News: BTB: NFL power rankings Week 2: Cowboys move into the Top 5

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We look at 10 different rankings to figure out where the Cowboys, Giants, Commanders, and Eagles are ranked.

Tuesday is power rankings day, so here's a rundown of 10 power rankings published heading into Week 2 and their take on where the Cowboys rank. A little farther down you can see how that compares to the rest of the NFC East.

SI.com - No.3 (LW:6)

No specific comments provided, but SI.com's 18-voter panel ranks the Cowboys third behind the Packers and Chiefs.

PFT - No. 4 (- -)


4. Cowboys (1-0): Dak Prescott is Dak Prescott 2.0.

10. Eagles (1-0): Carson Wentz >> Kirk Cousins.

24. Giants (0-1): Time for OBJ to get PĀD.

25. Washington (0-1): It’s good they have Scot McCloughan to fix the problems on the roster oh wait.

ESPN - No. 5 (LW: 6)


According to Elias Sports Bureau research, Dak Prescott's four interceptions are fewest in a quarterback's first 17 starts since the merger. Possible overreaction: Prescott's ball control is crucial to the Cowboys' success, and unless he starts throwing picks, they could be destined for a deep postseason run in 2017.

Washington Post - No. 5 (LW: 7)


RB Ezekiel Elliott is in the lineup, perhaps all season, thanks to the injunction granted by a federal judge in Texas that keeps his six-game suspension on hold. With Elliott, the Cowboys are back to being the equal of anyone in the NFC. Elliott and QB Dak Prescott played well in the victory Sunday night over the Giants, and the performance of the remade defense was a pleasant surprise.

Freep - No. 5 (- -)


If Ezekiel Elliott ends up playing the whole season, the Cowboys may spend the entire year in the Top 5.

Oddsshark - No. 5 (LW: 6)

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USA Today - No. 6 (LW: 6)


Dallas caught the Giants without OBJ and exploited New York's shaky O-line. But give young, beleaguered Cowboys D credit for starting strong.

Yahoo - No. 6 (LW: 6)


The Ezekiel Elliott court decision, assuming it holds all season and allows Elliott to put off his six-game suspension, is obviously huge for the Cowboys. Dak Prescott got all the attention this offseason, but Elliott was the Cowboys’ MVP last season. It’s hard to not place them as NFC East favorites with what we know about Elliott’s situation and how they dominated the Giants on Sunday night.

NFL.com No. 6 (LW: 8)


The Cowboys couldn't have asked for a better outcome Sunday night, even moving past Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. being a late scratch or Ezekiel Elliott's availability. Dallas went one up on its stiffest rival, dominating most of the night. The much-maligned defense -- particularly the pass rush -- looked active all evening. Everyone came out of the game healthy. That includes linebacker Jaylon Smith, who started his first meaningful game in nearly two years -- and made a few plays, to boot.

CBS - No. 6 (LW: 9)


Their defense looked better than expected against the Giants, but that could also be because the Giants' offense isn't very good. Having Ezekiel Elliott available is huge for this team.

What do you think, Cowboys fans? Is No. 5 about right after the win over the hapless Giants?

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I know these don't mean a great deal esp after one game but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. They belong in the top 15 for sure and I can't argue about top ten at all.
Yep. The only thing these are really good for is that if you're ranked high, that's usually an indication you're winning/playing well and if ranked low...not so much so. At any rate, they're nothing worth getting bent around the axle over, one way or the other.
 

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With the caveat that power rankings don't matter at all, after one week there are clearly three top teams and everyone else. Of course one game isn't enough to properly gauge anything. But given that one game (and the memory of last year) are all we have to go on, Dallas is in the mix with GB and KC. Anybody placing Dallas lower than 3 isn't giving them an honest evaluation.
 

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I know these don't mean a great deal esp after one game but it's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick. They belong in the top 15 for sure and I can't argue about top ten at all.
Frankly I think we are top 5. I think you have 5 legit contenders(NE,GB, Atlanta, Dallas, Oakland ) with Pittsburgh and Seattle on the outside looking in. Im not buying the Chiefs yet
 

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With the caveat that power rankings don't matter at all, after one week there are clearly three top teams and everyone else. Of course one game isn't enough to properly gauge anything. But given that one game (and the memory of last year) are all we have to go on, Dallas is in the mix with GB and KC. Anybody placing Dallas lower than 3 isn't giving them an honest evaluation.
3 is where I would have them. Thats where they started the year at in my eyes. I dont budge off of that much the first few weeks. Too many flukes. It usually isnt until the second quarter of the season teams are validated for good or bad
 

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We are clearly Top 5 and if our defense is for real then you might as well say its us and the Packers to see who plays for the belt.
 

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I like how a lot of these publications who had the Giants as SB contenders have now kicked them to the curb. They got themselves in a bind. Do I praise the Cowboys for beating a good team?, or do I discredit the win because the Giants are not very good?. I think they chose the later.
 

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Any ranking that started us at a certain position and didn't move us up any slots is complete garbage..especially considering not only our performance, but the performance of the other teams around the league
 

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Frankly I think we are top 5. I think you have 5 legit contenders(NE,GB, Atlanta, Dallas, Oakland ) with Pittsburgh and Seattle on the outside looking in. Im not buying the Chiefs yet
What about KC? I think they should be in and NE out looking in. What do you think?
 

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What about KC? I think they should be in and NE out looking in. What do you think?
I dont put a tremendous amount of stock into week 1. Too many flukes, and I think there is a good chance KC's win over NE was a fluke. KC is good team, but with Alex Smith you can only get so far
 

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Frankly I think we are top 5. I think you have 5 legit contenders(NE,GB, Atlanta, Dallas, Oakland ) with Pittsburgh and Seattle on the outside looking in. Im not buying the Chiefs yet

Watch out for Jacksonville.
 
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