NFL rankings: Week 1

Eli Manning is getting paid for what he did years ago…not what he’s done recently. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

21. New York Giants – Eli Manning just got a big pay day despite the team steadily moving backwards.  Stats mean nothing if they don’t turn into wins.

22. New York Jets – Any day that a Jets quarterback doesn’t make a headline is a good day.  Even if they had Geno Smith available, this doesn’t look good.

23. New Orleans Saints – Drew Brees is still a top quarterback, but the roster that is around him doesn’t look very good.  They traded away their future in Jimmy Graham and Kenny Stills.

24. Detroit Lions – Only so much Calvin Johnson can do.  The man isn’t Optimus Prime.  The defense is definitely not as strong as they were.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars – This team is more talented than it has been, but still don’t feel like there is an identity.

26. Oakland Raiders – They’re moving in the right direction, but this team is still more potential than proven.

27. Tampa Bay Buccanneers – Jameis Winston could be poised to have a big year with all the weapons around him.  Still a rookie though.

28. Cleveland Browns – Quarterbacks suck…running backs suck…wide receivers suck…how is this team going to score any points?

29. Washington Redskins – What is there to like about this team?  There is a clear divide in this organization based around Robert Griffin III.  Not really “his fault”, but doesn’t change the situation.

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30. Chicago Bears – From top to bottom, this team has major questions.  John Fox is looking at the long-term, but it doesn’t help their record this year.

31. San Francisco 49ers – I expected the 49ers to slide a little more this year, but then they had the offseason from hell.  Anything that could have gone wrong for them, has.

32.  Tennessee Titans – This team just looks bad.  Marcus Mariota may be the future, but I don’t know that I can say the same about anyone else on this roster.

So that’s how it works out folks.  These rankings are going to change a lot over the next 17 weeks.  Ultimately, it’s not anyone’s opinion that matters, it’s what these teams prove out on the field.