NFL power rankings Week 3: Titans fall back to earth after loss to Colts

NASHVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 15: Marcus Mariota #8 pitches the ball to Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

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NFL Power Rankings Week 3 (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) /

11. Atlanta Falcons (1-1)

The Atlanta Falcons looked like they were on the cusp of blowing their Week 2 game with the Philadelphia Eagles after Carson Wentz drove his team down the field and took the lead with around three minutes left to play.

But the Falcons weren’t going to let that happen on Sunday night. Matty Ice hit Julio Jones on a wide receiver screen that the superstar wideout took 54 yards to the house, giving Atlanta a 24-20 lead with just over two minutes left to play.

The Eagles still had a shot to win the game in the two-minute drill, despite two costly drops by Nelson Agholor and Darren Sproles during their final drive. Somehow, Agholor got loose for a big play and the Eagles were in striking distance. Philly would fall just short, though, as a fourth down pass in the red zone to Zach Ertz fell one yard short to keep the drive alive.

After a poor showing in Week 1, the Falcons beat what is considered one of the better teams in the NFL this season and are instantly revived. That will be a huge momentum boost for the Falcons when they visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3.

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