{"id":454609,"date":"2022-05-29T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/"},"modified":"2022-05-29T15:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T12:00:00","slug":"bills-on-top-afc-dominates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/","title":{"rendered":"#Bills on top, AFC dominates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29d72bde806\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a29d72bde806\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#%E2%80%9CBills_on_top_AFC_dominates%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Bills on top, AFC dominates&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#1_Buffalo_Bills\" >1. Buffalo Bills<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#2_Kansas_City_Chiefs\" >2. Kansas City Chiefs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#3_Green_Bay_Packers\" >3. Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#4_Los_Angeles_Rams\" >4. Los Angeles Rams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#5_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers\" >5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#6_Cincinnati_Bengals\" >6. Cincinnati Bengals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#7_Los_Angeles_Chargers\" >7. Los Angeles Chargers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#8_San_Francisco_49ers\" >8. San Francisco 49ers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#9_Denver_Broncos\" >9. Denver Broncos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#10_Baltimore_Ravens\" >10. Baltimore Ravens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#11_Dallas_Cowboys\" >11. Dallas Cowboys<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#12_Indianapolis_Colts\" >12. Indianapolis Colts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#13_Philadelphia_Eagles\" >13. Philadelphia Eagles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#14_Las_Vegas_Raiders\" >14. Las Vegas Raiders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#15_Arizona_Cardinals\" >15. Arizona Cardinals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#16_New_England_Patriots\" >16. New England Patriots<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#17_Tennessee_Titans\" >17. Tennessee Titans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#18_Cleveland_Browns\" >18. Cleveland Browns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#19_Miami_Dolphins\" >19. Miami Dolphins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#20_New_Orleans_Saints\" >20. New Orleans Saints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#21_Pittsburgh_Steelers\" >21. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#22_Minnesota_Vikings\" >22. Minnesota Vikings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#23_Washington_Commanders\" >23. Washington Commanders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#24_New_York_Jets\" >24. New York Jets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#25_Seattle_Seahawks\" >25. Seattle Seahawks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#26_Carolina_Panthers\" >26. Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#27_Jacksonville_Jaguars\" >27. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#28_Detroit_Lions\" >28. Detroit Lions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#29_Chicago_Bears\" >29. Chicago Bears<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#30_New_York_Giants\" >30. New York Giants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#31_Atlanta_Falcons\" >31. Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/bills-on-top-afc-dominates\/#32_Houston_Texans\" >32. Houston Texans<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CBills_on_top_AFC_dominates%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Bills on top, AFC dominates&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>A few AFC teams might want to band together soon and ask the NFL to consider instituting the old format of the Stanley Cup playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Before 1993, hockey didn\u2019t split into conferences but rather gave playoff berths to division winners and wild cards who had the best records among the rest of the field. Well, that format might help the balance of power that has shifted to the quarterback-dominant AFC, where even 10 wins might not be a playoff guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>Here are The Post\u2019s NFL power rankings after free agency and the draft, including 12 AFC teams in the top 19 spots:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Buffalo_Bills\"><\/span>1. Buffalo Bills <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe the defending Super Bowl champions if they had just won an overtime coin toss in Kansas City. Signing two-time champion OLB Von Miller felt like the final piece of the puzzle. This will be the first time QB Josh Allen adjusts to a new play-caller, but the Bills minimized disruption by promoting Ken Dorsey.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kansas_City_Chiefs\"><\/span>2. Kansas City Chiefs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a show of guts, the Chiefs traded WR Tyreek Hill. Odds are QB Patrick Mahomes will be just fine throwing instead to imports Juju Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Skyy Moore. Three rookies are likely Week 1 defensive starters. The Chiefs are 31-5 against the AFC West under Andy Reid.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Josh-Allen-3.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Josh Allen\" class=\"wp-image-22455170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Josh-Allen-3.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Josh-Allen-3.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Josh-Allen-3.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Josh-Allen-3.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Josh Allen<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Green_Bay_Packers\"><\/span>3. Green Bay Packers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like Mahomes, QB Aaron Rodgers lost his top receiver. Like the Chiefs, the Packers used their two first-round picks on defense. It looks like another easy path to the NFC North crown, but, after losing as the No. 1 seed in the playoffs two years in a row, their next big <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ens in mid-January.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Los_Angeles_Rams\"><\/span>4. Los Angeles Rams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After keeping coach Sean McVay and DT Aaron Donald from retirement, the Rams made their signature splash by adding MLB Bobby Wagner and WR Allen Robinson. But LT Andrew Whitworth and WR Robert Woods aren\u2019t returning. WR Odell Beckham Jr. might not, either. There hasn\u2019t been a repeat Super Bowl winner since 2004.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tampa_Bay_Buccaneers\"><\/span>5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For a moment, it looked like Bruce Arians would coach a Tom Brady-less team. Now Brady will quarterback a team coached by Todd Bowles, who was too conservative when he had the Jets and not the G.O.A.T. The Bucs used their first two draft picks on replacements for DT Ndamukong Suh and OG Ali Marpet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cincinnati_Bengals\"><\/span>6. Cincinnati Bengals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At least one of the Super Bowl participants has missed the playoffs in 14 of the past 22 seasons. The Bengals have to prove last year\u2019s run was no joke. Replacing turnstiles with three new offensive linemen accomplished one main offseason objective. But FS Jesse Bates refusing the franchise tag is an issue.