2023-07-24 11:00:03
A new season is coming NFL and the ranking of The Sporting News. The staff in Spanish gave their votes on the best and worst teams for the next campaign and presents how they were arranged. In February 2024 it will be time to bring out how right the specialists were…
The 2022 edition was debited after pointing out Buffalo Bills as No. 1: Josh Allen y Cia. they ran into a Cincinnati Bengals that forcefully eliminated them in the Divisional Round. Worse still was seeing Tampa Bay Buccaners as 3, followed by Green Bay Packers y Los Angeles Rams. Those from Florida were beaten in the Wild Card Round, while the others didn’t even make the Playoffs. The positive? Kansas City Chiefs, ultimately the champion, was located 2nd.
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NFL Power Rankings 2023
32. Arizona Cardinals
After finishing last season with a 4-13 record, the Arizona Cardinals could only get bigger. However, the omens are not positive: Kyler Murray, the QB with the greatest potential in the franchise, will miss long months due to injury and it will be difficult to see a winning team led by Colt McCoy. To this is added the departure of DeAndre Hopkins, who was the receiver with the most yards in 2022 (717).
31. Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have several reasons to be excited about their future: they are probably part of the most irregular division and with the worst material in the AFC, and they added a talent like CJ Stroud. Although the Ohio State QB will have to adapt to a very competitive league with a squad that has shown little in recent seasons. More than playing well, he must work magic to move the franchise forward.
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30. Los Angeles Rams
Just two seasons ago, the Los Angeles Rams kissed glory by establishing themselves as the best team in the NFL. But everything changed from one year to the next: they finished with a 5-12 mark to be far from the Playoffs. Matthew Stafford’s role will be key: in 2022 he only played 9 games of which he won three. Expectations are low and no more than six festivities are projected.
29. Atlanta Falcons
Without Marcus Mariota and with Desmond Ridder already established as starting QB, Atlanta Falcons will once again have a campaign full of challenges. It has a powerful ground game, which was third in 2022, but the penultimate worst attack in the air. Will that change for this season? It seems difficult with Ridder, who in his last four games has thrown only two TDs (and received nine sacks).
28. New Orleans Saints
For many years the helmsman of the ship called the New Orleans Saints was Drew Brees, but since the QB retired in 2021, the franchise has lost its way. He tried unsuccessfully with Jameis Winston, Taysom Hill, Trevor Siemian and Andy Dalton. Now it will be the turn of Derek Carr, with a good background in Las Vegas Raiders. If there is a connection to Michael Thomas it could be explosive. Although it must also be taken into account that the WR played three games in the last two years.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
This time it was serious and Tom Brady retired permanently from the NFL. The QB, after a 2022 below expectations, canceled his intentions to continue at the highest level and left a hole that was impossible to fill in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Baker Mayfield will be the one to take control of what promises to be a year of out of control in which Leonard Fournette will not be either, who was an important piece in the 2020 title.
26. Green Bay Packers
Another of the teams that will have a different QB from 2022 will be the Green Bay Packers. The Aaron Rodgers era is now closed to give love to the Jordan Love era. The youngster who only has 83 pass attempts in the NFL (he’s been in the shadow of AR12 since he was drafted in 2020) will have to carry a heavy backpack. The team has already been inefficient and there is hardly any improvement without the star at quarterback. Winning six games would be a good start.
25. Indianapolis Colts
The Matt Ryan bet did not last very long in the Indianapolis Colts and that is why in the 2023 Draft they took Anthony Richardson in the first round. The athletic QB, with great mobility and good running attack, will serve as a good complement to Jonathan Taylor. Plus, he’ll boost ERA in the red zone after being the 30th-worst team in that with carries. The rookie and defense will be responsible for giving him a winning season or sinking them once again.
24. Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders traded a proven QB like Derek Carr for a proven one like Jimmy Garoppolo. This movement of chips, in the city of casinos, can break the bank. Garoppolo has talent and his time with the San Francisco 49ers made that clear (he lost the Super Bowl in 2019 and reached the conference finals in 2021), although he is also very prone to injury. What version will be seen this time? Davante Adams awaits you with open arms.
23. Carolina Panthers
In 2022, the Carolina Panthers had average stats on offense as well as defense. He did not show an outstanding level and that is why he did not reach the Playoffs. Although the floor of 7 victories places him in an expectant position. And this is much more enhanced after having taken Bryce Young with the first pick of the 2023 Draft. In the South there is material to be excited about.
22. Washington Commanders
Good defense, a top-tier receiving corps, and potent run attack. All this demonstrated Washington Commanders to finish 8-8-1 in 2022. With the confidence placed in Sam Howell, who barely played a game in his rookie year, the capitalists are betting on fighting in a complex NFC East. It is projected that he will not reach 7 wins.
21. Tennessee Titans
Can a defense be the best against the run and the worst against the pass in the same season? Yes, it can, and that’s what happened to the Tennessee Titans last season. He will not only have to make adjustments in this aspect, but also increase his danger in the red zone: only once last season did he reach 27 points.
20. Chicago Bears
In Chicago every season start they say, “This is the year.” And after having repeated it over and over again, they may be given it in 2023. Although, a priori, they will have to battle hard against the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. Justin Fields is the one who holds the keys to success in the Windy City. If he doesn’t walk, failure will knock on the door again.
19. Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns were the laughingstock of the league for much of the past decade, and now they want to be the laughingstock. Of course, that will depend to a large extent on what Deshaun Watson does, who wants to bury once and for all the harassment complaints that made him miss all of 2021 and a good part of 2022 (he played six games). He has very interesting names.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers
Mike Tomlin wants revenge after watching the Playoffs on TV last season. And for that the coach will need help: Kenny Pickett can’t make his rookie mistakes again and TJ Watt must stay healthy all year. The defense will have to show its face in the two clashes against the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals.
17. Seattle Seahawks
Geno Smith, the one who had failed in the New York Jets, New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers, played his first full season since 2014 and left many speechless. His performance earned him a juicy contract plus the trust of the Seattle Seahawks. DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett will be key again.
16. Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson’s first season left everyone with little taste, especially the former Seattle Seahawks. Therefore, reloaded and with reinforcements that can be impactful (offensive linemen Mike McGlinchey and Ben Powers), expectations grew. However, his win line remains low: no more than eight are projected.
15. New England Patriots
As long as Bill Belichick is at the controls of the New England Patriots, the six-time champion franchise will appear as a candidate. It does not have outstanding names or signings that arouse sighs, but it has always proven to be competitive. Likewise, seeing them in the Playoffs will be difficult.
14. Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings fight will not go through the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears, their historical rivals, but through the Detroit Lions. Those led by Kirk Cousins and an explosive Justin Jefferson will have to face those in light blue to maintain their run in the Playoffs. He will know the impact of letting Dalvin Cook go.
13. New York Jets
The arrival of Aaron Rodgers revolutionized the New York Jets and no wonder: one of the best QBs of all time has decided to change course to dream of a new ring. A priori he is well surrounded and has a deep defense capable of winning games. He can trouble heavyweights like the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.
12. New York Giants
Daniel Jones proved to be a neat QB who, if he is well surrounded, will not make a mistake. He made it to the last Playoffs and secured a million-dollar contract. There is quality material on the ground and defense. The Big Apple overflows with great expectations and those in blue want to be the leaders of a city that will breathe American football.
11. Dallas Cowboys
Every time the Dallas Cowboys remember that they haven’t reached a conference final since 1995, the year in which they won the Super Bowl, the calendar falls on top of them. It will probably be the last chance to prove for Dak Prescott.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars
Trevor Lawrence had little trouble showing what he’s made of. 2022 was a remarkable year, with an impact, although the quarterback must continue on this path if he wants to continue being a protagonist. He has the advantage of being in a poor division with very little talent and rebuilding franchises.
9. Los Angeles Chargers
The catastrophic elimination in the last Playoffs is a lesson learned for the Los Angeles Chargers. Such a meltdown can’t be seen again, so they’ll have to show maturity from Week 1. Especially from Justin Herbert, who’s as talented as the pressures on him.
8. Detroit Lions
The years of Detroit Lions drowning sorrows are behind them and they want to reaffirm the intentions they had in 2021 with the qualification for the Playoffs. His game on the ground and a neat offense from Jared Goff stand out, the QB who already knows what it’s like to play a Super Bowl (with the Los Angeles Rams). The defense bets to be even more explosive with Aidan Hutchinson as the leader.
7. Miami Dolphins
In 2021, Tyreek Hill left the comfort of the Kansas City Chiefs for the Miami heat. That change, which many considered unwise, was the one that gave him the plus that the Dolphins needed to get into the postseason. From the tight defeat against the Buffalo Bills in the Playoffs they learned and now they are going for much more than the AFC East.
6. Baltimore Ravens
Despite seeing Lamar Jackson only 12 games in 2022, the Baltimore Ravens fought to the end, made it to the Playoffs and fought with the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, with the QB fresh after having received the contract extension that he expected, he became a great candidate for the ring. His defense, as his story marks, can be the definitive break. Eyes will also be on Mark Andrews.
5. San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy was last season’s Cinderella, but for the San Francisco 49ers to make the necessary leap in quality they will need to show much more than flashes. The good? There is plenty of material to surround him as any candidate would want: Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Nick Bosa, Fred Warner and Talanoa Hufanga, among the most salient. The bar is high.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
The difficult thing is not to arrive, but to stay. And that is the challenge of the Philadelphia Eagles, who in 2022 kicked the board and was only a few minutes away from being champion. First they must establish themselves as the best team in the NFC East before consolidating their first place in the entire conference. Hopes are high for Jalen Hurts.
3. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen earned his cover of Madden 24 and now it will be his turn to show that he can go further after two seasons staying on the verge of reaching the Super Bowl. Competing year after year against the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs will make them better. They already know what it’s like to beat them in the regular season.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
If there is someone who can beat No. 1 (Kansas City Chiefs) that is the Cincinnati Bengals and for that very reason they have well earned No. 2 in the ranking. Joe Burrow is an elite QB and has a number of variations that he scares. The defense has also done its part and they want to take revenge. They still can’t digest the defeat in the Playoffs.
1. Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are not only the reigning NFL champion, but they are the best team and for that very reason they have a good chance of being number 1. It was already so before the start of Free Agency and, if everything goes as expected , will also enter this position for the Playoffs. The Patrick Mahomes-Travis Kelce connection is unstoppable.
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