2023-09-19 17:00:00
Multiple Contributors19 de sep, 2023, 13:00 ETLectura: 13 min.
NFL: semana positiva para Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins y Pittsburgh Steelers
Eduardo Varela analyzes the good, the bad and the most important thing that week 2 left in the NFL
We take a look at the pecking order of the league’s 32 clubs, according to our experts, after the second day of on-field action
The second date of activity in the 2023 regular campaign passed, and the list of teams with a perfect record was reduced to just nine teams. On the opposite side of the spectrum, there are still nine teams, too, that are yet to win, while the remaining 15 franchises sit in the middle, with a .500 win rate.
Likewise, there are 15 teams with a negative differential in points scored, with the most scandalous figure being -37 of about New York Giants who, however, have already tasted success. The best difference at the moment, by far, is the +60 of the Dallas Cowboyswhich appear for the first time in a long time at the top of our weekly list.
¿How ’bout them Cowboys? (Read in the voice of Jimmy Johnson).
Although there are still surprises in the NFL Power Rankings after Week 2, the waters are finding their way for many franchises.ESPN
There is a long way to go until the conclusion of the regular season, and this is just beginning, but the fans of various organizations already have enough reasons to get excited – or worried – as the case may be.
Without further ado, we present the Power Rankings de la NFL after the Week 2 in ESPN:
Note: The number in parentheses indicates that team’s place in last week’s rankings.
We don’t even remember the last time the Cowboys appeared at the top of ESPN’s NFL Power Rankings, but it’s hard to argue against Dallas’ merits this week. Are there things to improve? Sure, but that task becomes lighter when everything is happiness in the organization. The defense led by Micah Parsons looks like a vintage unit. — R.Z.
Except for a few missed deep passes, so far Brock Purdy has not shown any communication problems with the 49ers offense despite missing practically all of the offseason work due to an injury in the playoffs, which means that this unit will continue to improve as much. which is good news, especially after it became clear on Sunday that the defense will not always be able to carry the team. — E.C.
As long as the defense continues to generate turnovers they will be in a good position, however, right now, they are not the best team in the NL East and, particularly the offense, does not look as intimidating as the one that played in the Super Bowl just a few months ago. What is undoubtedly true is that we are already rubbing our hands for the Week 9 game when they host the Cowboys, hoping that the injuries spare both teams. –LMV
I don’t know if we’ve seen a more spectacular offense this season after two games than Miami’s, which finds big plays everywhere on the field. Tua Tagovailoa must now be the best quarterback no one is talking about in the NFL. — R.Z.
After looking particularly sloppy with the ball in Week 1, Lamar Jackson had a near-perfect outing against the Bengals, making up for holes in the Ravens’ offense from multiple injuries. It is very early in the season and Baltimore will eventually be able to recover some of its weapons, if Jackson maintains the level he showed against Cincinnati the Ravens will be a difficult team to stop. — E.C.
Little by little they are beginning to show signs of being that team that no one wants to face, primarily because of a defense that was close to going two games without conceding a touchdown. In addition to this, Alvin Kamara is about to serve his three-game suspension and this only means more headaches for the rivals after the show that Michael Thomas and Chris Olave have put on and, together with Derek Carr, they will appreciate the support of the dynamic runner. –LMV
Kansas City found a way to win a very loose game against the Jaguars, and putting a number in the win column was important. Now, it is time to correct all those deficiencies that Andy Reid has justifiably pointed out when pointing out that his team is not playing the way he usually plays. — R.Z.
Josh Allen just needs to stop risking the ball and start trusting his teammates to get the job done. The Bills had success with long drives and short passes, that is the key to keeping the attack going and the defense fresh, it is not necessary to look for a touchdown on every play. — E.C.
At the moment, surprisingly, they share the lead in the National South (2-0) with the Buccaneers and the Saints when perhaps no one expected that, right now, it would be one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. This team will continue to give a lot to talk about with the Bijan Robinson-Tyler Allgeier duo, their defense deserves greater recognition and few teams have the resilience that they showed in a great victory on Sunday against the Packers. –LMV
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The Dolphins are the best team in the AFC at the start of the regular season for two reasons: Tyreek Hill, who already knows what it’s like to be the protagonist of an explosive attack, and a good defense.
The Commanders have gone into the final quarter with a disadvantage in both games this season and have emerged victorious in both, this speaks volumes about Washington’s character and how entertaining their games can be in 2023. — EC
They fought inch by inch with the NFL champion and that is not a minor issue, however they will not aspire to many victories against teams from the select group of contenders if their offense continues to look that way in the red zone and they are not able to take advantage of the deliveries of the ball that his defense provokes. They are the team to beat in the AL South, but their offense must match their defense if they intend to take the next step. –LMV
Seattle shook off a poor season debut to obtain a valuable victory against one of the most applauded teams on the opening day. Tre Brown’s performance was the best of the week individually, but Geno Smith’s immense improvement from week to week was also critical for the Seahawks. — R.Z.
I hope the loss to the Seahawks was just an accident or we will once again continue to see the same inconsistent Lions as always, capable of winning improbable games and losing in incredible ways. — E.C.
