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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CARSON, CA – SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers rushes for a gain against defensive tackle Al-Quadin Muhammad #97 of the Indianapolis Colts during overtime at Dignity Health Sports Park on September 8, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Chargers. 10. team. 13. . 1-0.

Without Melvin Gordon, the Los Angeles Chargers did just fine. It is safe to say the Chargers will just let Gordon join them whenever he feels like it. With running back Austin Ekeler in the fold, there is no need for a hurried Gordon return.

Ekeler had 12 carries for 58-yards and a touchdown. He also proved to be huge in the passing game. He caught 6 passes for 96-yards and 2 touchdowns, which included a 55-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter.

His rushing touchdown came in the overtime period against the Colts in their 30-24 victory. The one concern, if you want to call it that, would be the Chargers keeping quarterback Philip Rivers protected. He was sacked 4 times on Sunday.

Now the Chargers head east to face the Detroit Lions in week 2. The Lions will be hungry for a win after melting down in Arizona to tie the Cardinals on Sunday.

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