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AFC South

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1. Houston Texans

They have one of the most impressive defensive units currently in the NFL. If QB C.J. Stroud can find the groove he had in his rookie season, then maybe they could finally advance past the Divisional Round for the first time in franchise history.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

Aside from the disappointing early playoff exit, it was a great start under head coach Liam Coen. Now it’s time to see if they can repeat that and remain a contender going forward.

3. Indianapolis Colts

After a promising start last season they fell off a cliff in the second half of it. If QB Daniel Jones can remain healthy the Colts will be in a better position to clinch a playoff spot potentially.

4. Tennessee Titans

The reset button has been hit and they have begun surrounding QB Cam Ward with better personnel on the offensive line and at wide receiver. Will new head coach Robert Saleh have better results this time around with his second head coaching stint?

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AFC North

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1. Cincinnati Bengals

The defense has got to be better if they are to make another run at a Super Bowl with QB Joe Burrow. The current coaching staff is on their last life line with no playoff appearances in the last three seasons.

2. Baltimore Ravens

If QB Lamar Jackson is healthy and plays to his MVP level, they will be in contention for a playoff spot and possibly a Super Bowl run. However, Jackson’s lack of playoff success is going to be a lynchpin going forward.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers

It’s amazing that Pittsburgh has only had four head coaches in the last 56 seasons. Mike McCarthy is the fourth now and he reunites with QB Aaron Rodgers in what will be his final season in the NFL.

4. Cleveland Browns

The likelihood that they will be searching for yet another franchise quarterback after this season will depend on Deshaun Watson. He hasn’t lived up to the expectation since he arrived and this will be the final year of that fully guaranteed contract he signed when he was traded to Cleveland.

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AFC East

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1. Buffalo Bills

With another frustrating playoff exit they made a change at head coach. This is a make or break season for them to finally get to a Super Bowl in the prime of QB Josh Allen’s career.

2. New England Patriots

Even with the schedule being a lot tougher than last season, they will remain contenders with the added improvements on the offensive line and receiver position.

3. Miami Dolphins

A complete and total revamp was necessary from top to bottom in this organization. It might be a painful season, but the future looks so much better now.

4. New York Jets

It’s been 15 seasons since they clinched a playoff spot and 10 years since they finished the season with a record at .500 or better. Add another year to those marks.

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Super Bowl LX

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It’s a bit of deja-vu once again for the Super Bowl as two opponents face each other once again. The Seattle Seahawks last appeared in Super Bowl XLIX (49) and were one yard away from taking the lead with 26 seconds left in the game. However, they were intercepted and ended up losing the game and a chance at winning back-to-back titles. That opponent that Seattle lost to was the New England Patriots. New England returns to the Super Bowl this year after a seven year hiatus. This time they don’t have QB Tom Brady or head coach Bill Belichick. Seattle doesn’t have QB Russell Wilson or head coach Pete Carroll either. New players and new coaches for both franchises as they both look to regain the top spot they once had in the NFL.

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