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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5.  New England Patriots (4)

Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;New York Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa (58) chasing down New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;New York Giants defensive end Owa Odighizuwa (58) chasing down New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

It will be an interesting year for the Patriots without a doubt.  How will Garoppolo fare in Brady’s absence?  The fact remains that Tom Brady for 12 games is better than most quarterback situations in the league, and adding Martellus Bennett just adds another weapon for Brady to utilize.  Hard to see them not being there right in the thick of things when it is all said and done.

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