2012 NFL Power Rankings Going Into Week 3

Each week during the season Athlon Sports looks at the best and worst football teams in the NFL. Here's our NFL Power Rankings following Week 2 of the season.

  1. 49ers (2-0) Jim Harbaugh improving his postgame handshake.

 2. Texans (2-0) Two-headed rushing attack too tough for Jaguars.

 3. Falcons (2-0) Matt Ryan now has 27–4 record at Georgia Dome.

 4. Packers (1-1) “Jay (Cutler) will throw us the ball,” says Woodson.

 5. Steelers (1-1) Bounce back in style with blowout victory over Jets.

 6. Eagles (2-0) Have two wins despite nine turnovers this season.

 7. Ravens (1-1) Rookie Justin Tucker hits FGs of 56, 51 and 48 yards.

 8. Broncos (1-1) Peyton Manning throws three INTs in first quarter.

 9. Chargers (2-0) Retire Junior Seau’s No. 55 prior to shocking Titans.

10. Cardinals (2-0) Pull off upset of the week over heavily favored Pats.

11. Patriots (1-1) Aaron Hernandez injured; Kellen Winslow II signed.

12. Seahawks (1-1) Golden Tate block symbolic of Hawks win vs. Boys.

13. Cowboys (1-1) Felix Jones’ fumble may be his last as kick returner.

14. Giants (1-1) Tom Coughlin confronts Greg Schiano over last play.

15. Buccaneers (1-1) Knock down Giants’ Eli Manning in victory formation.

16. Lions (1-1) Megatron transformed into possession WR by 49ers.

17. Bears (1-1) Jay Cutler snaps on J’Marcus Webb in ugly defeat.

18. Panthers (1-1) Earn first win over NFC South rival Saints since 2009.

19. Jets (1-1) Pass defense struggles without All-Pro Darrelle Revis.

20. Rams (1-1) Cortland Finnegan baits Josh Morgan to draw flag.

21. Redskins (1-1) Josh Morgan loses cool, throws ball, costs Skins.

22. Bengals (1-1) Pacman Jones munches his way for 81-yard TD.

23. Bills (1-1) C.J. Spiller leads the NFL in rushing yards (292).

24. Colts (1-1) Andrew Luck, Chuck Pagano win Indy home debut.

25. Vikings (1-1) Defense can’t hold on in last-second loss to Colts.

26. Dolphins (1-1) Reggie Bush carries Ryan Tannehill to first career W.

27. Saints (0-2) Gregg Williams testimony not good for Vilma, Smith.

28. Titans (0-2) Lose ninth straight to Chargers, dating back to 1993.

29. Raiders (0-2) Silver-and-Bleak convert just 1-of-12 on third down.

30. Chiefs (0-2) Big day by Dwayne Bowe not enough to beat Bills.

31. Browns (0-2) Have lost 13 of last 16 against in-state rival Cincy.

32. Jaguars (0-2) Offense humiliated, gains franchise-low 117 yards.