NFL Power Rankings 2016: Week 1

By Randy Gurzi | Sep 13, 2016

Sep 11, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith (11) is congratulated by team mates after scoring the winning touchdown in overtime against the San Diego Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 33-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 12, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams with teammate 49ers wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) during the first half of an NFL game at Levi /

. . San Francisco 49ers. 25. player. 42. Does the game against the L.A. Rams really matter? I mean that wasn’t really a solid team they faced off against right? The good thing for head coach Chip Kelly’s crew is running back Carlos Hyde finally looks like the player they thought they were drafting. His burst can continue to help open things up for this quick paced offense. Defensively they look like they have new life, which they may need plenty of considering how quickly Kelly’s defenses got worn out in Philly. In the end, the Niners are in a division with the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks. They’re pretty much fighting for third place but they still may be better than originally thought. P.S. A note to San Francisco management: just don’t give Chip control of personnel moves.

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