The 2017 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it’s time to dish out the latest NFL power rankings. Niner Noise examines where all 32 teams stand after their latest draft additions.
With the 2017 NFL Draft now complete, we can start to gauge an idea of how each team around the league matches up against each other in Niner Noise’s latest NFL power rankings.
A number of teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, had excellent draft classes.
Others, of course, didn’t fare so well.
San Francisco 49ers
As for the Niners, new general manager John Lynch certainly aced his first draft test. Not only did he land Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas and pick up three additional picks from the Chicago Bears at the very beginning of Round 1, Lynch also managed to pick up Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster at No. 31 before the New Orleans Saints could grab him.
Not a bad haul for the first day.
Other teams — yes, even the Cleveland Browns — had solid draft classes. Those efforts will also be reflected in our NFL power rankings this time around.
Sure, there are a lot of things that could change between now and the start of the regular season. Injuries are always a looming concern. And a great deal of these prospects selected will never pan out at the NFL level.
But based off each team’s draft haul, let’s look at the latest NFL power rankings and see where each squad stacks up now the draft is finally over.
Key NFL Draft Additions: QB Mitchell Trubisky, TE Adam Shaheen
The Chicago Bears tumble all the way to the bottom of our NFL power rankings for a number of reasons. But chief among them was the trade-up to land North Carolina quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.
Chicago gave up three picks — a third- and fourth-round selection, plus a 2018 third-round pick — to the 49ers in order to ensure San Francisco wouldn’t grab Trubisky. And the Niners never would have in the first place.
Sure, other teams might have moved into that spot. But the Bears were on the wrong end of “highway robbery.”
And after dishing out all that money for free-agent quarterback Mike Glennon, fans have to be scratching their heads in Chicago.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Myles Garrett, S Jabrill Peppers, TE David Njoku, QB DeShone Kizer
It’s been a long while since the Cleveland Browns weren’t at the very bottom of our NFL power rankings.
And that’s in large measure to a very good NFL Draft class.
Taking Texas A&M EDGE Myles Garrett at No. 1 was a no-brainer. Anything else would have been stupid. Trading up to land Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers was a little odd. But considering the Browns’ overwhelming needs on the defensive side of the ball, Peppers can at least add some versatility.
Tight end David Njoku was a great pickup too. He’ll be a solid player for years to come.
The Browns also landed arguably the best skilled quarterback in Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer. Cleveland has traditionally been the place where young QBs go to die, but things look as if they’re starting to change for head coach Hue Jackson’s squad.
Key NFL Draft Additions: SS Jamal Adams, FS Marcus Maye, WR ArDarius Stewart
The New York Jets are going to be pleased with former LSU safety Jamal Adams. He’ll immediately improve a lackluster secondary, which was a primary problem for New York’s defense last year.
Offensively, the pickups of wide receivers ArDarius Stewart and Chad Hansen should help alleviate the departure of Brandon Marshall. But there are still plenty of problems with the Jets, especially on offense, which weren’t addressed much at all.
New York won’t move far in our NFL power rankings this time around. The Jets still have unanswered questions at quarterback, and cornerback could wind up being a problem this season.
Key NFL Draft Additions: TE Gerald Everett, WR Cooper Kupp
The Los Angeles Rams didn’t have a first-round pick this year, after moving up to grab quarterback Jared Goff a year ago.
And that probably hurt the Rams’ chances to land some impact playmakers.
Bringing in tight end Gerald Everett in Round 2 will help, as will the addition of wide receiver Cooper Kupp. Both of these players should give Goff additional weapons on this side of the ball.
Defensively, the Rams are sound. But they could have used some offensive line improvements.
All things told, Los Angeles doesn’t seem to be on the improvement track anytime soon.
Key NFL Draft Additions: RB Leonard Fournette, OT Cam Robinson, DE Dawuane Smoot
The Jacksonville Jaguars may very well have landed their game-changing player of the future in LSU running back Leonard Fournette. And there was a time when former Alabama offensive tackle Cam Robinson was viewed as a top-15 pick in the draft.
Both these players are nice, and defensive end Dawuane Smoot should help a defense that’s undergone a plethora of changes the last two offseasons.