Beating a division rival at home, and even more so after a loss like the one they suffered against the 49ers, released a lot of pressure on Pittsburgh, however we must also exercise restraint because it is not every day that you will have two defensive touchdowns in the same game. Honorable mention to TJ Watt who, on a team with this defensive tradition, has become the all-time leader in sacks. –LMV
After two games, the Rams lead the league in time of possession margin, with a positive 12:43. For a team that runs the ball so poorly (2.9 yards per carry), and that has made what on paper is its best running back — Cam Akers — available for trade after deactivating him healthy in Week 2, it seems like a statistic strange. But, the unexpected performance of rookie wide receiver Puka Nacua has a lot to do with the ability to move the chains and extend possessions. — R.Z.
Nick Chubb’s terrible injury could have disastrous consequences for the Browns’ season, whose greatest strength is the running game. Deshaun Watson is a good quarterback, but he is still far from the level he once showed and will hardly be able to load the offense with performances like the one on Monday where he completed just 22 of the 40 passes he threw. — E.C.
They fought a great battle against the Chargers to obtain their first win of the season, but although the way in which Ryan Tannehill distributed the ball among his receivers must be highlighted, DeAndre Hopkins must take a step forward and present better numbers than four receptions for 40 yards. –LMV
We expected a lot more from AJ Dillon than just 55 yards and no touchdowns on 15 carries in a start in place of the injured Aaron Jones for the Packers. But the real disappointment came from the sidelines, where head coach Matt LaFleur’s game management was reminiscent of his close friend and mentor, Kyle Shanahan. — R.Z.
Last season the Raiders had success regularly exploiting Josh Jacobs and Hunter Renfrow, this year the running back is barely averaging 1.6 yards per carry and the wide receiver has only caught one pass. Las Vegas can’t afford to have that kind of productivity from two of its best offensive weapons. — E.C.
They achieved a great victory within the South Division as visitors, but it is not that they were surprising with this result. The positive point of this victory is that they achieved it with such dominance with their second quarterback and with a very different style than Anthony Richardson. Both Gardner Minshew and the starter at the position looked very good during their time on the field, even without the help of Jonathan Taylor. –LMV
Quickly, Zach Wilson already leads the league in interceptions with 4, and if he maintains this pace for the rest of the campaign, the Jets quarterback would finish with 34, which would leave him tied for the third highest total in league history . Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett needs to do something now, but he’s coming off of leading Russell Wilson — a nine-time Pro Bowl selection — to the second-highest percentage of interceptions thrown in the NFL this season. The outlook is not encouraging. — R.Z.
The Giants needed six quarters to score their first points of the season and that was enough for them to equal the largest comeback in franchise history, recovering from a 21-point deficit against the Cardinals. The bad news for New York is that they lost running back Saquon Barkley to injury in the process and will have to manage without him against the 49ers this week. — E.C.
There is no statistic yet in the NFL that records the merit in the defeats and, in both losses at home against the Eagles and Dolphins, they offered more battle than expected, but we cannot ignore the fact that they have not yet left Foxboro and their record is already 0-2. –LMV
Not turning the ball over and scoring an average of 29 points per game seems like a logical formula to win in the NFL, but it hasn’t worked for the Bolts, who have turned the ball over zero times and scored 58 points in two games, just to see his record at 0-2. The Chargers are an anomaly in this regard, but the defense is forced to step up before things get worse for Los Angeles. — R.Z.
The Vikings started the season in the worst possible way with two consecutive losses, but there is not much that can be done with a backfield that has only 69 rushing yards in two games. Kirk Cousins has had an outstanding job, but at some point Minnesota needs to gain difficult yards that he won’t always be able to get with his quarterback’s arm. — E.C.
Very early in the season they appear with a record of 0-2 and not only in the overall standings, but also in the division after their losses to the Browns and the Ravens. The situation is also worrying due to the fact that his quarterback Joe Burrow acknowledged feeling discomfort in his calf and this will continue to limit him for a long time in the campaign. The hope for fans of the Ohio team is the fact that the NFL has shown us several times that we should not jump to conclusions in September. –LMV
It’s incredible that in a league where so much emphasis is placed on the importance of offseason work, playbook installation, scheme familiarity, training camp and preseason, a quarterback can arrive literally days before kickoff. from the regular season to leading a team, but it is just where we are in Arizona with Joshua Dobbs who showed important progress in his second start of the campaign. — R.Z.
The Panthers’ future is in very good hands with Bryce Young. The No. 1 overall draft pick has taken control of the offense and kept his team competitive against a tough defense like the Saints on “Monday Night Football.” — E.C.
What was shaping up to be a blowout and a house party against the Commanders ended with a dramatic close and prayers that didn’t work. That type of collapse only leaves Sean Payton and Russell Wilson in a very bad position since, although it was not against a direct rival like the Raiders, it surely generated more annoyance than what had happened a week ago against the Raiders. –LMV
The Texans roster probably doesn’t have much more to offer, but the presence of rookie CJ Stroud throwing passes for the Houston offense should be highlighted. He has averaged over 300 passing yards per game, and has yet to throw an interception. — R.Z.
The Bears not only have two losses, but they have not been competitive this year and that is not good news for Justin Fields, who could be risking his future with the franchise. Fields has shown flashes of his talent, but that’s not what you’d expect from a first-round draft pick in his third NFL season. — E.C.
The following participated in the preparation of these Power Rankings: Erick Cervantes (EC), Luis Miguel Vasavilbaso (LMV) and Rafael Zamorano (RZ).
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