Full preseason NFL power rankings: Where the Falcons should rank

Aug 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) hands the ball off against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2022; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) hands the ball off against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 14, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) runs the ball after a catch against Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) in the third quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 35. . . . Tennessee Titans. 17

Two big questions for this team, can Derrick Henry stay healthy? And can they get enough production from their revamped wide receiver room that lost A.J. Brown?

Those two things will go a long way into determining whether or not they make a run. Their defense should be fine with Mike Vrabel leading them. This team, once again, could be a dark horse in the AFC.

Also, remember this time last year when everyone was so hyped to see Derrick Henry, Julio Jones, and A.J. Brown on the same field? That seems like a decade ago.

. Miami Dolphins. 16. team. 59. .

The Miami Dolphins land right in the middle. This is also a team that endured a lot of changes over the offseason, you definitely cannot say their general manager is afraid to make big moves.

They brought in Cedrick Wilson and Terron Armstead. Then they traded for Tyreek Hill to pair him with Jaylen Waddle. A lot of jokes have been thrown the Dolphins’ way as to how these speedsters will help an offense led by a quarterback not known for his arm power but are they really jokes? It should be a legitimate concern for them, but nonetheless, they made some big moves that will help them out. They definitely are better than they were a year ago.

. Baltimore Ravens. 15. team. 26. .

This really is a confusing team, what are the Ravens? Are they the team from the first part of last season, or the one that ended the season? People forget that they were a team that started 8-3 but then dropped their final six games which kept them from the playoffs, but they did play some really good teams down the stretch, like the Rams, Bengals, and Packers.

The Ravens also had a ridiculous number of injuries which potentially makes them a contender in 2022 if most of those players can come back healthy. There are just so many unknowns.

123. . . . Dallas Cowboys. 14. team

Wow, did the Cowboys disappoint their fans last year, especially when you look back on their stupid quarterback run with no timeouts left in the playoffs.

They had one of the best records in the league last year but during the offseason, they lost Randy Gregory who was one of Dan Quinn’s favorite players. Also, do they honestly think that Trevon Diggs and Anthony Brown are a good cornerback duo? Because they aren’t.

Their offensive line, particularly Tyron Smith, is injury prone, and they lost Amari Cooper and Cedric Wilson. The good news is that they have CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons.

On a side note, remember when the Falcons played them last year? Yeah, that was just bad, no other way to say it.

47. . . . New England Patriots. 13. team

The Patriots over the past two years have had no hesitation in going after players they want. Last offseason, they seemingly signed every free agent available, and then this offseason they went and got DeVante Parker which was an underrated move by them.

Their defense should be just fine as long as Bill Belichick is coaching them, and Falcons fans know that all too well considering Atlanta was shut out by them last season.