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2018 NFL Power Rankings: Packers, Patriots fall as Rams, Chiefs show dominance

By Randy Gurzi

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Robert Woods #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown with teammate Todd Gurley #30 during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Robert Woods #17 of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates his touchdown with teammate Todd Gurley #30 during the first quarter of the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 23, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates with Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets after sacking Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Cleveland Browns (not pictured) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – SEPTEMBER 20: Henry Anderson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates with Leonard Williams #92 of the New York Jets after sacking Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Cleveland Browns (not pictured) during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 20, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

26. New York Jets (25)

A 14-0 start was erased thanks to Baker-Mania. The New York Jets were rolling early on Thursday Night Football against the Browns. Sam Darnold was looking for win No. 2 and he was trying to prove he should have been the No. 1 pick, not Baker Mayfield who was relegated to the bench in Cleveland. Former Brown Isaiah Crowell was also out to prove the team made a mistake in letting him go this offseason and had two scores in the second quarter.

Then Tyrod Taylor was hurt and Mayfield entered the game. He led them to three before the half and from there on, it was all Cleveland. Darnold struggled to keep up with the pace the Browns were now playing with — and the running game slowed down as well.

What was most concerning was the two interceptions thrown by Darnold after the Jets lost the lead. This was a huge issue for him at USC, and something he needs to get under control.

After an explosive Monday Night Football win to the season, the Jets have come back down to earth and are 1-2. There’s plenty to like, but it’s not their time to compete in the AFC East just yet. It’s also not time to give up on Darnold even though some have started to whisper about his performance.

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