NFL Week 2 Power Rankings 2024: Surprise Teams Rising, Super Bowl Favorites Stumbling

The NFL Week 2 Power Rankings 2024 landscape has already shifted dramatically after an unpredictable Week 1 that saw shocking upsets, breakout performances, and devastating injuries. In this 1,500+ word exclusive analysis, we reveal how all 32 teams stack up heading into Week 2, with detailed breakdowns of:

• The 5 biggest risers and fallers

• Key injuries changing division races

• Underrated teams flying under the radar

• Overhyped squads in danger of collapse

• Updated Super Bowl odds and betting value

The Top 10: New Contenders Emerge

1. San Francisco 49ers (1-0) ▲1

*Last Week: 28-17 win vs. NYJ*

• Christian McCaffrey: 163 total yards, 2 TDs

• Defense held Rodgers to 5.1 yards/attempt

• Next: @LAR (Prime threat: Aaron Donald)

2. Baltimore Ravens (1-0) ▲3

*Last Week: 34-14 win vs. KC*

• Zay Flowers: 9 catches, 138 yards

• Roquan Smith locked down Kelce

• Concern: Marlon Humphrey’s replacement struggled

3. Detroit Lions (1-0) ▲5

*Last Week: 31-24 win vs. LAR*

• Jahmyr Gibbs: 6.8 YPC in featured role

• Aidan Hutchinson 2.5 sacks

• Key Stat: 12/16 on 3rd down

 Full Lions breakdown

4-10:

4. Buffalo Bills (▼2)

5. Chicago Bears (▲12)

6. Philadelphia Eagles (▼2)

7. Green Bay Packers (▲4)

8. Houston Texans (▲9)

9. Cincinnati Bengals (▼6)

10. Dallas Cowboys (▼4)

5 Biggest Risers

1. Chicago Bears (+12 spots)

Why: Caleb Williams’ historic debut (4 TDs), defense forced 3 TOs
Watch: DJ Moore vs. Texans (8 catches, 143 yards in Week 1)

2. Houston Texans (+9 spots)

Why: C.J. Stroud picked up where he left off (3 TDs), Stefon Diggs seamless fit
Concern: Run defense allowed 5.2 YPC

3. Arizona Cardinals (+8 spots)

Why: Kyler Murray’s mobility (87 rush yards), new defense underrated
Stat: 7 sacks vs. Bills

5 Biggest Fallers

1. Kansas City Chiefs (-7 spots)

Why: Offensive line issues (5 sacks allowed), Chris Jones’ absence glaring
Injury: Travis Kelce ankle concern

2. Miami Dolphins (-6 spots)

Why: Tua struggled vs. pressure (3 INT), run defense gashed
Reality Check: Toughest schedule ahead

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (-5 spots)

Why: Trevor Lawrence turnovers (2 INT), porous secondary
Alarm: 0-5 in last 5 season openers

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Division-by-Division Breakdown

AFC North: New World Order

1. Ravens (1-0)

2. Steelers (1-0)

3. Bengals (0-1)

4. Browns (0-1)

Takeaway: Lamar Jackson is MVP frontrunner, Burrow’s calf a concern

NFC South: Worst Division in Football?

1. Falcons (1-0)

2. Saints (0-1)

3. Buccaneers (0-1)

4. Panthers (1-0)

Stat: Combined 3-13 in last 16 openers

 NFC South analysis

Injury Fallout Shaking Up Rankings

Devastating Blows

• Joe Burrow (CIN): Calf strain (2-4 weeks)

• Chris Jones (KC): Still holding out

• Tristan Wirfs (TB): High ankle sprain (4-6 weeks)

Next Men Up

• Jake Browning (CIN) vs. Chiefs NFL Week 2 Power Rankings 2024

• Mike Danna (KC) replacing Jones’ production

• Luke Goedeke (TB) moving to LT

Fantasy Football Takeaways

Waiver Wire Gold

Panic Sells

• Ja’Marr Chase (QB uncertainty)

• Breece Hall (O-line issues)

• Kyle Pitts (London usage concerning)

Betting Market Reactions

Biggest Line Moves

 Bears +1200 to +750 (Super Bowl)
Bengals +900 to +1800 (Burrow injury)
Lions +1400 to +900

Week 2 Best Bets

• Bears -3 vs. Texans (Williams too hot)

• Ravens +1 vs. Raiders (Crosby contained)

• Panthers +4 vs. Chargers (Young breakout)

Under-the-Radar Threats

1. Washington Commanders (1-0)

• Jayden Daniels: 3 total TDs vs. TB

• Defense: 6 sacks, 2 INT

2. Indianapolis Colts (1-0)

• Anthony Richardson: 82 rush yards

• Shane Steichen’s creative playcalling

3. Los Angeles Rams (0-1)

• Puka Nacua: 11 catches, 142 yards

• Nearly upset Lions on road

Overrated Teams in Danger

1. Dallas Cowboys (0-1)

• Dak Prescott: 2 red zone INT

• Run defense allowed 5.9 YPC

2. New York Jets (0-1)

• Rodgers looked rusty

• O-line remains disaster

3. Miami Dolphins (0-1)

• Tua’s deep ball accuracy gone

• Defense can’t stop physical teams

Updated Super Bowl Odds & Value Picks

Best Longshot: Texans +1800 (Stroud magic)

Read More: NFL Week 1 Predictions 2024: Upset Alerts, Breakout Stars, and Game-Changing Trends

Final Verdict: Early Season Trends That Matter

1. Mobile QBs Dominating (Williams, Jackson, Murray combined 10 TDs)

2. Defensive Lines Deciding Games (Top 10 pass rushes went 8-2)

3. Rookie Class Living Up to Hype (6 first-year players scored in Week 1)

 Week 2 previews