The regular season is here and that means it's time to update the power rankings. After the pre-season you always have a better idea of what each team looks like, but things can change on any given Sunday. If you like what you see here great, if not feel free to let me know how you feel.
1: Seattle Seahawks
I was high on my Bronco's at the start of the regular season but the Seahawks looked like they were ready for regular season already. If they don't make it to the big show this year It's because the next two teams are just as good. A shout out to my buddy Brian, you have an awesome team this year and that Wilson guy might just be something special.
2: San Francisco 49er's
I could easily put this team at number one and feel pretty confident about that pick. I love this team and think it may have the most complete roster in the NFL. In a way this team reminds me of the 49er's back in the day when they had Montana. While ole' Joe may have been the QB you couldn't find a bad player on the team.
3: Atlanta Falcons
This is another all around solid team and I think they might be getting hungry enough to actually make it. They were close last season and I think this could be the year the Falcons break through. The one problem I see with this team (and why I don't have them number one) is the fact they play in a dome. Dome teams always look awesome at home but can struggle when the weather is a factor.
4: Denver Broncos
After Thursday night's performance I want to put these guys at the top but Will wait and see. I have been to many times to trust the Orange and Blue this early on. I tell you this though, I am having a hard time seeing how any one is going to effectively stop that pass attack.
5: New England Patriots
Between Brady and Belichick I think you could put a bunch of twelve year old girls on the team and they Pats would still go 8-8. Maybe I am a bit to fond of Brady, but from what I saw in the pre-season he is not going to miss a beat.
6: Green Bay Packers
I am glad the talk of Aaron Rodgers being the best QB in the NFL has died down a bit but he is still damn good. I really think the thing that keeps this team from being as good as they could be is the fact they think they are so damn good. If the Pack could learn a bit of humility they would be seriously scary.
7: Houston Texas
Out of all the teams in the NFL I think the Texans are probably coming in under the radar. Maybe it's because instead of being flashy and aerodynamic they have a solid blue collar kind of team. If there is going to be a surprise that some of us saw coming, it's the Texans.
8: Cincinnati Bengals
While I despise the ownership of the Bengals I have to admit this team is looking really good. Not just good, but super bowl contender good. This is a very solid team with very solid parts and if they can be consistent I don't see any reason why they can't make it all the way.
9: Baltimore Ravens
While you can't decide how a season is going to go for a team after one game, it looks like the Ravens are missing Lewis and Reed a lot. The defense is still good but they looked a bit confused at times. Leadership is important to a team and it can take a while to rebound when the leaders are gone.
10: Minnesota Vikings
This might be a bit high for the Purple People Eaters, but at the same time I love my mom so figured why not. I think this team has the talent to be really good, but wonder sometimes if the coaching staff will hold them back. Are they ready for elite status? If they were in a different division maybe.
11: Washington Redskins
If RGIII stays healthy and IF Mike Shanahan can keep his ego in check this team has a real shot. I have a good feeling about this team but they are a gamble. If nothing else they should be a lot of fun to watch.
12: Cleveland Browns
There is always a team that winds up coming out of no where and making everyone go "wow did you expect that one." At the beginning of pre-season I thought it would be Kansas City, but I am getting sold on the Browns. The one problem is they are in a brutal division this year so that might keep them out of the playoffs.
13: Pittsburgh Steelers
If Big Ben and crew were in any other division I would give them an honest shot at the playoffs. the AFC North is going to be an intense place to play football this season and someone has to be at the bottom of the pack. Sorry Steelers nation.
14: Arizona Cardinals
My oldest daughter has decided she is an Arizona fan because their mascot looks like one of the Angry Birds. I told her they were in a tough division. She responded by saying "Makes sense why they look so angry then."
15: New Orleans Saints
I actually think the Saints are going to do really good this year now that they have Payton back. I still think Bree's is under rated and if these guys can improve on defense we will be putting them near the top of the list near mid season.
16: Indianapolis Colts
I know a lot of people are sold on this team, but not sure I am ready to buy. I think Luck is going to be a great QB but not sure the rest of the team is really there. They had an emotional push last season but it will take holding onto that for them to make it to the playoffs.
17: Miami Dolphins
I really like what I have been seeing these guys do. I think Tannenhill might just develop into a damn good QB and dig their coaches. I just don't think they are where they need to be yet, close, but not quite.
18: Chicago Bears
If Jay Cutler can quit acting like a spoiled teenager this team would be really good. Problem is that Brandon Marshall only adds to Cutler's inner brat.
19: Dallas Cowboys
I think if you took the coach from anyone of the first 18 teams and gave them the Cowboys, Dallas would be a legitimate threat. The problem is that for whatever reason Jones seems to think Garret is a good idea.
20: St. Louis Rams
I kind of feel sorry for Jeff Fisher because if the Rams were in any other division they would be looking like a playoff team.
21: San Diego Chargers
I think the team made good decisions getting rid of people and think they brought in the right people but it takes a while for a club to get turned around.
22: Detroit Lions
If this team could play to their potential they would be the top of every one's list, but they don't and they won't.
23: Philadelphia Eagles
One of two things is going to happen. A: Chip Kelly is going to learn that college football does not translate to the NFL or B: We are all going to be calling him a genius by the end of the year. I am betting on the first.
24: Buffalo Bills
If there is a franchise I miss being good it's the Bills. I think they finally are going the right direction but they still need to find an identity.
25: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The one good thing about being a Buc's fan is it means you live in a nice part of the country.
26: Kansas City Chief's
Maybe Andy Reid just isn't as good as he used to be, but this team look flat in pre-season.
27: Oakland Raiders
Maybe this team needs to move back to L.A. or something. I can't believe I am saying this but I kind of miss Al Davis.
28: New York Jet's
Rex Ryan needs to go back to being a Defensive Coordinator.
29: Tennessee Titans
Can you name a single member on this team? I had to look up their roster to realize they still had CJ2K.
30: Carolina Panthers
I almost forgot to put them in this list, so yeah, they aren't impressing me much right now.
31: New York Giants
I think this team could be a bit of a surprise but am not ready to call them elite yet. Eli is impressive and probably the toughest QB in the league right now, but you have to have more than a QB to win in the NFL.
32: Jacksonville Jaguars
If the Jaguars moved to Oakland and the Raiders moved to L.A. do you think anyone would notice?
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