Updated NFL Power Rankings

Published on Aug. 21, 2012, at 5:10 p.m. Eastern

By Brian Edwards

Just a few adjustments after watching a few key players perform in a pair of preseason games. The only major movers were the Colts and 49ers. I elevated Indy mainly because Andrew Luck looks nasty! Also, I like how new offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is using Reggie Wayne and the rookie WRs Lavon Brazil and T.Y. Hilton are going to be immediate factors (yeah, I know Hilton turned a big gainer into an interception at Pittsburgh but it’s his speed that I’m diggin’). I downgraded the 49ers because I’m starting to doubt Alex Smith even though the weapons around him are much better than in 2011. I also moved the Jags from last up a couple of slots because Blaine Gabbert looks much improved, although I still have plenty of doubts about the Missouri product. Here’s the first set of rankings if you want to compare.

1-Packers
2-Patriots
3-Giants
4-Bears
5-Ravens
6-Steelers
7-Falcons
8-49ers
9-Saints
10-Texans
11-Lions
12-Eagles
13-Panthers
14-Jets
15-Chargers
16-Chiefs
17-Seahawks
18-Cowboys
19-Broncos
20-Bills
21-Bengals
22-Colts
23-Raiders
24-Titans
25-Redskins
26-Buccaneers
27-Dolphins
28-Cardinals
29-Vikings
30-Jaguars
31-Rams
32-Browns