NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals soar, while Packers tumble
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Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams, preseason No. 1, dropped four spots after two early losses and concerns over Myles Garrett’s knee surgery, despite still being viewed positively overall.
- The biggest risers include the Arizona Cardinals (+9), who impressed with a strong all-around performance, the Minnesota Vikings (+8) with a dominant defense under Brian Flores, and the New York Giants (+7) showing promise under new coach John Harbaugh.
- Major fallers include the Green Bay Packers (-8), who appeared disorganized and struggled offensively with Jordan Love, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-8), who underperformed offensively despite not playing poorly overall.
- The Los Angeles Chargers (-7) and Indianapolis Colts (-7) also saw significant drops, with the Chargers facing embarrassment after a loss to the Cardinals and the Colts being overwhelmed by the Ravens on both offense and defense.
- Other notable movements: Seattle Seahawks and Buffalo Bills each rose one spot, while the Dallas Cowboys dropped six spots after an early loss.
