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NFL power rankings: 2019 edition – Patriots finish on top, again

By Russell S. Baxter

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots and teammate Tom Brady #12 celebrate at the end of the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFC Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 6, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Eagles defeated the Bears 16-15. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 06: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Jason Peters #71 of the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFC Wild Card playoff game at Soldier Field on January 6, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Eagles defeated the Bears 16-15. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

6. Chicago Bears (12-5)

Won NFC North

Reached NFC Wild Card Playoffs

Season Review: It was quite a turnaround in the Windy City as a team that finished in the NFC North basement four consecutive years rebounded to win 12 games and claim their first division title and playoff berth since 2010. While it was one-and-done in the playoffs for 2018 NFL Coach of the Year Matt Nagy and his team, his first season at the helm was a major success. Quarterback Mitch Trubisky showed big improvement in his second NFL season, while general manager Ryan Pace did a superb job providing this team with talent via free agency, the draft and a major trade that brought Khalil Mack to Chicago.

2018 Turning Point: It may be forgotten by some that after six games, Nagy’s team owned a 3-3 record and was coming off consecutive losses to the Dolphins and Patriots. The team finished with nine wins in their final 10 outings, the eye-opener a 15-6 prime time home victory over the Rams in Week 14.

2019 Priorities: The Bears don’t appear to have any real pressing needs in terms of their 13 potential unrestricted free agents, although retaining defensive backs Adrian Amos and Bruce Callahan may be on the list. But there’s little doubt that the Nagy’s team will be searching for a new placekicker.

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