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Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Arizona Cardinals not at bottom

By Scott Allen

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)
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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CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Freddie Kitchens talks with defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence #99 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Titans defeated the Browns 43-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Freddie Kitchens talks with defensive tackle Devaroe Lawrence #99 of the Cleveland Browns during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Titans defeated the Browns 43-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

53. What happened in Cleveland on Sunday afternoon?  They seemed out of sync for most of the afternoon but at least for the first three quarters they kept it close. <p>Three Browns quarterback <a rel=. 0-1. . Cleveland Browns. 30. team

Browns players and fans might want to put a halt to any playoff or even Super Bowl talk for now.  Their 2019 season opener was actually much worse than their 2018 opening result.

A favorite coming into their game hosting the Tennessee Titans was a close one for three quarters on Sunday.  Although it never really seemed like the Browns could get anything going, still it was a 15-13 game before the fourth quarter happened.

The Titans intercepted Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield three times in the fourth quarter.  That lead to a 30-point loss on their turf.  Certainly not a good look.

The Browns also looked undisciplined.  They had players ejected and had an astounding 18 penalties accepted for 182-yards on them.  It doesn’t matter how good your offense plays, most teams that accrue 18 penalties in a game are not going to come out a winner.

Now the Browns head to Monday Night Football against the New York Jets.  Hopefully they don’t embarrass themselves again on national television.

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