*2023 Record in Parenthesis
*Rosters are Subject to Change
1. San Francisco (14-6)
Good News- QB Brock Purdy, coming off a franchise record 4,280 passing yards, gets all 5 starters back on the O-line along with the NFL rushing leader Christian McCaffrey (1,459 yards)
Bad News- Nick Sorenson will be the 49ers fourth defensive coordinator in the past 5 seasons creating some uncertainty heading into the season
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 11.5
2. Detroit (14-6)
Good News- the front office addressed the glaring weakness in the secondary (27th in yards allowed per game) by signing CB Carlton Davis (Tampa Bay) and using its’ top 2 draft picks on cornerbacks
Bad News- following a 14-win season that culminated in an NFC Championship appearance the Lions are entering unchartered waters as the hunted rather than the hunter
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 10.5
3. Philadelphia (11-7)
Good News- the Eagles’ offense should again be dynamic with newly acquired RB Saquon Barkley joining 1,000-yard receivers A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith
Bad News- the once dominant pass rush on defense saw a sharp decline in 2023 and now must replace sack leader DE Hasson Reddick along as well as Fletcher Cox (retired)
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 10.5
4. Dallas (12-6)
Good News- QB Dak Prescott turned in the best season of his career (4,516 yards, 36 TD’s) and the kicking game is in great hands with K Brandon Aubrey and P Bryan Anger
Bad News- the O-line, which has long been a strength, suddenly has questions following the departure of Pro-Bowl LT Tyron Smith and C Tyler Biadasz
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 10.5
5. LA Rams (10-8)
Good News- WR Puke Nacua is coming off a record setting rookie season (105 catches, 1,486 yards) giving the Rams a solid tandem alongside 2021 Offensive POY Cooper Kupp
Bad News- retired defensive leader Aaron Donald is irreplaceable (111 career sacks) and special teams will turn to rookie 6th round pick Joshua Karty to solve last year's kicking woes
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 8.5
6. Green Bay (10-9)
Good News- QB Jordan Love turned in a spectacular first season as the starter tossing 32 TD’s and the free agent signing of RB Josh Jacobs, a 2-time first-team All-Pro, takes the sting out of losing Aaron Jones
Bad News- the Packers’ special teams has been an Achilles heel during Matt LeFluer’s 6 season as HC ranking in the bottom third of the NFL in field goal %, net punting, and kick return defense in 2023
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 9.5
7. Atlanta (7-10)
Good News- newly acquired 4-time Pro-Bowl QB Kirk Cousins adds a legitimate passing threat to an already potent rushing attack on offense
Bad News- the Falcons’ defense, which ranked in the bottom third of the NFL in sacks, lost its’ top 2 pass rushers in DE Calais Campbell and LB Bud Dupree
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 9.5
8. Tampa Bay (10-9)
Good News- QB Baker Mayfield is coming off a career season (4,044 yards, 28 TD’s) and on defense veteran leader Lavonte David (134 tacklers) returns at LB
Bad News- the Buccaneers have ranked last in rush yards per game the past 2 seasons and need more production out of fourth-year RB Rachaad White
OVER/UNDER TOTAL WINS 7.5
2023 NFL Statistical Rankings
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