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NFL power rankings: 32-team post-preseason breakdown ahead of Week 1

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterbacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons and Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles meet after their game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 13, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 24-15. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterbacks Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons and Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles meet after their game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 13, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Falcons 24-15. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 23: Starting quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles trips and falls to the ground for a safety while under pressure from Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and protection from Stefen Wisniewski #61 during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 23: Starting quarterback Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles trips and falls to the ground for a safety while under pressure from Myles Garrett #95 of the Cleveland Browns and protection from Stefen Wisniewski #61 during the first half of a preseason game at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 23, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

54. . . Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 4. team

Whoa! That’s a notable NFL power rankings drop, isn’t it?

OK, so the Eagles are about as poised to make yet another Super Bowl run after shocking the NFL world last year by upsetting the Patriots and pulling off an inconceivable victory with game MVP Nick Foles under center.

Hollywood couldn’t have written a better story.

The problem, however, is Foles is still pegged as Philadelphia’s Week 1 starter. Carson Wentz, who tore his ACL and LCL late last season, still hasn’t been cleared for contact and remains questionable in advance of Week 1. Even if he is cleared, Wentz will need to shake off a lot of rust.

This wouldn’t be so bad if Foles had played well during his preseason snaps. But he’s looked pretty rough. So has the rest of Philly’s offense, which was a prime reason behind the success head coach Doug Pederson and Co. enjoyed last year.

Again, preseason narratives. But a 5-0 loss to the Browns in Week 3 of the preseason? C’mon, man.

It’s a reality the Eagles could end up going through one of those Super Bowl-winning hangovers many teams experience after pulling off such a championship. At the same time, one shouldn’t bank on the thought Philadelphia completely loses its way either.

So Philly dropped a few spots. The team is still in the top five. Relax.