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2018 NFL Quarterback Power Rankings, Week 2: Pretenders start to fall

By Randy Gurzi

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers greet each other on the field after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 24-16. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 09: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings and Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers greet each other on the field after the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the 49ers 24-16. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

24. Andy Dalton, Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton had his customary pick in the team’s opening week win over the Colts, but outside of that, he played a strong game. The Bengals looked like a well-oiled machine with a full offseason in Lazor’s offense and Dalton was a big reason why.

He completed 21-of-28 passes for 243 yards with a couple touchdowns. He didn’t get more yardage than Andrew Luck on the Colts, but he was able to lead his club to victory. He did have some help with Joe Mixon running well, which surely helped the team keep Indy off balance and Dalton comfortable.

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23. Sam Darnold, New York Jets

It’s one week and we can’t overreact too much, but Sam Darnold looked like the real deal for the New York Jets. Again, overreactions shouldn’t happen because the Lions looked completely lost against the Jets on Monday Night Football. They turned it over like crazy in this one and gave up touchdowns via the pass, the run, and even an interception and a punt return.

Even so, Darnold was 16-of-21 with two touchdowns and he even shook off a pick-six on his first throw, which isn’t easy to do. The Jets may have found their franchise quarterback.

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