But the Jaguars still manage to fall in NFL power rankings simply because their offense is nowhere near complete to allow Fournette to thrive.
Teams are simply going to game plan against him, and quarterback Blake Bortles isn’t good enough to take off the excess load.
Key NFL Draft Additions: WR Mike Williams, OG Forrest Lamp, OG Dan Feeney
The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t have a bad NFL Draft, per se, but they still manage to fall in our NFL power rankings simply because other teams managed to improve themselves a bit better.
Wide receiver Mike Williams was a great pickup but probably a bit too high at No. 7 overall. He was probably better off between pick Nos. 10 to 20. But hey, he’s another weapon for quarterback Philip Rivers.
Keeping Rivers upright was another priority for Los Angeles. The selections of offensive linemen Forrest Lamp and Dan Feeney should help alleviate this quite a bit.
But will these moves be enough to stay anywhere near contention in a tough, physical AFC West? ‘
Probably not.
Key NFL Draft Additions: CB Marshon Lattimore, OT Ryan Ramczyk, S Marcus Williams, EDGE Troy Hendrickson
The Saints nearly landed Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster, only to have him stolen away at pick No. 31 by the 49ers.
Had New Orleans drafted Foster, pairing him with fellow first-round addition — cornerback Marshon Lattimore — the Saints defense would have seen a good enough upgrade to think this group might be on the upswing this season.
Instead, the Saints took offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk, which certainly didn’t address the team’s biggest needs.
New Orleans’ defense will be improved this season. Just not that much. And with wide receiver Brandin Cooks no longer in the picture, along with an aging quarterback Drew Brees, one has to wonder how long the Saints offense will stay potent.
Key NFL Draft Additions: DE Solomon Thomas, ILB Reuben Foster, CB Ahkello Witherspoon
It’s weird to think the 49ers defense may actually be pretty good in 2017. At least up front.
San Francisco engineered trades to get Stanford defensive end Solomon Thomas and Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster in Round 1, while adding more draft capital in the process. That alone lets fans know general manager John Lynch is the right guy for the job.
Paired with defensive standouts NaVorro Bowman and DeForest Buckner, the Niners’ front seven figures to be one of its strengths.
San Francisco still needs a lot of help on offense though, and running back Joe Williams could eventually take the starting job away from Carlos Hyde.
The 49ers climb two spots in our NFL power rankings, but they are still just in the initial phases of an all-out rebuild.
Key NFL Draft Additions: DL Jonathan Allen, EDGE Ryan Anderson, CB Fabian Moreau
Call us crazy, but one has to feel the Washington Redskins are on the verge of a complete collapse.
We talked about the free-agent departures of wide receivers DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon over the offseason. The lack of weapons for quarterback Kirk Cousins will hurt, and he doesn’t even want to be there.
Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen’s draft stock slipped in recent weeks, but he’s still a solid piece to Washington’s D-line. And edge rusher Ryan Anderson has promise.
But these additions won’t be enough for the Redskins to make much headway in an increasingly difficult NFC East.
It will be a long year for Washington owner Dan Snyder.
Key NFL Draft Additions: CB Tre’Davious White, WR Zay Jones, OT Dion Dawkins, QB Nathan Peterman
The Buffalo Bills don’t move in our NFL power rankings, but they did have a relatively nice haul in the NFL Draft.
Cornerback Tre’Davious White should be able to make an immediate impact in head coach Sean McDermott’s secondary, and wide receiver Zay Jones is a nice pickup as well. He’ll be a great complementary piece to No. 1 wideout Sammy Watkins, as he looks to rebound from a disappointing 2016.
While Buffalo is going to roll with quarterback Tyrod Taylor this season, adding Nathan Peterman at least gives the Bills a chance at finding a legitimate replacement in a year or so.
Key NFL Draft Additions: RB Dalvin Cook, C Pat Elflein
The Minnesota Vikings are another one of those teams we project to have a big stumble in 2017, which explains the fall in our NFL power rankings.
One of the chief additions was to add running back Dalvin Cook, the direct replacement for Adrian Peterson, who is no longer in the picture.
