Power Rankings: Could it be an East Rutherford Super Bowl?

Updated Sept. 22

Can we call it a Subway Super Bowl if it's not played in New York?

OK, so that's getting a little ahead of things -- especially when it comes to the New York Jets. But after two weeks, is it as impossible a notion as it might have seemed before the season started, seeing the Jets play the Giants in the Super Bowl?

Don't just wave your hand and say, "Fugggetaboutit."

There's a long way to go until then, and plenty of teams to challenge them both, but those two New York teams are 2-0 and ranked in the top 10 of the CBSSports.com Power Rankings, with the Giants at the top.

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The Giants were considered one of the best teams heading into the season. But they had one question hanging over their heads: Who would provide the big plays in the passing game?

With Plaxico Burress on his way to prison, the Giants had a group of unproven receivers. But Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys, those receivers put on a show. Both Mario Manningham and Steve Smith went over 100 yards as the Giants beat the Cowboys to spit into the punchbowl at Jerry Jones' stadium party.

Don't think that receiver play was a fluke either. Those guys are good. They don't have blazing speed, but they know how to get open.

Of course, that Cowboys secondary can make me look like Randy Moss. They leave more receivers open than Kanye West leaves himself to criticism.

The other side of a potential all-New York Super Bowl is the Jets. They are one of the surprises of this season so far. Brash, outgoing and refreshing coach Rex Ryan has his team 2-0 after beating the New England Patriots this past Sunday.

Poll Who should be No. 1 after Week 2?   26%  Giants     7%  Colts     4%  Falcons     41%  Saints     13%  Ravens     8%  Jets     Total Votes: 71128

Ryan's defense, which is his baby, has not allowed a touchdown in two games. That unit plays with the same swagger as the head coach. What's not to like about Ryan? He doesn't back down from saying his team is good and he tugged on Superman's cape last week, and then got away with it.

He rubbed it in the face of the Patriots a bit by naming three ex-Patriots as his game captains.

That's jabbing the great Hoodie One. He didn't kiss his feet; he told him to kiss his behind.

We'll know a lot more about the Jets in the next two weeks. They play the Tennessee Titans at home this week and then go to New Orleans to play the Saints the next week. The Saints are another team off to a fast start at 2-0, scoring 93 points in their first two games.

I have them in the fourth spot, behind the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts, which means the Manning brothers are in the top two spots.

Manning vs. Manning Super Bowl?

Like any of them, including an all-New York game, it's way too early for that. But I'm sure there are loads of fans in New York who would love to see a Jets-Giants game and millions more around the country that would loathe it.

The Power Rankings after Week 2:

Power Rankings
Current		Team	Previous
	1	Saints · Trends	4
	What is hidden about the Saints is that there are a lot of good, young players on their roster. I can't imagine them taking a big step back.
	2	Colts · Trends	1
	Let's not forget they get Anthony Gonzalez back next year, which will make the offense better. They are the team to beat in the AFC again.
	3	Vikings · Trends	5
	After blowing a chance to win the NFC title game in regulation, it must have killed the Vikings to see the Saints win the Super Bowl. Now Minnesota has to play the waiting game with Brett Favre.
	4	Chargers · Trends	2
	They have a lot of contracts that come up, and they will have to make some tough decisions. There is still a lot of talent on this team, but they have to get over the hump at some point. Losing to the Jets was a big upset.
	5	Cowboys · Trends	3
	Wade Phillips comes back for another year, and he has to get this team past the first round of the playoffs again. Tony Romo is in the same situation.
	6	Eagles · Trends	6
	Can we stop the Donovan McNabb trade talk? He will be back, and he should be back. Will Brian Westbrook?
	7	Jets · Trends	11
	The next step will be letting Mark Sanchez do more. They have to throw it better in 2010. And they will.
	8	Packers · Trends	7
	Aaron Rodgers showed he's a star in the making this season. That will make Green Bay a Super threat in 2010.
	9	Bengals · Trends	8
	They made big strides to win the division, but they have to improve the passing game. That means getting speed help outside.
	10	Ravens · Trends	12
	It's time for Joe Flacco and that passing game to take a big step forward. You have to get big chunks of yardage to win in this league.
	11	Patriots · Trends	10
	Tom Brady will be a year removed from his knee injury, which means he will be better. The key for the Patriots will be improving their pass rush.
	12	Cardinals · Trends	9
	Matt Leinart takes over for the retired Kurt Warner. There are a lot of questions about the former Heisman winner, but the Cardinals staff believes in him. Do his teammates?
	13	Broncos · Trends	13
	What do they do with Brandon Marshall? Is he back? Is he traded? They need him, that's for sure.
	14	Steelers · Trends	14
	The concerns with this team are on both lines. They have to play better there. Isn't that the Steelers way?
	15	Texans · Trends	15
	They had a winning season, but it's time to make the playoffs. They do have an explosive passing game, which gives them a good chance.
	16	Falcons · Trends	16
	They played the Saints tough twice with a lot of injuries. That has to give them hope heading into next season. They have to work on fixing that defense.
	17	Giants · Trends	20
	There is some talk that Tom Coughlin could be in trouble if he doesn't win next season. I don't buy it. But they do have to improve the defense.
	18	Titans · Trends	17
	Vince Young played well when he took over. Now he has to show he can do it again.
	19	Dolphins · Trends	18
	I think this is a team to watch in 2010. Chad Henne will give the Dolphins a better chance to get to a Super Bowl. He does need a receiver.
	20	49ers · Trends	19
	The Niners have talent, but they have to throw it better to be a playoff team. I think Alex Smith just might be the answer. The offensive line needs fixing.
	21	Jaguars · Trends	21
	Jack Del Rio got another year, which some question. Does his quarterback get the same?
	22	Panthers · Trends	22
	They have to decide who plays quarterback. Is it Matt Moore or Jake Delhomme? It should be Moore. What to do with Julius Peppers?
	23	Redskins · Trends	23
	Mike Shanahan has to decide if Jason Campbell is his quarterback of choice. I bet he decides that he is. Hiring Jim Haslett was a good move for the defense.
	24	Bears · Trends	24
	Lovie Smith has one year to show that he can turn this team around. Hiring Mike Martz as offensive coordinator is a great move.
	25	Seahawks · Trends	25
	Pete Carroll has a long way to go to turn this team around. First decision is if Matt Hasselbeck is the right guy at quarterback.
	26	Bills · Trends	26
	Is Chan Gailey the right choice? Let's put it this way: His hiring was a surprise. He does know offense.
	27	Chiefs · Trends	28
	You can bet the first priority is trying to improve that offensive line. Matt Cassel took a beating.
	28	Browns · Trends	27
	Eric Mangini gets another year, and he probably earned it late. Can Mike Holmgren turn this team around? He has a lot of work to do.
	29	Buccaneers · Trends	30
	Raheem Morris gets another year and his team should be better just because Josh Freeman will be better. Hey, they did beat the Saints late in the season.
	30	Raiders · Trends	29
	Tom Cable is back. Is that a good thing? Who knows? If they don't fix the quarterback position, does it matter?
	31	Lions · Trends	31
	It's all about improving the defense. They need pass-rush help in the worst way. They are another year away from competing -- at least.
	32	Rams · Trends	32
	They have a huge decision at the top of the draft: Do they take a quarterback or do they solve that by acquiring Michael Vick? We'll see.