Predominantly Orange Week Three NFL Power Rankings

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Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is pressured by Washington Redskins outside linebacker Preston Smith (94) during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Dallas Cowboys (20)

It hasn’t been flashy, but Dak Prescott has played a simple, efficient brand of football. The offensive line looked far better against the Redskins then it did against the Giants, and it’s no surprise that they came away with their first win. If Prescott and Elliott can continue to improve from week to week, it will be a Giants/Cowboys battle for supremacy in the NFC East.

Sep 19, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Philadelphia Eagles (24)

Carson Wentz has looked about as impressive as a rookie can possibly look. This kid has it all—he’s mobile, he’s very accurate, he controls the huddle the way you’d hope, he can make checks, and he’s very smart. The Eagles are looking better and better each week for the trade they made to get him, and then the subsequent trade to get a first round pick for Sam Bradford. Most thought this would be a rebuilding year for the Eagles, but at 2-0 and a blossoming young quarterback, they may compete for a division title this year.

Sep 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) jumps over outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) and Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo (74) to sack quarterback Andrew Luck (12) in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Indianapolis Colts (17)

In what was described as a must-win by reciever T.Y. Hilton, the Colts gave a good effort. However, the Denver defense is like a prize fighter—it just continues to wear you down until you simply have nothing left. Needing a touchdown with under two minutes to go, the Colts simply couldn’t contain the wrecking ball that is Von Miller, and will now have to try and climb out of a two-game deficit in their division. The Colts are truly facing a must-win coming up at home vs. the Chargers who have looked like an offensive juggernaut in their own right over the first two weeks. Andrew Luck is going to need to play at an MVP for the rest of the season to overcome this porous defense.

Sep 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) is congratulated by teammates after catching a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders in the fourth quarter at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The Falcons defeated the Raiders 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

20. Atlanta Falcons (28)

Kudos to the Falcons for going on the road and absolutely sticking it to the Raiders new and (supposedly) improved defense. Matt Ryan played at an elite level Sunday, and that will be needed moving forward if the Falcons have any shot at winning the NFC South.

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