What will things look like for the Patriots three years from now?
They’ll look pretty damn good according to ESPN’s “NFL Future Power Rankings,” which rank all the teams in the NFL in terms of future prospects. The Pats rank No. 1 out of the 32 teams.
ESPN did this based on a formula of overall roster projections (Pats rank No. 1), quarterback (Pats rank No. 7 because of Brady’s age and the unknown of Jimmy Garoppolo), coaching (again No. 1), drafting (tied for ninth), and front office (again, No. 1).
The Seattle Seahawks came in at No. 2 in the rankings, followed by the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers. Here is the complete list.
1. Patriots
2. Seahawks
3. Falcons
4. Packers
5. Steelers
6. Cowboys
7. Raiders
8. Chiefs
9. Titans
10. Buccaneers
11. Giants
12. Colts
13. Panthers
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14. Bengals
15. Broncos
16. Vikings
17. Ravens
18. Lions
19. Eagles
20. Chargers
21. Dolphins
22. Cardinals
23. Texans
24. Redskins
25. Saints
26. Bills
27. Jaguars
28. Rams
29. Bears
30. 49ers
31. Jets
32. Browns
