NFL Week 2 Betting Power Rankings

The Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns have both tumbled down the list in the wake of embarrassing Week 1 performances.

Here are the NFL Betting Power Rankings for Week 2.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +450

Last week’s ranking: 1

Notes: The Chiefs enjoyed the benefit of the bounces and the call in their season-opening win over the archrival Ravens, and can now look forward to a Week 2 date with the slow starting Bengals.

2. San Francisco 49ers

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +550

Last week’s ranking: 2

Notes: The 49ers spoiled Aaron Rodgers’s return with a dominant MNF Week1 win, and now face opponents over the next three weeks that averaged just six wins last season.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +1100

Last week’s ranking: 5

Notes: The Eagles overcame a hostile crowd in Sao Paolo to knock off the Packers in Week 1 thanks in large part to a revamped attack powered by Saquon Barkley.

4. Detroit Lions

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +1000

Last week’s ranking: 4

Notes: The Lions needed overtime to get past their former star Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams on Sunday night, and have now won nine of 10 at home, where they play twice over a favourable three-game stretch.

5. Baltimore Ravens

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +1200

Last week’s ranking: 3

Notes: The Ravens deserved a better fate in their season-opening loss in Kansas City, putting them under the gun as they continue a grueling stretch to kick off their schedule.

6. Houston Texans

SU:  1-0

ATS: 0-1

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +1400

Last week’s ranking: 9

Notes: The Texans’ new-look offence lived up to expectations in a narrow Week 1 win over Indianapolis, boding well for an upcoming four-game stretch that features three home dates.

7. Dallas Cowboys

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +1400

Last week’s ranking: 10

Notes: With Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the fold with new contracts, the Cowboys raised expectations with their Week 1 demolition of Cleveland, and now head home for two games.

8. Buffalo Bills

SU:  1-0

ATS: 0-1

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +1600

Last week’s ranking: 7

Notes: After a slow start, the Bills rebounded to knock off the surprising Cardinals in Week 1. However, this squad’s heavy reliance on pivot Josh Allen is cause for concern.  

9. Los Angeles Rams

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +3500

Last week’s ranking: 14

Notes: The Rams put a scare into the Lions in Detroit last weekend, but face a tough four-week stretch before next month’s bye including divisional matchups in each of the next two weeks.

10. Miami Dolphins

SU:  1-0

ATS: 0-1

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +2000

Last week’s ranking: 12

Notes: The Dolphins failed to dominate in last weekend’s win over Jacksonville, and the off-field circus involving Tyreek Hill in the wake of his encounter with Miami law enforcement is an unnecessary distraction.

11. Los Angeles Chargers

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +4000

Last week’s ranking: 17

Notes: Justin Herbert’s return is good news for the Chargers. But it is production from the ground game and impressive defensive performances in last week’s win over Las Vegas that have given these team a boost.

12. Green Bay Packers

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +3000

Last week’s ranking: 8

Notes: In addition to losing their season-opener to Philadelphia, the Packers also lost quarterback Jordan Love indefinitely to injury. Can Malik Willis lead this offence into what was expected to be a favourable upcoming stretch of games against Indy, Tennessee, and Minnesota?

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +6600

Last week’s ranking: 

Notes: With Baker Mayfield leading the way on offence, and Todd Bowles’ defence coming off a stingy performance in last weekend’s rout of Washington, the Bucs have made a big leap. However, the competition stiffens considerably with a trip to Detroit on Sunday, and visit from the Eagles in Week 4.

14. Cincinnati Bengals

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +2000

Last week’s ranking: 6

Notes: The Bengals turned in a sloppy performance on both sides of the ball in Joe Burrow’s return in last weekend’s stunning loss to the bottom-feeding Patriots. With the Chiefs up next, this team must find solutions quickly.

15. New York Jets

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +2000

Last week’s ranking: 11

Notes: Aaron Rodgers saw his return spoiled by a stingy 49ers defence that limited the Jets to just 266 total yards while forcing two turnovers. However, four straight games against bottom-feeding opponents provides ample opportunity turn things around.

16. Pittsburgh Steelers

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +5000

Last week’s ranking: 19

Notes: All eyes were on the changes under center entering the season, but it was a stingy Steelers defence that proved to be the star in Pittsburgh’s Week 1 upset win in Atlanta.

17. Chicago Bears

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +3500

Last week’s ranking: 15

Notes: Caleb Williams managed to lead the bears to a comeback victory over the Titans last week, but with the prized rookie failing to lead the Chicago offence into the end zone, this team remains a work in progress headed into a two-game road trip against Houston and Indianapolis.

