Week 3 of the NFL season was a thrilling ride, with upsets galore and shocking performances. The Cincinnati Bengals plummeted to 0-3 after a dismal loss to the Washington Commanders, while the San Francisco 49ers dropped to 1-2 with a defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. The Denver Broncos delivered a surprising blowout to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, moving to 1-2.

These unexpected twists and turns led to a major shake-up in the power rankings, with a new team entering the top three and a new team taking the last spot. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Minnesota Vikings currently lead the pack, while the Dallas Cowboys and Bengals find themselves plummeting down the list.

The Minnesota Vikings, with their dominant defense and quarterback Sam Darnold playing at an MVP level, jumped eight spots to become the team to watch. With victories over the 49ers and Texans, they're making a strong case for being contenders in the NFC. The Washington Commanders, led by franchise quarterback Jayden Daniels, also experienced a notable rise, thanks to consecutive wins without a punt. Their victory over the Bengals as underdogs proved they're a force to be reckoned with in the NFC East.

The New York Jets, who looked like a well-oiled machine in their Thursday night win over the Patriots, also moved up the ranks, with Aaron Rodgers looking like his old self and the defense firing on all cylinders.

On the other hand, the Cincinnati Bengals became the biggest fallers, dropping twelve spots after a disappointing showing against the Commanders. Their 0-3 start has sparked concerns, as only six teams in the Super Bowl era have made the playoffs after such a beginning. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who suffered a humiliating loss to the Broncos, fell eight spots, and the Dallas Cowboys dropped seven spots after their second consecutive defeat.

The Football Frenzy: Power Rankings Shuffle After Week 3

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