1. 49ers (1 last week): There isn’t much not to like about the 49ers. At this point, the only question is who is No. 2?
2. Packers (4): Cut them some slack for losing to 49ers. They still are one fine football team.
3. Falcons (5): The defense is rejuvenated under Mike Nolan, and the offense looks pretty good too.
4. Eagles (18): Beating the Ravens showed they are for real. But unless they stop giving the ball away they won’t keep winning.
5. Ravens (3): Joe Flacco thinks they would be 2-0 if not for the replacement officials.
6. Texans (6): It’s difficult to get too excited about victories over the Jaguars and Dolphins. They will be tested Sunday against the Broncos though.
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7. Patriots (2): Bill Belichick hasn’t lost too many games the way the Patriots lost Sunday, and he won’t lose too many more.
8. Chargers (16): They are 2-0 now; imagine how good they could be when they get Ryan Mathews and Antonio Gates back.
9. Cardinals (25): Given their quarterback issues, the Cardinals have plenty of doubters. But they could be one of those teams that finds ways to win.
10. Giants (10): Eli Manning derailed the Giants Sunday. And he saved them. Luckily for them, it was in that order.
11. Steelers (11): They didn’t seem like the Steelers without James Harrison, Troy Polamalu and much of a running game, but they still won.
12. Bears (7): If the Bears can’t play with the Packers, they won’t get where they want to go.
13. Broncos (8): Let’s not cut Peyton Manning or give up on the Broncos after one bad quarter.
14. Cowboys (9): If only they could play the defending Super Bowl champions every week.
15. Lions (12): This is a team that has not found its rhythm. When will it?
16. Panthers (21): Cam Newton is getting it cranked up, and that could mean the Panthers are about to take off.
17. Bengals (19): The Bengals can score, but they are going to have to score plenty to keep pace with what opponents are doing against their defense.
18. Redskins (13): Injuries are starting to pile up quickly on the Redskins. Can RGIII compensate?
19. Seahawks (22): Looks like the Seahawks are going to be able to give Russell Wilson some help with a running game and solid D.
20. Buccaneers (20): Get out the blackjacks and brass knuckles the next time an opponent tries the victory formation.
21. Jets (17): It may not be Tim Tebow time yet, but the Jets might need something to spice up the offense soon.
22. Rams (27): This team knows how to draw an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty with the best of them.
23. Saints (14): We knew they would miss Sean Payton, but they may be the most disappointing team in the NFL.
24. Colts (29): One more victory and they will match their total from 2011.
25. Vikings (24): If they couldn’t beat the Colts, they really might have a hard time against the 49ers and Lions.
26. Chiefs (15): You can only blame Matt Cassel for so much. The Chiefs apparently have bigger problems.
27. Bills (31): Are the Bills the team the Jets whitewashed, or the team that whitewashed the Chiefs?
28. Dolphins (32): They really didn’t want the first pick in the draft anyway.
29. Raiders (22): Things get tougher for the 0-2 Raiders with games against the Steelers and Broncos next.
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30. Titans (23): In their first two games they have been outscored 72-23, which means the Titans have a lot of issues.
31. Jaguars (30): They look pretty inept offensively, and it could be a long season in Jacksonville.
32. Browns (28): If Brandon Weeden and Trent Richardson can keep developing, all will not be lost for the Browns.