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NFL power rankings: Post-Super Bowl 53 wrap-up for 32 teams

By Peter Panacy

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after his teams loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Eagles 20-14. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 13: Nick Foles #9 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after his teams loss to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 13, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Eagles 20-14. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

9-7 record. . Philadelphia Eagles. 10. team. 54.

The Philadelphia Eagles weren’t quite able to continue their playoff-magic run from 2018 into 2019, falling short to the New Orleans Saints in the NFC divisional round.

Quarterback Nick Foles is still a nice backup. And with ongoing injury concerns surrounding No. 1 QB Carson Wentz, having Foles in the fray is a good problem to have. Let’s see how long that continues, though.

The Eagles are still a top team to watch in the NFC East. When it’s on, that defense can be immovable. Yet it has some problems to watch this offseason. Defensive end Brandon Graham, an unheralded-yet-crucial contributor, is hitting free agency. There are upgrades needed in the secondary as well.

On the offensive side of the ball, look for Philly to find a long-term replacement for veteran left tackle Jason Peters, while also looking to find a solid presence in the backfield at running back.

There are a few pieces needing to be changed out. But with a sizable majority of the right pieces in place, the Eagles hang on to being within the top 10 of our NFL power rankings.