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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 16: Odell Beckham #13 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after defeating the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Browns defeated the Jets 23-3. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)

Week 2 is in the books, and I am starting to get a clearer picture on the NFL. Here they are ranked from 33-1... yes, 33.

33. Miami Dolphins (0-2, L 43-0 vs. New England)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hugs Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins after the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hugs Minkah Fitzpatrick #29 of the Miami Dolphins after the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


32. Clemson

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers runs off the field after a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Head Coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers runs off the field after a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)


31. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2, L 41-17 vs. SF)

CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Will andy dalton be the starter in Cincy next season?


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. New York Giants (0-2, L 28-14 vs. NYG)

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CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 22: Daniel Jones #8 and Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants talk during the preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/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.


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)


26. Oakland Raiders (1-1; L 28-10 vs. KC)

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at RingCentral Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)


25. Carolina Panthers (0-2; L 20-14 vs. TB)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers watches on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers watches on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)


24. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2; L 28-26 vs. SEA)

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the fourth quarter after being injured against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the fourth quarter after being injured against the Seattle Seahawks at Heinz Field on September 15, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)


23. Minnesota Vikings (1-1; L 21-16 @ GB)

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers in the game at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)


22. Los Angeles Chargers (1-1; L 13-10 @ DET)

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers calls the play at the line during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Los Angeles 13-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 15: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers calls the play at the line during the third quarter of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit defeated Los Angeles 13-10. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)


21. Tennessee Titans (1-1; L 19-17 vs. IND)

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NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: A failed pyrotechnic device bursts into flames before the game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)


20. Green Bay Packers (2-0; W 21-16 vs. MIN)

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers passes the ball in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field on September 15, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)


19. Detroit Lions (1-0-1; W 13-10 vs. LAC)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 15: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter while playing the Los Angeles Chargers at Ford Field on September 15, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


18. New Orleans Saints (1-1; L 27-9 @ LAR)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the sideline during the second half after injuring his throwing hand in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints stands on the sideline during the second half after injuring his throwing hand in the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)


17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1; W 20-14 @ CAR)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 12: Head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 12, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)


16. New York Jets (0-2; L 23-3 vs. CLE)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 29: Head coach Adam Gase of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on August 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)


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


14. Chicago Bears (1-1; W 16-14 @ DEN)

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Eddy Pineiro #15 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a 53 yard field goal in the final second of the fourth quarter to defeat the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 15: Eddy Pineiro #15 of the Chicago Bears celebrates a 53 yard field goal in the final second of the fourth quarter to defeat the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 15, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)


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


12. Cleveland Browns (1-1; W 23-3 @ NYJ)

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch as Nate Hairston #21 of the New York Jets defends in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 16: Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the Cleveland Browns makes a catch as Nate Hairston #21 of the New York Jets defends in the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


11. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-2; L 14-13 @ HOU)

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 15: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks to pass in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/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)


9. Indianapolis Colts (1-1; W 19-17 @ TEN)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts looks to pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)


8. Philadelphia Eagles (1-1; L 24-20 @ ATL)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks to pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


7. Atlanta Falcons (1-1; W 24-20 vs. PHI)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons escapes the pocket as he attempts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons escapes the pocket as he attempts a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


6. Seattle Seahawks (2-0; W 28-26 @ PIT)

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 15, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 15: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes against T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 15, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)


5. Baltimore Ravens (2-0; W 23-17 vs. ARI)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a 33 yard touchdown pass to Willie Snead #83 in the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 8, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

4. Los Angeles Rams (2-0; W 27-9 vs. NO)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints injures his throwing hand as he is hit by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter in the gameat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints injures his throwing hand as he is hit by Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter in the gameat Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 15, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)


3. Dallas Cowboys (2-0; W 31-21 @ WAS)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys drops back to pass in first half action against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys drops back to pass in first half action against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)


2. New England Patriots (2-0; W 43-0 @ MIA)

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots smiles after returning a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Stephon Gilmore #24 of the New England Patriots smiles after returning a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/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)

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