49ers climb several spots ahead of Week 2
Niners Wire • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 27-7 in Week 1 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, showcasing a dominant performance.
- Following this win, the 49ers climbed from No. 7 to No. 2 in USA Today's Nate Davis' NFL power rankings for Week 2.
- Davis highlighted the 49ers' strong showing in all three phases of the game and noted the NFC West as a competitive division with San Francisco as a Super Bowl contender if healthy.
- The Seattle Seahawks hold the No. 1 spot despite a narrow win over the Patriots and losing their quarterback early in the game.
- The 49ers have a chance to claim the top ranking in Week 3 if they beat the Miami Dolphins and the Seahawks lose to the Arizona Cardinals.