Cook is a first-round talent, whose stock slipped due to off-the-field issues. If he can clear those up and focus on his on-field abilities, the Vikings offense should be in pretty good shape. But that’s a big if right now.
Of course, the biggest issue with Minnesota was its offensive line. Free agency provided some answers, and center Pat Elflein will help a bit.
But these moves probably won’t be enough to prevent the Vikings from falling in 2017.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Haason Reddick, S Budda Baker, WR Chad Williams
The Arizona Cardinals manage to move up a spot in our NFL power rankings thanks to an excellent draft haul.
Edge rusher Haason Reddick will help an already potent Cardinals pass rush. Pairing him with defensive stud Chandler Jones should be downright scary for NFC West teams. And the addition of safety Budda Baker was a nice pickup too. He’ll alleviate the loss of veteran safety Tony Jefferson, who departed via free agency.
Wide receiver Chad Williams should alleviate the void left by Michael Floyd last season, and Williams could even be good enough to take over for veteran wideout Larry Fitzgerald. Those are some big shoes to fill though.
Still, the Cardinals didn’t address their quarterbacking needs. In an ideal world, quarterback Patrick Mahomes would have fallen into their laps.
He didn’t, and Arizona is just one Carson Palmer injury away from disaster.
Key NFL Draft Additions: WR John Ross, RB Joe Mixon, EDGE Jordan Willis, EDGE Carl Lawson
The Cincinnati Bengals employed the high-risk-high-reward theory in their 2017 NFL Draft approach.
On paper, the investments could pay off big. This explains the large jump in our NFL power rankings.
Wide receiver John Ross is fast as anything. But he has injury concerns. And running back Joe Mixon’s checkered past — putting it lightly — is a major worry. Yet if Mixon’s red flags remain in the past, there’s no doubt the Bengals landed a premier runner.
Even if they’re willing to accept the fallout.
Edge rushers Jordan Willis and Carl Lawson should help an anemic pass rush as well. Willis is the better of the two, and he should be fun to watch this season.
Key NFL Draft Additions: S Malik Hooker, CB Quincy Wilson, DE Tarrell Basham
The Indianapolis Colts had to address two pressing issues in the NFL Draft this season — the defense and the offensive line.
It’s safe to say the Colts managed to target one of those areas. Defensive backs Malik Hooker and Quincy Wilson should be able to contribute right away and help alleviate their worries within the secondary.
Defensive end Tarrell Basham is an upgrade for the pass rush, but this is still an area of weakness.
Indy didn’t make moves to help its O-line though, and protecting quarterback Andrew Luck could still be a major problem.
Thus the lack of movement in NFL power rankings this time around.
Key NFL Draft Additions: RB Christian McCaffrey, WR Curtis Samuel, EDGE Daeshon Hall
The Carolina Panthers needed to get quarterback Cam Newton some more offensive weapons, and that’s exactly what general manager Dave Gettleman did.
Bringing in running back Christian McCaffrey at No. 8 might be a slight reach, but he’s an excellent fit in offensive coordinator Mike Shula’s complex offense. Shula should have no trouble utilizing McCaffrey’s dynamic skill set, even if the former Stanford standout isn’t an every-down tailback.
Wide receiver Curtis Samuel was a nice pickup for the slot as well.
The Panthers pass rush should get some help with EDGE Daeshon Hall, although the secondary could still be a question mark this season.
Still, this is a nice NFL power rankings jump for a team that was in the Super Bowl two seasons ago.
Key NFL Draft Additions: CB Marlon Humphrey, EDGE Tyus Bowser, OLB Tim Williams
The selection of cornerback Marlon Humphrey in Round 1 is questionable at best. Alabama corners rarely translate well over to the NFL level, and Humphrey gives up too many big plays to warrant the selection here.
If he pans out, great. But the Ravens could have gone in a number of different directions here.
Sure, Baltimore’s defense got a bit stronger. But outside linebacker Tim Williams could be a bit of a concern.
Why didn’t the Ravens target a wide receiver, to replace the now-retired Steve Smith, early?
Key NFL Draft Additions: ILB Jarrad Davis, CB Teez Tabor
The Detroit Lions needed to make a number of splashes on the defensive side of the ball, and the only one of note was linebacker Jarrad Davis.
