Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Patriots Make Major Leap

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27. Atlanta Falcons (LW: 26)

Perhaps last season’s 4-12 campaign was not solely due to an abnormal amount of injuries; perhaps the Falcons really are that bad. One thing is indisputable, the Falcons’ defense — dead last in yards allowed — is as horrible as advertised. Atlanta has also given up 22 points in all but one game this season. Even with the talent the Falcons have on offense — Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Roddy White, to name a few — asking a team to continually score in the 30’s to win a game is a tall task for anyone.

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