A new NFL season is about to begin. During the offseason, teams added and subtracted players to achieve the goal of winning Super Bowl XLVII. Some are closer than others. Let’s take a look at my early 2012-2013 season NFL Power Rankings.
1. Green Bay Packers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 15-1)
The Packers have an excellent offense with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. 2012 Draft additions Jerel Worthy and Nick Perry will improve their defense.
2. New England Patriots (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 14-2)
The Patriots were a defensive stop away from beating the Giants. To no one’s surprise, they stocked-up on defense in the Draft. Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower will instantly improve their defense.
3. New York Giants (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 12-4)
The Giants had a solid Draft, and didn’t lose any key players. O-line issue’s will prevent the Giants from repeating.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 12-4)
The Steelers will slip a little bit on the defensive side of the ball. Under the guidance of Todd Haley, Pittsburgh will have one of the best offenses in the league.
5. San Francisco 49ers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 12-4)
The 49ers a great defense. The 2012 season is all on the shoulders of Alex Smith and the offense.
6. Houston Texans (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 11-5)
The Texans are solid on both sides of the ball. They will have to see which receiver steps-up opposite Andre Johnson.
7. Philadelphia Eagles (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 11-5)
The Eagles made some solid moves to improve their defense. If Michael Vick plays well, the Eagles can win a championship.
8. Chicago Bears (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 11-5)
The Bears’ defense will be solid under Rod Marinelli. Jay Cutler has some new weapons to throw to. The Bears will be an exciting team to watch.
9. Buffalo Bills (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 10-6)
The Bills added Mario Williams and Mark Anderson to their defense, but can Ryan Fitzpatrick be more than a game-manager?
10. Tennessee Titans (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 10-6)
The Titans are a young and exciting team with depth all around the board. With Matt Hasselbeck, or Jake Locker, the Titsnd should be playoff-bound.
11. Dallas Cowboys (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 9-7)
The Cowboys revamped their defense by adding Morris Claiborne and Brandon Carr, yo go along with a solid offense.
12 Oakland Raiders (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 9-7)
the Oakland Raiders are not as good of a team as their record will indicate, but they will be able to win some games in a weak AFC West.
13. Kansas City Chiefs (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 9-7)
The Chiefs have an extremely talented roster. Matt Cassel is the wildcard here.
14. Detroit Lions (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 9-7)
The Lions luckily aren’t a bottom-feeder in the NFL, but will their issues at Cornerback, along with their locker room issue’s prevent a playoff-repeat?
15. Atlanta Falcons (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 8-8)
If Matt Ryan takes the next step, the Falcons will do much better than an 8-8 record.
16. Baltimore Ravens (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 8-8)
The Ravens are a solid team, but they will miss Terrell Suggs.
17. San Diego Chargers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 8-8)
The Chargers had an excellent draft, but ignored glaring needs on the Offensive Line. Philp Rivers will be hit a lot this year.
18. Carolina Panthers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 8-8)
As expected, Cam Newton and the offense will be really exciting to watch. Their mediocre defense will prevent them from being a playoff-contender.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 8-8)
The Buccaneers added some nice pieces in Free Agency that filled needs. The problem is, Josh Freeman is their starting Quarterback.
20. Washington Redskins (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 7-9)
“RGIII” will give this team a boost, but they are not playoff material.
21. New Orleans Saints (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 7-9)
They loss of Sean Payton will really hurt this team. They also have holes in the secondary and on the D-line.
22. Cincinnati Bengals (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 7-9)
The Bengals are one of the up-and-coming teams in the NFL. A tougher schedule and a shaky secondary will cause them to fall a little regress from their surprise 2011 season.
23. Denver Broncos (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 7-9)
The Denver Broncos made a great move by signing Peyton Manning. Holes on the O-line and D-line will really hurt this team.
24. Seattle Seahawks (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 6-10)
The Seahawks improved their team over the offseason, but they don’t have a proven commodity at QB.
25. Arizona Cardinals (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 6-10)
The first year of the Kevin Kolb Experiment was a epic failure, don’t expect Year 2 to be any improvement.
26. Minnesota Vikings (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 5-11)
Christian Ponder and the offense will improve, but the defense will continue to regress in 2012.
