NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 1
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After a long offseason, football is finally back.
It was an eventful offseason, with big trades involving draft picks, players coming out of retirement, and some stars choosing not to "stick to sports."
Whether your team is getting ready for another year as odds-on favorites or busy rebuilding toward the future, right now, every team is 0-0 and anything is possible over the next 17 weeks.
Now that we know who's starting (mostly), sitting, and ready to break out for a big year, here's a look at where all 32 teams stand entering Week 1 of the NFL season.
32. New York Jets
Last season: 5-11, fourth in AFC East
Week 1 opponent: at Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: The Jets appear to have taken on the ambitious goal of executing the most obvious tank the league has ever seen. Josh McCown will be starting under center and once-touted draft pick Christian Hackenberg has been relegated to third on the depth chart, bringing even more doubt into his NFL future. Godspeed to any Bilal Powell fantasy owners out there.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Last season: 2-14, fourth in NFC West
Week 1 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: The 49ers opted to keep just one quarterback behind Brian Hoyer — rookie C.J. Beathard. If Hoyer struggles, it will be interesting to see if the 49ers go looking for more experienced backups.
30. Chicago Bears
Last season: 3-13, fourth in NFC North
Week 1 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: Despite trading up to draft Mitch Trubisky back in April, the Bears are riding with Mike Glennon as their starting quarterback to begin the season. There's no guarantee as to how long he'll hold on to the job, but it's safe to assume Bears fans might get a bit impatient if his play isn't up to snuff to start the year.
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