2023 NFL Week 3 Power Rankings
Those upsets are reflected on this week’s NFL Power Rankings, with the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills making big gains while the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns lose ground following disappointing performances.
Here are the NFL Betting Power Rankings for Week 3.
1. Dallas Cowboys
SU: 2-0
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +784
Last week’s ranking: 3
The Cowboys proved last week’s 40-0 blowout victory over the New York Giants was no fluke with a decisive 30-10 over the New York Jets. Expecting to face a ferocious Jets defense, it was the Cowboys who dominated on both sides of the ball while forcing four turnovers. And with Dak Prescott in vintage form, this Cowboys team just might be for real this time.
2. San Francisco 49ers
SU: 2-0
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +656
Last week’s ranking: 1
The 49ers extended their current regular season win streak with last Sunday’s 30-23 victory over the rejuvenated Los Angeles Rams. However, it was hardly the cakewalk they enjoyed in Week 1, with the 49ers needing three scores after recess to put things away.
3. Miami Dolphins
SU: 2-0
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +1270
Last week’s ranking: 5
Tua Time continued in Miami this past weekend, as the Dolphins remained perfect SU and ATS with a decisive 24-17 win over New England. Now the favourite on the NFL MVP odds, quarterback Tua Tagovailoa tossed for his fifth touchdown of the season in the win, while rusher Raheem Mostert added two scoring runs. Apart from their Week 4 date with Buffalo, this team also enjoys a favourable schedule over the next month.
4. Baltimore Ravens
SU: 2-0
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +1206
Last week’s ranking: 10
It is difficult to overstate just how big an impact Lamar Jackson has on the Ravens when he is healthy. Jackson did it all in last weekend’s 27-24 victory in Cincinnati, tossing for two scores while also scrambling for 54 yards. These is no question the loss of injured rusher JK Dobbins is a blow, however.
5. Buffalo Bills
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +982
Last week’s ranking: 8
Surly in the wake of a brutal loss to the New York Jets, the Bills took out their frustrations on the overmatched Las Vegas Raiders with a 38-10 win last weekend.
6. Kansas City Chiefs
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +633
Last week’s ranking: 6
The Chiefs have yet to find their offensive groove so far this season, scoring just 37 total points and no scoring runs. This team also struggled with discipline while compiling 94 yards in penalties in last weekend’s 17-9 victory in Jacksonville. However, they have also allowed just one TD in first-quarter action over their first two outings, and will have plenty of opportunity to work out their offensive woes during a favourable schedule over the next month.
7. Philadelphia Eagles
SU: 2-0
ATS: 1-0-1
Super Bowl Odds: +743
Last week’s ranking: 2
After storming out of the gate in a 25-20 season-opening win in New England under the lights, the Eagles endured a sloppy start in last week’s 34-28 home win over Minnesota, and failed to slam the door on the Vikings after seizing a 20-point lead. That uneven play cost them the ATS win, and has failed to inspire confidence at the sportsbook.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
SU: 2-0
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +6730
Last week’s ranking: 17
Baker Mayfield has thrived in his new role, while leading the Bucs to a 2-0 start. Yes, last week’s win came against the lowly Chicago Bears, and this team’s depth has been diminished by injuries. But the Bucs wil go as far as Mayfield takes them.
9. Green Bay Packers
SU: 1-1
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +4420
Last week’s ranking: 14
Jordan Love has tossed for three touchdowns in each of his first two weeks as the Pack’s undisputed starter. However, injuries to Aaron Jones, Christian Watson, David Bakhtiari, and Elgton Jenkins could hamper this team’s progress following a strong start.
10. Los Angeles Rams
SU: 1-1
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +7260
Last week’s ranking: 20
After upsetting Seattle in Week 1, the Rams put a scare into San Francisco in last week’s 30-23 defeat. Yes, they covered on a meaningless field goal with no time less, but have proven not to be the pushovers so many observers expected.
11. Detroit Lions
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +2083
Last week’s ranking: 7
The Lions gave their long-suffering fans hope with their impressive upset win over KC in Week 1, but wasted no time taking that hope away with a horrific second-half performance that cost them the lead and the win in last weekend’s 37-31 overtime loss to Seattle. A rash of injuries to key personnel including David Montgomery and Amon-Ra St. Brown further serve to diminish confidence in this team.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +2990
Last week’s ranking: 11
For the second week in a row, the Chargers blew a fourth-quarter lead, eventually falling 27-24 to Tennessee. The loss of Austin Ekeler does not help matters for a Chargers squad that seemingly needs to score a lot of points to reward loyal sports bettors.
13. Atlanta Falcons
SU: 2-0
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +3803
Last week’s ranking:18
Desmond Ritter has silenced doubters with steady performances during Atlanta’s 2-0 start. Ritter has enjoyed a big assist from a stingy Falcons defense that limited Green Bay to just 224 total yards in last week’s win.
14. Jacksonville Jaguars
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +2467
Last week’s ranking: 4
The Jaguars found a high gear on offense while rolling to a 31-21 win in Indianapolis in Week 1, but wilted in last week’s date with the Kansas City Chiefs. Indeed, the Jags penetrated the KC red zone just four times on the day, and have some work to do before they can be classified as an elite team.
