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NFL preseason power rankings: Brady's Bucs top list, NFC West led by Rams

Reigning Super Bowl champs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the top spot in our preseason power rankings. Where do the other teams fall?

TAMPA, Fla. — Can you hear the music? We're officially just one week away from the start of the 2021-22 NFL season. 

This year, the Locked On Podcast Network and TEGNA sports departments have teamed up to vote weekly to rank all 32 NFL teams in our Locked On/TEGNA NFL Power Rankings. 

The first edition is preseason rankings, based on teams' offseason's and preseason performances. 

Our local Locked On NFL hosts and TEGNA sports journalists ranked their 1-32 power rankings and the averages created the official power rankings. Check back after Week 1 for our first power rankings of the new season.

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Preseason Power Rankings

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 

2020 record: 11-5, Super Bowl champions
Key players: Tom Brady, QB; Lavonte David, LB; Mike Evans, WR 

Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 1/3 

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2. Kansas City Chiefs

2020 record: 14-2, lost in Super Bowl
Key players: Patrick Mahomes, QB; Travis Kelce, TE; Tyreek Hill, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 1/2

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3. Buffalo Bills

2020 record: 13-3, lost in AFC Championship
Key players: Josh Allen, QB; Stefon Diggs, WR; Tre'Davious White, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 2/6

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4. Green Bay Packers

2020 record: 13-3, lost in NFC Championship
Key players: Aaron Rodgers, QB; Davante Adams, WR; Jaire Alexander, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 3/8

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5. Los Angeles Rams

2020 record: 10-6
Key players: Matthew Stafford, QB; Aaron Donald, DT; Jalen Ramsey, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 3/8

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6. Baltimore Ravens

2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Lamar Jackson, QB; Marlon Humphrey, CB; Calais Campbell, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/11

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7. Seattle Seahawks

2020 record: 12-4
Key players: Russell Wilson, QB; D.K. Metcalf, WR; Bobby Wagner, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/14

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8. Cleveland Browns

2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Myles Garrett, DE; Nick Chubb, RB; Denzel Ward, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 5/12

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9. Tennessee Titans

2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Derrick Henry, RB; Julio Jones, WR; Ryan Tannehill, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 5/15

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10. San Francisco 49ers

2020 record: 6-10
Key players: George Kittle, TE; Fred Warner, LB; Nick Bosa, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 4/24

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11. Los Angeles Chargers

2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Keenan Allen, WR; Joey Bosa, EDGE; Justin Herbert, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 6/17

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12. Pittsburgh Steelers

2020 record: 12-4
Key players: T.J.Watt, LB; Minkah Fitzpatrick, S; Cameron Heyward, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 8/21

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13. New England Patriots

2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Stephon Gillmore, CB; Devin McCourty, FS; Mac Jones, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 10/22

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14. Miami Dolphins

2020 record: 10-6
Key players: Xavien Howard, CB; Bryon Jones, CB; Tua Tagovailoa, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 10/21

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15. Arizona Cardinals

2020 record: 8-8
Key players: DeAndre Hopkins, WR; Kyler Murray, QB; J.J. Watt, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 11/24

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16. Washington Football Team

2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Kendall Fuller, CB; Chase Young DE; Terry McLaurin, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 8/22

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17. New Orleans Saints

2020 record: 12-4
Key players: Alvin Kamara, RB; Cameron Jordan, DE; Demario Davis, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 9/24

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18. Indianapolis Colts

2020 record: 11-5
Key players: Deforest Buckner, DT; Darius Leonard, LB; Carson Wentz, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 11/24

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19. Dallas Cowboys

2020 record: 6-10
Key players: Dak Prescott, QB; Ezekiel Elliott, RB; Amari Cooper, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 12/22

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20. Minnesota Vikings

2020 record: 7-9
Key players: Dalvin Cook, RB; Eric Kendricks, LB; Harrison Smith, S
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 13/22

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21. Chicago Bears

2020 record: 8-8
Key players: Khalil Mack, LB; Allen Robinson, WR; Eddie Jackson, S
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 17/28

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22. Las Vegas Raiders

2020 record: 8-8
Key players: Darren Waller, TE; Josh Jacobs, RB; Casey Hayward Jr., CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 14/28

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23. Denver Broncos

2020 record: 5-11
Key players: Von Miller, LB; Justin Simmons, S; Kyle Fuller, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 14/25

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24. New York Giants

2020 record: 6-10
Key players: Saquon Barkley, RB; James Bradberry, CB; Kenny Golladay, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 17/29

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25. Atlanta Falcons

2020 record: 4-12
Key players: Calvin Ridley, WR; Grady Jarrett, DE; Matt Ryan, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 18/30

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26. Carolina Panthers

2020 record: 5-11
Key players: Christian McCaffrey, RB; Brian Burns DE; Robby Anderson, WR
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 19/30

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27. Philadelphia Eagles

2020 record: 4-11-1
Key players: Fletcher Cox, DT; Darius Slay, CB; Jalen Hurts, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 23/30

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28. Cincinnati Bengals

2020 record: 4-11-1
Key players: Jessie Bates, S; Joe Mixon, RB; Joe Burrow, QB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 24/30

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29. New York Jets

2020 record: 2-14
Key players: Quinnen Williams, DT; Marcus Maye, S; C.J. Mosley, LB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 23/31

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30. Jacksonville Jaguars

2020 record: 1-15
Key players: Trevor Lawrence, QB; Myles Jack, LB; James Robinson, RB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 28/31

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31. Detroit Lions

2020 record: 5-11
Key players: T.J. Hockenson, TE; Trey Flowers, DE; Romeo Okwara, DE
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 28/32

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32. Houston Texans

2020 record: 4-12
Key players: Brandin Cooks, WR; Bradley Roby, CB; Desmond King, CB
Highest/lowest vote in power rankings poll: 31/32

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