the second half for the first time this season. The

Who says the Patriots need Tom Brady to be No. 1? ESPNs power panel (a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities) rewards New England with top billing this week following a 2-0 start to the season. Last weeks No. 1, the Packers, dropped all the way to No. 9 following a Week 2 loss at Minnesota.Check out the rest of the league and where each team ranks.Previous rankings: Week 2 | Week 1 | PreseasonESPN Stats & Information contributed the following information.1. New England Patriots2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 2Jimmy Garoppolo was rolling, but it appears it will be Jacoby Brissetts turn to run the Patriots offense. Good news is that the Patriots host the Texans, a team theyve lost to only once before ... in an essentially meaningless Week 17 game for the Patriots in the 2009 season.2. Pittsburgh Steelers2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 4DeAngelo Williams is the second-oldest running back in the NFL behind John Kuhn, but that hasnt stopped him from leading the league in touches through two games. Hell lead the unbeaten Steelers against the Eagles in Week 3.3. Arizona Cardinals2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 5Even at 1-1, the Cardinals are the top-ranked team according to our NFL Football Power Index (FPI). Ball control (zero turnovers) is a major reason behind that. A reeling Bills team is up next for the Cards.4. Carolina Panthers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 6Theres no place like home. The Panthers got their first win of the season at home in Week 2 and host the Vikings in Week 3. In their past seven home games (including playoffs), the Panthers are averaging 40.4 points per game.5. Denver Broncos2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 8How good is the Broncos defense? Their past five games (including playoffs) have been against Cam Newton (twice), Ben Roethlisberger, Tom Brady and Andrew Luck. Those QBs combined for three passing touchdowns, five interceptions and 21 sacks. Next up? Andy Dalton and the Bengals.6. Houston Texans2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 7The unbeaten Texans have some nice assets on offense, but the defense is fueling the start, allowing 26 points in two games (second fewest in franchise history). The Texans may be lucking out with the Patriots QB situation entering Week 3.7. Minnesota Vikings2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 12Maybe Sam Bradford is good? Or maybe Stefon Diggs is just that good. Bradford was 9-of-10 for 182 yards when targeting Diggs in his Vikings debut. Bradford will need another big game from Diggs to win at Carolina in Week 3.8. Cincinnati Bengals2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 9The Bengals are averaging 2.8 yards per rush this season and have 103 rushing yards in two games. That is a far cry from what the Bengals are trying to do offensively, and could hurt them mightily against the stout Broncos defense this week.9. Green Bay Packers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 1Aaron Rodgers is completing 57.1 percent of his passes for the Packers this season, which is alarming considering before last season, he was a career 65.9 percent passer. Can he improve against the Lions in Week 3?10. Seattle Seahawks2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 3Fifteen points. Thats all Seattles offense has been able to muster this season, a franchise low for the first two games of the season. Wed say the 49ers allow a perfect opportunity to remedy those woes, but the Seahawks first two games were against the Dolphins and Rams, so ...11. Kansas City Chiefs2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 11What is going on with the Chiefs? Outside of the fourth quarter/overtime of the Chargers game in Week 1, this team has been outscored by 19 points and struggled offensively. The Jets front seven will put the Chiefs offense to the test again this week.12. New York Giants2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 16The Giants were 1-5 in games decided by three or fewer points last season. They are 2-0 in such games this season. They arent pulling away from teams, but wins are wins. The winless Redskins provide another chance for victory in Week 3.13. Baltimore Ravens2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 13The 2-0 Ravens should be thankful to the schedule-makers. After wins against the Bills and Browns to start the season, the Ravens get the Jaguars, Raiders and Redskins the next three weeks, and dont play another division game until Week 9. The top of the North just got more crowded.14. New York Jets2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 15The Jets are 1-1, but they should be concerned about their secondary. Theyve allowed four 50-plus yard pass plays already this season, one shy of their 2015 total. There will be more cause for concern if they allow more against the Chiefs limited aerial attack in Week 3.15. Philadelphia Eagles2016 record: 2-0 Week 2 ranking: No. 20Its hard to have as impressive a start to a pro career as Carson Wentz, who has yet to throw an interception despite attempting 71 passes. But the 2-0 Steelers will likely provide a tougher test in Week 3 than the winless