NFC South

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

They have established an elite level offense. Now they need their defense to match the output that QB Baker Mayfield and company can produce.

2. Atlanta Falcons

It’s not everyday that a franchise has a backup quarterback that is making over twice as much as the starting quarterback.

3. Carolina Panthers

Progress was made last season and with that there is optimism for this franchise going forward.

4. New Orleans Saints

Will Spencer Rattler or Tyler Shough really be the long term answer at quarterback for them?

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NFC North

1. Detroit Lions

It will be interesting to see how they adjust to the loss of both offensive and defensive coordinators, but the return of DE Aidan Hutchinson should help a lot.

2. Green Bay Packers

The time is now to see if this current iteration of the Packers can finally punch their ticket towards a Super Bowl.

3. Minnesota Vikings

The J.J. McCarthy era was delayed by one season. He has a plethora of weapons at his disposal and a defense that can get after the quarterback.

4. Chicago Bears

New head coach Ben Johnson comes with a lot of fanfare. Can he get QB Caleb Williams on track to live up to his number one overall draft selection?

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NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles

The defending Super Bowl champions defense took a hit in free agency. The offense will have to shoulder more if they want to defend their title.

2. Washington Commanders

They were one win shy of making an appearance in the Super Bowl. Can QB Jayden Daniels repeat or exceed his fantastic rookie season?

3. Dallas Cowboys

Oh what a season we have to look forward to. Where will the Cowboys find themselves come January?

4. New York Giants

Three new quarterbacks have been brought in. Their future will ride with Jaxson Dart, but for now they have Russell Wilson in the twilight of his career.

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AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs

Until it actually happens and they are dethroned, they will remain atop the AFC West.

2. Los Angeles Chargers

A completely revamped backfield has the Chargers offense setup to make some noise in a crowded field in the AFC.

3. Denver Broncos

Last season wasn’t a fluke. If QB Bo Nix can duplicate his rookie season with the defense they have put together they could surprise some opponents.

4. Las Vegas Raiders

They could be poised to finally start turning things around. Hiring Pete Carroll as their head coach is a step in that direction. I’m not so sure about acquiring QB Geno Smith though.

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AFC South

1. Houston Texans

It’s their division unless someone else takes it from them. That’s not to say that the Texans aren’t good, it’s the fact that it is the easiest division to win in the NFL.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

QB Trevor Lawrence will be playing under his third head coach in just his fifth season. For his sake the Jaguars better have figured this out.

3. Indianapolis Colts

It’s safe to say that they should not have taken QB Anthony Richardson with the 4th overall pick in the 2023 draft. QB Daniel Jones will try to re-establish himself as a top signal caller being the 6th overall pick in the 2019 draft for the New York Giants.

4. Tennessee Titans

Rookie QB Cam Ward should be remembered as the story of the 2025 draft. There’s good reason to believe that he can turn around this franchise in the near future.

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