PLL Power Rankings ahead of Week 3: Who's No. 1? - ESPN

With two weeks of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season in the books, it's time for the first set of Power Rankings.

To be clear, these are not just the standings, but rather my take on which teams are currently the best in the league heading into this weekend's games in Philly.

Current record: 2-0

Marcus Holman's dive shot at the buzzer gave Boston a 9-8 win over Utah in Week 2. Rookie defensive midfielder Ben Ramsey, the bagpiper from Notre Dame, scored a goal in Charlotte, and had three caused turnovers in his first game in Albany in Week 1. Meanwhile in South Bend, Dickie V's grandson Ryan Sforzo is the new pied piper for the Irish.

This weekend: Friday, 6 p.m. (ESPN+) vs. the Waterdogs

Current record: 1-1

The firepower was lacking last week in a Saturday loss to Boston. Connor Fields, the hero of Week 1, had just two shots on 25 touches. Goalie Brett Dobson, who's fighting an ankle injury, saved 68% of shots in the win over Maryland in Week 1, and was again stellar in defeat showcasing his high arc. Coach Chris Bates is looking for offense after a slow start on that side.

This weekend: Friday, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN+) vs. the Redwoods

Current record: 1-1

Charlotte was a bye week for the Bulls. In Week 1, New York split its two games as the host in Albany, defeating Carolina 10-8 and falling to Boston 16-12. The Atlas plays Maryland on ABC on Saturday at 1 p.m. in a game both teams need badly.

The Atlas passing offense is not clicking this summer like it was in 2024, and they were held scoreless for 17:38 against the Chaos. The team will be well served to run transition upfield with intent off of clean saves from goalie Liam Entenmann.

This weekend: Saturday, 1 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+) vs. the Whipsnakes

Current record: 1-0

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