Browns and Bears did.16. Oakland Raiders2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 10If we told you Derek Carr was completing 69.9 percent of his passes with no interceptions, youd probably think the Raiders were 2-0. Unfortunately the defense has allowed 69 points in two games. If it allows that many to the Titans in Week 3, Oakland may have a problem.17. Atlanta Falcons2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 21Matt Ryan leads all quarterbacks this season with an average of 10.0 yards per attempt. The Falcons may be 1-1, but Ryan could easily keep up that pace against the worst pass defense in the NFL (Saints) on Monday night.18. Dallas Cowboys2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 18The Cowboys got themselves a win Sunday and now sit at 1-1, but there has to be a little concern over Ezekiel Elliotts slow start (3.3 yards per rush, two fumbles). A soft Bears rushing defense could get Elliott going in Week 3.19. San Diego Chargers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 25The Chargers are 1-1 despite outscoring their opponents 42-3 in the first half this season. In Week 3, they take on the Colts, who have been outscored by 18 in the first half this season, and against whom?Philip Rivers is 5-1 in his career (including playoffs).20. Detroit Lions2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 22The Lions could be 2-0 had they held on against Tennessee in Week 2, but they also could be 0-2 had they failed to come back against Indy in Week 1. Theyve allowed a go-ahead score in the final 90 seconds of each game so far this season, and face a team in Week 3 that beat them on a Hail Mary in 2015.21. Tennessee Titans2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 26This team is built to run, yet theyve dropped back to pass at a higher rate this season than last. A 1-1 start isnt bad, but theyll need to hit the ground running if they want to keep winning games.22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 14The Buccaneers have yet to force a turnover this season, one of three teams without one so far. If QB Jameis Winston cant keep the interceptions down (five in two games), it could be another sub-.500 season for Tampa. A home game against the Rams could get them back on track.23. Indianapolis Colts2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 19So much for the offensive line improvements. Andrew Luck was sacked five times in Week 2 and has been pressured at one of the highest rates of his career so far this season. If the Colts cant block the Chargers weak pass rush, Luck could be in for more struggles.24. New Orleans Saints2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 24This is the third straight season the Saints have started 0-2, and each of the previous two seasons ended in a 7-9 record. But feel good this week, New Orleans. Well be seeing a lot of Steve Gleasons punt block in the buildup to Monday nights showdown against the Falcons.25. Washington Redskins2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 17Kirk Cousins entered this season with no interceptions on 115 red zone pass attempts. This season, Cousins has two interceptions on 17 red zone passes. The 2-0 Giants are up next for the 0-2 Redskins.26. Chicago Bears2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 29John Fox took the Panthers and Broncos each to the playoffs in his second year as head coach, but thats looking less and less likely in his second year with the Bears following a winless start. Theyll have another crack at beating a rookie quarterback in Dallas this weekend.27. Jacksonville Jaguars2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 23No team has run more offensive plays while trailing than the 0-2 Jaguars this season. The Ravens could add to that total for the Jaguars in Week 3.28. Los Angeles Rams2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 31The Rams have not scored a touchdown of any kind this season, yet they sit at 1-1. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, if they cant find the end zone against Tampa in Week 3, theyd be the first team since the 1976 expansion Bucs to fail to score a touchdown in their first three games.29. Miami Dolphins2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 28Prior to the second half of Sundays game, Ryan Tannehill was completing 55.3 percent of his passes this season for an average of 6.4 yards per attempt. Tannehill and the Dolphins need to regroup heading into their Week 3 matchup against the Browns in order to halt the two-game losing streak.30. Buffalo Bills2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 27The 0-2 Bills are running out of scapegoats. The team hasnt started 0-3 since 2010, and thats exactly what theyre staring in the face if they cant find a way to beat the Cardinals this week.31. San Francisco 49ers2016 record: 1-1 Week 2 ranking: No. 30Half of the 49ers drives this season have failed to register a first down. Half. Thats worse than the Rams, who havent even scored a touchdown yet. The 49ers arent likely to improve that figure against the Seahawks in Week 3.32. Cleveland Browns2016 record: 0-2 Week 2 ranking: No. 32The Indians have a seven-game lead in the American League Central. The defending champion Cavaliers open training camp Sept. 