27. St. Louis Rams (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 5-11)
Sam Bradford will continue to get the snot beat out of him this year, the Rams’ O-line is in shambles.
28. Indianapolis Colts (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 4-12)
Andrew Luck and the offense will surprise this year, but the defense will struggle immensely.
29. New York Jets (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 4-12)
The New York Jets’ locker room is a circus. They also don’t have a solid Quarterback or Rush Linebacker.
30. Miami Dolphins (Projected 2012-2013: 3-13)
The Dolphins are in complete rebuilding mode. If the Dolphins caching staff care about his future, they’ll sit Ryan Tannehill his first year.
31. Cleveland Browns (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 2-14)
It doesn’t matter if Colt McCoy or Brandon Weeden is the starting Quarterback, neither of them have anyone to throw to,
32. Jacksonville Jaguars (Projected 2012-2013 Record: 2-14)
Two Words: Blaine Gabbert.
That is it! Let me know what you think. Please leave a comment below.
I am a Bills fan, but top Ten is just a little ambitious.
thank you i was like wtf is going on here… also whats up with the Ravens being listed so low?? can you say bias!!???
this is bs chargers should be top ten
Really? You guys lost VJ, Gates is aging, and there are some serious issues on the O-line. I like the Chargers’ chances in the future, but I think the immediate window has closed.
titans and bills are waaayyyyy too high. this is bs
re the Giants….. O-line is the only spot on the entire team that’s not totally solid……….and with the return of the starting LT, Will Beatty, the line figures to be improved from what it was in this last championship-winning year.
Oakland at the top of the west followed by K.C. Your rankings are a joke. Denver was playoff bound under Tim Tebow dumbass and you have them worse with Peyton Manning. Buffalo in the top ten lmfao
Thanks for the insight and intelligent comment!
This is legitimately the worst power rankings I’ve seen.
I agree whole heartedly!!! I think whoever came up with these rankings doesn’t know his ass from a whole in the ground. Pathetic!!!!!!!!!
another RAIDERS fan on drugs
I may be a Raiders fan, but it doesn’t affect my journalistic integrity. The AFC is wide open. The Raiders probably have the best offense in the division (if McFadden is healthy). The improved defense will help them win games. I never said the Raiders were great, said they would get by in a weak AFC West.
agreed
Ok this list is total crap. you have the entire NFC South without a winning record, Atl, Car, TB @ 8-8 and the Saints @ 7-9???
U seem to be forgetting the Falcons have the best record in the NFC Regular season since 2008, have made the playoffs 3 out of last 4 seasons and show NO REASON for this decline u speak of.
WHOEVER made this power rankings is in love with brand name teams and has no clue about football.
The Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans are “brand name football teams”? When you type a word in caps it helps prove your point. Thanks for the comment and read!
I DO BELIEVE THE BILLS WILL BE A TRUE CONTENDER THIS SEASON. 10 AND 6 IS A SFE PICK
jets not even in top twenty give me a break they are not going to go 4-12 they are not that bad
What kind of bad drugs is this guy on, worst rankings ever
Max, Let your crack pipe cool, pal
that some bullshiybitch
umm jags last 2-14? your the dumbest ever.. jagas D top 3 in nation? Blaine Gabbert improved 3 tds/0 ints with 94.3 passer rating for 300 yds in preseason? jennings solid but when mjd come back we win? Two words: Justin Blackmon.. Go fuck yourself
If the Jaguars are as good as your grammar, I’d be worried.
ravens should be much higher. won all 4 games without ray lewis. deal with injuries on the defense better than most teams in the nfl plus i believe their offense will pick up some of the slack. any defense with ray lewis, haloti ngata(who suffered from a few injuries last year), ladarius webb, and ed reed should be ranked higher than any team 8-14
this is the worst estimated ranking ever!!!!! as the saying goes believe none of what you read, half of what you hear, and believe all of what you see.
Not sure but my math hasnt been adding up If 1 team wins every game and 1 team losses unless of course a tie, the win column and lose column should equal the same number but these wins and losses havent been equal. I am actually busy at work so I might have made a mistake someone please double check my numbers.