Prisco's NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Jaguars, Cowboys deserve attention; Rams' super team too good to be true — SkimNews
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- Pete Prisco placed the Seattle Seahawks at No. 1 in his Week 1 Power Rankings, giving the defending Super Bowl champions the traditional top spot to open the season
- Los Angeles Rams landed at No. 2 despite a star-laden roster featuring reigning MVP Matthew Stafford, Myles Garrett, and Aaron Donald (who came out of retirement after sitting out two seasons); Prisco declined to pick them for the Super Bowl, noting 'the team crowned in August usually doesn't win it all'
- Jacksonville Jaguars ranked No. 3 and are Prisco's pick to reach the Super Bowl; he argues they'll be better than last year's 13-win team
- Dallas Cowboys ranked No. 5 and are Prisco's other Super Bowl pick, with the columnist crediting new defensive coordinator Christian Parker and 'a lot of new, talented faces' for a major defensive upgrade
- Miami Dolphins were ranked dead last at No. 32; Prisco wrote that if Miami wins four games under new coach Jeff Hafley, the season should be considered a success in a year he framed as about building rather than winning
- Aaron Donald came out of retirement after sitting out two seasons to rejoin the Rams, joining Myles Garrett on a defensive line Prisco called unstoppable
Why it matters: Prisco's Jaguars-Cowboys Super Bowl call directly contradicts the August consensus favorite (the Rams) and creates an unusual internal split at CBS Sports, whose Week 1 survivor pool advice separately tells bettors to fade the Cowboys. If Prisco's contrarian bracket holds, it validates a thesis that the trendy preseason darling historically falls short — and that this year's Cowboys defense is being underestimated league-wide.
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