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See where the Miami Dolphins land in our first 2020 NFL power rankings

By Matthew Stevens

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: A Miami Dolphins cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: A Miami Dolphins cheerleader performs during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 23: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 23, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

16.  Chicago Bears

Even as I type this I can feel the laughing and scornful remarks this ranking will draw.  Regardless, the Bears fielded the fourth-best scoring defense in the NFL last year.  On offense, newly acquired QB Nick Foles should win the starting job and improve upon the Bears 29th ranked scoring offense.

17.  Los Angeles Rams

Losing pass rusher Dante Fowler Jr.  (11.5 sacks) will definitely hurt the Rams defense.  Running backs Darrell Henderson and rookie Cam Akers probably struggle to fill the void left by the departure of Todd Gurley.  Other than that, the Rams’ 11th ranked offense remains mostly intact.

18.  Arizona Cardinals

For the Cardinals to deserve/keep this ranking, QB Kyler Murray needs to show continued improvement over his rookie year (WR DeAndre Hopkins should help) and his offensive line needs to ‘gel’ really quickly.

On defense, free-agent acquisitions Jordan Phillips, Devon Kennard, and De’vondre Campbell all need to live up to their free-agent contracts to improve the 28th ranked scoring defense from last year.

19.  Atlanta Falcons

Every season since their Super Bowl run, the Falcons seem to get off to a dreadful start but finish the season strong; providing hope for the following season.  If he can stay healthy, newly acquired RB Todd Gurley should improve the running game but 2/5 of the starting offensive line could mean trouble for Matt Ryan and company.

20.  Pittsburgh Steelers 

QB Ben Rothlisberger is returning from injury which should help an offense that finished 27th in the league last year.  On the other side, the loss of DT Javon Hargrave may be tough to replace.

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