NFL power rankings: Where Miami Dolphins stand after woeful Week 3

SEATTLE ― Well, the mountains were beautiful and the people were friendly.

But the Miami Dolphins trip to the Pacific Northwest ended with a 24-3 dud , a loss to the Seattle Seahawks .

Miami really cannot get swept by Tennessee, New England and Indianapolis in the next three weeks.

They would be 1-5 and that ship might be almost impossible to turn around.

If the Dolphins can just get to 3-3 or even 2-4, and Tua Tagovailoa were to return, so would hope.

Where do the Miami Dolphins stand in NFL Power Rankings?

Here is Joe Schad's Top 32 after Week 3 in the NFL

1. Kansas City Chiefs (3-0)

KC continues to settle for field goals, but win.

2. Buffalo Bills (3-0)

So, yeah, OK, they're clearly still AFC East Kings.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-0)

Yes, Brian Flores is a very good defensive coordinator.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-0)

Justin Fields Forever.

5. Detroit Lions (2-1)

To be elite, Jared Goff must reduce turnovers.

6. San Francisco 49ers (1-2)

Christian McCaffrey's absence is problematic.

7. Philadelphia Eagles (2-1)

Saquon Barkley has been worth the investment.

8. Houston Texans (2-1)

Absence of running back Joe Mixon felt in loss to Vikings.

9. Baltimore Ravens (1-2)

Baltimore's formula needs to be run-based and physical.

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-1)

Bucs defense was surprisingly exploited by Bo Nix, Denver.

11. Green Bay Packers (2-1)

Malik Willis shows value of competent backup QB play.

12. Seattle Seahawks (3-0)

Not sure how they're 0-3, but OK.

13. New Orleans Saints (2-1)

Like many teams, Saints hit by offensive line injuries.

14. Dallas Cowboys (1-2)

Dallas' defense has been punished by running backs.

15. New York Jets (2-1)

Aaron Rodgers seems to have shaken off any rust.

16. Los Angeles Chargers (2-1)

It's a totally different team if Justin Herbert misses more time.

17. Miami Dolphins (1-2)

Can Tyler "Snoop" Huntley keep Miami relevant until Tua return?

18. Cleveland Browns (1-2)

The Browns offense is stinky.

19. Los Angeles Rams (1-2)

A comeback win against the 49ers was essential.

20. Washington Commanders (2-1)

Washington clearly got it right with Jayden Daniels.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (0-3)

Joe Burrow usually accelerates after slow starts. This is a deep hole.

22. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2)

A loss to the Panthers is quite embarrassing.

23. Indianapolis Colts (1-2)

Leaning on the run gives the Colts a better chance.

24. Atlanta Falcons (1-2)

Wide receiver Drake London looks like the real deal.

25. Chicago Bears (1-2)

Well, Caleb Williams did post 363 passing yards in loss to Colts.

26. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-3)

Doug Pederson seems lost right now.

27. Denver Broncos (1-2)

Patrick Surtain II has shut down DK Metcalf, Mike Evans.

28. New York Giants (1-2)

With Saquon gone, the Giants' new star is Malik Nabors.

29. Tennessee Titans (0-3)

Will Levis and his eight turnovers vs.... ? The nation awaits.

30. Arizona Cardinals (1-2)

Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison reasons to watch, we guess.

31. New England Patriots (1-2)

Jacoby Brissett is the QB, coach says, until he isn't.

32. Carolina Panthers (1-2)

Andy Dalton proves the value of a veteran backup QB.

Biggest Week 3 Miami Dolphins overreactions... or not? Let's talk Snoop Huntley, Mike McDaniel

Instant Report Card: Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars | Schad

Instant Report Card: Miami Dolphins at Seattle Seahawks | Schad

Tim Boyle, it's nice to meet you, but how in the world did the Dolphins get here? | Schad

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post . You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe . Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter . Help support our work by subscribing today.

This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: NFL power rankings: Where Miami Dolphins stand after woeful Week 3