NFL power rankings for 2022, where do the Miami Dolphins land?

23. New Orleans Saints:

I could’ve sworn the Saints were DEEP underwater in the salary cap just last year, and it wasn’t supposed to look good for a while. But somehow, someway, the Saints have kept their key pieces intact and managed to put a very respectable offense around Jameis Winston.

But even with Jameis, they were inconsistent and who knows how good Dennis Allen will be. Sean Payton ain’t coming through that door this year.

22. Detroit Lions:

My playoff dark horse in the NFC, the Lions very quietly has put together a very well-balanced roster. For all the jokes people made about Dan Campbell, now you can say “he’s getting the job done man.”

Good o-line, young solid WRs, top tier tight end, vicious and gritty defense, and if Jared Goff can figure this thing out they could end up sneaking into the playoffs late in the year. Remember that the NFC is very top-heavy.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers:

Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season as a head coach and maintained that streak alive last year in an AFC that was cutthroat all year long, and did it with a Big Ben who could barely move. Now that’s impressive, make fun of Kenny Pickett’s hands all you want but either he or Trubisky could fill Ben’s shoes easily.

Not talking about filling prime Ben’s shoes, but rather what was left of him last year which was not much. Improved O-line, decent weapons, and good defense, but not enough power to compete for more.