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2016 NFL Power Rankings: Chasing The West Divisions

By Erik Lambert

Nov 15, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (30) is pursued by Arizona Cardinals defenders during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 39-32. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (30) is pursued by Arizona Cardinals defenders during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. The Cardinals won 39-32. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in action against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in action against the New Orleans Saints during a preseason NFL game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /

47. If it were any other coach than Bill Belichick, they’d be lower ont he list. No team can be expected to weather the loss of a quarterback like Tom Brady for a month and still stay in contention other than the New England Patriots. That’s because Belichick is one of the all-time great masters at adjusting. Not just from year to year but week to week. This team should be able to maintain their historic streak of owning the AFC East. <p>Rob Gronkowski is the single-most devastating offensive weapon in the league and Martellus Bennett should provide an able Robin to his Batman. Even after losing Chandler Jones the defense has plenty of playmakers including Jamie Collins, Malcolm Butler and Devin McCourty. If the offensive line is able to improve and they can find a pass rush to compensate for the loss of Jones, things will turn out as they typically do in Foxborough.</p>. . . New England Patriots . 6. player

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