Seahawks Rank No. 3, Texans No. 4 in NFL Preseason Power Rankings
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Updated · NFL Spin Zone · Aug 9
Seahawks Rank No. 3, Texans No. 4 in NFL Preseason Power Rankings
3 articles · Updated · NFL Spin Zone · Aug 9
Summary
Seattle opened at No. 3 in the latest preseason power rankings, with the defending Super Bowl champion backed for another double-digit-win playoff run despite losing Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen.
Houston landed at No. 4 after bolstering an already top-five roster with Wyatt Teller, Braden Smith, David Montgomery, Reed Blankenship, Kayden McDonald and Jadeveon Clowney.
CJ Stroud remains the key variable for the Texans: his passer rating has hovered around 90 since the start of the 2024 season, and the ranking argues Houston's title hopes depend on him reaching top-12 form.
The list frames both teams as near the top of the league entering preseason, while noting Seattle must navigate a possible Super Bowl hangover and Houston must turn roster strength into a deeper playoff push.