NFL Kickoff 2012: Predicted Power Rankings for Upcoming Football Season

Thanks to the football-enthusiasts at nflsoup.com, contributing writer Jason Bates has configured a stats-based power ranking list of what teams to look out for this 2012 NFL season. Power rankings are based off of a specific formula which takes into account wins, losses, margin of victory, strength of schedule, and trends. This updated list is based off of how teams finished in the 2011 NFL season, and also includes 2012 preseason stats. Fans can refer to pro-football-reference.com for all NFL statistics. Check out the rankings of all 32 NFL teams, and be sure catch the 93^rd NFL season opener tonight (Wednesday, Sept. 5) when the New York Giants face off against the Dallas Cowboys at Metlife Stadium.  And for more in-depth details on the power ranking system, check out nflsoup.com.

() = Final rank in regular 2011 season

1.  Green Bay Packers (1)

2.  San Francisco 49ers (4)

3.  New England Patriots (3)

4.  Houston Texans (9)

5.  Baltimore Ravens (5)

6.  New Orleans Saints (2)

7.  New York Giants (12) (Picked up their game postseason, winning Super Bowl XLVI)

8.  Atlanta Falcons (10)

9.  Pittsburgh Steelers (6)

10.  Philadelphia Eagles (8)

11.  San Diego Chargers (11)

12.  Detroit Lions (7)

13.  Chicago Bears (17)

14.  Seattle Seahawks (13)

15.  Tennessee Titans (19)

16.  Carolina Panthers (21)

17.  Cincinnati Bengals (14)

18.  Denver Broncos (22)

19.  New York Jets (15)

20.  Dallas Cowboys (16)

21.  Buffalo Bills (23)

22.  Miami Dolphins (18)

23.  Kansas City Chiefs (27)

24.  Arizona Cardinals (20)

25.  Washington Redskins (25)

26.  Oakland Raiders (24)

27.  Indianapolis Colts (30)

28.  Minnesota Vikings (28)

29.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers (31)

30.  Cleveland Browns (29)

31.  Jacksonville Jaguars (26)

32.  St. Louis Rams (32)

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