NFL Power Rankings 2015: Appraising All 32 Teams Before Week 1

September 5, 2015   ·   Andrew Gould   ·   Jump to comments

Get through this weekend, and football will be waiting next Sunday.
The 2015 NFL season commences on Thursday night, with Week 1 kicking into full gear on Sept. 13.
While concluding the countdown, let's see how the league stacks up heading into the season.  
 
On the Rise
Despite missing the playoffs last year, these three teams are poised to factor into this year's postseason picture. While each squad is blocked by a division powerhouse, they'll eye a wild-card spot after bulking up during the offseason.
Far from sleepers, expect these clubs to become popular picks to improve.
 
Kansas City Chiefs
During a polarizing season, the Kansas City Chiefs beat both Super Bowl participants while dropping pivotal losses to the Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders. Their record fell to 9-7 following an 11-win campaign, enough to shove them out of the playoffs.
Yet they still placed No. 10 in Football Outsiders' Defense-adjusted Val...

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