Back to the San Francisco 49ers Newsfeed

NFL Week 3 Power Rankings: 49ers Face Stiff Challenge in Arizona

A Week 2 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers had the San Francisco 49ers falling a bit in power rankings across the web.

But given that the team had to travel cross-country on a short week to face a team with extra rest, the dropoff wasn't dramatic.

The 49ers will look to rebound this Sunday when they travel to Arizona to face the 2-0 Cardinals, who are positioned in the top five of nearly every power ranking.

Here’s where the 49ers stand entering the NFC West battle.

Fox Sports – 21st

Previous ranking: 15th

Dan Schneier: "49ers fans have to be encouraged by what they’ve seen from Colin Kaepernick after two weeks.