However, the defense must remain healthy for a long playoff run.
After two straight Wild Card losses, anything less than the Division Round would be an utter failure.
However, a 40-year-old after an Achilles injury sounds like more turbulence and another disappointing season for Gang Green.
Bill Belichick is gone, and Jerrod Mayo gets to replace him.
AFC North
The Baltimore Ravens added Derrick Henry to give their offense more balance.
AFC South
The Houston Texans are on the verge of greatness, as C.J.
Stroud had a historic rookie season.
With the addition of Steffon Diggs, the Texans' offense could be potent.
The Jacksonville Jaguars late-season collapse has fans wondering if Trevor Lawrence will live up to expectations for his career.
Last year, the Indianapolis Colts played well early, while Anthony Richardson was impressive.
However, Richardson was banged up in every game.
Jim Harbaugh has Los Angeles Chargers fans buzzing, as they have often underachieved in recent seasons.
The Las Vegas Raiders have an excellent physical defense led by Maxx Crosby.
The problem is that it will take at least two or three years as the Broncos struggle again.
NFC East
The Eagles' December collapse left all Philadelphians scratching their heads last season.
They added Saquon Barkley to boost the running attack and take pressure off Jalen Hurts.
The Dallas Cowboys are the NFL’s boom-or-bust team.
They could look like Super Bowl contenders one week and also-rans the next.
Drafting Jaylen Daniels, the Washington Commanders revamped their team in the off-season.
The New York Giants will ask much of their defense as their offense continues to misfire with Daniel Jones.
It was no fluke, the Lions are loaded.
The Green Bay Packers have a third straight quarterback find, or so they hope.
Jordan Love had a great first season as a starter and got paid for it.
It’s all about Caleb Williams.
The Vikings had hoped McCarthy could parlay his National Championship experience into being a rookie stalwart.
Now they have to wait as every team in the division is vastly better.
Neither of the teams should be in playoff contention.
The Atlanta Falcons are confused.
They spent a lot of money on Kirk Cousins and drafted an older rookie quarterback, Michael Pennix.
Cousins could never win a big game in Washington and Minnesota, and he won’t start in Atlanta.
The New Orleans Saints still think Derek Carr could drive them to the playoffs.
The Carolina Panthers made a big mistake in drafting Bryce Hall.
It will be years before they get back on track in Carolina.
NFC West
The San Francisco 49ers will again be among the top teams in the NFC.
The Los Angeles Rams were a surprising playoff team last year as Puka Nacua emerged as a star.
The Arizona Cardinals are giving Kyler Murray one more year to prove he could be an NFL starting quarterback.
Pete Carroll is gone, and it is time to rebuild in Seattle.
