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I've been on some of the best teams in football.

I've been on some of the worst teams in football.

The difference between the two? A handful of plays or decisions. There are no "favorites." There are no "upsets." Just two really prepared teams full of athletes who made it to the highest level in the game.

Think about that before you look at my Week 3 power rankings. We have a good idea about who the top five to six teams are. Same goes for the bottom five to six. But the margin between those two groups and the rest of the league (a big blur) is growing thinner every season. These rankings reflect that reality.

Some quick ground rules for any newcomers: I use two factors to rank these teams: (A) how they looked through three weeks of play and (B) how they're set up going forward.

Disagree with where I slotted your team? I know you'll find me on Twitter (@CSimmsQB) to vent.