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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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 14: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

36. . . . Seattle Seahawks. 8. team

The Seattle Seahawks have the bonus of playing in a weak NFC West, so that should catapult them to another division crown without much problem.

One of those problems, though, could be protecting quarterback Russell Wilson.

Seattle’s offensive line was a mess last season, and only a handful of NFL Draft moves provide reinforcements.

But the Seahawks rode a bad O-line to a 10-5-1 record a year ago. As long as Wilson stays healthy, Seattle’s offense should be in good shape.

Especially if wide receiver Paul Richardson has a good season.

Yet the bread and butter of the Seahawks’ prospects for a playoff push remain with the defense.

This side of the ball will have to have a lot to do with any trip to the Super Bowl this season, and it’s the reason why the Seahawks remain a top-10 team in our NFL power rankings before preseason.