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NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 1

It's the Patriots and then everyone else to start the 2017 season.

Football is finally back.

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It was an eventful offseason, with big trades involving draft picks, players coming out of retirement, and some stars choosing not to "stick to sports."

Whether your team is getting ready for another year as odds-on favorites or busy rebuilding, every team for now is 0-0 and anything is possible over the next 17 weeks.

Now that we know who's starting (mostly), sitting, and ready to break out for a big year, here's a look at where all 32 teams stand entering Week 1 of the NFL season.

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32. New York Jets

Last season: 5-11, fourth in AFC East

Week 1 opponent: at Buffalo Bills

One thing to know: The Jets appear to have taken on the ambitious goal of executing the most obvious tank the league has ever seen. Josh McCown will be starting under center, and once touted draft pick Christian Hackenberg has been relegated to third on the depth chart, bringing even more doubt into his NFL future. Godspeed to any Bilal Powell fantasy owners.

31. San Francisco 49ers

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers

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30. Chicago Bears

Last season:

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons

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29. Cleveland Browns

Last season:

Week 1 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

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28. Jacksonville Jaguars

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Week 1 opponent: at Houston Texans

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27. Buffalo Bills

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One thing to know: Tyrod Taylor cleared concussion protocol and will start Week 1, but ESPN's Mike Rodak wonders how strong Taylor's grip is on the position, particularly if he doesn't deliver a win against the lowly Jets.

26. Los Angeles Rams

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts

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25. Indianapolis Colts

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Week 1 opponent: at Los Angeles Rams

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24. Los Angeles Chargers

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Week 1 opponent: at Denver Broncos

One thing to know: It's another year with Philip Rivers at the helm of the Chargers, but the team finds itself in a new city, calling the

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23. Cincinnati Bengals

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens

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22. Miami Dolphins

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Week 1 opponent: Delayed until Week 11 because of Hurricane Irma

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21. Washington Redskins

Last season:

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

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20. New Orleans Saints

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Week 1 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings

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19. Baltimore Ravens

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Week 1 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals

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18. Detroit Lions

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals

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17. Carolina Panthers

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Week 1 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers

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16. Denver Broncos

Last season:

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Chargers

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15. Houston Texans

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

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14. Philadelphia Eagles

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Week 1 opponent: at Washington Redskins

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13. Minnesota Vikings

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Week 1 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints

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12. Arizona Cardinals

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Last season: 7-8-1, second in NFC West

Week 1 opponent: at Detroit Lions

One thing to know: The Cardinals bring a lot of talent to the field and one of the most entertaining coaches in the league in Bruce Arians. In Week 1, fans will most likely watch Larry Fitzgerald line up opposite Lions safety Glover Quin on a few occasions — unclear is whether Quin will heed Fitz's request and keep his hits high.

11. Kansas City Chiefs

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Week 1 opponent: at New England Patriots

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10. New York Giants

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Week 1 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys

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9. Dallas Cowboys

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Week 1 opponent: vs. New York Giants

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8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last season: 9-7, second in NFC South

Week 1 opponent: Delayed until Week 11 because of Hurricane Irma

One thing to know: The focus of this year's "Hard Knocks," Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be under a bit of extra scrutiny from casual league fans. But because of Hurricane Irma's rampage toward Florida, the Bucs' game against the Dolphins has been rescheduled to their mutual bye week in Week 11.

7. Tennessee Titans

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Last season: 9-7, second in AFC South

Week 1 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders

One thing to know: The Titans hype train has continued rolling throughout the preseason, as many expect the talented core to make the next leap this year. One thing is abundantly clear from Kevin Clark's piece on Marcus Mariota in The Ringer: The rest of the team believes in him.

6. Green Bay Packers

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks

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5. Seattle Seahawks

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Week 1 opponent: at Green Bay Packers

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4. Pittsburgh Steelers

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Week 1 opponent: at Cleveland Browns

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3. Oakland Raiders

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Week 1 opponent: at Tennessee Titans

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2. Atlanta Falcons

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Week 1 opponent: at Chicago Bears

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1. New England Patriots

Last season:

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Week 1 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

One thing to know: The Patriots made the surprising decision to trade third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the Colts for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. The move leaves the Pats with just Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback this year, setting up what should be an interesting 2018 offseason.

Now, check out what college football players will be wearing this year ...

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