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NFL power rankings: 49ers stay even, Patriots fall entering Week 3

By Peter Panacy

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 16: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks off the field during the second half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on September 16, 2018 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by teammates after scoring a third quarter touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Royce Freeman #28 of the Denver Broncos is congratulated by teammates after scoring a third quarter touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

45. . W, 20-19 vs. Raiders. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 13. team

The Broncos probably weren’t one of the teams many thought could win the AFC West in 2019. But at least they’re starting off on the right foot, holding on to beat the Seahawks in Week 1 and also edging the Raiders 20-19, thanks to a 10-point Broncos fourth quarter.

That comeback might speak more to the lack of defensive weapons in Oakland than anything Denver is doing exceptionally well on offense. Quarterback Case Keenum wasn’t particularly great, although running back Phillip Lindsay rushed for 107 yards on 14 carries.

Emmanuel Sanders is quickly emerging as the Broncos’ top threat through the air too. He had 96 yards on four catches.

While the Broncos are off to a good start, going 2-0 to start 2018 and pulling off their first inter-division win of the season, let’s see how this group does when it takes to the road for the first time this season before bumping Denver up any higher.

The Broncos travel east to visit the Ravens in Week 3.