NFL Week 2 Power Rankings 2024: How all 32 teams stack up

The San Francisco 49ers capped off an thrilling opening weekend for the 2024 NFL season with a win over the New York Jets on “Monday Night time Soccer.”

The Baltimore Ravens got here up a toe quick in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, and the Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys earned massive wins. Lots has occurred since our Preseason Energy Rankings, so we have to restack all 32 groups forward of Week 2.

Along with our rankings, NFL Nation reporters named a newcomer — outlined as a rookie, new coach or offseason acquisition — who put up the perfect efficiency. From the New England Patriots’ Jerod Mayo and Seattle Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald grabbing their first profession wins as head coaches to rookie playmakers lighting it up, we picked 32 gamers and coaches who impressed of their debuts.

Let’s get proper into it with our No. 1-ranked staff.

Our energy panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities evaluates how NFL groups stack up in opposition to each other, rating them from 1 to 32.

Earlier rankings: Preseason

Leap to a staff:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Preseason rating: 1

Greatest newcomer efficiency: WR Xavier Worthy

Worthy had the influence the Chiefs have been hoping for once they drafted him within the first spherical. He delivered two performs of greater than 20 yards, the primary one a landing on an end-around the primary time he obtained the ball and the opposite a landing catch within the fourth quarter. The Chiefs had three go performs of greater than 30 yards and three others of greater than 20. Worthy’s mere presence on the sphere may need contributed even when it wasn’t him getting the ball. — Adam Teicher

Preseason rating: 3

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DE Leonard Floyd

San Francisco signed Floyd in free company to be the down-to-down complement to DE Nick Bosa that it hasn’t had since Dee Ford in 2019. The early returns have been good Monday evening. Floyd completed with two tackles, one sack, one stuff and one stress that led to an interception vs. Jets QB Aaron Rodgers. — Nick Wagoner

Preseason rating: 4

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DB Terrion Arnold

In his NFL debut, Arnold completed with eight complete tackles in Detroit’s extra time win over the Rams. The rookie took 97% of snaps and appeared up and down at occasions whereas going through veteran QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp and a potent Rams offense. “It is very evident it is not too massive for him,” coach Dan Campbell mentioned of Arnold on Monday. “He is obtained loads to scrub up, however but man, it was very promising. He was in stride. He confirmed up for us, and he is solely gonna get higher and higher.” — Eric Woodyard

Preseason rating: 2

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB Derrick Henry

There weren’t loads of choices as a result of the newcomers did not contribute a lot for Baltimore. Henry confirmed promise early, however the Ravens went away from the run recreation in attempting to play catch-up with QB Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. On the opening drive, Henry ran 5 occasions for 17 yards, together with a 5-yard landing. He had eight carries for 29 yards the remainder of the sport. Henry might have extra alternatives in Week 2 when he faces a Raiders protection that gave up 176 speeding yards to the Chargers in Week 1. — Jamison Hensley

Preseason rating: 5

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB Saquon Barkley

Barkley stole the present in Brazil, speeding for over 100 yards and scoring thrice in opposition to the Packers — twice on the bottom and as soon as by the air. He turned the second participant in franchise historical past to attain three touchdowns in his first recreation, becoming a member of Terrell Owens, who did it in 2004. “We’re excited that he is on our staff, and he begins the season off proper,” receiver A.J. Brown mentioned. — Tim McManus

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Preseason rating: 6

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB Joe Mixon

Mixon’s debut was elite. He ran for 159 yards with a landing, his third-highest yardage in a recreation for his profession. It did not matter what entrance the Colts introduced: He ran for 88 yards in opposition to a light-weight field, 34 in opposition to a impartial field and 37 in opposition to a stacked field. Mixon stored the Texans’ offense afloat as QB C.J. Stroud shook off the rust and threw for 234 yards, in need of his 274-yard common in 2023. — DJ Bien-Aime

Preseason rating: 11

Greatest newcomer efficiency: LB DeMarvion Overshown

There have been numerous decisions because of Dallas’ massive win, however Overshown will get the nod. He sat out his rookie season due to a torn ACL in his left knee however was all around the subject in opposition to the Browns. He completed with 9 tackles, a sack, a deal with for loss and two quarterback hits. His closing pace was eye-opening on his sack of Browns QB Deshaun Watson since he beat Micah Parsons to the signal-caller. There is perhaps rising pains because the yr progresses, however he’s off to a terrific begin. — Todd Archer