27. The Browns look to avoid an 0-3 start at Miami on Sunday. Its not all bad, Cleveland. Vapormax Herre Danmark . The FA rejected Wilsheres appeal that the length of his punishment was "clearly excessive" and said Thursday his suspension begins with immediate effect. He will miss league matches against Chelsea on Monday and West Ham on Dec. Vapormax Hvid Danmark . The 43-year-old closer, in his 19th and final big league season, has said hed like to play the outfield. Yankees manager Joe Girardi says hes thinking about allowing Rivera to do it this weekend, when the Yankees finish their season with a three-game series at the Houston Astros. http://www.vapormaxdanmark.com/vapormax-herre-sko-danmark/vapormax-hvid-dk.html . Louis Cardinals. Victorino is batting sixth and playing right field after missing two games because of back tightness. Vapormax Dame Dk . Team physician Dr. Steve Traina performed the surgery Friday. Robinson was injured in a spill underneath the Nuggets basket during the first quarter of Wednesday nights loss to the Charlotte Bobcats. Vapormax Plus Dame Danmark . There was no hesitation from the 40th-ranked Pospisil, from Vernon, B.C., who admitted that he cut back on his training sessions over the last few days to conserve energy as the long ATP season finishes next week at the Paris Masters. ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Wilton Speight faked a handoff and delivered a strike to Tyrone Wheatley Jr. for a 21-yard touchdown as the tight end when from right to left. Later, he drilled the ball to Amara Darboh, putting it where only the receiver could catch it between a couple defenders as he zipped from left to right.He was so sharp and his team was up by so much that he didnt even have to play the whole game.Speight threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns in three quarters before watching No. 3 Michigan finish off Illinois 41-8 Saturday.Taking advantage of last weeks bye, Speight spent a lot of time studying himself.I watched all the six games, every snap, and took a lot of notes, he said.The Wolverines (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) were leading 34-0 in the fourth quarter when Jim Harbaugh put backup quarterback John OKorn in the game and rested Speight.Speight, who completed 16 of 23 passes, threw a 3-yard pass to Jake Butt to score the first of four straight TDs to open the game.May have had one of his best games, Harbaugh said. It was windy out there. It was tough to throw.The Fighting Illini (2-5, 1-3) found that out as they were relegated to starting their third-string quarterback with a familiar name.Jeff George Jr., son of the former Illinois and NFL quarterback, was 4 of 15 for 95 yards with a TD, an interception and a fumble in his first start. He played because Wes Lunt and Chayce Crouch are injured.Its tough, but everybody has to have a start, Illinois coach Lovie Smith said. The running game could have helped him and other people had to play better.Illinois ran for 77 yards as a team -- 113 below their previous average -- and gained just 3.3 yards per carry.After Michigan botched a fake punt near midfield in the fourth quarter with a 34-0 lead, George threw a 43-yard TD pass to Malik Turner on the next snap and followed with a 2-yard conversion pass to Zach Grant.Karan Higdon scored on a 45-yard run on the ensuing possession and finished with 106 yards rushing on just eight carries for the Wolverines.dddddddddddd.THE TAKEAWAYIllinois: George got off to an awful start, but bounced back with some good throws. He was 0 for 7 in the first half with an interception.At one point, I looked up and there was zero yards passing, Harbaugh said.George fared better in the second half. He perfectly lofted a 43-yard pass to Turner in the third quarter and dropped another long pass to him just over safety Delano Hill early in the fourth for a TD. Georges father attended the game and gave his son a pregame pep talk.He told me to get my mind right and get my emotions in check, the freshman said. He said I belong out there.Michigan: The Wolverines seemed to let up in the second half for the first time this season. They were up big, leading 31-0 at halftime, but didnt continue to score at will as they did in other lopsided wins. Speight acknowledged that the team has to learn how to not give the opponent any sense of life after building a big lead.POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Wolverines will likely stay ranked No. 3, their highest spot in The Associated Press poll since 2006.JUST KICKING ITMichigans Kenny Allen made two field goals from 23 and 27 yards after missing his previous three attempts.HAMMERIN HANKBaseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron accepted Harbaughs invitation to be the teams honorary captain, giving him a chance to visit his granddaughter, a student at Michigan. Aaron flipped the coin before the game.UP NEXTIllinois: The Illini return home to host Minnesota.Michigan: The Wolverines play at Michigan State, a game theyve been looking forward to since a botched punt led to a stunning loss a year ago.Those last couple seconds are still boiling , DeVeon Smith said. We still taste it in our mouth.---Online:AP college football website: http://collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '