NFL power rankings: Vikings, Eagles at the top

42. San Francisco is getting all kinds of hype, but slow the roll. Jimmy garoppolo looks awesome, but his supporting cast is average. Look for the 49ers to be a tough out, and then break out in 2019.. . . San Francisco 49ers. 16. team

team. 35. The Titans reached the Divisional round last eyar, and then fired everyone. This indicates a front office that believes major potential is untapped, and we agree.. . . Tennessee Titans. 15

team. 50. The Lions have a good roster on both sides of the ball. If they can find some consistency in the running game, Matthew Stafford might finally have a deep playoff run.. . . Detroit Lions. 14

The suspension of Thomas Davis hurts, but this is a very good team. The question is whether age is sneaking up a bit on guys such as the aforementioned Davis and Greg Olsen.. . . Carolina Panthers. 13. team. 87

team. 124. If Patrick Mahomes is good, this offense could be the league’s best. The defense is the chief concern, although the return of Eric Berry and addition of Kendall Fuller should go a long way.. . . Kansas City Chiefs. 12

The only question about the Texans is whether they can stay healthy. If they can,. Houston has as good of a chance to reach the Super Bowl as any AFC team.. . . Houston Texans. 11. team. 10

team. 13. This is a leap of faith, which maybe is misplaced. However, the Chargers have a great roster and superstars in all the key spots. Again, the question is if faith can be placed in a team that always finds a way to make errors. Hopefully things are different this time.. . . Los Angeles Chargers. 10

Can the Jaguars overcome Blake Bortles? Everything is in place for another great defensive season, but if Leonard Fournette can’t improve and Bortles has to carry the mail, that’s concerning.. . . Jacksonville Jaguars. 9. team. 52