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NFL power rankings: Vikings, Eagles top list

By Matt Verderame

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) gives thumbs up to a fan during a NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-10.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 31: Minnesota Vikings linebacker Anthony Barr (55) gives thumbs up to a fan during a NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears on December 31, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, MN.The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-10.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 10: Mitchell Trubisky No. 10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – DECEMBER 10: Mitchell Trubisky No. 10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /

26. Chicago Bears

The Bears have talent, and they could be this year’s Rams. The problem is Mitchell Trubisky has to make a significant leap, Matt Nagy has to be excellent immediately, Allen Robinson must stay healthy, and Trey Burton has to cash in on his potential. That’s a ton to ask in the loaded NFC North.

25. Oakland Raiders

The Raiders are going to underwhelm. Why? Derek Carr is good, but he’s not great. His skill players are largely old and slow. The defense has Khalil Mack and a ton of older veterans who are stopgap more than starter. Factor in Jon Gruden wanting to play like it’s 1998, and you have problems.

24. New York Giants

This Giants team is tough to figure. With Eli Manning, Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard, the offense is loaded. However, the line still has questions even after the additions of Will Hernandez and Nate Solder. The defense also has to prove itself after being rancid a year ago. New York could be a playoff contender, or the wheels could come off again.

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston has to stop turning the ball over. That happens, and the Buccaneers are much improved. However, the NFC South will keep them down some, because Tampa Bay is the weakest of that four-team group. Defensively, though, this should be an improved team with Vinny Curry, Vita Vea and Jason Pierre-Paul joining the fray.

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