Anybody Want to Be No. 1?

The Raanan Rankings - Week 3

By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY NFL Columnist

Four power rankings this season, four different No. 1s. Is anyone elite these days?

Nobody has fallen harder than the Patriots either. They might be the only team in Raanan Rankings history to fall 18 spots in two weeks. They are also the first team to get a ZERO in a category.

Oh well. That's what you get for putting your hands on an official.

Let the ranking begin... (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.

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.

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Anybody Want to ... By Jordan Raanan, XFINITY NFL Columnist

Four power rankings this season, four different No. 1s. Is anyone elite these days?

Nobody has fallen harder than the Patriots either. They might be the only team in Raanan Rankings history to fall 18 spots in two weeks. They are also the first team to get a ZERO in a category.

Oh well. That's what you get for putting your hands on an official.

Let the ranking begin... (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.

The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
1. Houston Texan... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 21.5

Overall: It wasn't the Jags or the Dolphins on the schedule in Week 3. It was the Broncos in Mile High that the Texans manhandled. Very impressive performance offensively and defensively. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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2. Atlanta Falco... Offense: 4
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 4.5
Total Points: 21

Overall: The Falcons have been great so far this season. But seriously John Abraham? (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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3. New York Gian... Offense: 4.5
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 5
Coaching: 5
Total Points: 21

Overall: Ramses Barden? Andre Brown? GM Jerry Reese is a genius. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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4. San Francisco... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4.5
Special Teams: 5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 20.5

Overall: Now that's a letdown. San Francisco didn't even show up in Minnesota. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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

Overall: Torrey Smith should be an inspiration to us all. That's one strong young man. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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6. Green Bay Pac... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 19.5

Overall: Green Bay is 2-1 in my book. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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7. Arizona Cardi... Offense: 3
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 19

Overall: That wasn't just any old victory for Kevin Kolb. Spanking the Eagles left him extra giddy. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)

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8. Cincinnati Be... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 18

Overall: A.J. Green (21 rec., 311 yards, 2 TDs) is already the second best wide receiver in the NFL. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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9. Dallas Cowboy... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Tackles Doug Free and Tyron Smith have committed six penalties apiece. And they are the strongest part of Dallas' offensive line. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

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

Overall: The Eagles spot in these rankings is similar to Michael Vick. "We'll evaluate it as we go." (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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11. Chicago Bear... Offense: 3
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Matt Forte can't come back quick enough. Chicago's not the same without him. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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12. Seattle Seah... Offense: 3
Defense: 5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: They lost to the Packers, right? (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)

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13. New York Jet... Offense: 3
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 4
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Mark Sanchez's targets were laughable in Miami. Kerley, Cumberland, Powell, Schillens and Reuland. I kid you not. And no Darrelle Revis (ACL) for the rest of the year ends the Jets season. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

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14. Denver Bronc... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 17.5

Overall: Peyton Manning doesn't play defense. That's a problem. The Broncos defense is very average. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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15. San Diego Ch... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 3.5
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 4
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 16.5

Overall: There's the patented Chargers dud. Knew it was was coming, just didn't know when. San Diego was manhandled by the Falcons. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

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16. Pittsburgh S... Offense: 4
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 16.5

Overall: The Steelers have finished with the league's top-ranked defense three of the last five years. Might not happen this season. Pittsburgh allowed 34 points to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday afternoon. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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17. Minnesota Vi... Offense: 3
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: Christian Ponder is the best sophomore quarterback so far this season. (AP Photo/Genevieve Ross)

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18. Buffalo Bill... Offense: 3
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: You can't play Kansas City and Cleveland every week. This Sunday? An angry New England Patriots team. The Bills true colors will show. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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19. New England ... Offense: 4
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 4.5
Coaching: 0
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: I'm so appalled at the lack of outrage for Bill Belichick putting his hands on an official that New England gets a zero in the coaching category. If a player did something similar, it would end with a suspension. Belichick deserves a similar fate. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

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20. Tennessee Ti... Offense: 3
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 5
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 15.5

Overall: When all seems lost in Nashville, resort to the 'Music City Miracle' play. So sick. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

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21. Tampa Bay Bu... Offense: 3
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 15

Overall: Average across the board. Seems like a team destined for 8-8. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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T22. Washington ... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 3.5
Total Points: 14.5

Overall: I knew the loss of Brian Orakpo and Adam Carriker would hurt, but not quite like this. Washington allowed 38 points at home to the Bengals. Yikes. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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T22. Carolina Pa... Offense: 3
Defense: 2.5
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 14.5

Overall: This may just be the only thing worse than the Panthers' effort against the Giants on Thursday night. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

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24. Kansas City ... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 13.5

Overall: Jamaal Charles (288 total yards) is back. Jury is still out on whether the same can be said for Kansas City's defense. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

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25. New Orleans ... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 1
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 1
Total Points: 13

Overall: It's bad in New Orleans. Really bad. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman)

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26. Detroit Lion... Offense: 3.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 2
Quarterback: 2.5
Coaching: 3
Total Points: 13

Overall: Remember when Ndamukong Suh was on the verge of taking over the league. Pro Football Focus has him rated the 53rd best defensive tackle/nose tackle after three weeks. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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27. Miami Dolphi... Offense: 1
Defense: 4
Special Teams: 4
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 13

Overall: Without Reggie Bush name me one Dolphins playmaker. I dare you. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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28. Oakland Raid... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 1.5
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 3.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 12.5

Overall: Stunning win over the Steelers. Stunning. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

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29. Jacksonville... Offense: 2
Defense: 3
Special Teams: 3
Quarterback: 2
Coaching: 2.5
Total Points: 12.5

Overall: Cecil Shorts III. Don't know why but I just love that name. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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

Overall: Oh, don't worry, nobody feels sorry for the Rams. Nobody even knows they exist. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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31. Indianapolis... Offense: 2.5
Defense: 1
Special Teams: 2.5
Quarterback: 3
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 11

Overall: You know it's going to be a long season when you lose at home to Blaine Gabbert and the Jags. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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32. Cleveland Br... Offense: 1.5
Defense: 2
Special Teams: 3.5
Quarterback: 1.5
Coaching: 2
Total Points: 10.5

Overall: Another lost season in Cleveland. Make it five straight. (AP Photo/David Richard)

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