The New England Patriots may not be moving on up like George Jefferson, but they did manage to jump at least one spot in the latest edition of USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings.
After ranking 13th among NFL teams back in May, the team has now moved up to the No. 12 spot. The two teams ahead of them for a potential top-10 spot are the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts.
USA TODAY’s Nate Davis wrote:
“Despite all the speculation about offensive playcalling and good feelings around QB Mac Jones’ development, perhaps the focus should be on a defense devoid of top-tier talent.