Power Rankings: Surprise 3–0 Teams Coming to the Forefront

Aaron Jones (33) of the Minnesota Vikings dives into the end zone and scores a touchdown past Azeez Al-Shaair (0) of the Houston Texans during the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn., on Sept. 22, 2024. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

Several surprise teams emerged unbeaten after Week 3 in the NFL, and it’s plausible that none of them are going anywhere.

The Minnesota Vikings beat two contenders in the past two weeks. The Seattle Seahawks dominated in Week 3 after two close games. And the Pittsburgh Steelers improved on offense in a 20–10 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.