The start of the NFL season is nearly here. Where do the New York Jet and New York Giants place in our first NFL Power Rankings of the season?
As we head into the start of the 2016 NFL season, we learned how this offseason played a key role in shifting the balance of power within the league. The reigning Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos have a new signal caller, while the runner-up Carolina Panthers lost their top cornerback. The local teams have also made some changes to the roster, through the draft and free agency.
TheNew York Jetshave most of their core returning this year, having locked upRyan Fitzpatrickfor another year. He will attempt to have another career year trying to lead the Jets to the playoffs.
TheNew York Giantshave a new coach leading the way, looking to bounce back after several disappointing seasons. Their revamped defense looks to be much improved from last year, but they have major concerns on the other side of the ball, with their offensive line.
With Week 1 almost upon us, here are the NFL Power Rankings for the entire league.
32. San Francisco 49ers
2015 record: 5-11
The 49ers appear to be at the bottom of the league this year, in spite of hiring Chip Kelly as their new head coach. WithBlaine Gabbertas the starting quarterback and almost no offensive weapons, the 49ers will have a tough year.NaVorro BowmanandEric Reidwill anchor the defense, and 2016 will reflect the development ofArik Armsteadand DeForest Buckner. No matter how innovative Kelly’s offense is,Carlos Hydewill have to bear the burden. Gabbert has proven to be nothing more than a NFL backup, and I see the 49ers finding their way to the No. 1 draft pick.
31. Cleveland Browns
2015 record: 3-13
The Browns hope to avoid another lousy season in 2016, dreaming that new coach Hue Jackson can miraculously change the franchise’s fortunes. QBRobert GriffinIII will have his work cut out for him when gamebreaking WR,Josh Gordonreturns from his suspension in Week 5, but even still, the team isn’t very good. LosingAlex MackandMitchell Schwartzcould result in Griffin taking a lot of hits, and his injury history speaks for itself. The defense isn’t very good either, and the Browns will once again be one of the laughing stocks of the league.
30. Philadelphia Eagles
2015 record: 7-9
Trading away your starting QB before Week 1 says it all. The Eagles are clearly in rebuilding mode for 2016 and will try to accelerate the development of Carson Wentz by starting him right away. Their is still some talent on the roster, withFletcher Coxanchoring the defensive line andMalcolm Jenkinsin the secondary. They have solid offensive weapons, withDarren Sproles,Zach ErtzandJordan Matthewsjoining newcomerDorial Green-Beckham. However, Wentz will probably struggle this year while adjusting to the NFL and will lead the team to the bottom of the NFC East.
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