Two word: Patrick Mahomes… nuff said
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty ImagesHeading into week 1 of the NFL Season, see where Craig ranks your favorite team. Cowboys fans should be excited with this list- Bears fans, not so much.
33. Miami Dolphins
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 29: Ryan Fitzpatrick #14 of the Miami Dolphins looks on during a NFL preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 29, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
Ryan Fitzpatrick is the starting in Miami... for now
31. Cincinnati Bengals (0-2, L 41-17 vs. SF)
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 22: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball against the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Will andy dalton be the starter in Cincy next season?
26. New York Giants (+4)
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - DECEMBER 23: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts in the third quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
There are a lot of questions in New York- Running Back is not one of them.
29. Arizona Cardinals
Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesMINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 24: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals throws the ball in the second quarter of pre-season play against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
What will the Cardinals offense look like with Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray
28. Tennessee Titans
Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 17: Marcus Mariota #8 talks with Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans on the sidelines during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in week three of preseason at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Is a QB battle brewing in Nashville
15. Buffalo Bills (2-0; W 28-14 @ NYG)
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass against the Carolina Panthers in the first quarter during the preseason game at Bank of America Stadium on August 16, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Josh Allen finished 2018 strong giving Bills fans hope for 2019 and beyond
26. Oakland Raiders
(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)GLENDALE, ARIZONA - AUGUST 15: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Oakland Raiders warms up before the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Antonio Brown has finally found his helmet for 2019
25. Green Bay Packers
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers lays on the ground after being sacked by Romeo Okwara #95 of the Detroit Lions during the first half of a game at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Arron Rodgers had a tumultuous 2018- will the new offense mean more success in 2019?
24. Washington Redskins
Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins passes in the second half of an NFL preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
Colt McCoy, Case Keenum, Dwayne haskins or Alex Smith could all be opening day starter next season
22. Indianapolis Colts (+1)
Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty ImagesCINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 29: Jacoby Brissett #7 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
The Luck era is over in Indy (for now).
25. Chicago Bears (-3)
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty ImagesCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 08: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks on prior to a preseason game against the Carolina Panthers at Soldier Field on August 08, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
Mitchell Trubisky is the biggest question mark around the Bears.
29. Denver Broncos (0-2, L 16-14 vs. CHI))
Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty ImagesDENVER, CO - AUGUST 19: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Denver Broncos warms up before a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on August 19, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Joe Flacco will stabilize the QB spot on what is a good, not great, roster.
27. New York Jets (-7)
Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesEAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 24: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the New York Jets warms up before their preseason game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium on August 24, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Is Le'Veon the key to unlock the playoffs for the Jets?
13. San Francisco 49ers (2-0; W 41-17 @ CIN)
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - AUGUST 24: during the preseason game at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Jimmy G has had a poor preseason. He says that he forces throws in the preseason he wouldn't in a regular game
T30. Detroit Lions (-12)
Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty ImagesGREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 30: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions warms up before a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 30, 2018 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Still trying to "restore the roar"
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11)
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 29: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
It's all on #3 in Tampa this season
11. Baltimore Ravens (+5)
Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty ImagesBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - AUGUST 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at M&T Bank Stadium on August 15, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images)
John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson will run the ball a ton this season
10. Minnesota Vikings (+5)
Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesMINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Mike Zimmer said he likes being underrated going into the season
14. Carolina Panthers
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 22: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers makes a pass during the preseason game between the Carolina Panthers and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Big expectations for the Panthers offense this season.
12. Seattle Seahawks (+1)
Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty ImagesMINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 18: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles out of the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings during the first quarter of the preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium on August 18, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
How will Jadaveon Clowney help the Seahawks D this season?
12. Atlanta Falcons
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 23: Matt Ryan #2 and teammate Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons wait to take the field against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
The Falcons could be the first team in NFL history to have 5 first-round draft picks starting on the offensive line
11. Cleveland Browns
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns passes during a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Baker, Odell, Chubb and Landry should provide for big plays on offense this season
8. Los Angeles Rams (+2)
Photo by Harry How/Getty ImagesATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams talks with Jared Goff #16 prior to kickoff at Super Bowl LIII against the New England Patriots at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Sean McVay has taken the league by storm. Only thing left to do is hoist Lombardi's Trophy
7. Los Angeles Chargers (+2)
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesLONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Philip Rivers of Los Angeles Chargers reacts during the NFL International Series match between Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Chargers at Wembley Stadium on October 21, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
The team that plays in a soccer stadium is the best team in L.A. right now
8. Jacksonville Jaguars
Photo by Mark Brown/Getty ImagesMIAMI, FL - AUGUST 22: Nick Foles #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up before the start of a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on August 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
The Nick Foles factor is real.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers (-7)
Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on prior to an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
addition by subtraction in Pittsburgh
4. Philadelphia Eagles (+2)
Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty ImagesPHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles throws a first-down pass against the Washington Redskins in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 3, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
the Nick Foles safety net is no longer in town... all on #11 now
5. Dallas Cowboys
Photo by Tom Pennington- Getty Images)ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 30: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys talks with owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium on September 30, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Kellen Moore implementing a more "progressive" offense this season
4. Houston Texans
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesARLINGTON, TEXAS - AUGUST 24: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans during a NFL preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Leremy Tunsil was brought in to give Deshaun Watson some protection this season.
3. New England Patriots
Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty ImagesBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts as he holds the Vince Lombardi trophy during the Super Bowl Victory Parade on February 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Tom Brady at his 6th Super Bowl Parade... Duck Boats
2. New Orleans Saints
Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesNEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints reacts after a no-call between Tommylee Lewis #11 of the New Orleans Saints and Nickell Robey-Coleman #23 of the Los Angeles Rams during the fourth quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sean Payton after the missed Pass Interference call in the NFC Championship Game
1. Kansas City Chiefs
Photo by David Eulitt/Getty ImagesKANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 24: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs drops back for a pass during preseason action against the San Francisco 49ers at Arrowhead Stadium on August 24, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes tries to be the first QB in NFL history to follow up a 50+ TD season with another 50+ TD season