Davis should be a nice player. But he doesn’t offer too much in the pass rush, which was a major issue for Detroit a year ago. And it isn’t as if the Lions’ other draft picks addressed this problem either.
Cornerback Teez Tabor might have been a nice Round 2 pickup last October. But his draft stock has fallen dramatically, and his poor NFL Scouting Combine performance should make one think the Lions would have been better off using that pick elsewhere.
Detroit could fall a bit this season, which explains their notable drop in our NFL power rankings.
Key NFL Draft Additions: QB Deshaun Watson, OLB Zach Cunningham
The Houston Texans don’t move in our NFL power rankings, because they’re essentially in the same position as the last time around — a talented defense with offensive weapons and in need of a true starting quarterback.
Houston reached a lot in order to trade up to land Clemson QB Deshaun Watson. Sure, Watson has won at every level and continuously proven doubters wrong. But will those attributes — the same which were said of former NFL QB Vince Young — translate over to the NFL?
In short, the Texans were desperate. They’re in win-now mode, which helps us make sense of the move. It doesn’t mean the trade and subsequent pick aren’t gambles though.
Linebacker Zach Cunningham was a nice pickup, but this draft is going to be all about Watson. If he doesn’t deliver, the ramifications will be huge.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Derek Barnett, CB Sidney Jones, CB Rasul Douglas
The hometown Philadelphia Eagles brought in some receiving weapons for quarterback Carson Wentz this offseason, notably wideouts Torrey Smith an Alshon Jeffery, and even added some more later in the draft.
But the biggest need here was at cornerback. The Eagles didn’t have any options prior to the draft.
Grabbing Washington corner Sidney Jones comes with a major risk, as he recovers from the Achilles injury suffered during his pro day. He’ll likely be out for most, if not all, of his rookie season. But fellow corner Rasul Douglas should start right away and contribute nicely.
What sets apart the Eagles draft class was the first-round addition of Tennessee EDGE Derek Barnett.
Some may say Barnett is the best pass-rusher in this year’s class, perhaps even better than Myles Garrett.
If so, Philadelphia got an absolute steal.
Key NFL Draft Additions: OT Garett Bolles, DE DeMarcus Walker, TE Jake Butt
The Denver Broncos needed to find a solid offensive tackle to replace the ineffective Russell Okung, and they couldn’t have done much better than landing Utah’s Garett Bolles.
Bolles should be a plug-and-play starter, so that should help solidify Denver’s investment in quarterback Paxton Lynch, who might wind up starting at some point this season.
Adding defensive end DeMarcus Walker should also help an already solid defense as well.
Denver is taking a risk on former Michigan tight end Jake Butt, as he recovers from a collegiate ACL injury. But if he returns to full form, he could replace the production at the position not had since the days of Julius Thomas.
Key NFL Draft Additions: WR Corey Davis, CB Adoree Jackson, WR Taywan Taylor
The Tennessee Titans are an up-and-coming team this season, and they addressed their two needs — wide receiver and secondary — with two first-round picks.
The first, adding wide receiver Corey Davis, was an absolute steal. He’s the best option at his position this NFL Draft and immediately becomes a valuable weapon for quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Finally, the Titans have a true No. 1 receiver.
Fellow wideout Taywan Taylor should help out nicely too, especially with his solid hands and route-running capability.
Cornerback Adoree Jackson was a great pickup too, potentially finding the lockdown defensive back the Titans need.
Tennessee moves up a spot in our NFL power rankings because of these nice moves.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Charles Harris, ILB Raekwon McMillan, CB Cordrea Tankersley, OG Isaac Asiata
Defense needed to be the name of the Miami Dolphins’ game, after giving up a whopping 6,122 all-purpose yards last season — 29th most in the NFL.
And the Dolphins addressed this, landing three defensive standouts with their first three picks of the NFL Draft.
Missouri has been producing solid edge rushers for some time now, and Charles Harris is a nice find in Round 1. He should help the defensive front and take pressure off the secondary, which now has cornerback Cordrea Tankersley within its ranks.
