NFL Week 3: Ranking All 16 AFC Teams

16. Denver Broncos

If you're optimistic about Bo Nix in his rookie campaign, you're probably at least semi-bullish about the Denver Broncos. In his first two career starts, Nix left us with more questions than answers. With that said, patience is needed. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +17000

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2. Houston Texans

With C.J. Stroud making the leap to stardom during his rookie campaign in Houston, the Texans have surged into a genuine Super Bowl contender with some offseason additions. We still have concerns about their difficult schedule, but the Texans have looked the part of a Super Bowl threat through Week 2. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +500

3. Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills are a team that many were down on heading into 2024. We're not quite ready to plan the funeral for this core of players. Josh Allen is a top quarterback in this league, and the Bills look like a team that will give the majority of the AFC trouble. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +500

4. Baltimore Ravens

Even if this Baltimore Ravens core hasn't been able to close the deal in January, there's still a lot to like about this football team, led by two-time MVP Lamar Jackson. Are the Ravens due for some regression? They've lost two straight games and have Dallas and Buffalo on the horizon. Things might get spicy in Baltimore soon. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +800

5. New York Jets

Some people are skeptical about how Aaron Rodgers will look under center for the New York Jets. The positives early on are that he's stayed on the field, and didn't look out of place. The defense needs to be better for this team to be a real contender in the AFC, but we need more tape to judge this group. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +1300

6. Pittsburgh Steelers

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers don't quite crack our top ten to kick off the season, Mike Tomlin and company will only use that as motivation. It only took Pittsburgh one week to do that after a pair of wins against Atlanta and Denver. Let's see how the Steelers manage in Week 3 against the Chargers. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +2400

7. Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are one team we want to examine before we rank them higher or lower. With Justin Herbert back in the mix and Jim Harbaugh brought in as head coach, the Chargers have thrived in the trenches through two games. A battle of 2-0 teams is up next when they visit Pittsburgh in Week 3. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +2400

8. Cincinnati Bengals

Some are ready to automatically put the Cincinnati Bengals back in the Super Bowl mix after an off-year last season in which Joe Burrow couldn't find his footing and dealt with injuries. Despite the Bengals looking better in Week 2 against Kansas City, a loss is still a loss. With two winnable games on the horizon, the Bengals need to strike. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +1000

9. Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns will have one of the NFL's top defenses entering 2024. That's not what we're concerned about with this group. The Browns' offense found more rhythm in Week 2. Will their defense have a real coming out party in Week 3 against the Giants?

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +2800

10. Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins will again have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. The question that needs answering is on the defensive side of the football. The Dolphins were dealt a major blow after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered another concussion. It's hard to have any confidence in their quarterback situation while Tagoavailoa is on IR. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +2000

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11. Jacksonville Jaguars

We're a little more bullish on the Jacksonville Jaguars than most. Although we need to see Trevor Lawrence take that next step as a quarterback, we're confident that Jacksonville did enough this offseason to give him the necessary help on both sides of the football. Through Week 2, the Jaguars continue to underachieve. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +3300

12. Indianapolis Colts

It's easy to get excited about Shane Steichen as a head coach with the Indianapolis Colts. He proved as much to us last season with what he dealt with from an injury standpoint. In saying that, the Colts will go as far as Anthony Richardson takes them. Richardson struggled mightily for the first time as a pro in Week 2. How will he respond? 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +4700

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13. Las Vegas Raiders

Let's get one thing straight: the Las Vegas Raiders won't be a pushover under Antonio Pierce. They proved that down the stretch last year and will do so again this time. The Raiders did everything asked of them in Week 2, upsetting the Baltimore Ravens in dramatic fashion. That's good enough to raise them on our power rankings.  

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +4900

14. New England Patriots

There will undoubtedly be some growing pains for Jerod Mayo in his first year as head coach of the New England Patriots. To say the Patriots picking up a win on the road in Cincinnati in Week 1 was impressive is an understatement. Week 2 saw the Patriots fall just short against Seattle. This team isn't easy to play against. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +8500

15. Tennessee Titans

Don't be surprised if the Tennessee Titans are better than we think entering the 2024 campaign. Will Levis's game has real upside, and the additions the Titans made this offseason should help. The Titans have been in both games early, but have yet to pick up a win on the young season. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +6500

16. Denver Broncos

If you're optimistic about Bo Nix in his rookie campaign, you're probably at least semi-bullish about the Denver Broncos. In his first two career starts, Nix left us with more questions than answers. With that said, patience is needed. 

AFC Championship Winner 2024-25: +17000

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