Seattle Times NFL Power Rankings

By Jayson Jenks

Seattle

The offensive line remains a huge question mark. No one argues that. But QB Russell Wilson is entering the prime of his career, and the defense should still be near the top of the NFL.

New England

Arizona

The Cardinals improved their biggest weakness from last season — the pass rush — and return an offense that should still be explosive as any in the league.

Carolina

Green Bay

Cincinnati

The Bengals have won at least 10 games each of the last four seasons but have lost in the wild-card round every year. They should be good again. But good enough to take the next step?

Pittsburgh

Kansas City

The Chiefs are a weird team in that you can convince yourself they'll go 9-7 just as easily as you can convince yourself they'll go 12-4. I'll go with somewhere in between.

Minnesota

Oakland

The Raiders have become a trendy pick this season. Count me in on the bandwagon with Derek Carr and Amari Cooper.

Denver

Washington

Baltimore

New York Jets

Indianapolis

The Colts have massive questions with the offensive line (sound familiar?) and with their pass rush. Can Andrew Luck make up for those holes?

Buffalo

New York Giants

Dallas

Jacksonville

A pivotal season for former Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. He's never won more than five games in a season, but his team has enough talent to be better this year.

Houston

New Orleans

Detroit

Former Seahawks receiver Golden Tate will have the chance to prove if he's a true No. 1 receiver after Calvin Johnson retired.

Miami

Tampa Bay

Atlanta

Los Angeles

The Rams drafted QB Jared Goff No. 1 overall, but he won't even be in uniform during their first game because he's currently the third-string quarterback.

Philadelphia

San Diego

Chicago

San Francisco

Anyone heard anything about Colin Kaepernick?

Cleveland

The Browns have won 10 games just once since 1999. That futility will live on at least another year.