Offensive guard Isaac Asiata should also start right away.
But the Dolphins still fall a spot in our NFL power rankings, largely due to the teams above them either being stronger all around or having a slightly better draft haul. The next team is a perfect example.
Key NFL Draft Additions: TE O.J. Howard, S Justin Evans, WR Chris Godwin, RB Jeremy McNichols
Based on a hunch, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should probably beat the Miami Dolphins if the two were to match up right now.
The Bucs are ascending a bit faster than the Dolphins, and quarterback Jameis Winston has one more weapon — tight end O.J. Howard — at his disposal to add to wide receivers Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. That’s scary.
As a depth option, wide receiver Chris Godwin could be a nice find as well.
But the biggest steal may wind up being former Boise State running back Jeremy McNichols.
Tampa Bay has a question mark at the position with Doug Martin, who underperformed last year. McNichols may wind up taking the starting job here sooner than later.
Key NFL Draft Additions: DT Malik McDowell, OL Ethan Pocic, CB Shaquill Griffin, S Delano Hill
The Seattle Seahawks had one pressing issue to address in the NFL Draft, and they were largely victimized by a weak draft class for this unit.
We’re talking about the offensive line, of course, and Seattle’s was one of the worst in the league last season. In an ideal world, the Seahawks would have landed two or three players who could be immediate upgrades. But they couldn’t get their hands on someone like Utah’s Garett Bolles, so that didn’t help.
Offensive lineman Ethan Pocic (Round 3) should help. He can play anywhere along the line, so that gives O-line coach Tom Cable some options. And defensive tackle Malik McDowell makes an already strong front seven all the more fearsome.
Adding defensive backs Shaquill Griffin and Delano Hill could make incumbents like Richard Sherman and Kam Chancellor think twice about their long-term future up north.
Still, Seattle falls a spot in our NFL power rankings largely due to its biggest need and not having the best of options from which to choose.
Key NFL Draft Additions: TE Evan Engram, DT Dalvin Tomlinson, QB Davis Webb, RB Wayne Gallman
The New York Giants manage to fall two spots in our NFL power rankings due to a couple of questionable moves, one of them right in Round 1.
Tight end Evan Engram should be a nice player and will be a solid weapon for quarterback Eli Manning. That’s fine, but the Giants had other needs. Most notably along the offensive line, and the Giants didn’t do much of anything to address the need, especially at tackle.
Another questionable move was Cal quarterback Davis Webb. It’s still hard to buy into the hype around Webb, even if he’ll have some time to develop behind Manning.
Defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson was a nice find, and he should be a seamless fit along the line.
And running back Wayne Gallman should be a nice offensive piece on the ground.
Still, protecting Manning will be a problem for New York this upcoming season.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE T.J. Watt, WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, DB Cam Sutton
Adding Wisconsin edge rusher T.J. Watt was a great move for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who need a plethora of defensive playmakers over the next couple of years.
Watt should fit in seamlessly and add some of the meanness Pittsburgh’s defense has lacked for some time now. If he can get some help up front, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Watt turn into one of the next best pass-rushers.
This, and the Round 2 selection of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, propel the Steelers two spots in our NFL power rankings.
Smith-Schuster should wind up being a great complement to No. 1 receiver Antonio Brown and, possibly, a replacement should the Steelers decide to move on from their top receiving talent.
It would have been nice to see Pittsburgh add a few more pieces within its secondary, but defensive back Cam Sutton can play either cornerback or safety. That should help out a lot.
Key NFL Draft Additions: QB Patrick Mahomes, DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, RB Kareem Hunt
Hats off to the Kansas City Chiefs for landing, possibly, the quarterback with the highest ceiling of any signal-caller in the NFL Draft.
Patrick Mahomes is raw and will need at least a couple of years to develop. But moving up in Round 1 to grab him, especially over the Cardinals, was a smart move. In the meantime, Kansas City will roll with aging veteran Alex Smith under center. That will have to work for now.
Defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon has a lot of upside but could eventually help alleviate the loss of defensive tackle Dontari Poe via free agency.
And the selection of former Toledo running back Kareem Hunt was an excellent pick. He has tremendous talent and should wind up being a game changer in the near future.
