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NFL power rankings: Writers slam Arizona Cardinals' Week 1 performance vs. Redskins

The Arizona Cardinals opened the season with a 24-6 loss to the Washington Redskins.

NFL pundits noticed.

Many dropped the team significantly in their NFL power rankings.

See where writers rank the Cardinals now, as well as what they are saying about the team (it's not pretty):

USA TODAY Sports: Cardinals down 10 spots to No. 28

Nate Davis writes: "Preseason feeling like fool's gold as Arizona lost turnover battle and surrendered 429 yards (more than double what offense generated)."

ESPN: Cardinals drop seven to No. 31

Doug Clawson writes: "Sam Bradford couldn't find a groove in his Cardinals debut, going 7-of-16 passing through three quarters as the Cardinals dug themselves a 21-0 hole.