NFL Power Rankings: Week 1

46. Indy is a popular pick to win the AFC, but that is ignoring the fact that their defense lacks talent in key places. Indy will have to win a lot of high scoring games this year.. (0-0). Previous: 9th. Indianapolis Colts. 10. team

(0-0). Previous: 8th. Denver Broncos. 9. team. 45. There is reason to believe that Peyton will be more of a liability this year than an asset. The defense and running game will have to carry this team.

8. team. 32. The Cardinals are already looking like the NFL’s walking wounded. They’ll need a lot of injury luck at this point to avoid another late-season drop-off. . (0-0). Previous: 7th. Arizona Cardinals

(0-0). Previous: 6th. New England Patriots. 7. team. 47. The Patriots were able to get Brady un-suspended which helps. Too bad he doesn’t play on the defensive side of the ball, since the Patriots have some considerable holes there still.

Pittsburgh Steelers. 6. team. 55. Pittsburgh’s offensive talent will give them a chance to win every week. The defense is young, and should improve as the season progresses. . (0-0). Previous: 5th

Previous: 11th. Philadelphia Eagles. 5. team. 54. Sam Bradford has looked great in Chip Kelly’s offense. If he can stay healthy, they are going to put up a ton of points.. (0-0)

26. The Ravens appear primed to make a long run into the postseason once again. Of course, that depends on Trestman managing to avoid going completely pass-happy and taking the ball out of Justin Forsett’s hands. . (0-0). Previous: 4th. Baltimore Ravens. 4. team

3. team. 123. How far Dallas goes this year likely depends on who emerges as their top RB. Christine Michael behind that offensive line is a scary proposition for opposing defenses, but he has to get on the field first. . (0-0). Previous: 3rd. Dallas Cowboys

49. Losing Jordy hurts, but the Packers have the depth and offensive talent to overcome it. The defense isn’t bad, but it won’t be dominant.. (0-0). Previous: 2nd. Green Bay Packers. 2. team

(0-0). Previous: 1st. Seattle Seahawks. 1. team. 36. This isn’t a homer pick no matter what you might think. Seattle’s defensive front seven is scary good and incredibly deep. League average offensive production should get them to at least 13 wins.