Week One NFL Power Rankings

Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) motions at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
Feb 7, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) motions at the line of scrimmage during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50 at Levi
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1.  Denver Broncos (1)

Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) calls out from the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian (13) calls out from the line of scrimmage during the second quarter of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Champions are always going to be number one until they lose.  Don’t like it?—Sorry.  Yes the quarterback situation isn’t as great as a defending champion would hope, but the Broncos themselves feel far more comfortable where they are at with the position than the majority of the country.  The fact of the matter is the defense is still incredible, and on that, and behind a bigger emphasis on the run game, the Broncos still should be a top team in the league.

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