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Saints and Bengals climb in NFL Week 2 power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:09 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Saints and Bengals climb in NFL Week 2 power rankings

Summary

Following Week 2 of the NFL season, the Saints and Bengals have seen significant improvements in power rankings, while the Chargers and Buccaneers have fallen. The Bengals secured a 20-6 victory over the Texans, showcasing a strong defense. The Bills remain atop the rankings after defeating the Texans 41-31 and the 49ers are also performing well with a 35-13 win over the Dolphins. Week 3 matchups include the Bengals facing the Steelers and the Rams taking on the Broncos.

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By the Numbers

•Buffalo Bills remain at No. 1 after a 41-31 win over Houston.
•Cincinnati Bengals improve to No. 4 with a victory over Houston.
•San Francisco 49ers defeat Miami, maintaining their No. 2 ranking.
•Kansas City Chiefs rank fifth after an overtime win against Indianapolis.
•Next matchups include Bengals at Steelers and Rams at Broncos.

Latest Updates

3:09 AMYahoo Sports — Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Saints & Bengals Rise as Chargers and Buccaneers Fall

What they're saying

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Week 2 of the NFL season is done and dusted, and somehow the season we’ve been waiting months and months for is already over 10 percent of the way over. Football season always flies by, but these first two weeks have gone by in a blink of an eye.
— Yahoo Sports

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