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AFC West

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1. Kansas City Chiefs

They are gunning for a third straight year of playing in the Super Bowl. Barring an injury to QB Patrick Mahomes, that seems likely.

2. Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert is a legitimate franchise quarterback and they are doing everything they can to protect him going forward.

3. Las Vegas Raiders

With an extra Wild Card spot they are considered contenders for one, but there are too many questions still on defense and now the offensive line.

4. Denver Broncos

Is this team any different with Teddy Bridgewater at quarterback? We shall see in a tough division.

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AFC South

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1. Tennessee Titans

The defense will need to be better if they are to make a sustained run in the playoffs. For now they are the class of this division.

2. Indianapolis Colts

The hope is that new QB Carson Wentz will find that spark that had him as a MVP candidate with head coach Frank Reich as his offensive coordinator with the Eagles.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

The once college football champion head coach Urban Meyer now takes a shot at winning in the NFL. Good luck.

4. Houston Texans

They had a chance to trade QB Deshaun Watson before any allegations surfaced. Now watch this disaster unfold.

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AFC North

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1. Cleveland Browns

They made lots of headway last year and now they are expected to take this division and run with it.

2. Baltimore Ravens

QB Lamar Jackson has accomplished a lot during the regular season. Now it’s time for a sustained playoff run.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers

The defense will have to carry this team again. Especially with a weak offensive line in front of Big Ben.

4. Cincinnati Bengals

They made steps to protect QB Joe Burrow, but they might regret not taking the best tackle in the 1st Round.

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AFC East

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1. Buffalo Bills

They have proven that they are the best team in this division last season. Now it’s time for them to contend for a Super Bowl.

2. Miami Dolphins

They were just short of a playoff spot last year, but there is optimism that will get in this time around.

3. New England Patriots

A new era at quarterback is about to begin with Mac Jones taking the helm.

4. New York Jets

A new coaching staff and a new quarterback, but this time there seems to be a solid plan going forward.

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