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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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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

36. . 10-6 record. . Seattle Seahawks. 9. team

Despite what many thought would happen after a tumultuous 2018 offseason, the Seattle Seahawks managed to impress and rode yet another strong season from quarterback Russell Wilson to a playoff berth.

It’s reminiscent of what the Seahawks did earlier this decade, prompting up-and-coming and less-known players into prominent roles in which they thrived, particularly on defense.

Still, the Seahawks managed to have a great defense, too. EDGE Frank Clark, who needs to be re-signed this offseason, was stellar. And linebacker Bobby Wagner arguably could be the best at his position right now.

Oh, and Seattle’s offensive line surely benefited from the absence of former O-line coach Tom Cable. Wilson, who was still under pressure aplenty in 2018, should be thankful.

The Seahawks spat in the face of today’s pass-happy NFL, instead electing to use a stout running game and physical defense to pull off 10 wins last season.

That’s a similar formula Seattle used to great effect not long ago.