2014 NFL Power Rankings – Preseason Rankings

4-12. Oakland Raiders. 28. player. 28. <p><strong>Head coach:</strong>  Dennis Allen – Allen has struggled his first two season as Raiders head coach with an 8-24 record.  However, the Raiders have stood by him despite the bad record.  But a third consecutive losing season in Oakland might be the last for one of the youngest head coaches in the league at 41.</p> <p><strong>Best offensive player:</strong>  <a title=. AFC West

44. <p><strong>Head coach:</strong>  Mike Smith – Smith has had winning seasons five out of the six seasons he’s been the Atlanta Falcons head coach, and he has consistently had the Falcons in contention in the NFC South nearly every year.  However, regardless of that fact he’s still on the hot seat after a horrific 2013 season, and he may be replaced if the Falcons suffer a second consecutive losing season.</p> <p><strong>Best offensive player:</strong>  <a title=. NFC South. 4-12. Atlanta Falcons. 26. player

6-10. Buffalo Bills. 25. player. 16. <p><strong>Head coach:</strong>  Doug Marrone – Marrone enters his second season as the Bills head coach after leading the team to a 6-10 record in 2013.  The Bills have had an unbelievable nine straight losing seasons, and Marrone will try to finally get things going in the right direction in 2014.  He had a top ten defense last season.</p> <p><strong>Best offensive player:</strong>  Sammy Watkins, wide receiver – Watkins is a dynamic playmaker who should immediately have an impact on the Bills offense.  He has good size and speed, and will give second yea quarterback EJ Manuel a reliable target to throw to.</p>. AFC East