NFL power rankings: League-wide look at each team as preseason starts

NFL power rankings: League-wide look for each team as preseason starts

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons speaks to Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons defeated the Packers 44-21. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 04: Quarterback Deshaun Watson of Clemson looks on during day four of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Houston Texans. 16. team. 10. . .

The Houston Texans lost wide receiver Will Fuller to a broken collarbone in training camp, and he’ll miss some time before returning at some point this season.

That’s bad news for a Texans team already boasting plenty of questions on offense.

It’s clear quarterback Deshaun Watson is the team’s future under center, and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him start in Week 1. Whether or not this is too soon is anyone’s guess, although the prospects of him playing without one of the team’s best weapons is an issue.

The Texans won’t drop any further in our power rankings, simply because their defense is far too good to keep Houston in a free fall.

But, ideally, the Texans would have enjoyed some better fortunes to get the season going, especially as the AFC South remains one of the weakest divisions in the NFL.