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NFL Power Rankings 2016: Breaking Down Preseason Look at League’s Pecking Order
- Updated: August 24, 2016
We’re halfway through the NFL preseason, and many questions are starting to be answered as we gear up for the 2016 NFL season.
Position battles are starting to come into focus for many teams, while other teams are finding more questions than answers.
Not much changes in the power rankings at this stage of the season, but there are some minor adjustments to discuss based on emerging or struggling players early in the preseason process.
Here’s a look at the preseason power rankings and a breakdown of a few notable teams.
5. Minnesota Vikings
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater’s numbers have remained remarkably consistent, although fairly modest, through his first two seasons in the league. But at some point, the Minnesota Vikings will turn him loose and see if he can carry the team.
This could be the breakout year for Bridgewater because of the Vikings’ offseason acquisitions.
Minnesota upgraded its offensive line with the additions of free-agent linemen Alex Boone and Andre Smith. It also added another weapon with first-round pick Laquon Treadwell.
If the offensive line additions help to give Bridgewater more time in the pocket this season, Minnesota’s offense could open up and allow for more big plays down the field.
8. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl despite mediocre quarterback play from Brock Osweiler and Peyton Manning throughout the …
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