18. Jacksonville Jaguars

SU:  0-1

ATS: 1-0

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +5000

Last week’s ranking: 18

Notes: The Jaguars squandered a 10-point lead at the half in last week’s last-second loss in Miami, raising concerns that little has chanced after the team played its way out of the playoff hunt with losses in five of their final six games last season.

19. Atlanta Falcons

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +3500

Last week’s ranking: 13

Notes: Kirk Cousins saw his Dixie debut spoiled by a stout Steelers defence in last week’s loss, and will now face the challenge of turning things while playing on the road in primetime against Philadelphia and Kansas City over the next two weeks.

20. Seattle Seahawks

SU:  1-0

ATS: 0-1

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +6600

Last week’s ranking: 20

Notes: The Seahawks showed lots of character while overcoming a slow start in last weekend’s win over Denver, and could offer value to sports bettors in the next two weeks if Kenneth Walker III is available.

21. Minnesota Vikings

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +6600

Last week’s ranking: 23

Notes: Sam Darnold impressed while leading the Vikings attack in last weekend’s crushing win over the Giants. However, maintaining that momentum in upcoming dates against the 49ers and Texans is too much to ask.

22. Arizona Cardinals

SU:  0-1

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +10000

Last week’s ranking: 25

Notes: The Cardinals put a scare into the Bills before falling 34-28 in Buffalo last week. That has raised hopes that this team has turned the corner after two brutal seasons.

23. Indianapolis Colts

SU:  0-1

ATS: 1-0

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +8000

Last week’s ranking: 21

Notes: Anthony Richardson was a standout in last week’s narrow loss to Houston. However, better contributions are needed from a defence that surrendered was on the field for 40 minutes while surrendering 417 total yards.

24. New Orleans Saints

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +8000

Last week’s ranking: 24

Notes: The Saints opened the season with a dominating rout of the hapless Panthers. However, the true test now begins with Sunday’s visit to Dallas, where this team has not won since 2012.

25. Cleveland Browns

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +5000

Last week’s ranking: 16

Notes: Deshaun Watson’s shockingly poor performance in Sunday’s loss combined with new allegations of sexual assault are massive concerns for a Browns squad set to play four of five on the road.

26. New England Patriots

SU:  1-0

ATS: 1-0

Streak: W1

Super Bowl Odds: +30000

Last week’s ranking: 32

Notes: Pegged as Super Bowl betting longshots to open the season, the Patriots pulled off the biggest upset of Week 1 in Cincinnati. However, expectations should remain tempered ahead of Sunday’s date with a far more disciplined Seahawks squad.

27. Denver Broncos

SU: 0-1

ATS: 1-0

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +25000

Last week’s ranking: 26

Notes: Bo Nix completed his first career TD pass last weekend, but in came in garbage time during last week’s 26-20 loss to Seattle. The road back to respectability will be a long one for the Broncos.

28. Tennessee Titans

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +25000

Last week’s ranking: 28

Notes: The upside for the Titans in Week 1 was their march to an early 17-0 lead. The downside was a meltdown that opened the door for the Bears to overcome that deficit and claim the win without scoring an offensive touchdown.

29. Las Vegas Raiders

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +15000

Last week’s ranking: 27

Notes: Gardner Minshew did his best to spark the Vegas offence while completing 25 of 33 pass attempts, but with little help from an offensive line that allowed him to get sacked four times, and a defence that largely allowed Justin Herbert to move the ball at win, there is little reason to get excited about the Raiders on the field or the NFL odds.

30. Washington Commanders

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +20000

Last week’s ranking: 29

Notes: Jayden Daniels received a rude welcome to the NFL in last week’s one-sided loss in Tampa Bay. However, a favorable schedule over the next four weeks will provide this team with their best chance of the season to make adjustments.

31. New York Giants

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +25000

Last week’s ranking: 30

Notes: Daniel Jones looked like a shadow of his former self while leading the Giants to last week’s embarrassing 28-6 loss to Minnesota. But with no viable alternative under center and injuries already impacting this team’s receiver depth, there is no reason to expect changes any time soon.

32. Carolina Panthers

SU:  0-1

ATS: 0-1

Streak: L1

Super Bowl Odds: +50000

Last week’s ranking: 31

Notes: The Panthers picked up where they left off last season, which they ended with a 2-15 record, in last week’s crushing loss to the Saints. With Bryce Young lacking offensive line support and quality receivers, and the defence rolling over as New Orleans marched to an early 30-0 lead, the Panthers face a tall order in their bid to top last year’s win total.