Monday, September 9, 2013

Karen Guregian?s NFL power rankings

1. Seahawks (0-0)

Chances of Russell Wilson having a sophomore slump? Fuggetaboutit!

2. Broncos (1-0)

Peyton Manning?s thank-you note to the Pats is in the mail. Loves Wes Welker. See Ravens for details.

3. Niners (0-0)

As long as Colin Kaepernick keeps the stardust out of his eyes, they?ll be fine.

4. Falcons (0-0)

Can?t get much better offensively. Defense wishing it could say the same.

5. Packers (0-0)

Having his blindside pass protector go down, on the heels of a 51-sack season is not what QB Aaron Rodgers was looking for to start season.

6. Patriots (0-0)

One noted national publication has them finishing 9-7. Bill Belichick smiled all the way to the bulletin board.

7. Texans (0-0)

Any guesses what the over-under will be for J.J. Watt salutes this season?

8. Ravens (0-1)

Ray Lewis and Ed Reed aren?t walking through that door. Defense will have some early growing pains. See Broncos game for details.

9. Bengals (0-0)

The heroes of ?Hard Knocks? have picked up a lot of fans. And with good reason.

10. Giants (0-0)

Have to think they?ll be eager to atone after missing the playoffs last season.

11. Bears (0-0)

One of these years, they?ll be able to avoid their late-season swan dive out of contention.

12. Colts (0-0)

A more polished Andrew Luck in Year 2? Is that even possible?

13. Redskins (0-0)

They?ll go as far as RG3 takes them. Assuming he?s still standing at season?s end.

14. Saints (0-0)

Sean Payton and Drew Brees will once again be making beautiful music. But can coordinator Rob Ryan make anything of that defense?

15. Cowboys (0-0)

The Tony Romo/Dez Bryant show could jump into the must-see category this season. ... Or not.

16. Rams (0-0)

Improved offensively, but still can?t see them keeping pace with Seahawks and 49ers in the NFC West.

17. Steelers (0-0)

Tons of cap casualties across the board and not much in the way of reloading.

18. Vikings (0-0)

Not sure it?s possible Adrian Peterson can do more. He might have to if Christian Ponder doesn?t improve.

19. Panthers (0-0)

Starting slow and finishing fast didn?t do the job last season. Time to alter the formula.

20. Eagles (0-0)

At the very least, the Eagles offense will be entertaining, thanks to Chip Kelly?s innovation.

21. Buccaneers (0-0)

They mortgaged the farm for Darrelle Revis, but if Josh Freeman stinks, it won?t matter.

22. Chiefs (0-0)

A worst-to-first scenario in AFC West? Andy Reid would love nothing better.

23. Lions (0-0)

Jim Schwartz won?t keep his job with another if Lions remain outside the playoffs.

24. Dolphins (0-0)

They were the big spenders in the offseason. That doesn?t always guarantee results.

25. Cardinals (0-0)

Bruce Arians was a miracle worker in Indy last season. He?ll need more of the same in Arizona this year.

26. Titans (0-0)

With a newly bulked up offensive line, Chris Johnson is having flashbacks to 2009.

27. Chargers (0-0)

Looks like another year of Philip Rivers running for his life.

28. Browns (0-0)

Norv Turner has a magic touch with young quarterbacks. Will the streak continue with Brandon Weeden?

29. Bills (0-0)

They?re hoping new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine can provoke something out of $100 million man Mario Williams.

30. Jets (0-0)

Does it really matter who starts at QB? They?re going to be bad no matter who lines up under center.

31. Jaguars (0-0)

One more year of sympathy for Maurice Jones-Drew.

32. Raiders (0-0)

With their woeful offensive line, a word of advice for Terrelle Pryor: ?RUN!?

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