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How all 32 teams stack up in this week’s NFL Power Rankings: Big rises for the Saints, Vikings and Seahawks

We offer up our Week 3 Power Rankings. Plus, the most important backup/role player for every team.

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ANALYZING EARLY STORYLINES

Solak's weekly NFL lessons: The Panthers failed Bryce Young, the Saints might be great and passing games will be just fine

What went wrong with Bryce Young, and just how big of a failure is it? Plus, which 2-0 teams are for real, and why is NFL passing down?

7hBen Solak
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EAGLES LOSE TO FALCONS

Stephen A.: Eagles' defense looks like 'trash'

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Who's to blame for Eagles' 4th-quarter collapse?

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FINDING HIS VOICE IN NEW ORLEANS

'A little pissed off, a little edgy, a little testy': How Derek Carr's offseason reset helped the Saints start strong

New Orleans has scored a combined 91 points to start the season. But getting to this point hasn't come easily for the franchise or its quarterback.

8hKatherine Terrell
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'THE PAT MCAFEE SHOW'

McAfee: Justin Herbert's 'fiery side' showcases his confidence

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McAfee congratulates Bengals on 'big deal' stadium renovation

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PLAYOFF AND DRAFT PROJECTIONS

NFL playoff picture projections after Week 2: Updated chances for all 32 teams

We're looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX.

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Projecting the 2025 NFL draft order: Will Panthers, Broncos or Giants be at No. 1?

Football Power Index projects the draft order for Round 1. Which teams have the best chances of picking early?

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PANTHERS MAKE QB CHANGE

What does Andy Dalton bring to the Panthers as he replaces Bryce Young?

Dalton said he's been praying for "another opportunity" to prove himself as a starter. Now it's here.

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What does benching Young for Dalton mean for Panthers? Our experts answer six questions

What led to Carolina replacing Bryce Young, the former No. 1 overall pick, and what does it mean going forward?

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REACTING TO YOUNG BEING BENCHED

Bryce Young worst No. 1 pick in history? Stephen A. chimes in

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Mel Kiper blames Carolina organization for 'mishandling' Young

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NFL NATION

What is and isn't working for Steelers QB Justin Fields

Fields isn't the starter the Steelers expected to have at QB this season, but they're 2-0 so far.

8hBrooke Pryor
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Cowboys' defense still can't slow Shanahan coaching disciples

8hTodd Archer

Browns' offense went bigger -- and got better -- against the Jaguars

8hDaniel Oyefusi

Why the Jaguars rank in the bottom 10 of NFL offenses through two games

8hMichael DiRocco

Isiah Pacheco likely headed to IR: How will the Chiefs adjust their run game?

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