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Burrow.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Joe Burrow\" class=\"wp-image-22455174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Burrow.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Burrow.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Burrow.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Burrow.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Joe Burrow<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Los_Angeles_Chargers\"><\/span>7. Los Angeles Chargers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Combine the NFL\u2019s biggest risk-taking coach (Brandon Staley) to a surging gunslinger (Justin Herbert), a touchdown machine (RB Austin Ekeler) and three major additions on defense (CB J.C. Jackson, DT Sebastian Joseph and OLB Khalil Mack). But the Chargers have fallen short of high expectations for two decades.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_San_Francisco_49ers\"><\/span>8. San Francisco 49ers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 49ers fell one quarter short of a second Super Bowl appearance in three years and aren\u2019t ready to risk a step back by going from QB Jimmy Garoppolo to Trey Lance. WR Deebo Samuel is irreplaceable in his unique role as the bulk of the offense, but he\u2019s unhappy with his contract.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Denver_Broncos\"><\/span>9. Denver Broncos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No more making the unprovable claim that the Broncos would have a championship-caliber roster on both sides of the ball if only they had a quarterback. Russell Wilson left behind poor offensive lines in Seattle to join the best division in the NFL. Nathaniel Hackett faces as much pressure as any first-time coach can.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Baltimore_Ravens\"><\/span>10. Baltimore Ravens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A six-game losing streak as injuries mounted created a false narrative. The Ravens aren\u2019t far away, especially after crushing the first two days of the draft with a best-available philosophy. The running back- and tight-end-heavy offense looks a lot like it did in QB Lamar Jackson\u2019s 2019 MVP season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Dallas_Cowboys\"><\/span>11. Dallas Cowboys<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Welcome to a special kind of no-man\u2019s land: Good enough to keep winning the NFC East, not good enough to make a deep run in the playoffs. Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat with two coordinators (Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore) ready to pounce on his job if owner Jerry Jones gets impatient.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1017\" height=\"662\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mike-McCarthy-1.jpg?w=1017\" alt=\"Mike McCarthy\" class=\"wp-image-22455175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mike-McCarthy-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1017w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mike-McCarthy-1.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=509 508w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1017px) 100vw, 1017px\"\/><figcaption>Mike McCarthy<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Indianapolis_Colts\"><\/span>12. Indianapolis Colts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even when the Colts make a bad trade like dealing a first-rounder for Carson Wentz, they minimize damage by flipping Wentz and stealing Matt Ryan. With a solid defense in place, they drafted offense with their first three picks to make life easier for NFL rushing leader Jonathan Taylor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Philadelphia_Eagles\"><\/span>13. Philadelphia Eagles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lesson learned last season: As long as a team is good on both sides of the line of scrimmage, it can simultaneously win and rebuild. The Eagles stole CB James Bradberry with salary cap manipulation in May free agency to fill one of their last big holes. Jalen Hurts faces as much pressure as any young QB.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Las_Vegas_Raiders\"><\/span>14. Las Vegas Raiders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After returning to the playoffs, the Raiders got better by trading for WR Davante Adams. But so did their three rivals. Could the AFC West be the first division to send four teams to the playoffs? It\u2019s crazy to think what the Raiders could be if not for a busted 2019 draft.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Arizona_Cardinals\"><\/span>15. Arizona Cardinals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Last season\u2019s 7-0 start is ancient history, erased by a 4-7 finish (including one-and-done in the playoffs). QB Kyle Murray wants a new contract but instead got an old friend at receiver with the trade for WR Marquise Brown. Kliff Kingsbury needs his best coaching job to hold this talented roster together.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_New_England_Patriots\"><\/span>16. New England Patriots<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bill Belichick enjoys making fools of those who question his unorthodox decisions. But leaving offensive play-calling to one of two fired head coaches \u2014 former defensive coordinator Matt Patricia or former special teams coordinator Joe Judge \u2014 is a big risk. The Patriots\u2019 first- and second-round draft picks felt like major reaches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Judge.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Joe Judge\" class=\"wp-image-22455179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Judge.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Judge.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Judge.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Joe-Judge.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Joe Judge<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Tennessee_Titans\"><\/span>17. Tennessee Titans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How the mighty No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs has fallen. One year after pairing Julio Jones with A.J. Brown envisioning a fearsome duo, both WRs are gone. That\u2019s only going to increase the wear on workhorse RB Derrick Henry. QB Ryan Tannehill\u2019s playoff stinker cost him a lot of believers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Cleveland_Browns\"><\/span>18. Cleveland Browns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most difficult team to rank because of the variables at QB. Will Deshaun Watson be suspended for sexual misconduct? For how many games? Will Baker Mayfield be around to fill in at the risk of bad energy, or will he be traded? Waiting on DE Jadeveon Clowney\u2019s free-agent market was smart.