NFL Power Rankings, Week 2: Patriots, Broncos shoot to the top - NFL.com
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1-0 GIANTS
Eli Manning didn't fare so well in Dallas most of the afternoon, but as has so often been the case in his 13-year career (can you believe he's been in the league that long?), he completed several clutch passes to deliver a win late at JerryWorld. So different than what came about in last year's opener ... which was also against the Cowboys and also on the road. Unlike last year: No floaters to the cheap seats when burning clock was slightly pertinent. No miscommunication with Rashad Jennings. Nope, simply fourth-quarter football, with Victor Cruz topping it with salsa.
19
0-1 COWBOYS
Gushing praise keeps falling on Dak Prescott's head, like all those tribbles on Captain Kirk's dome. So here's a bit of equalizing: Tony Romo would have completed throws that his rookie replacement missed Sunday. The pregame story that the "door is open" for Prescott to keep the starting job was ill-timed, at best. Prescott absolutely showed poise and fared well for his first start. Yet, anyone who watched every play of the second half of Dallas' loss to the Giants saw a quarterback who missed several open receivers despite having plenty of time to throw. That's fact. Doesn't mean Prescott won't be awesome. Unfortunately, Jason Witten lost an important one in the sun, but there were other opportunities missed. Not trying to be unfair here -- you know, I want to stay inbounds with my critique of Prescott's play ...
21
0-1 REDSKINS
Huge drop for Washington here. Make no mistake: The Redskins were dominated more than any team in the league in Week 1. (Well, until the Rams took the field later in the evening.) The run defense was lit up by a 33-year-old tailback over and over again. The pass rush couldn't close the door on Ben Roethlisberger. And while Kirk Cousins threw for a lot of yards, his stats merely reflect the emptiness of a 300-yard game in today's NFL. What a disappointment for Redskins fans.
23
1-0 EAGLES
Nice jump here for Philly, though I'm holding steady (for now) on overreacting. Coordinator Jim Schwartz's defense displayed its facelift from 2015. Without much tape on Carson Wentz, the Browns' defense struggled. We'll see if Wentz can play within himself in Week 2. Love that the running game plowed for a buck and change. The Eagles definitely look ready to soar. Oh boy, that was cheesy. It brings back memories of the old Dick Stockton intros for the CBS Game of the Week. Ron Jaworski has an eagle eye for Mike Quick ... as the fourth-place Eagles look to soar past Neil Lomax's Cardinals, todddaaaaaay on CBSSSSSSS! Maybe it was Dan Jiggetts or Jim Hill, not Stockton. It was pure greatness, either way.
15
1-0 GIANTS
Eli Manning didn't fare so well in Dallas most of the afternoon, but as has so often been the case in his 13-year career (can you believe he's been in the league that long?), he completed several clutch passes to deliver a win late at JerryWorld. So different than what came about in last year's opener ... which was also against the Cowboys and also on the road. Unlike last year: No floaters to the cheap seats when burning clock was slightly pertinent. No miscommunication with Rashad Jennings. Nope, simply fourth-quarter football, with Victor Cruz topping it with salsa.
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0-1 COWBOYS
Gushing praise keeps falling on Dak Prescott's head, like all those tribbles on Captain Kirk's dome. So here's a bit of equalizing: Tony Romo would have completed throws that his rookie replacement missed Sunday. The pregame story that the "door is open" for Prescott to keep the starting job was ill-timed, at best. Prescott absolutely showed poise and fared well for his first start. Yet, anyone who watched every play of the second half of Dallas' loss to the Giants saw a quarterback who missed several open receivers despite having plenty of time to throw. That's fact. Doesn't mean Prescott won't be awesome. Unfortunately, Jason Witten lost an important one in the sun, but there were other opportunities missed. Not trying to be unfair here -- you know, I want to stay inbounds with my critique of Prescott's play ...
21
0-1 REDSKINS
Huge drop for Washington here. Make no mistake: The Redskins were dominated more than any team in the league in Week 1. (Well, until the Rams took the field later in the evening.) The run defense was lit up by a 33-year-old tailback over and over again. The pass rush couldn't close the door on Ben Roethlisberger. And while Kirk Cousins threw for a lot of yards, his stats merely reflect the emptiness of a 300-yard game in today's NFL. What a disappointment for Redskins fans.
23
1-0 EAGLES
Nice jump here for Philly, though I'm holding steady (for now) on overreacting. Coordinator Jim Schwartz's defense displayed its facelift from 2015. Without much tape on Carson Wentz, the Browns' defense struggled. We'll see if Wentz can play within himself in Week 2. Love that the running game plowed for a buck and change. The Eagles definitely look ready to soar. Oh boy, that was cheesy. It brings back memories of the old Dick Stockton intros for the CBS Game of the Week. Ron Jaworski has an eagle eye for Mike Quick ... as the fourth-place Eagles look to soar past Neil Lomax's Cardinals, todddaaaaaay on CBSSSSSSS! Maybe it was Dan Jiggetts or Jim Hill, not Stockton. It was pure greatness, either way.