Preseason rating: 7

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DC Bobby Babich

This wasn’t a reasonably defensive effort, however changes by Babich in his first recreation as an NFL playcaller are value acknowledging, particularly after nickel nook Taron Johnson left the sport following a forearm harm on the primary drive. The Cardinals didn’t rating one other offensive landing after halftime and the Payments restricted QB Kyler Murray to 31 passing yards within the second half. “I felt Bobby and the defensive employees did a terrific job at halftime addressing [third-down issues] after which making some changes,” coach Sean McDermott mentioned. “I feel we got here out higher within the second half and performed slightly bit extra our model protection.” — Alaina Getzenberg

Preseason rating: 8

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DC Anthony Weaver

The Dolphins’ defensive efficiency within the second half of Sunday’s win over the Jaguars ought to give them confidence shifting ahead. Miami held Jacksonville to 0-for-5 on third down, forcing three three-and-outs and a four-play turnover on downs in six complete collection. The Dolphins’ protection pitched a second-half shutout in a comeback victory. Gamers raved about Weaver’s teaching model all through the offseason, and their play within the face of a two-score deficit Sunday validated their emotions. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Preseason rating: 13

Greatest newcomer efficiency: LB Jared Verse

Verse had the primary sack of his NFL profession Sunday when he took down Lions QB Jared Goff to finish the primary half. The Rams’ first-round decide had a 33% go rush win price at edge within the season opener, which was tied for sixth in Week 1 by Sunday evening, in keeping with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Verse’s play is very key for a staff attempting to exchange Aaron Donald’s manufacturing after the longer term Corridor of Famer retired throughout the offseason. — Sarah Barshop

Preseason rating: 16

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DB DeShon Elliott

Elliott, one in every of a number of offseason defensive acquisitions who made a splash Sunday, obtained the primary interception of the sport and had two passes defended. The decide got here within the first quarter as Falcons QB Kirk Cousins threw a ball over the center to WR Drake London. Elliott dove in entrance of London and snagged the go. It was such a well-timed, anticipatory play that fellow newcomer Donte Jackson began celebrating the interception earlier than Elliott even had the ball. The Steelers’ depth within the secondary remains to be skinny, however Elliott made the game-changing performs wanted to help a creating offense. — Brooke Pryor

Preseason rating: 10

Greatest newcomer efficiency: S Xavier McKinney

There have been loads of miscues from the protection in new coordinator Jeff Hafley’s debut, however he obtained what he needed from the protection place: extra splash performs, because of McKinney. The $68 million free agent acquisition picked off Eagles QB Jalen Hurts within the first quarter of Friday’s loss in Brazil. The Packers had solely seven interceptions final season, however they obtained two (Jaire Alexander had the opposite) and likewise recovered a fumble in Week 1. — Rob Demovsky

Preseason rating: 21

Greatest newcomer efficiency: OC Liam Coen

The Bucs put up 37 factors in Coen’s Bucs debut — the second most in Week 1. Granted, it was in opposition to a poor Commanders protection, however QB Baker Mayfield threw for 4 touchdowns and accomplished 80% of his passes. Tampa Bay punted solely as soon as, and final season’s league-worst speeding assault confirmed indicators of life, averaging 3.7 yards per rush. — Jenna Laine

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Preseason rating: 9

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB Zack Moss

There weren’t a ton of newcomers to select from in one of many extra befuddling Bengals losses in latest reminiscence. However Moss, a veteran who signed in free company to exchange Joe Mixon, scored the staff’s solely landing. He had 9 carries for 44 yards and a rating that stored Cincinnati in hanging distance all through the second half. OC Dan Pitcher referred to as Moss an all-around again, and his utilization advised that was the case. He performed 65% of the staff’s offensive snaps and can proceed in a key function for a unit that should enhance going ahead. — Ben Child

Preseason rating: 15

Greatest newcomer efficiency: QB Tyrod Taylor

What does it say concerning the Jets that their backup quarterback was the highest newcomer in Week 1? With the sport out of attain, Taylor changed Aaron Rodgers and led a 12-play, 70-yard landing drive, hitting Allen Lazard on a 3-yard landing go. Different key newcomers, specifically WR Mike Williams, OT Tyron Smith and OT Morgan Moses, did not distinguish themselves. — Wealthy Cimini

Preseason rating: 14

Greatest newcomer efficiency: WR Brian Thomas Jr.

