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NFL Power Rankings, Week 3: Cowboys, Ravens silence critics, Saints lose Brees

By Randy Gurzi

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys runs in front of Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 15: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys runs in front of Josh Norman #24 of the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedExField on September 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens hands off against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

3. Baltimore Ravens (3)

The Lamar Jackson era is off to an amazing start. After taking over for Joe Flacco last season, he went 6-1 and took the Baltimore Ravens to the playoffs with that second-half surge. They knew he would be the face of the franchise eventually, but there weren’t many who thought he could take over and be so successful so quickly.

Now, he’s added two more wins as they were able to beat up on the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 and then held on for a six-point win over the Arizona Cardinals this week. More impressively, Jackson continues his hot-streak of throwing the ball deep as he had 272 yards passing with two touchdowns and no picks — which gives him seven touchdown passes without an interception to start the season.

His favorite targets have been second-year tight end Mark Andrews who had 112 yards and a touchdown this week and rookie Marquise Brown who went for 86 yards on eight receptions to continue his hot start to the year. Jackson also added 120 yards rushing as he continues to be a force when he decides to take off and run.

Next week will be a huge test for them as they take on Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who are one of the toughest teams in the NFL. They’ll be a tougher challenge than Miami and Arizona. Should they continue to perform this well against the Chiefs, it should silence any remaining doubters.

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