NFL power rankings entering Week 2 of the 2024 season (previous rank in parentheses):
1. Philadelphia Eagles (1): Their opening night win was defined by Jalen (QB Hurts efficiently carving up the Cowboys) and Jalen (DT Carter efficiently getting himself ejected with one shot of spittle aimed at Dak Prescott). Both, along with new teammate Za'Darius Smith, will be on the field for Sunday's Super Bowl 59 rematch with K.C. − Hurts maybe needing to involve his receivers more, and game-wrecking Carter needing … to simply remain involved and focused.
2. Buffalo Bills (5): QB Josh Allen won Sunday night's battle of MVPs with Lamar Jackson. Buffalo won't face another team that made the postseason in 2024 or a former MVP until the Chiefs come to Western New York in Week 9 … which means a seemingly smooth road to building equity into a No. 1 playoff seed.
3. Green Bay Packers (4): And they've already matched their 2024 win total in NFC North games. But with the Pack's five remaining divisional matchups occurring over the final seven weeks of the schedule, this team would be wise to make a lot of hay over its next nine contests.
4. Baltimore Ravens (2): They coughed up yet another double-digit fourth-quarter lead and became the first team ever to lose despite scoring at least 40 points and rushing for at least 235 yards. Though this loss could come back to bite Baltimore when it comes time to seed the AFC playoff field, let's not lose sight of the fact that the Ravens are likely to score 40 and run for 235 with relative regularity.
