NFL Power Rankings: Falcons Just Outside Top 10

Now that the major free agent signings are done and the 2012 NFL Draft is completed its time to take a look at how each team looks at this point of the offseason. SB Nation's Joel Thorman released his updated NFL power rankings and the Green Bay Packers have taken over the top spot from the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.

In the last edition of the rankings the Atlanta Falcons were at No. 9. The new rankings have Atlanta dropping a couple of spots to No. 11.

11. Atlanta Falcons (10-6, LW: 9): History says Michael Turner will soon start breaking down. They need one more productive season out of him because this team can be special.

Drafting offensive lineman with your top two picks of your draft can help build depth but doesn't generate a ton of PR for your picks.

Elsewhere around the NFC South, the New Orleans Saints come in at No. 7 despite their controversial off season. The Carolina Panthers come in at No. 15 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at No. 25 in the inaugural rankings.

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