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NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Carson Wentz lights up the world

By George Stockburger

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks on in the first half against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) looks on in the first half against the Detroit Lions at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a major fall from grace last season after falling short of a Super Bowl berth. Injuries and poor free agency decisions left the team scrambling to get a win. Andrew Luck missed multiple games due to injury, yet still received one of the largest contract extensions in NFL history.

Luck still has a ton of weapons at wide receiver, including Donte Moncrief, T.Y. Hilton, and Philip Dorsett. The rushing attack has never been strong in Indianapolis over the past couple of years, and Frank Gore is still dragging along at the top of the depth chart.

Indianapolis spent their first round pick on Alabama center Ryan Kelly, a much needed addition after Andrew Luck and the rest of the Indianapolis quarterbacks were pushed around throughout the season.

Kelly finished his first regular season game well, closing out Pro Football Focus’ top five center ranking for the first week of the young NFL season.

While the offense can be strong the defense in Indianapolis needs work. They fell in the fourth quarter to the Detroit Lions, something that should never happen. The pass rush was not truly effective, reaching Stafford and taking him down only one time. The secondary still as questions, even after making upgrades in the offseason. T.J. Green was drafted in the second round, but is still second on the Colts depth chart.

Patrick Robinson signed a three year contract over the offseason to help Vontae Davis at corner. Antonio Cromartie also made the final cuts after coming in late during the offseason process after Davis injured ligaments in his ankle. Cromartie finished 11th on Pro Football Focus’ cornerback rankings Sunday, while Robinson was 57th.

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