Ranking Every 2-0 NFL Team: Where Do Arizona Cardinals Land?

The Arizona Cardinals are one of ten NFL teams who are undefeated.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Carolina Panthers at State Farm Stadium on Sept 14, 2025. | Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Nearly a third of the league enters Week 3 of the 2025 season with a perfect 2-0 record. The Arizona Cardinals are among 10 teams off to such a start with slugfest wins over NFC South squads. They haven't been pretty, but a win is a win, and the Cardinals are beating the teams that they're supposed to.

However, not all of these teams are built equally. You can debate if any of these teams are off to a fluky 2-0 start, but what we do know is some of these perfect teams face major uphill battles whether due to injury or a rough upcoming slate of games.

We're going to take a look at those 10 teams and rank them from best-to-worst. These rankings are based on the teams moving forward, as some would be higher if not for uncertainties (looking at you, Cincinnati Bengals).

Let's get started with the top team, who in my opinion, is in a tier of their own right now.

1. Green Bay Packers

Wins: vs DET, vs WAS

The Packers look great and legit Super Bowl contenders with good play from 27-year-old Jordan Love (IYKYK). The defense is great, and Micah Parsons has been worth every cent. Green Bay is also 2-0 against playoff teams from last year, which justifies their spot at the top.

Week 3 showdown: @ CLE

2. Buffalo Bills

Sep 14, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images | Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Wins: vs BAL, @ NYJ

Josh Allen still looks great, and his cast of weapons has been more than good enough. Buffalo's defense has several guys playing at a high-level, but injuries to Ed Oliver and Matt Milano may jeopardize that.

Week 3 showdown: vs MIA

3. Philadelphia Eagles

Wins: vs DAL, @ KC

The defending champs are slugging out wins despite zero passing touchdowns and I'm flabbergasted by how little AJ Brown has done to this point in the season. The defense hasn't posted gaudy numbers, but again, they're winning games anyway.

Week 3 showdown: vs LAR

4. Los Angeles Chargers

Sep 15, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Wins: vs KC (Sao Paulo), @ LV

The Chargers look like contenders to finally dethrone the Chiefs for the AFC West crown thanks to MVP frontrunner Justin Herbert and an elite passing game. This defense will be learning to play without Khalil Mack for the foreseeable future, but they're playing good football right now.

Week 3 showdown: vs DEN

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Wins: @ ATL, @ HOU

Baker Mayfield looks terrific, and rookie receiver Emeka Egbuka has been outstanding to go with a good run game. Their defense is OK, but it's been up to the offense to win both close games, each decided by a field goal or less.

Week 3 showdown: vs NYJ

6. Los Angeles Rams

Sep 7, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay reacts in the second half against the Houston Texans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Wins: vs HOU, @ TEN

The Rams' offense still looks plenty potent, and Matthew Stafford is playing well despite his age. L.A.'s pass rush hasn't remotely slowed down to mask a weaker secondary.

Week 3 showdown: @ PHI

7. Arizona Cardinals

Wins: @ NO, vs CAR

It's been two ugly wins for the Cardinals, but they're still unbeaten with an offense doing just enough. Arizona's defense has been much improved, but the secondary took major injury hits, so it remains to be seen what comes next.

Week 3 showdown: @ SF

8. Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) rushes for a first down Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, during a game against the Denver Broncos at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Christine Tannous/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Wins: vs MIA, vs DEN

Where has this Daniel Jones been? Because he's playing at an MVP-level while making the guys around him better. Indy's defense is fine, but Jones is carrying them to wins (not a sentence I thought I'd say in 2025).

Week 3 showdown: @ TEN

9. Cincinnati Bengals

Wins: @ CLE, vs JAX

The Bengals would be much higher if not for an injury to Joe Burrow that could keep him out until December, leaving this offense in limbo under Jake Browning (5-2 as a starter with less-than-great stats).

Week 3 showdown: @ MIN

10. San Francisco 49ers

Sep 14, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) leaves the field at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Wins: @ SEA, @ NO

No one has worse injury luck than the 49ers, yet somehow Kyle Shanahan wins games with Mac Jones under center. Even with tons of changes defensively, Fred Warner and Nick Bosa keep the unit afloat with solid players scattered throughout.

Week 3 showdown: vs AZ