Last week's ranking in parentheses
1. Rams 2-0 (2): Loss of top kicker Greg Zuerlein would be big issue for many teams, but Rams are scoring in bunches and might not miss a beat.
2. Jaguars 2-0 (5): Doug Marrone turned QB Blake Bortles loose against the Patriots this time, and the difference was a victory. No, that doesn't avenge a loss in the AFC Championship Game.
3. Chiefs 2-0 (7): Patrick Mahomes has been amazing with 10 touchdown passes _ but the Chiefs have needed them: Their defense has allowed an NFL-high 1,016 yards, 129 more than the next worst.
4. Vikings 1-0-1 (3): Mike Zimmer was matter-of-fact when asked about the release of kicker Daniel Carlson, a rookie fifth-round pick. "Did you see the game?" Zimmer said.
5. Patriots 1-1 (4): Tom Brady's record against Jaguars is 8-1 after loss Sunday. He needs Julian Edelman back pronto, but suspended receiver will miss two more games.
6. Eagles 1-1 (1): Carson Wentz set to return in Week 3, which will help a passing game that has been limited by wide receivers.
7. Falcons 1-1 (8): Without top running back Devonta Freeman, the Falcons still chewed up 170 yards on the ground in home victory over Panthers.
8. Packers 1-0-1 (6): Clay Matthews Jr. says roughing-the-passer penalties are "out of control," and it's hard to argue after controversial one went against him in tie with Vikings.
9. Bengals 2-0 (14): They were 31st in the NFL with 14 takeaways last season, but with new defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, they already have five.
10. Buccaneers 2-0 (15): Ryan Fitzpatrick throwing four touchdown passes for the second straight week is great. Fitzpatrick borrowing wide receiver DeSean Jackson's wardrobe afterward was even better.
11. Panthers 1-1 (9): Rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore caught his first touchdown pass but missed a chance to force overtime in Atlanta when he dropped pass in end zone.
12. Saints 1-1 (12): Offense is far from clicking, but wide receiver Michael Thomas set an NFL record with 28 catches through two games, including two TD grabs in fourth quarter of win over Browns.
13. Chargers 1-1 (13): Rookie safety Derwin James is a budding star. He had team-high eight tackles, two for loss, with a sack, two QB hits and a pass breakup in win against Bills.
14. Dolphins 2-0 (17): Won first two games for first time since 2013 as Frank Gore, 35, climbed into fourth on NFL's all-time rushing list in victory over Jets.
15. Steelers 0-1-1 (10): Drama already was running high with Le'Veon Bell's holdout. Receiver Antonio Brown's sideline outburst only escalates it.
16. Broncos 2-0 (19): In rough week for kickers, Brandon McManus delivered with a 36-yarder to topple Raiders with six seconds remaining.
17. Bears 1-1 (21): If they can rush the passer like they got after Russell Wilson for four quarters Monday night, quarterbacks will quickly fear this defense.
18. Ravens 1-1 (11): Losing linebacker C.J. Mosley to bone bruise in his left knee is problematic, but bigger issue is struggling running game.
19. Jets 1-1 (16): Two costly Sam Darnold interceptions against Dolphins brought Gang Green back down to earth _ for this week, anyway.
20. Titans 1-1 (22): Second-round pick Harold Landry made a difference rushing the passer with some impact plays on third down in victory over Texans.
21. Cowboys 1-1 (24): Dak Prescott struggled pushing the ball downfield. Former Bear Deonte Thompson's four catches led Cowboys receivers in win over Giants.
22. 49ers 1-1 (26): Jimmy Garoppolo took too many sacks _ six _ in win over Lions and didn't get enough help from his receivers. That explains the team inquiring about Josh Gordon.
23. Colts 1-1 (28): Rookie linebacker Darius Leonard is one to watch. The second-round pick had 15 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble against Redskins.
24. Browns 0-1-1 (25): Kicker Zane Gonzalez will not be around to see Browns get their first win since Dec. 24, 2016, after his disastrous showing against Saints.
25. Seahawks 0-2 (27): Defense was pretty good without linebackers Bobby Wagner and K.J. Wright, but Russell Wilson has lot on his shoulders for team to have success.
26. Redskins 1-1 (18): A 50-year sellout streak ended Sunday _ and that's after they won the opener at Arizona. Flat offensive effort by Jay Gruden's team won't win customers back.
27. Texans 0-2 (20): High hopes for a breakout season are fading quickly after road loss to Blaine Gabbert-led Titans.
28. Giants 0-2 (23): Eli Manning looked like a sitting duck far too often as Cowboys sacked him six times. Giants might be reminded about Sam Darnold often.
29. Lions 0-2 (30): They have been outplayed badly in seven of eight quarters, and the special teams unit has been a disaster for new coach Matt Patricia.
30. Cardinals 0-2 (29): They ran one play _ ONE _ in Rams territory, and it was final play of the game. Clock is ticking on the Sam Bradford era.
31. Raiders 0-2 (31): They deserve some credit for battling but couldn't hold 12-point lead in Denver despite Derek Carr finishing 29 of 32 for 288 yards.
32. Bills 0-2 (32): Cornerback Vontae Davis turned his back on teammates and coaches when he decided to call it a career at halftime Sunday. They can only be better off without him.
