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FineLine NFL Power Rankings — Week 3

Snapshot through Week 2 results. Movement reflects real on‑field signal (efficiency, injuries, pressure rate, QB play) — not vibes.

1. Bills (2–0)  ▲0

   Annihilated the Jets without a Josh Allen TD. That’s called redundancy, kids.

2. Eagles (2–0)  ▲0

   Passing game meh, situational dominance elite. The tush push remains an HR department.

3. Packers (2–0)  ▲2

   LaFleur + Hafley = space creation clinic. Ceiling tied to Jordan Love’s week‑to‑week volatility.

4. Ravens (1–1)  ▼1

   Depth showed in a steamroll of CLE; Lamar’s playing like he forgot MVPs are rare.

5. Lions (1–1)  ▲7

   52 on Chicago, 8.8 YPP, Goff throws five. John Morton erasing doubts with a Sharpie.

6. Rams (2–0)  ▲4

   Stafford/Adams timing already nasty; front is a top‑10 pressure outfit.

7. Chargers (2–0)  ▼1

   Herbert looks 2020s‑vintage again. Defense finally complementing the script.

8. 49ers (2–0)  ▲0

   Mac Jones-as-bridge actually works. CMC is the Jenga block — keep him upright.

9. Commanders (1–1)  ▼5

   Daniels dinged, rhythm off, still a nasty front. Mariota can steady the ship — short term.

10. Chiefs (0–2)  ▼3

    Mahomes doing cardio and everyone else watching. Rashee Rice return = oxygen.

11. Buccaneers (2–0)  ▲0

    Two‑minute Baker is a thing. Defense travel‑ready; special teams… less so.

12. Colts (2–0)  ▲6

    No punts all season. Daniel Jones running Steichen’s yak‑factory like a vet.

13. Broncos (1–1)  ▼2

    Tight ends and RBs are stressing this D. Offense is fine; coverage rules need tweaking.

14. Seahawks (1–1)  ▲3

    Macdonald effect: league’s best pressure rate through two. Darnold playing on time.

15. Bengals (2–0)  ▼1

    Burrow out hurts, but Browning has gamer DNA and a receptive scheme.

16. Vikings (1–1)  ▼5

    McCarthy’s reset comes via ankle, not bench. Wentz is pure chaos — in both directions.

17. Falcons (1–1)  ▲6

    Rookie defenders popping; Penix’s success rate is grown‑up football.

18. Texans (0–2)  ▼2

    New OC, new timing hiccups. Stroud needs tempo and fewer pre‑snap tax bills.

19. Cowboys (1–1)  ▲5

    Gritty, creative, and somehow fun. Schotty has the room — and that matters.

20. Steelers (1–1)  ▼7

    First‑half bully, fourth‑quarter fade. That split is coaching + conditioning.

21. Cardinals (2–0)  ▲1

    Win is a win; Murray’s legs still a lever. SF will reality‑check the ceiling.

22. Raiders (1–1)  ▼1

    OL is a turnstile; Geno forcing throws because he has to, not wants to.

23. Patriots (1–1)  ▲3

    Maye + motion:

    McDaniels dusts off 2017 and it still plays.

24. Jaguars (1–1)  ▼8

    Too many misalignments and drops to take the next step. The talent is not the issue.

25. Bears (0–2)  ▼5

    Caleb’s flashes are real; the freelancing is, too. Four‑game runway incoming.

26. Jets (0–2)  ▼1

    Identity built on “toughness” needs, well, proof. Fields’ health clouds any read.

27. Giants (0–2)  ▲2

    Russ went full moon‑ball and it worked. Job security still week‑to‑week.

28. Saints (0–2)  ▼0

    Rattler slinging real NFL throws. Rest of roster still stuck in buffering.

29. Browns (0–2)  ▲1

    Flacco can’t cover for a run game and pass pro that don’t exist.

30. Titans (0–2)  ▼2

    Second‑half scoring in witness protection. Need Ward to win on‑schedule snaps.

31. Dolphins (0–2)  ▼0

    Run game MIA, defenses sitting in the throwing lanes. Tua needs balance, not miracles.

32. Panthers (0–2)  ▼0

    Young’s growth spurt interrupted by pressure and picks. Defense youth movement is the only green shoot.

FineLine Notes & Leans

• Upgrade: Lions offense (Morton’s sequencing + OL health) — sustainable.

• Hold: Chiefs offense until Rice returns; underlying drive quality still top‑half.

• Downgrade: Texans overall efficiency until pre‑snap issues cool off.

• Injury Watch: Bengals QB room steady enough for baseline wins; Ravens depth trending up.