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Mike Moraitis

NFL power rankings Week 3: Cowboys move into top three, Chargers fall

With Week 2 in the books, it’s time to take a look at our NFL power rankings ahead of Week 3 of the 2023 season.

There were some wild finishes this week, with the games between the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos standing out the most.

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Washington overcame a 21-3 deficit to win 35-31, but not before the Broncos converted a Hail Mary at the end of regulation, nearly forcing the game into overtime.

However, Russell Wilson and Co. weren’t able to convert on what was a controversial play thanks to a no-call on a potential pass interference and Washington escaped with the victory.

In Arizona, the Giants looked primed to get blown out once again going into halftime but were able to mount a comeback en route to beating the Cardinals, 31-28.

In our latest power rankings, we have a new entrant into the top three in the Dallas Cowboys, who looked absolutely dominant once again. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers are tumbling after their second loss to start the 2023 campaign.

32. Houston Texans (0-2)

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

31. Arizona Cardinals (0-2)

Syndication: Arizona Republic

30. Carolina Panthers (0-2)

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29. Chicago Bears (0-2)

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28. Denver Broncos (0-2)

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27. Indianapolis Colts (1-1)

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

26. Green Bay Packers (1-1)

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25. New York Giants (1-1)

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24. Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)

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23. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) - Will be updated after MNF

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22. New England Patriots (0-2)

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21. Minnesota Vikings (0-2)

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20. New York Jets (1-1)

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19. Atlanta Falcons (2-0)

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18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

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17. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)

Syndication: The Enquirer

16. Los Angeles Chargers (0-2)

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15. Tennessee Titans (1-1)

Syndication: The Tennessean

14. Washington Commanders (2-0)

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

13. New Orleans Saints (2-0)

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12. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)

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11. Detroit Lions (1-1)

Syndication: Detroit Free Press

10. Seattle Seahawks (1-1)

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9. Los Angeles Rams (1-1)

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8. Buffalo Bills (1-1)

Syndication: Democrat and Chronicle

7. Baltimore Ravens (2-0)

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6. Cleveland Browns (1-0) - Will be updated after MNF

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5. Miami Dolphins (2-0)

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4. Kansas City Chiefs (1-1)

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3. Dallas Cowboys (2-0)

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

2. Philadelphia Eagles (2-0)

Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

1. San Francisco 49ers (2-0)

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