NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Mahomes confirmed as soon as once more that the defending Tremendous Bowl champs are the category of the NFL.

In a matchup of the previous two regular-season Most Useful Gamers, Mahomes obtained the higher of Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Monday evening.

Mahomes threw for 385 yards and 4 touchdowns and added a speeding TD within the Chiefs’ 34-20 victory over the Ravens within the extremely anticipated matchup.

That victory saved the Chiefs on prime within the newest AP Professional32 ballot. And this week, it is unanimous: Kansas Metropolis obtained all 12 first-place votes for 384 factors in balloting Tuesday by media members who repeatedly cowl the NFL.

”The Chiefs imposed their will towards the Ravens on Monday evening, proving they continue to be the perfect crew within the NFL,” stated Charean Williams of Professional Soccer Speak.

”Possibly they left a query about that following their additional time win over the Chargers in Week 2. There isn’t any doubt now.”

The Ravens fell two spots right into a tie for fourth with the AFC East-leading Buffalo Payments.

Russell Wilson, one other QB off to an impressive begin, and the Seattle Seahawks climbed a spot to succeed in No. 2 within the ballot.

”With a document 14 landing passes by the primary three weeks of the season, Russell Wilson has been the definition of an MVP up to now,” stated Jenny Vrentas of The Monday Morning Quarterback.

”The one draw back of his efficiency is that he is nearly required to play this effectively for his crew to win, because the Seattle protection has given up practically 500 yards per recreation.”

And the Inexperienced Bay Packers additionally gained a spot to succeed in No. 3. The Packers will look to remain unbeaten once they shut out Week four by internet hosting the winless Atlanta Falcons on Monday evening.

”Aaron Rodgers is off to a spectacular begin, and the Packers get out of the gate at 3-0, wanting very very like an early Tremendous Bowl contender,” Newsday’s Bob Glauber stated.

The Pittsburgh Steelers remained at No. 6 and are scheduled to face the Tennessee Titans, who moved up three spots to No. 8, in the one matchup of 3-Zero groups.

However Sunday’s recreation might be unsure after the Titans suspended in-person actions by Friday after the NFL stated three Titans gamers and 5 personnel examined optimistic for the coronavirus.

The New England Patriots gained a spot to No. 7 and can head to Arrowhead Stadium to face the Chiefs on Sunday.

The Los Angeles Rams slipped two spots to No. 9 after their comeback fell simply quick in Buffalo in a 35-32 loss.

And Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers spherical out the highest 10; they jumped 5 locations after beating the winless Denver Broncos.

”Brady & (coach Bruce) Arians nonetheless determining all their choices on offense, however the protection is rock stable,” Fox Sports activities’ John Czarnecki stated.

The Broncos, who’re ranked No. 30, will open Week four once they head to the Meadowlands on Thursday evening to face the New York Jets, who stay final at No. 32.

”What’s much more cringe-worthy than watching the league’s worst crew is seeing (quarterback) Sam Darnold’s regression in a pivotal third NFL season,” stated Alex Marvez of Sirius XM.

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