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Power rankings and record predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) against the Baltimore Ravens at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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28. Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are low on this list for a few reasons. For starters, the quarterback situation is a mess. Carson Wentz is the future face of the franchise, but for now, Chase Daniel is the man. Daniel has been a backup for Drew Brees and Alex Smith throughout his career, so expecting him to play great might be a bit excessive.

While the offensive line is good in front of him, the talent on the outside and in the backfield is underwhelming. Jordan Matthews is a quality receiver, amassing 85 catches for 997 yards and eight touchdowns last season, but he isn’t explosive. First-round pick Nelson Agholor hasn’t developed yet and the rest of the weapons are average at best.

Defensively, the undoing is going to be the secondary. A team can’t start Nolan Carroll, Eric Rowe and Leodis McKelvin and expect to stop elite passing attacks. Unfortunately for Philadelphia, it plays in a division dominated by great receivers, ranging from Odell Beckham Jr. and Dez Bryant to DeSean Jackson and Pierre Garcon.

This is going to be a rough maiden voyage for head coach Dennis Pederson, who has a good offensive mind but no experience as the leading man.

Record prediction: 5-11

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