15. Washington Commanders
SU: 2-0
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +7400
Last week’s ranking: 24
The Commanders overcame an 18-point deficit to knock off Denver 35-33 last weekend. Slow starts are a concern, but this team has been energized by the emergence of passer Sam Howell and second-year rusher Brian Robinson Jr.
16. Cleveland Browns
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +2802
Last week’s ranking: 9
In the wake of this past week’s 26-22 loss to Pittsburgh, legitimate concerns have arisen over whether quarterback Deshaun Watson has lost a step or three. The loss of Nick Chubb also leaves a huge hole in the backfield that the Browns will have difficulty filling.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +1863
Last week’s ranking: 12
It may still be too early to sound the alarm on the Bengals, but after a pair of uninspiring losses to start the schedule, and Joe Burrow dealing with injury woes, it’s buyer beware at the sportsbook.
18. Seattle Seahawks
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +4234
Last week’s ranking: 21
The Seahawks atoned for the season-opening loss to Los Angeles with another high-scoring win over Detroit. However, they must prove they can string some wins together.
19. Pittsburgh Steelers
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +4153
Last week’s ranking: 22
The Steelers rebounded from a lopsided Week 1 loss to top Cleveland last weekend. However, the wait continues for Kenny Pickett’s breakout performance as an NFL starter.
20. Tennessee Titans
SU: 1-1
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +7010
Last week’s ranking: 27
The Titans stunned the Los Angeles Chargers with last week’s 27-24 OT win. But Ryan Tannehill has completed just one scoring pass while getting sacked eight times to date, and has been intercepted three times.
21. Indianapolis Colts
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +13600
Last week’s ranking: 29
The Colts rebounded from a tough Week 1 loss to Jacksonville with a decisive 31-20 win in Houston. The loss of Anthony Richardson hurts, but the team could do far worse than Gardner Minshew as their No. 2 pivot.
22. New York Jets
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +6460
Last week’s ranking: 13
The Jets defense failed to make up for the loss of Aaron Rodgers in last Sunday’s 30-10 loss in Dallas. With just two total TDs scored by the offense to date, and key defenders Quincy Williams and Tony Adams suffering injuries, the Jets offer little value, at least for now.
23. Arizona Cardinals
SU: 0-2
ATS: 2-0
Super Bowl Odds: +50000
Last week’s ranking: 28
The Cardinals blew a 20-0 lead in last week’s loss to the New York Giants, and have now squandered advantages in two straight games while failing to score in the final frame. But hey, two straight ATS wins are more than most hoped for this team at this point.
24. New Orleans Saints
SU: 2-0
ATS: 0-1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +2809
Last week’s ranking: 16
The Saints are undefeated SU through Week 2, and have surrendered just one total touchdown. However, new pivot Derek Carr has also tossed one scoring pass while leading this team to victory by a combined margin of just four points.
25. Las Vegas Raiders
SU: 1-1
ATS: 1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +9900
Last week’s ranking: 15
The Raiders were brought back to Earth in last weekend’s crushing 38-10 loss in Buffalo. The absence of injured receiver Jakobi Meyers does not help matters for a team that has struggled to move the ball on the ground and scored just seven total second-half points to date.
26. Minnesota Vikings
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +6640
Last week’s ranking: 19
The magic that powered the Vikings to so many narrow victories has faded. Kirk Cousins is coming off a four-TD performance in last week’s 34-28 loss to Philadelphia, but three of those scores came in garbage time.
27. Carolina Panthers
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-1-1
Super Bowl Odds: +18500
Last week’s ranking: 30
The growing pains have been real for Bryce Young during Carolina’s 0-2 start. The Panthers have also seen a talented backfield struggle, and are simply not ready for primetime.
28. New York Giants
SU: 1-1
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +7500
Last week’s ranking: 25
Embarrassed by Dallas in Week 1, the Giants showed character by overcoming a 20-0 deficit in last week’s 31-28 win in Arizona. But managing to defeat the Cardinals should provide little reason for these underachievers to celebrate, particularly considering their injury woes.
29. New England Patriots
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +8480
Last week’s ranking: 23
Plagued by slow starts, the Patriots have been outscored to date by a combined 19-0 in first-quarter action. Ezekiel Elliott has so far proven to be a non-factor in a Pats backfield that has now generated just four scoring runs in 12 games.
30. Denver Broncos
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +8360
Last week’s ranking: 26
Russell Wilson has once again failed to spark the Broncos offense. Wilson did connect on three scoring passes in last week’s loss to Washington, and this squad has seen their past four games settled by three or fewer points. However, they are just 1-11 ATS in their past 12 as favourites.
31. Houston Texans
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +46000
Last week’s ranking: 31
The Texans were blown out for a second straight week in last week’s 31-20 loss to Indianapolis. CJ Stroud has flashed his potential, but injuries are a concern for this work-in-progress.
32. Chicago Bears
SU: 0-2
ATS: 0-2
Super Bowl Odds: +13600
Last week’s ranking: 32
The Bears’ losing streak is at 12 games and counting after last week’s 27-17 loss to Tampa Bay, with each of their past five defeats coming by double-digit margins.