The rookie had 4 catches for 47 yards and a landing in his NFL debut, and it was the TD catch that created essentially the most buzz. He ran a crossing route, obtained behind Miami’s safeties and caught the 14-yard throw from QB Trevor Lawrence with each ft inbounds alongside the tip line. He additionally arrange the Jaguars’ first landing, a 1-yard run by Travis Etienne Jr., by drawing a 40-yard go interference penalty vs. CB Jalen Ramsey. — Michael DiRocco

Preseason rating: 20

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB J.Okay. Dobbins

Dobbins, who signed a one-year take care of Los Angeles this offseason, broke free for 2 lengthy runs (41 and 61 yards) that turned the sport round for the Chargers’ stalling offense. He completed with 135 yards and one landing, essentially the most yards by a Chargers RB in a season opener. Dobbins most likely would have had extra yards, however he was caught from behind and tackled by Raiders defenders on each massive features. Dobbins was upset about that postgame, saying he wanted to get in form. — Kris Rhim

Preseason rating: 17

Greatest newcomer efficiency: S Jonathan Owens

The veteran security returned a blocked punt 21 yards for a landing — the primary of his seven-year profession. Owens’ rating was the spark the Bears desperately wanted (they have been down 17-3 within the third quarter on the time) and it ignited a 21-point scoring stretch for Chicago on a day when its offense failed to attain a landing. Owens signed with the Bears within the offseason as a backup security whose particular groups dependability was a serious draw. — Courtney Cronin

Preseason rating: 22

Greatest newcomer efficiency: HC Mike Macdonald

The Seahawks obtained Macdonald a win in his head-coaching debut, and it was the protection that led the best way. Macdonald and new DC Aden Durde had a sound recreation plan in opposition to Bo Nix, appropriately anticipating the rookie quarterback would favor beneath throws. The Seahawks have been prepared for Denver’s quick passing recreation and made Nix pay when he tried to push the ball downfield, intercepting two of his deeper throws. They held the Broncos’ offense to 231 yards and 16 factors, gave up solely 3.2 yards per carry to Denver’s operating backs and compelled three turnovers. — Brady Henderson

Preseason rating: 18

Greatest newcomer efficiency: WR Adonai Mitchell

The Colts’ minimal roster turnover this season yielded few decisions right here, however rookie Mitchell demonstrated his skill regardless of catching just one go for two yards. Two overthrows on deep balls from QB Anthony Richardson have been disappointing as a result of Mitchell had simply overwhelmed his defender. On one, Mitchell’s route was so good that Houston CB Kamari Lassiter had no selection however to seize Mitchell as he ran previous him, drawing an unlawful contact penalty. Search for Mitchell to have an effect within the coming weeks. — Stephen Holder

Preseason rating: 12

Greatest newcomer efficiency: WR Jerry Jeudy

There have been few positives in a disappointing debut for the Browns’ revamped offense. However Jeudy, whom Cleveland traded for within the offseason, caught a landing go. Jeudy completed with three receptions for 25 yards and was the second-most-targeted receiver Sunday, behind solely fellow wideout Amari Cooper. There have been different alternatives for QB Deshaun Watson to attach with Jeudy, and it is one of many many issues the Browns will attempt to repair in Week 2. — Daniel Oyefusi

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Preseason rating: 23

Greatest newcomer efficiency: QB Sam Darnold

Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell gave out 5 recreation balls after Sunday’s 28-6 victory over the New York Giants, and 4 of them went to newcomers. However none have been extra impactful than Darnold, who accomplished 15 of his first 17 passes. His 80.3 QBR was among the finest single-game marks of his profession, as was his completion proportion above expectation (CPOE) of 12.7%. No go carried extra future implications than the 44-yard rainbow he dropped into WR Justin Jefferson’s palms in opposition to double protection, a throw Jefferson urged him to make all through the offseason and one that means Darnold has developed a excessive stage of belief within the Vikings’ greatest participant. — Kevin Seifert

Preseason rating: 25

Greatest newcomer efficiency: S Will Harris

Harris, a free agent signing, set the tone instantly by choosing off Panthers QB Bryce Younger on his first go try. That led to a banner day for the group: The Saints’ protection held Carolina to solely 10 factors and had 5 QB hits and 4 sacks. Harris concluded Sunday with two tackles and one go defended. “Will has had a terrific spring. He is a wise participant. He is a participant that may actually play 4 or 5 positions,” security Tyrann Mathieu mentioned. — Katherine Terrell

