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13. Dallas Cowboys – (0-1) I move the Cowboys up in the rankings after a loss? Yep. As triumphant a win as it was for the Giants, if Terrence Williams skates out of bounds and gives Dan Bailey a shot at a field goal, even a 60-yarder, we’d all be writing plenty of Dak Prescott stories this week. They’ll just have to wait until next week. Last week: 14
14. Oakland Raiders – (1-0) Jack Del Rio needed a fork lift to get his balls out of the stadium after that call to go for two against the Saints Sunday. It was just Week 1 and that’s already going to be one of the highlight plays of the year. And how about the rocks Derek Carr had making the perfect throw? Nobody wants to play this Raiders team this week. Nobody. Last week: 17
15. Baltimore Ravens – (1-0) I asked for playoffs Joe Flacco to show up last week and it looks like he made an appearance. Flacco was 22-for-33 for 258 yards, one touchdown and a 100.3 QB rating. Last week: 21
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – (1-0) I still like Marcus Mariota, but with the way Jameis Winston has developed over the last 17 NFL games, it’s hard to say the Bucs made the wrong pick. He looks like a franchise quarterback an this may be a playoff team. Last week: 22
17. New York Jets – (0-1) I didn’t buy the Jets as a playoff contender last season and I don’t this year. There are just too many gaping holes on that offense and the biggest one is under center. Last week: 13
18. Philadelphia Eagles – (1-0) Carson Wentz was the only rookie quarterback that got a win this weekend and he looked pretty great doing it. Meanwhile the guy taken ahead of him was wearing sweatpants on the bench. Last week: 23
19. Washington Redskins – (0-1) I’m surprised to see the Redskins bandwagon empty so quickly after one game. It’s like we all live in the same universe now. Weird. Last week: 11
20. Indianapolis Colts – (0-1) A loss to the Lions at home is bad, especially considering how outstanding Andrew Luck played. Luck was 31-of-47 for 385 yards and four touchdowns. This defense is bad. If it doesn’t improve in a hurry, Chuck Pagano will be joining my Dead Coaches Walking list.. Last week: 15
21. Buffalo Bills – (0-1) Tyrod Taylor posted a 79.9 rating last week, went 15-for-22 and averaged just 5.0 yards per pass. Yeah, Rex. He’s your franchise guy. Last week: 16
22. Atlanta Falcons – (0-1) No worries about a mid-season collapse from this year’s Falcons. They’re staring at 0-2 after a trip to Oakland Sunday. Last week: 18
23. New Orleans Saints – (0-1) Like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees will keep his team a factor all the way through. Unlike Aaron Rodgers, Brees can’t relax on the sidelines with a halfway decent defense. It’s only going to get worse against the Giants, Drew. Last week: 20
24. Detroit Lions – (1-0) The Lions pulled out a solid road win against the Colts and now draw the Mike Mularkey-led Titans at home. I think Matt Stafford has some fantasy value this week. Last week: 28
25. Chicago Bears – (0-1) The Bears led the Texans 14-10 at halftime last week, before Houston’s talent completely took over. Facing the Eagles this week, that the gap shouldn’t be as large. Last week: 24
26. Jacksonville Jaguars – (0-1) Nobody expected the Jagaurs to win their game against the Packers Sunday, but they put on a good show anyway. It’ll get better, Jacksonville. The Chargers are on your schedule. Last week: 26
27. Miami Dolphins – (0-1) Going toe-to-toe withe the Seahawks is somethingt he Dolphins can hang their hat on. This week they need to crush that hat over the Patriots’ heads. Last week: 27
28. San Francisco 49ers – (1-0) The 49ers still have the worst top-to-bottom roster in the league and one of its worst head coaches. But when you play the Rams, you always have the advantage as long as Jeff Fisher is on the other sideline. Last week: 32
29. San Diego Chargers – (0-1) Nice second half collapse, Chargers. You keep doing you. Last week: 31
30. Tennessee Titans – (0-1) I have no idea what Mike Mularkey an and the Titans are doing with their offense after Week 1. It’s safe to say they don’t either. Last week: 30
31. Cleveland Browns – (0-1) Hue Jackson watched the quarterback he could have drafted carve his team up. Now he’s stuck with Josh McCown after RG3 hits injured reserve. Last week: 29
32. Los Angeles Rams – (0-1) Jeff Fisher, you’ll be dreaming about 7-and-9 after the horrible coaching job you put forth last week. Seven wins is an impossible dream at this point and the only bullshit involved is your coaching ability. Last week: 25
