young QB Trey Lance faces a key test in his maturation after a weak opener.<\/p>\n

#14- 0-1 – Broncos
\nThe Broncos fumbled away a close loss in Russell Wilson\u2019s debut. They have the talent to play with anyone, but are not able to overcome their own mistakes in big spots. Host the Texans in a matchup to get to .500.<\/p>\n

#15 – 0-0-1 Colts
\nNew QB Matt Ryan rallied the Colts to tie and send into overtime before ending in a tie. Travel to Jacksonville where they will be tested by the aggressive Jaguars and a developing QB Trevor Lawrence.<\/p>\n

#16 – 1-0 Vikings
\nVikings jumped the Packers and Aaron Rodgers in the dome for impressive opener. They travel to Philly for an important early season NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#17 – 0-1 Titans
\nThe Titans were handled by the GMen who outrushed the usually potent Tennessee ground game. They travel to Buffalo for a difficult Monday night matchup.<\/p>\n

#18 – 0-1 Raiders
\nThe Raiders came up short vs the Chargers in key West contest. They host the Cardinals this Sunday looking to get into the win column.<\/p>\n

#19 – 1-0 Giants
\nThe Giants came back and beat the Titans behind an awesome performance by Saquan Barkley. It was the most important early season win in a decade. Host Panthers, Cowboys and Bears the next three weeks.<\/p>\n

#20 – 1-0 Seahawks
\nSeahawks were psyched for the matchup with former QB Russell Wilson. They played smart and their defense performed like their glory days in the win over the Broncos.<\/p>\n

#21 – 1-0 Browns
\nBrowns beat the Panthers and former starting QB Baker Mayfield. Host the short-handed Jets this week looking to get a jump in the AFC North.<\/p>\n

#22 \u2013 0-1 – Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys were lifeless Sunday night in their loss to the Bucs. QB Dak Prescott broke his hand and will miss at least a month. They host the Bengals this Sunday with both clubs needing a W.<\/p>\n

#23 – 0-1 Cardinals
\nCardinals were lost trying to defend Patrick Mahomes. This club is highly overrated and plays up and down to the competition. Travel to Las Vegas this week.<\/p>\n

#24 – 0-1 Patriots
\nThe Pats were outclassed in Miami and face a key early season game at Pittsburgh this Sunday. Their lack of firepower is evident and this puts enormous pressure on their veteran defense.<\/p>\n

#25 – 1-0 Bears
\nThe Bears shocked the 49ers in rain soaked Chitown behind a relentless defense. They face long time rival the Packers in Titletown Sunday night hoping to gain further momentum.<\/p>\n

#26 – 1-0 Commanders
\nThe Commanders rode new QB Carson Wentz\u2019s 4 TD passes to edge the Jaguars. \u00a0Wentz went to rookie WR Jahan Dotson for 2 TDs. Travel to Motown to face pesky Lions who is hunting for their first victory.<\/p>\n

#27 – 0-1 Panthers
\nPanthers failed to beat the Browns wrecking Baker Mayfield\u2019s debut in Carolina. They struggled protecting Baker and also failed to stop the run with any consistency.<\/p>\n

#28 – 0-1 Lions
\nLions fought the Eagles for 60 minutes but still find a way to lose the game. They struggled stopping both the run and pass. Face the Commanders at home this week looking to get into the win column.<\/p>\n

#29 \u2013 0-1 Jaguars
\nJaguars young defense struggled containing Carson Wentz while the Jaguars offense was inconsistent overall. They host the Colts this week in a key South matchup.<\/p>\n

#30 – 0-1 Falcons
\nFalcons came up short vs the Saints as their defense disappointed late in the game. Travel to LA to face the Rams who also lost their opener.<\/p>\n

#31 – 0-1 Jets
\nJets were manhandled by the Ravens with backup QB Joe Flacco filling in for Zach Wilson. Flacco probably starts at the Browns. A very difficult first half schedule makes every early game critical who this young club who must learn to win.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-0-1 Texans
\nTexans blew a 17-point fourth quarter lead and tied the Colts who missed a last-minute FG. \u00a0This club travels to Denver who is also looking for their first victory.<\/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 30 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 and ESPN 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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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