Turtle Sports Pre Season Off week NFL Power Rankings (Football)

A collection of football power ranks from two of our cappers, along with an AI preview of two divisions, the AFC South and NFC South, with an outlook for each team in the division

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AFC South

Houston and Jacksonville look best positioned for the division race; Indianapolis has a pivotal quarterback-health issue, while Tennessee is centered on development. (NFL.com AFC South preview)

Houston Texans — Expectation: Division favorite and playoff contender.

Biggest question: Has the offensive-line overhaul actually fixed the protection and run-game issues?

Jacksonville Jaguars — Expectation: Compete directly for the AFC South title.

Biggest question: Can the team turn its talent into week-to-week consistency, especially when the offense faces pressure?

Indianapolis Colts — Expectation: Fringe playoff/division challenger if the quarterback situation stabilizes.

Biggest question: How fully—and how quickly—does Daniel Jones return from his Achilles injury?

Tennessee Titans — Expectation: Developmental season with a chance to be more competitive.

Biggest question: Can Cam Ward take a clear Year 2 step in Brian Daboll’s offense?

NFC South

This is one of the league’s most quarterback-dependent divisions. Atlanta and Carolina have higher aspirations; New Orleans is testing its young quarterback, and Tampa Bay’s health has outsized importance. (NFL.com NFC South preview)

Atlanta Falcons — Expectation: Division-title contender.

Biggest question: Who wins the Week 1 quarterback job: Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa?

Carolina Panthers — Expectation: Make a real push for the division.

Biggest question: Can Bryce Young become consistent enough to establish himself as the long-term answer?

New Orleans Saints — Expectation: Competitive rebuild with a chance to surprise.

Biggest question: Can Tyler Shough prove he is a dependable full season starter?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Expectation: Stay in the division race if the veteran core holds up.

Biggest question: Is Baker Mayfield fully healthy and ready to regain his prior level?

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Finky Final Pre Season Power Rankings

  1. Los Angeles Rams

  1. Seattle Seahawks

  2. Buffalo Bills

  3. Baltimore Ravens

  4. Philadelphia Eagles

  5. San Francisco 49ers

  6. Kansas City Chiefs

  7. Detroit Lions

  8. Los Angeles Chargers

  9. Chicago Bears

  10. Cincinnati Bengals

  11. New England Patriots

  12. Houston Texans

  13. Denver Broncos

  14. Dallas Cowboys

  15. Jacksonville Jaguars

  16. Green Bay Packers

  17. Minnesota Vikings

  18. Pittsburgh Steelers

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  20. Indianapolis Colts

  21. Washington Commanders

  22. New Orleans Saints

  23. Atlanta Falcons

  24. New York Giants

  25. Carolina Panthers

  26. Tennessee Titans

  27. Cleveland Browns

  28. Las Vegas Raiders

  29. New York Jets

  30. Miami Dolphins

  31. Arizona Cardinals

NFL power rankings are weekly or periodic lists that rank all 32 NFL teams from best to worst based on their overall strength, current form, and roster quality, rather than strictly by their win-loss record. Analysts use them to evaluate how teams stack up against each other at any given moment.

Pickles Final Pre Season Power Rankings

We missed you last week as our pre season power ranks and previews continue on. The pre season is officially over and the rosters are have been cut down to 53 players and 17 practice squad players. There is no real big news but the 49ers do leave for Australia tonight so we thought why not capitalize on the opportunity to update our power ranks and give you the penultimate divsion preview. We will be back next week as the season kicks off with one final pre preview and our week 1 power ranks.

  1. Baltimore Ravens

  2. Los Angeles Rams

  3. Detroit Lions

  4. Cincinnati Bengals

  5. Buffalo Bills

  6. New England Patriots

  7. Kansas City Chiefs

  8. San Francisco 49ers

  9. Philadelphia Eagles

  10. Seattle Seahawks

  11. Denver Broncos

  12. Houston Texans

  13. Green Bay Packers

  14. Los Angeles Chargers

  15. Chicago Bears

  16. Dallas Cowboys

  17. Minnesota Vikings

  18. Jacksonville Jaguars

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  20. Pittsburgh Steelers

  21. New Orleans Saints

  22. Indianapolis Colts

  23. New York Giants

  24. Carolina Panthers

  25. Washington Commanders

  26. Tennessee Titans

  27. Atlanta Falcons

  28. New York Jets

  29. Cleveland Browns

  30. Las Vegas Raiders

  31. Miami Dolphins

  32. Arizona Cardinals

AFC North & NFC North Preview from Mr. W powered by AI

This is a camp-opening snapshot: expectations are relative rather than projected win totals, and the “biggest question” is the one camp is most likely to clarify. Roster health, contract situations, and depth charts can change quickly.

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