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C-Note’s Week 1 NFL Power Rankings

Kansas City Chiefs

Two word: Patrick Mahomes… nuff said

Heading 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

NEW 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) 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)

CINCINNATI, 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) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Will andy dalton be the starter in Cincy next season?


26. New York Giants (+4)

INDIANAPOLIS, 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) 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

MINNEAPOLIS, 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) Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

What will the Cardinals offense look like with Kliff Kingsbury and Kyler Murray


28. Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, 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) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

Is a QB battle brewing in Nashville


15. Buffalo Bills (2-0; W 28-14 @ NYG)

CHARLOTTE, 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) Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Josh Allen finished 2018 strong giving Bills fans hope for 2019 and beyond


26. Oakland Raiders

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) (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Antonio Brown has finally found his helmet for 2019


25. Green Bay Packers

GREEN 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) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Arron Rodgers had a tumultuous 2018- will the new offense mean more success in 2019?


24. Washington Redskins

ATLANTA, 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) 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)

CINCINNATI, 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) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

The Luck era is over in Indy (for now).


25. Chicago Bears (-3)

CHICAGO, 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) 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))

DENVER, 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) 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)

EAST 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) 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)

KANSAS 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) 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)

GREEN 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) Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images

Still trying to "restore the roar"


28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-11)

ARLINGTON, 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) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

It's all on #3 in Tampa this season


11. Baltimore Ravens (+5)

BALTIMORE, 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) Photo by Todd Olszewski/Getty Images

John Harbaugh said Lamar Jackson will run the ball a ton this season


10. Minnesota Vikings (+5)

MINNEAPOLIS, 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) Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

Mike Zimmer said he likes being underrated going into the season


14. Carolina Panthers

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) (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Big expectations for the Panthers offense this season.


12. Seattle Seahawks (+1)

MINNEAPOLIS, 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) Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images

How will Jadaveon Clowney help the Seahawks D this season?


12. Atlanta Falcons

CHARLOTTE, 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) 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

TAMPA, 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) 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)

ATLANTA, 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) 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)

LONDON, 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) 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

MIAMI, 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) Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images

The Nick Foles factor is real.


14. Pittsburgh Steelers (-7)

NASHVILLE, 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) Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images

addition by subtraction in Pittsburgh


4. Philadelphia Eagles (+2)

PHILADELPHIA, 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) Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

the Nick Foles safety net is no longer in town... all on #11 now


5. Dallas Cowboys

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) Photo by Tom Pennington- Getty Images)

Kellen Moore implementing a more "progressive" offense this season


4. Houston Texans

ARLINGTON, 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) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Leremy Tunsil was brought in to give Deshaun Watson some protection this season.


3. New England Patriots

BOSTON, 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) Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images

Tom Brady at his 6th Super Bowl Parade... Duck Boats


2. New Orleans Saints

NEW 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. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Sean Payton after the missed Pass Interference call in the NFC Championship Game


1. Kansas City Chiefs

KANSAS 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) 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

Craig Shemon has been hosting afternoons on ESPN Southwest Florida since 2017. Prior to that he was a nationally syndicated host in Los Angeles at FOX Sports Radio and in Houston at Yahoo! Sports Radio. Along the way Craig did play-by-play for the NFL on FOX, NFL Europe, Big Ten Network, and The Citadel Radio Network. Craig is a native Detroiter and Indiana University graduate. He has been known to proudly display his Detroit and IU fandom on the air. Craig likes to write about athletes, create quizzes, and covers big sports headlines.