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The Raanan Rankings - Week 2

Offense: 1.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 10.5

Overall: This week the Raiders figured out the snapper/punter exchange. Next week they may learn to tackle the opposing running back. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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Week 2 By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY NFL Columnist

The Patriots lost at home to the Cardinals. Welcome to Week 2 of the NFL season. (AP Photos)

(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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1. San Francisco... Offense: 4
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 21.5

Overall: Sorry, Alex. Sorry. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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T2. Green Bay Pa... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 5
Coaching: 4.5
Total Points: 21.5

Overall: Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are just inches away from delivering a few smackdowns. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

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T2. New England ... Offense: 4
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 5
Total Points: 21.5

Overall: It's the beginning of the end for Wes Welker. We've seen this before in New England. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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4. Houston Texan... Offense: 4
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 20.5

Overall: Young QB, old QB, middle-aged QB—J.J. Watt is an equal opportunity crusher. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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T5. Pittsburgh S... Offense: 4
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 4.5
Total Points: 20

Overall: Note to the rest of the NFL: Pittsburgh’s defense is still good, even without Troy Polamalu and James Harrison. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

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T5. New York Gia... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 5
Total Points: 20
Overall: The old Eli used to wilt for the rest of the afternoon after three early picks. The new Eli throws for 500-plus yards and three game-changing TDs. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

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7. Atlanta Falco... Offense: 4
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19.5

Overall: Great game plan by Mike Smith. It took Peyton Manning 15 minutes to realize what was happening. By that time it was too late. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

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8. Philadelphia ... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19.5

Overall: DeMeco Ryans is the difference. Last year the Eagles had rookie Casey Matthews (no minicamps, shortened preseason) start at middle linebacker. This year they have Ryans and are 2-0 after two weeks. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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9. Denver Bronco... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19

Overall: Last week I said I'd never doubt Peyton Manning again. Well… not yet. Playing in Atlanta on a Monday night was a tough assignment. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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10. Baltimore Ra... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19

Overall: Seriously, did I miss all the Super Bowls that Joe Flacco has won in his career? (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

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11. San Diego Ch... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 18

Overall: The Antonio Gates (multiple injuries) era is over. The Donte Rosario era has begun. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

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12. New York Jet... Offense: 3
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 18

Overall: Why didn't Tebow play more!!!!! Come on, this is really going to get annoying every time they lose. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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13. Arizona Card... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 4.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Last week I told everyone about Daryl Washington. This week it's DT Calais Campbell. Arizona is no joke defensively. It has quality players all over the defense. The offense though, I'm still not a believer. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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14. Dallas Cowbo... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Good to know that the Cowboys are still the Cowboys. That was a complete letdown in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

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15. Cincinnati B... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Mike Zimmer still isn't happy with the Bengals defense. Who can blame him? (AP Photo/David Kohl)

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16. Chicago Bea... Offense: 3
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 17

Overall: Did I say something positive about the Bears’ offense last week? That was dumb. Chicago's line is still atrocious. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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17. Detroit Lion... Offense: 3
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 16

Overall: Matthew Stafford has taken a huge step backward so far this season. Seriously, what was this? (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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18. Seattle Seah... Offense: 3
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 16

Overall: The Seahawks are a different team when they play in front of the 12th man. (AP Photo/Kevin P. Casey)

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19. Carolina Pan... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 2.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: Yes, Cam Newton is explosive. So is Steve Smith. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)

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20. Tampa Bay Bu... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: Greg Schiano's teams play until the final whistle. I don't know why that would be a problem with anyone. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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21. Washington R... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 15

Overall: The Redskins aren't deep enough to overcome these loses. But at least they still have RGIII! (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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22. Buffalo Bill... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 14.5

Overall: C.J. Spiller is the first running back to average over 10 yards per carry in the first two games of a season since Jim Brown. I'm impressed. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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23. Miami Dolphi... Offense: 2
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 14.5

Overall: Reggie Bush (172 yards rushing vs. Oakland) is a serious baller. The problem is that he's the only serious skill position player on the team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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24. New Orleans ... Offense: 4
Defense: 1
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 1
Total Points: 14

Overall: Who dat coaching them Saints? Exactly. Mardi Gras couldn't come soon enough in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

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25. St. Louis Ra... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 13

Overall: Throw it to Amendola (15 catches, 160 yards, 1 TD)! That seemed to work for Sam Bradford. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

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26. Minnesota Vi... Offense: 2
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 12.5

Overall: Christian Ponder's showing signs. That's the first step in rebuilding this franchise. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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27. Tennessee Ti... Offense: 2
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 12.5

Overall: Is it possible that Pro Bowl running back Chris Johnson ruined his career with his 2011 holdout? It's starting to look that way. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

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28. Jacksonville... Offense: 2
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 12

Overall: The Jags aren't ready to play quality (Houston) teams yet. Back to playing the rest of the AFC South. Hello, Indy! (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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29. Indianapolis... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 1.5
Special Teams: 2.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11.5

Overall: Celebrate 'em while you got 'em. Colts fans aren't going to have too many other weeks to savor victory this season. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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30. Kansas City ... Offense: 3
Defense: 1.5
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11.5

Overall: It's getting ugly in Kansas City. This pretty much says it all. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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31. Cleveland Br... Offense: 2
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 1.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11

Overall: At least you have Trent Richardson, Browns fans. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)

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32. Oakland Raid... Offense: 1.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 10.5

Overall: This week the Raiders figured out the snapper/punter exchange. Next week they may learn to tackle the opposing running back. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

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