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C-Note$ NFL Power Rankings: Week 2

CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 8: Delanie Walker #82 of the Tennessee Titans runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee defeated Cleveland 43-13. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Craig's weekly NFL Power Rankings are here. The Titans were the biggest movers in the week, while Buccaneers plummet towards the bottom of the rankings.

32. Miami Dolphins (-)

MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Head coach Brian Flores of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first quarter of the preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Brian Flores is in for a long first season in charge of the Dolphins


T30. Detroit Lions (-12)

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Still trying to "restore the roar"


30. Arizona Cardinals (0-1-1, L 23-17 @ BAL)

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals tries to elude the tackle of Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions during the first half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals tries to elude the tackle of Devon Kennard #42 of the Detroit Lions during the first half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images)


29. Cincinnati Bengals (+2)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 08: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-20 during their game at CenturyLink Field on September 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 08: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 21-20 during their game at CenturyLink Field on September 08, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)


28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 29: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

It's all on #3 in Tampa this season


27. New York Jets (-7)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 24: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the New York Jets warms up before their preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on August 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

Is Le'Veon the key to unlock the playoffs for the Jets?


26. New York Giants (+4)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 23: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

There are a lot of questions in New York- Running Back is not one of them.


25. Chicago Bears (-3)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 08: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on August 08, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images

Mitchell Trubisky is the biggest question mark around the Bears.


15. Buffalo Bills (2-0; W 28-14 @ NYG)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter during the preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Josh Allen finished 2018 strong giving Bills fans hope for 2019 and beyond


27. Washington Redskins(0-2; L 31-21 vs. DAL)

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Case Keenum #8 of the Washington Redskins in action against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)


22. Indianapolis Colts (+1)

CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 29: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Luck era is over in Indy (for now).


21. Green Bay Packers (+4)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is chased by Leonard Floyd #94 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 10-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is chased by Leonard Floyd #94 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on September 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Packers defeated the Bears 10-3. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)


20. Cleveland Browns (-9)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns on the sidelines during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Titans defeated the Browns 43-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns on the sidelines during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Titans defeated the Browns 43-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)


29. Denver Broncos (0-2, L 16-14 vs. CHI))

DENVER, CO - AUGUST 19: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images

Joe Flacco will stabilize the QB spot on what is a good, not great, roster.


13. San Francisco 49ers (2-0; W 41-17 @ CIN)

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 24: during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images

Jimmy G has had a poor preseason. He says that he forces throws in the preseason he wouldn't in a regular game


17. Atlanta Falcons (-5)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 8: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked with the ball by Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 8: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked with the ball by Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)


16. Jacksonville Jaguars (-8)

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on after a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)


15. Oakland Raiders (+11)

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders hands the ball off to running back Josh Jacobs #28 of the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at RingCentral Coliseum on September 09, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)


14. Pittsburgh Steelers (-7)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

addition by subtraction in Pittsburgh


13. Carolina Panthers (+1)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers and Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 08: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers and Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter during their game against the Los Angeles Rams at Bank of America Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)


12. Seattle Seahawks (+1)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles out of the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

How will Jadaveon Clowney help the Seahawks D this season?


11. Baltimore Ravens (+5)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images

John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson will run the ball a ton this season


10. Minnesota Vikings (+5)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Mike Zimmer said he likes being underrated going into the season


9. Tennessee Titans (+19)

Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans outruns Morgan Burnett #42 of the Cleveland Browns and Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns for a 75-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio . (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)


8. Los Angeles Rams (+2)

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Jared Goff #16 prior to kickoff at Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

Sean McVay has taken the league by storm. Only thing left to do is hoist Lombardi's Trophy


7. Los Angeles Chargers (+2)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Philip Rivers of Los Angeles Chargers reacts during the NFL International Series match between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium on October 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images

The team that plays in a soccer stadium is the best team in L.A. right now


6. Dallas Cowboys (-1)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Randall Cobb #18 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown with Travis Frederick #72 against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Randall Cobb #18 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown with Travis Frederick #72 against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


10. Houston Texans (1-1; W 14-13 vs. JAX)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a touchdown with Will Fuller #15 of the Houston Texans at Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: DeAndre Hopkins #10 of the Houston Texans celebrates after a touchdown with Will Fuller #15 of the Houston Texans at Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


4. Philadelphia Eagles (+2)

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a first-down pass against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

the Nick Foles safety net is no longer in town... all on #11 now


3. New Orleans Saints (-1)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Houston Texans at Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - SEPTEMBER 09: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Houston Texans at Mercedes Benz Superdome on September 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


2. New England Patriots (+1)

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Phillip Dorsett #13 of the New England Patriots runs on his way to scoring a 58-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 08: Phillip Dorsett #13 of the New England Patriots runs on his way to scoring a 58-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)


1. Kansas City Chiefs (2-0; W 28-10 @ OAK)

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks to pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Craig Shemon has been hosting afternoons on ESPN Southwest Florida since 2017. Prior to that he was a nationally syndicated host in Los Angeles at FOX Sports Radio and in Houston at Yahoo! Sports Radio. Along the way Craig did play-by-play for the NFL on FOX, NFL Europe, Big Ten Network, and The Citadel Radio Network. Craig is a native Detroiter and Indiana University graduate. He has been known to proudly display his Detroit and IU fandom on the air. Craig likes to write about athletes, create quizzes, and covers big sports headlines.