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NFL Power Rankings: Initial Post-Sunday Breakdown Ahead of Week 2

The New England Patriots asserted their dominance atop the NFL with a blowout victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The 33-3 thumping put on by Bill Belichick's side was one of the most impressive Week 1 performances, and it should land it at the forefront of the early championship discussion.

Kansas City, Baltimore and Dallas all looked strong Sunday afternoon, but those triumphs came against weaker opposition.

Miami was on the wrong end of the most lopsided Week 1 result, and that lands it at the bottom of the league's rankings.

NFL Power Rankings

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