NFL Power Rankings Week 3: Giants avoid third loss

Sep 27, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

6.) Atlanta Falcons (3-0)

One of the most impressive offensive outputs of Week 3 was from the Atlanta Falcons on the road against the Dallas Cowboys. Running back Devonta Freeman was one of the best rushers of the week, as he totaled 141 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.

Matt Ryan and Julio Jones continued their great starts to the season, as Ryan totaled 285 passing yards and Jones totaled 12 receptions, 164 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns. The Falcons are one of the biggest surprises of 2015 with Dan Quinn leading them to a very successful season so far.

5.) Cincinnati Bengals (3-0)

The Cincinnati Bengals are playing very well to start the 2015 season, as they may have been able to put an early dagger in the Baltimore Ravens’ season. The Bengals’ offense was led by Andy Dalton and A.J. Green, who both had monster games. Dalton totaled 383 passing yards and three passing touchdowns. Green was the beneficiary of two of those touchdown passes, and he also totaled 227 receiving yards.

Cincinnati is no stranger to regular season success, but this season may finally be their opportunity to do something in the AFC.

4.) Arizona Cardinals (3-0)

The Arizona Cardinals continue to roll in 2015 with Carson Palmer healthy and under center. Palmer played well in the Cardinals’ blowout victory, as he totaled 311 passing yards and two passing touchdowns.

Without Andre Ellington in Week 3, Chris Johnson once again was the starting running back. In a flashback to his days with the Titans, Johnson totaled 110 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The Cardinals defense played very well too, as they shut down Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers’ offense.

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