Preseason rating: 30

Greatest newcomer efficiency: HC Jerod Mayo

The primary-year head coach had his staff able to play in Cincinnati after operating what nine-year veteran QB Jacoby Brissett mentioned was probably the most difficult coaching camps he has skilled. Mayo famous that conditioning and controlling the road of scrimmage could be deciding elements in Week 1, and the gamers responded with a efficiency that included 39 speeding makes an attempt, two pressured fumbles and one fourth-down cease. Mayo obtained a Gatorade bathtub on the sideline courtesy of veteran DTs Davon Godchaux and Daniel Ekuale after which obtained a recreation ball from proprietor Robert Kraft within the locker room. — Mike Reiss

Preseason rating: 19

Greatest newcomer efficiency: Edge Matthew Judon

Judon was a brilliant spot for a staff whose protection performed surprisingly higher than its offense in opposition to the Steelers. Judon had half a sack, two quarterback pressures and 5 tackles. That is not unhealthy for somebody who has been working towards with the Falcons for less than three weeks, to not point out a participant coming back from a torn bicep harm that ended his 2023 season. Atlanta hasn’t had a double-digit sack chief since Vic Beasley in 2016. Possibly Judon would be the Falcons’ savior in that division. — Marc Raimondi

Preseason rating: 29

Greatest newcomer efficiency: RB DeeJay Dallas

Dallas made NFL historical past along with his 96-yard kickoff return for a landing within the fourth quarter of Arizona’s loss to the Payments. It was the NFL’s first landing return within the new dynamic kickoff format. Dallas, who signed with Arizona this offseason as a free agent, had three returns for 123 yards and a landing. — Josh Weinfuss

Preseason rating: 24

Greatest newcomer efficiency: DL T’Vondre Sweat

Sweat did not put up any stats within the field rating, however the massive rookie had an influence. “[He] actually confirmed up for us each within the run and the go recreation,” Titans coach Brian Callahan mentioned. “He is been rising I feel ever since he is gotten right here.” Any considerations about Sweat’s conditioning will be put to mattress, as he performed 67% of Tennessee’s defensive snaps. — Turron Davenport

Preseason rating: 27

Greatest newcomer efficiency: TE Brock Bowers

The No. 13 draft decide had a stable efficiency within the Raiders’ loss to the Chargers. Although Bowers didn’t begin, he led Las Vegas in targets (eight) and catches (six) for 58 receiving yards. Bowers, who sat out apply the ultimate two weeks of the preseason nursing a foot harm, additionally performed 68% of snaps on offense. His numbers are positive to go up because the Raiders discover their footing going ahead. — Paul Gutierrez

Preseason rating: 28

Greatest newcomer efficiency: QB Jayden Daniels

Make no mistake, there have been a few throws by Daniels that might have made for chunk performs, and he opted to both run or go elsewhere. With expertise, these throws will ultimately be made. However Daniels confirmed he can damage groups whereas creating due to his legs; he ran for 88 yards on 16 carries and threw for 184 yards. As he will get extra snug going through NFL defenses, extra massive performs along with his arm will comply with. — John Keim

Preseason rating: 31

Greatest newcomer efficiency: S Brandon Jones

Although the Broncos’ run protection pale down the stretch within the loss to the Seahawks, Jones was energetic with six tackles. He’s half of a brand new security duo together with P.J. Locke, changing final season’s veteran pairing of Kareem Jackson and Justin Simmons. As their largest signing in free company this offseason, the Broncos are giving Jones what he says is the largest alternative of his profession. He’ll fill a extra versatile function than he did in 4 seasons with the Dolphins, and the Broncos will want Jones to play at or close to his peak typically. — Jeff Legwold

Preseason rating: 26

Greatest newcomer efficiency: CB Dru Phillips

There weren’t loads of decisions contemplating the best way Week 1 performed out for the Giants, however Phillips was one of many few brilliant spots. The third-round decide had 4 tackles, one for a loss, and a pressured fumble taking part in out of the slot in his first profession recreation. He produced that in solely 15 defensive snaps. The bodily nature the Giants appreciated from him popping out of Kentucky instantly confirmed. — Jordan Raanan

Preseason rating: 32

Greatest newcomer efficiency: WR Xavier Legette

If there was a small brilliant spot in an embarrassing 47-10 loss at New Orleans, it was first-round decide Legette. After a coaching camp wherein he was at greatest the No. 4 vast receiver, Legette had a team-leading 4 receptions. They have been for less than 35 yards, however the Panthers had 161 complete yards passing. It is encouraging that Legette was getting open for QB Bryce Younger. — David Newton