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Brad Biggs' Week 3 NFL rankings

Last week's ranking in parentheses.

1. Patriots 2-0 (1)

Antonio Brown made his Patriots debut with a touchdown, but the big story for is a defense that has allowed only three points through two games after shutting out the Dolphins 43-0 on Sunday. The offense remains a juggernaut and early returns are this is one of the best defenses Bill Belichick has had during his storied run in New England. The Jets, who likely will be using their third quarterback, Luke Falk, are up next. Could the Patriots post another shutout?

2. Chiefs 2-0 (2)

Patrick Mahomes is off to an insane start, and while that is not a surprise, he's on pace to pass for 6,568 yards - nearly 1,100 more than the single-season NFL record - and the Chiefs' offense is showing no signs of slowing down without Tyreek Hills after blitzing the Raiders for 28 points in the second quarter Sunday.

3. Rams 2-0 (4)

Officials cost the Saints a touchdown in the rematch of the NFC championship game, but this time it wasn't the difference in another Rams victory, 27-9. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp had five catches for 120 yards for the Rams, who travel to Cleveland this week.

4. Cowboys 2-0 (7)

The Cowboys opened as a 20 1/2-point favorite over the Dolphins, the biggest point spread they have been favored by in more than 30 years, and a sign of how pathetic the Dolphins are. The Cowboys are only getting stronger as defensive end Robert Quinn will make his debut this week after serving a two-game suspension. That adds a new piece to a

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