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Interestingly, there are only two AFC teams above them If you haven’t been tuning in, this is officially the doldrums of the NFL offseason. There aren’t many areas that our favorite teams can compete with each other during baseball season, but there are still ways we can cheer our teams on: Power Rankings!
ESPN released its first ‘official’ Football Power Index for the 2018/2019 season. These rankings are more than just writer opinions—they take in offense, defense, QB, backup QB, returning starters, and Vegas Sportsbook numbers to tabulate their ranking system. The Vegas projections are already one of the most accurate ways to gauge next-year success, but ESPN modifies those numbers with personnel turnover in mind.
The Chargers come in at number 11 on the list, which is already a pretty good sign for the team. What is even more impressive is that only the Patriots and the Steelers are above them in the AFC. Other than the Eagles snuggling between those at #2, these impressive teams make up the top 3.
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ESPN released its first ‘official’ Football Power Index for the 2018/2019 season. These rankings are more than just writer opinions—they take in offense, defense, QB, backup QB, returning starters, and Vegas Sportsbook numbers to tabulate their ranking system. The Vegas projections are already one of the most accurate ways to gauge next-year success, but ESPN modifies those numbers with personnel turnover in mind.
The Chargers come in at number 11 on the list, which is already a pretty good sign for the team. What is even more impressive is that only the Patriots and the Steelers are above them in the AFC. Other than the Eagles snuggling between those at #2, these impressive teams make up the top 3.
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