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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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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts talks with Andrew Luck #12 in the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 09: Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts talks with Andrew Luck #12 in the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

. 10-6. . Indianapolis Colts. 8. team. 46

Just think, the Indianapolis Colts were supposed to be at least a year away from contending entering 2018.

Instead, quarterback Andrew Luck’s return from an elongated shoulder injury propelled the team into the playoffs, setting up then first-year head coach Frank Reich for what promises to be a nice little window of contention for the next few years.

Give credit to general manager Chris Ballard, too, who brought aboard a stud offensive lineman, Quenton Nelson, in last year’s NFL Draft and also added some key pieces on the defensive side of the ball.

Indy isn’t complete by any means. It could use another wide receiver to help out the veteran, T.Y. Hilton. But running back Marlon Mack could be pretty special, while Luck is looking like his old self before the injury.

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