Atlanta Falcons: Preseason Week 3 NFC Power RankingsBy John Buhler | Aug 25, 2015PrevPrev3 of 5NextNextTampa Bay Buccaneers. 12. team. 48. I knew that it would take some time for HC Lovie Smith to instill his principles down in Tampa, but the Bucs look like they are on the rise in 2015. I’m not saying that the Jolly Rogers’ cannons will fire all season long down in Raymond James Stadium, but Smith has some studs on both sides of the football. DT <strong><a href=. (1-1). Previous:31. So much of the Giants’ success is contingent on <strong><a href=. (1-1). Previous: . New York Giants. 11. team-= Atlanta Falcons: Backup QB Race Still Undecided =-(0-2). Previous: . St. Louis Rams. 10. team. 51. I go back and forth with the St. Louis Rams. Are they a contender or are they not in 2015? Is <strong><a href=Carolina Panthers. 9. team. 87. Losing WR <strong><a href=. (2-0). Previous:Next: Tier II: Wild Card ContendersNextHome/Atlanta Falcons