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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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ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 30: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills walks onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Miami 42-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 30: Head coach Sean McDermott of the Buffalo Bills walks onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at New Era Field on December 30, 2018 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Miami 42-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

25. Buffalo Bills (6-10)

3rd Place, AFC East

Season Review: Sean McDermott’s second season as the Bills’ sideline leader saw the team utilize four different starting quarterbacks during the season for various reasons. While Nathan Peterman was the team’s Week 1 start, it was just a matter of time before 2018 first-round pick Josh Allen got his chance. He showed his mettle and wound up doing as much with his legs than he did with his gifted arm. The rookie signal-caller led the team in rushing yards (631) and touchdowns scored (8). Only the Ravens allowed more total yards than McDermott’s club but the Buffalo defense remained spotty against the run.

2018 Turning Point: The Bills’ season got off to a dubious start as the team was rolled by the Baltimore Ravens (47-3) and Los Angeles Chargers (31-20) by a combined 78-23 score. The team was 2-3 after five games. But that would be followed by four straight losses in which the club combined to score 33 points.

2019 Priorities: This is a team that won’t be getting any better until it can bolster both trenches. The Bills don’t have a lot of potential unrestricted free agents but many of them reside on the offensive line (John Miller, Jordan Mills, Ryan Groy). And the team must replace retired defensive tackle Kyle Williams.

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