Preseason Power Rankings: Patriots, Rams, Saints Lead Way

{NAME}, here is the top news from the NFL for Wednesday, 08/21/2019 [View in Browser]( [Display images to show real-time content] [Display images to show real-time content] [NFL Preseason Power Rankings]( [Are the defending champion Patriots Super Bowl favorites once again? Can the Rams take the final step to the Lombardi Trophy? Where does Green Bay stand with new leadership? Will the Browns live up to the hype? Dan Hanzus provides his Preseason Power Rankings.]( [MORE >]( [NFL's most valuable running back in 2019: Ezekiel Elliott? Todd Gurley?]( ["Zeke who?" That's the question the Cowboys' Jerry Jones was asking after rookie Tony Pollard's impressive preseason outings. But seriously, Dallas drama aside, who is the most valuable running back in the NFL heading into the 2019 season? Let's debate!]( [MORE >]( [Raiders' AB practices with 'certified helmet']( [An update on the drama in Oakland: Raiders wideout Antonio Brown participated in practice Tuesday -- with a helmet. Coach Jon Gruden confirmed that the helmet Brown used is certified.]( [MORE >]( [Baker: 'Blows my mind' Giants drafted Jones]( [Baker Mayfield said something again, this time about Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. The Browns QB can't believe New York drafted Jones with the No. 6 pick after he went just 19-17 as a starter at Duke.]( [MORE >]( [Cowboys sign LB Smith to 5-year extension]( [The Dallas Cowboys are extending one of their rising stars. Just not the one you think. Dallas signed inside linebacker Jaylon Smith to a five-year extension worth $64 million.]( [MORE >]( [Display images to show real-time content] [Display images to show real-time content] [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [This Date in NFL History]( [This Date in NFL History]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Join the Conversation] [Join the Conversation] [@nfl] [@nfl] [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( [Display images to show real-time content]( If you would like to adjust your profile, [click here](. If you wish to unsubscribe, [click here]( . Ensure that you continue to receive e-mails from the National Football League, please add NFL@email.nfl.com to your address book or safe list. NFL Enterprise LLC 345 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10154