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Power rankings: AT&T Byron Nelson Championship

The PGA Tour concludes its Texas portion of the schedule this week with the AT&T Byron Nelson Championship at TPC Four Seasons (formerly known as TPC Las Colinas) in the Dallas area.

Brendon Todd is defending champion at an event that has a tendency in recent year to identify breakout performers as champions, including Jason Day, Jason Dufner and Jason -- I mean, Keegan -- Bradley.

Jordan Spieth headlines the field again this week, looking to continue the momentum from yet another runner-up finish, this time at Colonial.

Take a look at our top five picks for the week.

1. Jordan Spieth -- He was T-2 last week and was one bad Friday hole away from winning. He hasn't contended here as a pro, but this was the tournament that got him truly into the public consciousness with his performance as a 17-year-old.

2. Dustin Johnson -- Johnson has cooled off since coming hot out of the gate from his six months away from the PGA Tour. However, a T-7 here last year in a nice indicator, and he's been in the top seven in three of his last four Nelson starts dating back to 2010.

3. Jason Day -- Day hasn't missed the cut in four Nelson starts, including a breakthrough win in 2010. He's been in a bit of a rut compared to his pace toward the end of last year, but this place lines up well for him.

4. Justin Thomas -- Thomas is on the verge of winning and has been in the top 12 in three of his last four PGA Tour starts. He's great through three rounds, then just can't get over the hump on Sunday.

5. Marc Leishman -- The Aussie has cashed in his last four starts and his life has likely settled down some after his wife's health scare near the Masters. Has a very nice Nelson record: made five of six cuts and hasn't finished outside of the top 12 when he makes a check.


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