Earlier today, Pete Prisco of CBS Sports revealed the initial power rankings for the NFL heading into the opening week of the 2022 season. As it stands now, the Bills are the betting favorite in Vegas to win the Super Bowl and analysts seem to agree. The Rams cannot be counted out after last year, and the Bengals and Chiefs aim to be tough competition again. The Packers look to solidify themselves with an amazing opening week.
Here is the full Power Ranking list ahead of Week 1 (Notice, each divisional team is bold)
- Buffalo Bills
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Rams
- Cincinnati Bengals
- New Orleans Saints
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Los Angeles Chargers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Indianapolis Colts
- Minnesota Vikings
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Tennessee Titans
- Dallas Cowboys
- Baltimore Ravens
- Denver Broncos
- Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals
- Washington Commanders
- Cleveland Browns
- New England Patriots
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Carolina Panthers
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Houston Texans
- Detroit Lions
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
- Chicago Bears
- Seattle Seahawks
- Atlanta Falcons
Where do the Packers Sit?
The Packers are currently ranked 2nd overall, behind the Bills. The Packers are going to look a lot different this year. In the past, the team has always been about a high-powered offense and the Rodgers-Adams connection. However, that is no more, as 2022 will usher in the year of the defense.
No matter what, the team will still get the classic Rodgers’ plays. But, the offense is going to be exciting and frustrating. Rookies will make rookie mistakes and there will be growing pains, but this offense can be interesting to watch at full health.
The defense is going to be the key for the Packers. Barring injuries, the Packers have a top 5 secondary of Amos, Savage, Alexander, Douglas, and Stokes. Along with that, the team also has Rashan Gary and De’Vondre Campbell primed to build off of 2021. Also, if Quay Walker plays as well as everyone hopes, he could solidify the defense for the Packers. The team is shaping up to be dominant, which will help the offense as well. Keeping leads and restricting the opponent can allow Aaron Rodgers to get in a rhythm with his rookie receivers.
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