Week 3 Power Rankings

Freep (27. Lions):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/09/20/nfl-power-rankings-texans-david-culley-ravens-john-harbaugh/5783526001/

Sporting News (28. Detroit Lions 0-1 (28):  The Lions didn't look like total lambs against the 49ers, which is important to now they're also playing hard for their new coach, Dan Campbell, despite their obvious talent dearth.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-49ers-cowboys-broncos-steelers-seahawks-saints/9qfapkyllfjx1nx3xuaxh1f1e

SI NFL (28. Lions):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/09/21/nfl-power-rankings-tampa-bay-buccaneers-on-top

AP Pro32 (28. Lions):  https://www.pro32.ap.org/poll

USA Today (29. Lions (29): If they continue coughing up 30+ points per outing, a streak that now extends to eight games, Detroit will continue to consistently get kneecapped.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2021/09/21/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-2021-raiders-ravens-rocket-into-top-10/5793313001/

Yahoo (29. Detroit Lions (0-2, LW: 30):  The Lions aren't good, but they have shown some decent signs, whether a comeback to almost tie the 49ers in Week 1 or leading at the half at Lambeau Field on Monday night. Dan Campbell seems like the type of coach who can keep his team engaged, even when the record will look ugly.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-maybe-this-is-the-season-someone-challenges-chiefs-in-afc-west-033347427.html

PFT (29. Lions (0-2, No. 31): They’ll win just enough games to blow their shot at one of the best quarterbacks in the draft.):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/21/pfts-week-three-2021-power-rankings/

Touchdown wire (29. Detroit Lions (0-2) (Last week: 28):  The Lions had an unfortunate challenge in Week 2. Aaron Rodgers was ticked off by… essentially everyone talking him down after their season-opening loss. Detroit ran into a Buzzsaw in the Packers in the second half. Early they kept it interesting.):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-las-vegas-raiders-baltimore-ravens-seattle-seahawks/

Walterfootball (29. Detroit Lions (0-2) - Previously: 31.  The Lions didn't have the best coaching in the second half against the Packers. They were pounding the ball down Green Bay's throat in the first half, yet they rushed just twice with their running backs after intermission despite entering the third quarter with a 17-14 lead. The Lions also couldn't seem to figure out that they couldn't substitute against the Packers when they're not doing so.):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

ESPN (30. Detroit Lions (0-2).  Previous ranking: 30 (Fantasy surprise: RB Jamaal Williams):  Williams was brought to Detroit to be a solid complement to RB1 D'Andre Swift. However, with Swift battling a nagging groin injury, Williams has "been the rock," according to Lions coach Dan Campbell, after Week 1. "Jamaal has been the rock because he's been there every day," Campbell said. "He's been steady; he's been sound. We know exactly what he is. He's been very durable and dependable." In Week 1, Williams became the first Lions running back to rush for at least 50 yards and a touchdown in a game and produce at least 50 receiving yards since Joique Bell on Dec. 7, 2014, and the effort produced 25 fantasy points. The flex role could fit him in certain situations, but obviously not every week. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32244904/week-3-nfl-power-rankings-2021-1-32-poll-plus-every-team-most-pleasant-surprise-fantasy-player

CBS (30. Lions:  They hung around early against the Packers, but that defense is too undermanned to win consistently this year. They will play a lot of high-scoring games.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-3-power-rankings-raiders-move-into-top-10-panthers-broncos-on-the-rise-after-perfect-starts/

Athlonsports (30. Detroit Lions (Last week: 31):  The finishing flurry that made the game interesting was nice to see but it was also a bit like putting lipstick on a pig given how lifeless this team looked for about 58 minutes. The bottom line remains something all Lions fans are accustomed to: it will be a long season in the Motor City.):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-power-rankings

PFN (30. Detroit Lions:  The Detroit Lions lack one thing that helps most of the other teams in the NFL win football games, even when they’re less talented — they don’t have receiving weapons. Last week, luck and soft coverages allowed the offense to look more explosive than they are. Jared Goff isn’t their future, but with the 2022 NFL Draft looking devoid of “can’t-miss” QB prospects, he might be there longer than some Lions fans hoped.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-2021-nflwk-3/

NFL.com (31. Lions (Previous rank: No. 31):  If you happen to be a Lions fan who fell asleep at halftime on Monday night, might I suggest you close out this browser tab and steer clear of sports websites and any news-focused platforms for the next 48 hours. Remember life as it was before you drifted off to peaceful slumber: It was a world where Jared Goff outplayed Aaron Rodgers, where T.J. Hockenson couldn't be covered near the back pylon, where the worried groan of polite Midwesterners functioned as the soundtrack of Lambeau Field. Yes, the lovable underdog Lions were the kings of football on this night ... or at least the portion of the night in which you were physically conscious. Sweet dreams.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-cardinals-raiders-rise-seahawks-slip

Average Power Ranking (407/14):   29