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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "One week into the regular season, several teams are dealing with major issues. The Chicago Bears have lost star linebacker Brian Urlacher for the season. Jake Delhomme keeps completing passes to the wrong team, leaving the Carolina Panthers with a quarterback crisis that may be difficult to solve.
With Urlacher out and Delhomme out of sync, the Bears and Panthers drop in this week's power poll, while hot quarterbacks like Mark Sanchez of the New York Jets and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints have their teams on the rise.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 3rd.
Week 2 result: Beat Cowboys, 33-31
Another clutch performance by Eli Manning puts them atop the NFC East and this poll.
This week: at Bucs.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 9th.
Week 2 result: Beat Dolphins, 27-23.
Thanks to Peyton Manning -- and some quick scoring from Dallas Clark and Pierre Garcon against the Dolphins -- life without Tony Dungy has been business as usual.
This week: at Cardinals.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 12th.
Week 2 result: Beat Panthers, 28-20.
Home cooking has been good to them. Now, after beating two teams that haven't won a game this season, they face a road test at New England.
This week: at Patriots.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 7th.
Week 2 result: Beat Lions, 27-13.
We will find out just how good Adrian Peterson, Brett Favre and the imposing Minnesota defense really is when it faces an unbeaten team on Sunday.
This week: vs. 49ers.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 5th.
Week 2 result: Beat Chargers, 31-26.
Their offense has become more diverse thanks to a maturing Joe Flacco. And Ray Lewis still looks young. Just ask Darren Sproles.
This week: vs. Browns.";
spt_NFL_powerrankings[i++] = new Array("","6. Pittsburgh Steelers","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/AFC_Steelers.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", "");
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 1st.
Week 2 result: Lost to Bears, 17-14.
They are unlikely to hit their stride again until Troy Polamalu returns, though there's nothing wrong with a loss at Chicago.
This week: at Bengals.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 4th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Jets, 16-9.
Lack of a consistent running game is making life more difficult for Tom Brady. Not having Wes Welker in the lineup hurts, too.
This week: vs. Falcons.";
spt_NFL_powerrankings[i++] = new Array("","8. New Orleans Saints","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Saints.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 11th.
Week 2 result: Beat Eagles, 48-22.
Drew Brees is an early favorite for league MVP and could make another run at several single-season passing records. Their offense looks machine-like.
This week: at Bills.";
spt_NFL_powerrankings[i++] = new Array("","9. Philadelphia Eagles","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/msnbc/Components/Art/SPORTS/LOGOS/NFL/Helmets/NFC_Eagles.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "left", "", "", "93", "110", "", "", "", "", "");
spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 2nd.
Week 2 result: Lost to Saints, 48-22.
Michael Vick finally will get to make his season debut on Sunday, but the player Philly needs most is Donovan McNabb. (Not that he could've slowed the Saints' offense.)
This week: vs. Chiefs.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 8th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Ravens, 31-26.
They need LaDainian Tomlinson back to help them be more consistent in the running game and in the red zone.
This week: vs. Dolphins.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 14th.
Week 2 result: Beat Patriots, 16-9.
Rex Ryan can talk, but he can also coach defense, as Tom Brady and the Patriots will attest. Mark Sanchez should run for mayor.
This week: vs. Titans.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 16th.
Week 2 result: Beat Steelers, 17-14.
Beating the Steelers was huge, but Jay Cutler must keep the momentum going if Chicago expects to wrest control of the NFC North from the Vikings.
This week: at Seahawks.";
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Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 18th.
Week 2 result: Beat Seahawks, 23-10.
They lead the NFC West and have a chance to start 3-0 for the first time since 1998. If they beat Minnesota, perhaps they'll even seem like the 49ers from the '90s.
This week: at Vikings.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 6th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Texans, 34-31.
Starting 0-2 is concerning. Their game at the Jets on Sunday is one they need badly or their chances of back-to-back playoffs appearances will be dim.
This week: at Jets.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 10th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Giants, 33-31.
Talent keeps them from falling too far, but Tony Romo's mistakes remain troubling, especially when the surface at home against a division rival.
This week: vs. Panthers.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 13th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Bengals, 28-21.
The regular season has been a reality check. Aaron Rodgers is taking too many hits for the offense to hit its stride.
This week: at Rams.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 19th.
Week 2 result: Beat Jaguars, 31-17.
How Kurt Warner fares vs. the Colts' pass rush will be interesting Sunday night. The odds of him completing 92 percent of his passes for a second straight week aren't good.
This week: vs. Colts.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 22nd.
Week 2 result: Beat Titans, 34-31.
Talk of their demise was premature, and their next two games are at home. The offense remains scary.
This week: vs. Jaguars.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 23rd.
Week 2 result: Lost to 49ers, 23-10.
Matt Hasselbeck's health is a concern, as is their lack of offensive playmakers.
This week: vs. Bears.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 20th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Colts, 27-23.
A brutal early-season schedule might put them into a hole too deep to escape. The Wildcat was a force against Indianapolis, however, which makes them a team that won't go down easy.
This week: at Chargers.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 28th.
Week 2 result: Beat Packers, 28-21.
Winning at Lambeau was a huge lift for a team that needed a break. Cedric Benson has resurrected his career. Who knew?
This week: vs. Steelers.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 17th.
Week 2 result: Beat Rams, 9-7.
Unless the offense shows more firepower, this will not be a pleasant season. Even a trip isn't a gimme.
This week: at Lions.";
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spt_NFL_powerrankings[i-1].body = "
Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 21st.
Week 2 result: Beat Bucs, 33-20.
So much of what happens to them this season depends on Trent Edwards' development. Can he consistently get the ball to Terrell Owens and Lee Evans? Good news, though: It's the last week without Marshawn Lynch.
This week: vs. Saints.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 15th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Falcons, 28-20.
The powerful running game that carried them last season has not materialized. The defense also is a shell of its former self.
This week: at Cowboys.";
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Record: 2-0
Last week: Ranked 27th.
Week 2 result: Beat Browns, 27-6.
Yes, they are 2-0. But one victory was a miracle. The other was against the Browns. Withholding judgment on the revamped defense.
This week: at Raiders.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 24th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Cardinals, 31-17.
Their pass rush is weak, and their quarterback is struggling. Not a good combo. Maurice Jones-Drew can only do so much.
This week: at Texans.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 25th.
Week 2 result: Beat Chiefs, 13-10.
The win over the Chiefs was ugly. But the game-winning drive was encouraging. Perhaps Tom Cable's onto something. Now if only JaMarcus Russell could improve his accuracy...
This week: vs. Broncos.";
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Record: 1-1
Last week: Ranked 30th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Broncos, 27-6.
Wonder if the Jets regret firing Eric Mangini? I'm guessing no. The offense is among the league's worst.
This week: at Ravens.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 25th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Bills, 33-20.
Raheem Morris may not feel like the league's youngest coach by season's end. Revamping an entire roster will do that.
This week: vs. Giants.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 29th.
Week 2 result: Lost to Raiders, 13-10.
Todd Haley could use two things -- a healthy Matt Cassel and a victory over the Raiders.
This week: at Eagles.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 31st.
Week 2 result: Lost to Vikings, 27-13.
With his first start behind him, Matthew Stafford's next task is getting his first win.
This week: vs. Redskins.";
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Record: 0-2
Last week: Ranked 32nd.
Week 2 result: Lost to Redskins, 9-7.
A shutout defeat in Seattle reinforced how difficult Steve Spagnuolo's task will be.
This week: vs. Packers.";
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