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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: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals talks with quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals against the Baltimore Ravens 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: Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals talks with quarterback Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

25. Arizona Cardinals (28)

Well, at least they’re exciting. For the second week in a row, the Arizona Cardinals fell behind by quite a bit. And for the second week in a row, they made a comeback in the second half. Although, this time, they managed 11 points in the second half instead of getting 18 in the final quarter.

Down 20-9 to the Baltimore Ravens in the final quarter, the Cardinals were able to score on a four-play, 79-yard drive — capped off by a one-yard score from running back David Johnson. Kyler Murray then hit fellow rookie KeeSean Johnson on a two-point conversion, moving them to within three points.

Unfortunately for Arizona, they couldn’t capitalize on this one as they ended up losing 23-16. That makes them 0-1-1 on the young season but no one really expected them to be a huge threat this season. Instead, it’s all about Murray finding his footing in the NFL as head coach Kliff Kingsbury and the front office start to build around the No. 1 overall pick.

The good news for them has been that many of their young players, especially on offense, have been showing that they belong in this league. It probably won’t be in 2019, but they could eventually be a good team.

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