* – Division Winner
+ – Wild Card Winner
AFC
1. Kansas City Chiefs*
2. New England Patriots*
3. Cleveland Browns*
4. Houston Texans*
5. Los Angeles Chargers+
6. Pittsburgh Steelers+
NFC
1. New Orleans Saints*
2. Los Angeles Rams*
3. Dallas Cowboys*
4. Chicago Bears*
5. Philadelphia Eagles+
6. Minnesota Vikings+ Continue reading
1. Los Angeles Rams
They know it was an embarrassing performance in the Super Bowl, but there’s no denying they could easily get back there again this year.
2. Seattle Seahawks
The time has come for their new look defense to establish a new identity and let QB Russell Wilson continue his masterful work.
3. San Francisco 49ers
This team has to finish 8-8 or better to justify all the moves they’ve made in the last three seasons.
4. Arizona Cardinals
Count the Cardinals as the newest team to invest heavily in the spread offense that is taking the league by storm. Continue reading
1. New Orleans Saints
The last two seasons have ended with tough playoff exits. This time they want it to end with another Lombardi trophy.
2. Atlanta Falcons
Their offense will continue to put up points at will, but can their defense make key stops to win games?
3. Carolina Panthers
Ron Rivera’s job could be on the line if they don’t make the playoffs for the third time in the last four seasons.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
A new coach and philosophy is in place with Bruce Arians looking to either resurrect Jameis Winston’s career or find his replacement. Continue reading
1. Chicago Bears
Their stout defense will win them a lot of games, but if they want a Super Bowl title the offense will have to be better.
2. Minnesota Vikings
With a bigger emphasis on the running game don’t expect a repeat of last season.
3. Green Bay Packers
If Aaron Rodgers is healthy they will be a playoff contender.
4. Detroit Lions
A lot has to go right for them to clinch a playoff spot, but all the pieces are there for them. Continue reading
1. Dallas Cowboys
Assuming the Cowboys do pay Ezekiel Elliott, this is a talented roster that could push towards the Super Bowl.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
The salary cap crunch hasn’t caught up to them yet. There’s no safety net in Nick Foles should Carson Wentz go down.
3. New York Giants
While they didn’t do a complete overhaul this team is firmly in the hands of head coach Pat Shurmur and GM Dave Gettleman.
4. Washington Redskins
Their defense and running game are their strengths, but can QB Case Keenum find that magic he had two years ago with Minnesota? Continue reading
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