TAMPA, Fla. — Can you hear the music? We’re officially just one week away from the start of the 2021-22 NFL season.
This year, the Locked On Podcast Network and TEGNA sports departments have teamed up to vote weekly to rank all 32 NFL teams in our Locked On/TEGNA NFL Power Rankings.
The first edition is preseason rankings, based on teams’ offseason’s and preseason performances.
Our local Locked On NFL hosts and TEGNA sports journalists ranked their 1-32 power rankings and the averages created the official power rankings. Check back after Week 1 for our first power rankings of the new season.
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1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2020 record: 11-5, Super Bowl champions
Key players: Tom Brady, QB; Lavonte David, LB; Mike Evans, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 1/3
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2. Kansas City Chiefs
2020 record: 14-2, lost in Super Bowl
Key players: Patrick Mahomes, QB; Travis Kelce, TE; Tyreek Hill, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 1/2
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3. Buffalo Bills
2020 record: 13-3, lost in AFC Championship
Key players: Josh Allen, QB; Stefon Diggs, WR; Tre’Davious White, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 2/6
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4. Green Bay Packers
2020 record: 13-3, lost in NFC Championship
Key players: Aaron Rodgers, QB; Davante Adams, WR; Jaire Alexander, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 3/8
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5. Los Angeles Rams
2020 record: 10-6
Key players: Matthew Stafford, QB; Aaron Donald, DT; Jalen Ramsey, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 3/8
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6. Baltimore Ravens
2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Lamar Jackson, QB; Marlon Humphrey, CB; Calais Campbell, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/11
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7. Seattle Seahawks
2020 record: 12-4
Key players: Russell Wilson, QB; D.K. Metcalf, WR; Bobby Wagner, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/14
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8. Cleveland Browns
2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Myles Garrett, DE; Nick Chubb, RB; Denzel Ward, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 5/12
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9. Tennessee Titans
2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Derrick Henry, RB; Julio Jones, WR; Ryan Tannehill, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 5/15
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10. San Francisco 49ers
2020 record: 6-10
Key players: George Kittle, TE; Fred Warner, LB; Nick Bosa, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/24
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11. Los Angeles Chargers
2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Keenan Allen, WR; Joey Bosa, EDGE; Justin Herbert, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 6/17
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12. Pittsburgh Steelers
2020 record: 12-4
Key players: T.J.Watt, LB; Minkah Fitzpatrick, S; Cameron Heyward, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 8/21
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13. New England Patriots
2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Stephon Gillmore, CB; Devin McCourty, FS; Mac Jones, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 10/22
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14. Miami Dolphins
2020 record: 10-6
Key players: Xavien Howard, CB; Bryon Jones, CB; Tua Tagovailoa, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 10/21
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15. Arizona Cardinals
2020 record: 8-8
Key players: DeAndre Hopkins, WR; Kyler Murray, QB; J.J. Watt, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 11/24
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16. Washington Football Team
2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Kendall Fuller, CB; Chase Young DE; Terry McLaurin, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 8/22
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17. New Orleans Saints
2020 record: 12-4
Key players: Alvin Kamara, RB; Cameron Jordan, DE; Demario Davis, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 9/24
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18. Indianapolis Colts
2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Deforest Buckner, DT; Darius Leonard, LB; Carson Wentz, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 11/24
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19. Dallas Cowboys
2020 record: 6-10
Key players: Dak Prescott, QB; Ezekiel Elliott, RB; Amari Cooper, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 12/22
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20. Minnesota Vikings
2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Dalvin Cook, RB; Eric Kendricks, LB; Harrison Smith, S
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 13/22
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21. Chicago Bears
2020 record: 8-8
Key players: Khalil Mack, LB; Allen Robinson, WR; Eddie Jackson, S
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 17/28
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22. Las Vegas Raiders
2020 record: 8-8
Key players: Darren Waller, TE; Josh Jacobs, RB; Casey Hayward Jr., CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 14/28
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23. Denver Broncos
2020 record: 5-11
Key players: Von Miller, LB; Justin Simmons, S; Kyle Fuller, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 14/25
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24. New York Giants
2020 record: 6-10
Key players: Saquon Barkley, RB; James Bradberry, CB; Kenny Golladay, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 17/29
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25. Atlanta Falcons
2020 record: 4-12
Key players: Calvin Ridley, WR; Grady Jarrett, DE; Matt Ryan, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 18/30
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26. Carolina Panthers
2020 record: 5-11
Key players: Christian McCaffrey, RB; Brian Burns DE; Robby Anderson, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 19/30
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27. Philadelphia Eagles
2020 record: 4-11-1
Key players: Fletcher Cox, DT; Darius Slay, CB; Jalen Hurts, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 23/30
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28. Cincinnati Bengals
2020 record: 4-11-1
Key players: Jessie Bates, S; Joe Mixon, RB; Joe Burrow, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 24/30
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29. New York Jets
2020 record: 2-14
Key players: Quinnen Williams, DT; Marcus Maye, S; C.J. Mosley, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 23/31
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30. Jacksonville Jaguars
2020 record: 1-15
Key players: Trevor Lawrence, QB; Myles Jack, LB; James Robinson, RB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 28/31
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31. Detroit Lions
2020 record: 5-11
Key players: T.J. Hockenson, TE; Trey Flowers, DE; Romeo Okwara, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 28/32
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32. Houston Texans
2020 record: 4-12
Key players: Brandin Cooks, WR; Bradley Roby, CB; Desmond King, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 31/32
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