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Miami_Dolphins\"><\/span>19. Miami Dolphins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Either coach Mike McDaniels is the next head coach\/play-calling sensation or he is about to flop. It feels like there is no middle ground, but the Dolphins should be used to extremes after losing seven straight and winning seven straight last season. It\u2019s make-or-break time for QB Tua Tagovailoa.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_New_Orleans_Saints\"><\/span>20. New Orleans Saints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider this a vote that QB Drew Brees isn\u2019t going to unretire. Actually, even if he did, his tank looked empty even before his year off. The Saints operated this offseason like they are a contender. Sounds overly optimistic behind QB Jameis Winston and with questions at WR and LT.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Pittsburgh_Steelers\"><\/span>21. Pittsburgh Steelers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>QBs Mitch Trubisky and Kenny Pickett have big shoes to fill after Ben Roethlisberger\u2019s alleged forced retirement. Shaky offensive tackle spots won\u2019t make it any easier. Don\u2019t be surprised if the Steelers, who haven\u2019t had a losing record since 2003, are 8-8 entering Week 18. OLB T.J. Watt is worth the price of admission.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mitch-Trubisky.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Mitch Trubisky\" class=\"wp-image-22455180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mitch-Trubisky.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mitch-Trubisky.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mitch-Trubisky.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Mitch-Trubisky.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Mitch Trubisky<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Minnesota_Vikings\"><\/span>22. Minnesota Vikings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After a disappointing 2021 season, the Vikings essentially decided to change the coach and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> manager but run it back with a similar team. The 10-pick draft class started off by addressing a glaring need in the secondary, but too many trade-backs are regretful when landing a defensive stud was the way to go.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Washington_Commanders\"><\/span>23. Washington Commanders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They are the new Broncos, who make you say, \u201cStrong defense, promising young offensive playmakers and \u2026 (wistfully) if only they had the right quarterback.\u201d Carson Wentz has worn out his welcome in two cities over the past two years. The defensive line is elite. The offensive line is not.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_New_York_Jets\"><\/span>24. New York Jets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A strong case can be made that no team had a better offseason, after wise free-agent spending and acing the draft. But the schedule is a murderer\u2019s row \u2014 just four games against inferior opponents, all after Thanksgiving. Coach Robert Saleh can\u2019t get away with overseeing the worst-ranked defense again.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Seattle_Seahawks\"><\/span>25. Seattle Seahawks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Life after Russell Wilson looks bleak unless QB Drew Lock develops fast. The Seahawks are headed back to the ground-and-pound and defense-first style that coach Pete Carroll prefers \u2014 but without Marshawn Lynch to do the heavy lifting. The NFC West is a bear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Carolina_Panthers\"><\/span>26. Carolina Panthers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Panthers have invested a lot of assets in quarterback and running back to still have questions at both spots. QB Sam Darnold will get a last shot to salvage his career unless a surprise trade is made. But RB Christian McCaffrey\u2019s health is the real X factor.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Christian-McCaffrey.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Christian McCaffrey\" class=\"wp-image-22455182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Christian-McCaffrey.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=2048 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Christian-McCaffrey.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Christian-McCaffrey.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Christian-McCaffrey.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Christian McCaffrey<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">AP<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Jacksonville_Jaguars\"><\/span>27. Jacksonville Jaguars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A $265 million free-agent spending spree plus back-to-back years drafting No. 1 overall has to be worth more than a few wins. New coach Doug Pederson should work wonders for QB Trevor Lawrence\u2019s potential. Ownership showed it\u2019s all-in to erase a mostly embarrassing decade.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Detroit_Lions\"><\/span>28. Detroit Lions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>December results can be fool\u2019s gold. But the Lions played hard to finish 3-3 after a 0-10-1 start. Signing D.J. Chark and drafting Jameson Williams addressed a dearth of WRs. The arrow is pointing up \u2014 and it\u2019s not crazy to chase second place in the NFC North.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Chicago_Bears\"><\/span>29. Chicago Bears<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Second-year QB Justin Fields\u2019 development is headed down a scary path \u2014 after his coach was fired, his No. 1 receiver left in free agency and a defense-heavy draft. The days of counting on a vaunted defense are over, too.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_New_York_Giants\"><\/span>30. New York Giants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finally, after a decade of whiffs, there is reason to believe the offensive line is fixed. It came at the cost of tearing down a good secondary, however. QB Daniel Jones, RB Saquon Barkley, LB Blake Martinez, and WRs Kenny Golladay, Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard all are major \u201cifs,\u201d with injury histories attached.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Atlanta_Falcons\"><\/span>31. Atlanta Falcons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A flirtation with trading for Deshaun Watson came up empty but expedited QB Matt Ryan\u2019s departure, leaving a big hole. The best-case scenario is TE Kyle Pitts and WR Drake London develop as the Falcons eat their $63 million in dead cap.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Houston_Texans\"><\/span>32. Houston Texans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The offseason started with a botched coaching search ending in Plan \u201cZ\u201d Lovie Smith, but the Texans look smart for waiting out the market in a Deshaun Watson trade. The haul of future draft picks should eventually replenish the NFL\u2019s least-talented roster.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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