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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 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) in the second quarter against the Oakland Raiders during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

32. They reached the NFC Championship last season without one of their best players in Tyrann Mathieu. That alone speaks for itself. He should be back and ready to go for this season and to think he might have a pass rush in front of him that now features Chandler Jones is still hard to fathom. Never mind the arrival of highly talented Robert Nkemdiche, who can be a beast if kept motivated and under control. <p>Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald should have another good year left in their aging bodies and now a rising star at running back in David Johnson to lean on. Yet the one who will make it all happen is the man at the top in head coach Bruce Arians. There is no doubt he’s the face and brains behind what makes Arizona such a dangerous threat. If this roster can stay healthy enough, it may finally be their year to get back to the Super Bowl.</p>. . . Arizona Cardinals . 2. player

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