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NFL Week 1 power rankings: Rams a superteam at the top, but lots of questions below them
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Los Angeles Rams top the NFL power rankings, projected to win 11.7 games, bolstered by key acquisitions like Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and the return of Aaron Donald, forming a superteam in a tough division.
- The Seattle Seahawks, ranked second with a 10.9 projected win total, return most of their Super Bowl-winning roster but face questions about their offense after losing offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak.
- The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots hold the third and fourth spots respectively, with the Bills adjusting to a new defensive scheme and coaching staff, and the Patriots enhancing their offense despite a tougher schedule.
- Teams like the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Chargers round out the top eight, each with notable strengths and challenges, including injuries and roster changes.
- At the bottom, the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals are projected to struggle the most, each with a 4.5 win projection, facing roster limitations and difficult schedules that contribute to their low rankings.
