Eric EdholmMay 11, 2026
As relayed on the show, Edholm's post-draft NFL.com power rankings for 2026 place Seattle first, the Rams second and Denver third, with the Lions down at 13th, the Packers 16th, the Vikings 28th and the Cardinals last at 32.
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This is not your typical last place team, which is reflected in the rankings.
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“Edholm, nfl.com. Number one, Seattle, defending champs. Number two, Rams. Number three, Denver. Four, Buffalo... Chargers at twelve. 13. Your Detroit lions... Ed Holm had the Packers 16 within the division... he's got the Vikings at, oh god, 28... Eric Edholm has the Cardinals at 32, Jets at 31, Dolphins at 30.”
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