It\u2019s finally here – a new season of NFL Football. So relax junkies, your fix begins Wednesday when the Giants play the Cowboys. Each week throughout the season Dave B will rank the 32 teams for your viewing pleasure. Agree or disagree? Leave a comment and let me know what you think! <\/p>\n
So without further adieu, let\u2019s get on with the inaugural version of Dave B\u2019s NFL Power Rankings 2012!<\/p>\n
1. GIANTS<\/strong> \u2013 They are the champs and deserve the #1 spot to start the season because of that. There are questions with Ahmad Bradshaw\u2019s health, Hakeem Nicks\u2019 health but until it all comes unraveled (which it very well might) the G-men are the top dogs heading into the season.<\/p>\n 2. PATRIOTS<\/strong> \u2013 Almost impossible not to love the Patriots this year. Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd \u2013 what else can I say? Oh ya \u2013 the Pats drafted some defensive starters this year to fill some enormous holes from last year\u2019s terrific team.<\/p>\n 3. PACKERS<\/strong> \u2013 Like the Pats, the Packers are all about offense. The defense was an issue last year but the offense improved with the addition of Stud Cedric Benson and should make up for any defensive liabilities on the team. Green Bay will win a lot of shoot-outs for sure this year and prove that they are a worthy Top 3 team on the Power Rankings!<\/p>\n 4. 49ERS<\/strong> \u2013 The Niners are the polar opposite of the previous two \u2013 defense will have to remain strong to keep the team in a Top 5 spot on the Rankings. San Fran did add Randy Moss to a sketchy passing attack but it will ultimately be up to Alex Smith to get the ball to the hands of his receivers. If defense wins championships this could be San Francisco\u2019s year.<\/p>\n 5. TEXANS<\/strong> \u2013 Defense and the best running game in the league allow the Texans to fit into the Top 5 this year. The defense should be a top unit again this year and Arian Foster is in a different league. Their status this year depends on the health of Andre Johnson.<\/p>\n 6. RAVENS<\/strong> \u2013 This team has a small window for success \u2013 Terrell Suggs is out for an extended period and Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are aging on what should still be a formidable defense. Ray Rice and Joe Flacco are good enough to make Baltimore a contender this year for sure.<\/p>\n 7. SAINTS<\/strong> \u2013 The Saints are tough to figure out after one of the most tumultuous offseasons any team has ever had. But the one thing they do have \u2013 Drew Brees who set records last year. The Saints are also deep at running back and make up one of the scariest offenses in the league.<\/p>\n 8. BEARS<\/strong> \u2013 Added Brandon Marshall and Michael Bush in the offseason to significantly upgrade the offense. We all know that the defense will do their jobs! A lot of people are down in the Bears heading into the season. Not me \u2013 no reason they don\u2019t get in the playoffs where anything can happen!<\/p>\n 9. EAGLES<\/strong> \u2013 The Eagles are another difficult team to figure out. The huge determining factor here is the health of Michael Vick who has already been dinged up in the preseason. Vick has weapons and the underachieving defense from last year will be looking for a bounce back! They are top 10 for now but just barely!<\/p>\n 10. STEELERS<\/strong> \u2013 Not a lot of love for the Steelers and rightfully so. The offensive line is still a major issue and the running game is second rate until Rashard Mendenhall returns. The defense is also aging but there is no doubt that if they play to their potential the Steelers are a Top 10 team. And then there is Big Ben who can will his team to victory.<\/p>\n 11. FALCONS<\/strong> \u2013 are a sexy pick to be the breakout team of the NFL this year. The passing game should be elite, the running game will likely take a step back and who knows what to make of an average defense. The Falcons should rise in the Rankings but we will need a week or two to see if this team can live up to expectation. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n 12. BRONCOS<\/strong> \u2013 I am starting to buy into the Broncos especially after seeing Peyton Manning take a hit and keep on clicking. The defense is strong, the rushing attack is solid and Manning appears to be the X-Factor.<\/p>\n 13. BENGALS<\/strong> \u2013 the Bengals are a well rounded team \u2013 second year players Andy Dalton and AJ Green could realistically elevate to that next tier this season and Leon Hall will be back to claim his spot as one of the best corners in the AFC after missing all of last season with injury.<\/p>\n 14. LIONS<\/strong> \u2013 if the Lions can stay out of jail, there is hope! Matt Stafford, Megatron and Kevin Smith make up a good offensive attack but the defense has to show improvement in order for them to take the next step. Are you listening Mr. Suh?<\/p>\n 15. COWBOYS<\/strong> \u2013 The Cowboys enter the season with a ton of promise\u2026 again! They shored up some major defensive issues with the signing of Brandon Carr and the drafting of Morris Claiborne in the secondary. There are some injury issues heading into the season as well \u2013 Myles Austin, Jason Witten and DeMarco Murray are major question marks. Still, the Boys have to be considered to be in the top half of the league \u2013 don\u2019t they?<\/p>\n 16. CHIEFS<\/strong> Dave B\u2019s NFL Power Rankings – Week 1 It\u2019s finally here – a new season of NFL Football. So relax junkies, your fix begins Wednesday when the Giants play the Cowboys. Each week throughout the season Dave B will rank the 32 teams for your viewing pleasure. Agree or disagree? 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\n 17. SEAHAWKS<\/strong>
\n 18. TITANS<\/strong>
\n 19. THE TEBOWS<\/strong>
\n 20. RAIDERS<\/strong>
\n 21. CHARGERS<\/strong>
\n 22. BILLS<\/strong>
\n 23. PANTHERS<\/strong>
\n 24. CARDINALS<\/strong>
\n 25. REDSKINS<\/strong>
\n 26. BUCCANEERS<\/strong>
\n 27. DOLPHINS<\/strong>
\n 28. RAMS<\/strong>
\n 29. JAGUARS<\/strong>
\n 30. BROWNS<\/strong>
\n 31. VIKINGS<\/strong>
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