Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Arizona Cardinals not at bottom

By Scott Allen | Sep 10, 2019

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 08: Safety D.J. Swearinger #36 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates an incomplete pass by the Detroit Lions during the second half of the NFL football game at State Farm Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The game ended with the Cardinals and Lions tied 27-27. (Photo by Ralph Freso/Getty Images) /

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SEATTLE, WA – SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Damion Willis #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes against cornerback Tre Flowers #21 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 8, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

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The Cincinnati Bengals came oh so close to being the surprise of the day in the NFL. They held a 17-14 lead in the third quarter at the Seattle Seahawks of all places.

However the Seahawks were too much at home, eventually pulling it out 21-20. Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton had a nice afternoon. He had 2 touchdowns and no interceptions on 35-51 for 418-yards.

There was little running game to speak of as the Bengals only rushed for 34-yards. But second-year receiver John Ross had a big day with 7 receptions for 158-yards and two touchdowns.

Somehow the Bengals couldn’t finish the deal. However it should give them some hope. Maybe they aren’t as bad as some expected them to be.

We should get to know a little more about that in week 2 as they go home to face the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers come in 1-0 but with some uncertain expectations as well, so should be a fun one.

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