Week 2

The Raanan Rankings: Week 2

By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY NFL Columnist

If Week 1 taught us anything it's that the preseason means close to nothing. The regular season, that's a different story.

Now we have something to work off aside from last season. Some teams made a huge statement while others were downright ridiculous.

But let's not forget, it was only one game. One game does not make a season. Or skew my rankings … too much. I'm not ready to give up on Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers or the Giants just yet.

(Note: Ties were broken based on number of wins, then quarterback ranking.)

Jordan Raanan has covered the NFL since 2005. Follow him on Twitter @JordanRaanan, Facebook or email him at jraanan@hotmail.com.

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Week 2 By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY NFL Columnist

If Week 1 taught us anything it's that the preseason means close to nothing. The regular season, that's a different story.

Now we have something to work off aside from last season. Some teams made a huge statement while others were downright ridiculous.

But let's not forget, it was only one game. One game does not make a season. Or skew my rankings … too much. I'm not ready to give up on Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers or the Giants just yet.

(Note: Ties were broken based on number of wins, then quarterback ranking.)

Jordan Raanan has covered the NFL since 2005. Follow him on Twitter @JordanRaanan, Facebook or email him at jraanan@hotmail.com.

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
1. New England P... Offense: 5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 5
Coaching: 5
Total Points: 22.5

Overall: New England looked more than competent on defense. They may just be better than anticipated. And with the AFC South and NFC West on their schedule, 14 wins may not be out of the question. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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2. San Francisco... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 21

Overall: The 49ers won their opener in Green Bay. Now that's a Week 1 statement if there ever was one. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn)

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3. Denver Bronco... Offense: 4
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 20.5

Overall: I will never doubt Peyton Manning again. Never, ever, ever. Until the playoffs. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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4. Baltimore Rav... Offense: 4
Defense: 4.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 20

Overall: I can see Ray Lewis dominating in the middle of this defense as an octogenarian. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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5. Green Bay Pac... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 1.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 5
Coaching: 4.5
Total Points: 20

Overall: The Packers loss Week 1 against San Francisco will be their only home loss of the season. Thursday's beatdown of Chicago was just the beginning. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Disclaimer: Thursday night's game will be taken into account for the Week 2 rankings.

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6. Pittsburgh St... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 4.5
Total Points: 20

Overall: No need to panic after a tough road loss to the Broncos in a primetime game. Pittsburgh still has Big Ben and a very good defense, but not a very good offensive line. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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7. New York Gian... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 5

Total Points: 19.5

Overall: The Giants learned it's hard to win with your seventh-string cornerback (Justin Tryon) on the field for 21 snaps. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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T-8. Houston Tex... Offense: 4
Defense: 4.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 19

Overall: We'll know more about the Texans after they play the Broncos, Jets, Titans, Packers and Ravens from Weeks 3-7. The Triple-A Dolphins didn't provide any sort of litmus test. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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T-8. New York Je... Offense: 3
Defense: 4.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19

Overall: Maybe the Jets won't have the worst offense in the history of the NFL after all. Remember, this is basically the same offensive group — minus Plaxico Burress — as last year. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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10. Chicago Bear... Offense: 4
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 18.5

Overall: Take a picture. For the first time in most of our lifetimes, somebody thinks the Bears' offense is better than their defense. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Disclaimer: My assessment will likely change in next week's rankings. Thursday night's game will be taken into account for the Week 2 rankings.

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11. Atlanta Falc... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 18

Overall: Julio Jones (six catches, 108 yards and 2 TDs) is going to be the best wide receiver not named Calvin Johnson this season. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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12. Dallas Cowbo... Offense: 4
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 2.5
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: It appears the Cowboys brought a defense to the table this year. Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne are a nice set of corners. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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13. Philadelphia... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: If Michael Vick plays the same game this week against the Ravens, 10 interceptions is not out of the question. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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14. San Diego Ch... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 1.5
Total Points: 17

Overall: See what special teams can do for you, San Diego. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

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15. Detroit Lion... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 16.5

Overall: The Lions were so out of sorts in their opener that they apparently thought they were playing in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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16. Cincinnati B... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 16.5

Overall: The Bengals aren't quite ready for the primetime. They were extremely disappointing defensively. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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17. Tampa Bay Bu... Offense: 3
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 16

Overall: Josh Freeman didn't make any egregious mistakes (0 INTs). Right there, that's a massive improvement from last season. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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18. Washington R... Offense: 3
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 1
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: Consider me sick with RGIII fever. That performance in New Orleans was impressive for a rookie. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)

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19. Arizona Card... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: Still need to see more from quarterback Kevin Kolb, but Arizona's defense is for real. Remember this name: Daryl Washington (LB). Stud. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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20. New Orleans ... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 1.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 1
Total Points: 15

Overall: Proof that Drew Brees can't play quarterback, coach, make trades and babysit all at the same time. The Saints lost at home to the Redskins. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

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21. Seattle Seah... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 4

Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 14.5

Overall: Still don't understand the decision to start rookie quarterback Russell Wilson (18-of-34 passing, 153 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) on a veteran team. Rookie QB is a tough gig. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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22. Carolina Pan... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 14

Overall: Wait, that Week 1 performance was expected from Cam Newton (23-of-33, 303 yards, 1 TD, 2 INTs) his rookie year, not his sophomore year. Guy can't do anything the conventional way. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

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23. Minnesota Vi... Offense: 3
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 13.5

Overall: Which was dumber: Doubting Peyton Manning or doubting Adrian Peterson? Shame on me two times. "All Day" is a freak. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

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24. Kansas City ... Offense: 4
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 13.5

Overall: Romeo Crennel better get working on that defense. That kind of horrid performance (Atlanta put up a 40-burger) never used to happen at Arrowhead. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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25. Jacksonville... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 13.5

Overall: Blaine Gabbert looked competent. The Jags may actually be building something here. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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26. Tennessee Ti... Offense: 2
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 13.5

Overall: Going out on a limb. Chris Johnson (four yards on 11 carries vs. New England) will have better games this season. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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27. Miami Dolphi... Offense: 1
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 1
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 12.5

Overall: The Miami Dolphins, living proof that offense wins games in today's NFL. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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28. St. Louis Ra... Offense: 2
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 12

Overall: Give the Rams credit, they showed some spunk in Detroit. Although, no one ever really doubted the Rams spunk. It's the lack of talent that's problematic. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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29. Buffalo Bill... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 1.5
Total Points: 11.5

Overall: Buffalo tumbles after an awful effort against the Jets. Mario Williams is lucky I don't deduct any extra points for whining. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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30. Oakland Raid... Offense: 2
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 1
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11

Overall: The best punter in the world means nothing when the guy snapping him the ball thinks he's bowling. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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31. Cleveland Br... Offense: 1
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 1
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11

Overall: Believe it or not, Cleveland's offense was worse than expected. Brandon Weeden looked an awful lot like a young Vinny Testaverde. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

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32. Indianapolis... Offense: 2
Defense: 1
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 10.5

Overall: If there's a worse defense in the NFL this season, I'd be stunned. Stunned! (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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