NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: Surprising 2-0 Teams Shake Up the Top 10

We’re only two weeks into the 2024 NFL season, but unexpected early success has some teams already dreaming of playoff runs. Among the surprise 2-0 squads are the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings, all undefeated and tied for first place in their divisions.

The Saints have been particularly impressive, dominating both games, including a convincing 44-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Derek Carr has revitalized the offense, while the defense has been suffocating. Tampa Bay followed up with a gutsy road win over the Detroit Lions, where Baker Mayfield and a banged-up defense did enough to secure victory.

Minnesota also made waves, beating the 49ers just days after San Francisco’s dominating performance against the Jets. Meanwhile, the Seahawks took down the New England Patriots in a tough overtime road win, and the Steelers’ defense has allowed just one touchdown in two games.

These teams weren’t expected to be in the mix this early, but their strong starts have them shaking up the NFL’s power rankings. Even with just two weeks in the books, they’ve shown enough to earn a place among the league’s best for now.