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NFL power rankings: NFL.com drops 49ers a spot after Aldon Smith release

The folks at NFL.com released power rankings Wednesday morning, marking their first such rankings since immediately after the 2015 NFL Draft. After the draft, they ranked the San Francisco 49ers No. 25. Three months later, they dropped the 49ers one spot to No. 26.

In discussing the ranking, the author focuses on the loss of Aldon Smith. I would think some mention of Anthony Davis would make sense as well, given his retirement following their last power rankings. But in the world of NFL.com, I am not surprised they have quickly forgotten about that departure.