Kansas City shouldn’t have any trouble staying relevant in the AFC West.
Key NFL Draft Additions: CB Gareon Conley, S Obi Melifonwu, DT Eddie Vanderdoes
The Oakland Raiders fall a spot in our NFL power rankings simply based off the legal implications that could make the first-round selection of talented cornerback Gareon Conley a big mistake.
Conley’s sexual assault question just before the draft overshadows anything regarding when, and if, he would be drafted. Everything is up in the air right now, but this was a risky pick for Oakland.
If cleared, Conley and second-round safety Obi Melifonwu should help a problematic and patchwork secondary in Oakland. General manager Reggie McKenzie has made great strides putting together this up-and-up Raiders team, and these two selections hopefully end up reflecting positively on his efforts.
Defensive tackle Eddie Vanderdoes also adds a solid presence within the middle of the defensive line, which should free up linebackers Khalil Mack and Bruce Irvin to make more plays.
Key NFL Draft Additions: DE Taco Charlton, CB Chidobe Awuzie, CB Jourdan Lewis, WR Ryan Switzer
The Dallas Cowboys manage to jump up a spot in our NFL power rankings after making some strides to address key free-agent losses within the secondary.
It could have started off in Round 1, but Dallas elected to go with defensive end Taco Charlton. The Cowboys’ front seven could use some help, so this pick makes a lot of sense. But the bigger problem was in the defensive backfield.
Cornerbacks Chidobe Awuzie and Jourdan Lewis should help right away. Safety Xavier Woods, taken in Round 6, might be an option in a few years. So the safety position remains a bit of an issue.
Wide receiver Ryan Switzer is intriguing, although he’ll likely be little more than a special teams contributor his rookie season.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Takkarist McKinley, OLB Duke Riley, OG Sean Harlow
The Atlanta Falcons needed an elite pass-rusher to pair with outstanding EDGE Vic Beasley, and they picked one up with UCLA standout Takkarist McKinley.
McKinley’s draft speech was one for the books, and he instantly should be a fan favorite. Even if some viewed McKinley as a Round 2 prospect. It’s impossible to root against him though.
In addition to McKinley, Atlanta added LSU’s Duke Riley, who has speed to burn at his position. He was even smarter a pickup for the Falcons defense, which seems to be on the rise despite a lackluster finish in Super Bowl LI.
As of now, there’s no reason to assume the Falcons will give up their stranglehold on the NFC South.
Key NFL Draft Additions: CB Kevin King, S Josh Jones, DT Montravius Adams, RB Jamaal Williams
The Green Bay Packers needed to solidify their defense via the draft, and starting off with cornerback Kevin King at the top of Round 2 was a great way to start.
King should be an immediate contributor for a questionable secondary, which helps keep the Packers at No. 2 in our NFL power rankings. And adding North Carolina State safety Josh Jones helps alleviate the departure of fellow safety Micah Hyde, who left via free agency.
Defensive tackle Montravius Adams was also a nice pickup for general manager Ted Thompson.
Two players to watch here are running back Jamaal Williams and wide receiver Malachi Dupre. Williams could wind up being a real steal in Round 4, and it’s scary to think what quarterback Aaron Rodgers could do with Dupre as a weapon.
Key NFL Draft Additions: EDGE Derek Rivers, OT Antonio Garcia
The New England Patriots still stand atop our NFL power rankings despite not having but five selections in the draft.
In fact, a good chunk of their picks were traded away before, or during, the draft itself.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing. New England picked up speedy wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the New Orleans Saints, and adding pass-rusher Kony Ealy should help the defensive front seven.
Edge rusher Derek Rivers is there in case Ealy doesn’t contribute well enough. And adding offensive tackle Antonio Garcia is a nice move with veteran lineman Nate Solder’s long-term future with the team in question.
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The Patriots didn’t need a home-run NFL Draft to stay atop NFL power rankings. They’re still there because, well, no one seems to have the power to usurp them just yet.
Until proven otherwise, New England remains the top dog in our rankings.
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And it’s easy to see why the Pats remain favorites to win Super Bowl LII when the 2017 season comes to a close.