NFL

NFC East

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1. Dallas Cowboys

This will be the last and best opportunity for Dallas to win a Super Bowl with this group.

2. Philadelphia Eagles

Chip Kelly has total control and more scrutiny will fall upon him if the Eagles flounder.

3. New York Giants

They will be competitive, but too many questions remain on defense with two playoff caliber opponents in the division.

4. Washington Redskins

With three quarterbacks capable of starting there doesn’t seem to be a consensus on who should start. Continue reading →

AFC West

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1. Denver Broncos

Even with a new coaching staff the roster is still stacked for one last Super Bowl run.

2. San Diego Chargers

Philip Rivers has a legitimate running back to ease the burden on offense.

3. Kansas City Chiefs

When will the offense finally give their defense a break?

4. Oakland Raiders

Another offseason of adding key pieces has Oakland looking to get to a .500 record. Continue reading →

AFC South

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1. Indianapolis Colts

The next step logically is to get to the Super Bowl, but they’ll need home field advantage to get there.

2. Houston Texans

A few tweaks on offense and defense could have them surprising some opponents to the playoffs.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars

The growing pains continue, but there are signs they could push for a .500 record.

4. Tennessee Titans

There isn’t much hope for this season. Stability at the QB position is the lone bright spot. Continue reading →

AFC North

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers

A normally defensive minded team has now become an offensive powerhouse.

2. Baltimore Ravens

An influx of youth at key positions has them ready for a Super Bowl run.

3. Cincinnati Bengals

This is the make or break season for Marvin Lewis and Andy Dalton.

4. Cleveland Browns

The defense is playoff ready, but will the offense follow? Continue reading →

AFC East

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1. New England Patriots

Minus Darrelle Revis and Tom Brady being suspended for 4 games, the Pats still sit atop this division.

2. Miami Dolphins

Getting Ndamukong Suh brings a lot more attention to Miami’s need to clinch a playoff spot.

3. New York Jets

A new regime that struck it rich in free agency and the draft, but QB remains an issue.

4. Buffalo Bills

Rex Ryan arrives with a lot of fan fare, but he has a familiar problem in finding a franchise QB. Continue reading →