The 2022 NFL season is finally here.
All of the talk from the last seven months is about to be rendered moot as the NFL transitions from being played in print to being played on the gridiron.
Part of the game with words involves power rankings, which can be like the oil pressure gauge on a 1987 Monte Carlo SS: maybe it’s accurate, maybe not, but it nevertheless gets you thinking.
The Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills kickoff the 2022 season on Thursday night. Where do they compare with the rest of the league? Find out in these early Week 1 power rankings.
32. Seattle Seahawks
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When Geno Smith is winning your quarterback battle, you know you’re in for a bumpy season. The watch in Seattle all year will be to see if Pete Carroll pulls a Bum Phillips and just resigns in the middle of the year.
31. Chicago Bears
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The Bears are retooling their roster, and rookie coach Matt Eberflus is laying the foundation to be competitive eventually. Second-year quarterback Justin Fields will take his lumps, but the hope is they stay out of the thirties in power rankings by the end of the season.
30. Atlanta Falcons
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The Falcons have some offensive weapons, but the issue of signal caller is what may handicap Arthur Smith’s squad. The defense is also going through a retooling period.
29. Carolina Panthers
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The Panthers are going with Baker Mayfield, and Matt Rhule is putting his faith in new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo. If the Panthers are able to get a renaissance year out of running back Christian McCaffrey, they should get out of the bottom-5.
28. New York Jets
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When Joe Flacco is the solution for your quarterback problems, you’re in trouble. The Jets will be in this position until Zach Wilson can come back from his knee injury.
27. Detroit Lions
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Head coach Dan Campbell has instilled an attitude with the Lions, but the talent is slowly catching up. Their spot in the power rankings could be the lowest they see all season as the Lions should steadily improve throughout the year.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
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