2017 NFL training camp power rankings

2. Falcons: The knives will be out for new coordinator Steve Sarkisian if the offense stumbles. But it's hard to find a vulnerability, especially if the young defense continues to rise.

3. Steelers: Le'Veon Bell didn't reach a long-term deal before the deadline, leaving his training camp status uncertain. As long as he's healthy in the fall and winter, Pittsburgh's attack remains one of the league's most dangerous.

4. Packers: Aaron Rodgers delivered on his "run the table" remark, but expecting a repeat is unreasonable. The two-time MVP needs help, especially from an unreliable running game and consistently subpar secondary.

5. Seahawks: Another year, another gamble along the underdeveloped offense line. Russell Wilson will have to work his magic, while Eddie Lacy must find his footing in the rushing attack.

6. Cowboys: It's been a bumpy summer in Dallas, as a potential suspension for Ezekiel Elliott still hangs over the team. Even if Dak Prescott's ascension continues, multiple unknowns on defense leave little cause for comfort.

7. Raiders: Derek Carr landed the five-year extension that, at least for the time, makes him the NFL's highest-paid player. Once the season starts, however, Marshawn Lynch may seize the spotlight in Oakland.

8. Titans: Tennessee won't sneak up on anyone in 2017. With an improved receiving corps and Marcus Mariota back in action, the Titans have all the pieces in place to seize the AFC South crown.

9. Chiefs: Expecting Tyreek Hill to hold down the No. 1 WR job might be a leap after he averaged just 9.7 yards per catch as a rookie. Watch out for third-round rookie RB Kareem Hunt, who could jolt the running game.

10. Giants: Will Ben McAdoo's offense take hold this year? Deficiencies at running back and along the offensive line could derail the attack again, but Eli Manning's receiving corps might afford him ample leeway.

11. Dolphins: Miami's coaching staff has raved about many of its young offensive talents, including WR DeVante Parker and TE Julius Thomas. Success in this division, however, will be measured by the ability to challenge the Patriots.

12. Buccaneers: Between encouraging additions to their receiving corps and their impending showcase on Hard Knocks, the Bucs look ready for their star turn. A steady output from the defense will be needed to meet heightened expectations.

13. Broncos: Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch clash for the training camp QB battle with the highest stakes. Offensive improvement will need to be multi-layered, though, as the line and running game still have to make great strides.

14. Cardinals: Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald are back for another go-around, but it's clear the Cardinals core is racing against time. David Johnson will have to do much of the heavy lifting to keep Arizona in contention.

15. Ravens: Jeremy Maclin's eleventh-hour arrival invigorates a previously languid receiving corps. Offseason investments indicate that the defense will be expected to set the tone.

16. Texans: The Deshaun Watson-as-starter question appears to be a matter of when rather than if. Duplicating the top-ranked defense, which returns J.J. Watt, will be paramount to holding onto the AFC South.

17. Panthers: Firing Dave Gettleman as GM eight days before training camp makes for a rough transition into a new season. Yet the season may hinge on an all-too-familiar theme: protecting Cam Newton.

18. Vikings: Injuries washed out the early promise Minnesota showed in 2016, but Minnesota now looks to be on solid ground. Establishing a post-Adrian Peterson formula could still take time, but the defense remains imposing.

19. Redskins: Few other teams could liven up an otherwise quiet July the way Washington did with its approach to Kirk Cousins, who enters the season on his second consecutive franchise tag. Regardless of how this year pans out, 2018 will hang over the entire campaign.

20. Chargers: This year's top worst-to-first candidate? Tough sledding in the AFC West, but a healthy offense could provide fireworks for Year 1 in Los Angeles.

21. Lions: No playoff team from 2016 faces as much doubt as Detroit, which rode into the postseason on a magical run of fourth-quarter comebacks. Losing OT Taylor Decker for the early part of the season could be a stumbling block for the offense.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) reacts to his touchdown pass to tight end Zach Ertz (not pictured) during the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.

23. Saints: Drew Brees appears ready to ride into the last year of his contract with little certainty. The burden remains the same, however, as Sean Payton's group will have to win its share of shootouts to avoid its fourth straight losing season.

24. Colts: Anxiety in Indianapolis might be running high given that Andrew Luck is starting training camp on the PUP list. With a supporting cast still under construction, the Colts remain one of the league's most QB-reliant outfits.

25. Jaguars: Jacksonville checked a few boxes this offseason by bolstering its already stout defense and adding RB Leonard Fournette as a potential centerpiece. Those moves may be for naught, though, if Blake Bortles can't find his equilibrium.

26. Bengals: Marvin Lewis enters the final year of his contract with little certainty after Cincinnati's disappointing 6-9-1 campaign. Significant losses along the offensive line could prove daunting for Andy Dalton.

27. Bills: Pairing coach Sean McDermott with his old Carolina cohort in new GM Brandon Beane gives Buffalo a unified approach for its rebuild. There may be some growing pains in Year 1 of the regime change.

28. Rams: All eyes will be on Jared Goff's development as Sean McVay, the NFL's youngest head coach ever, takes over. But Wade Phillips' impact on the defense and DT Aaron Donald also bears watching.

29. Bears: Mike Glennon has the reins for now, but No. 2 overall pick Mitchell Trubisky looms as the future at QB. Will John Fox still be Chicago's coach when the transition takes place?

30. Browns: A formidable offensive line should help Hue Jackson put last year's 1-15 debacle in the rear view mirror. Brock Osweiler, Cody Kessler and DeShone Kizer all offer different paths in the QB competition.

31. 49ers: Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch bring some long-term certainty to a franchise that has been a revolving door in recent years. Their vision, however, likely won't truly begin to take shape until next offseason.