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2021 NFL power rankings, Week 1: Buccaneers still own top spot

By Russell S. Baxter

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoists the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers lines up for a play in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 16: Jaire Alexander #23 of the Green Bay Packers lines up for a play in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 16, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 6. team. 26.

John Harbaugh’s team is looking to make a fourth straight appearance in the playoffs. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is the catalyst of an offense that has led the league in rushing two consecutive years. But how will the loss of running back J.K. Dobbins for the season affect this attack?

The defense lots some pass rush this offseason with the departures of Matt Judon, Yannick Ngakoue and Jihad Ward. But the club recently signed veteran Justin Houston.

49. . . Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 5. team

Was there really that much drama in Green Bay this offseason? The daily updates on quarterback Aaron Rodgers got to be a bit ridiculous. The bottom line is he is back with the club and the team that scored the most points in the NFL this past season looks as potent as ever.

There are some questions on the offensive line as left tackle David Bakhtiari will miss at least the first six weeks of the season. And will the reigning NFL MVP show any early rust?

Previous: . Cleveland Browns. 4. team. 53. .

In 2020, Kevin Stefanski was the NFL Coach of the Year, Cleveland reached the postseason for the first time since 2002 and the franchise won a playoff game for the first time since 1994. A balanced attack keyed by the league’s third-ranked rushing attack and an improving Baker Mayfield paved the way for a big year.

This offseason, the focus was on fixing the defense. Can these intriguing Browns win a division title for the first time since 1989?

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