NFL Upcoming Season ~ Deep Dive Into the NFC

It won’t be long before both the NFL and college football seasons are in full swing. While the regular season doesn’t officially kick off until September, the Hall of Fame Game at the end of this month will be the unofficial start that gets fans excited. In this article, we’re taking a deep dive into the NFC Conference and what to expect in the upcoming NFL season.

Philadelphia Eagles ~
Last year’s Super Bowl champions are poised to make another run. The Eagles kept their core roster largely intact during the offseason, opting instead to re-sign key players. One notable change was replacing veteran corner Darius Slay with Adoree’ Jackson. Given the current strength of the AFC, we believe the Eagles remain a top threat to return to the Super Bowl from the NFC side.

Detroit Lions ~
After a strong regular season, Detroit’s disappointing playoff loss to the Commanders — where they gave up 45 points — was a setback in their resurgence. The departure of their offensive coordinator to take a head coaching job in Chicago could present some early challenges. Still, we see the Lions as a top-tier NFC team again this year.

San Francisco 49ers ~
We’re high on the 49ers entering this season, assuming they can avoid the injury issues that plagued them last year. With Christian McCaffrey primed for a full workload and Brock Purdy continuing to develop, this team has serious Super Bowl potential. To make a strong push, they’ll need:

49ers Back to the Super Bowl?
Injuries derailed San Francisco’s season last year, but if they can stay healthy, we believe they’re the most complete team in the NFC. At +950 odds to win the conference, it's a risky bet — but one with real upside.

Rams Take a Step Back
While some are still high on the Rams, we’re skeptical. Losing Cooper Kupp is a huge blow, and while Puka Nacua has shown a ton of promise, he has big shoes to fill. Kyren Williams + Davonte Adams are also really talented, but with Matthew Stafford aging (so is Adams) and defensive concerns in the secondary, we think the Rams could struggle — especially in what’s shaping up to be a tough NFC West.

1. Justin Jefferson
2. Saquon Barkley 
3. Jahmyr Gibbs
4. Jalen Hurts
5. Bijan Robinson
6. Ceedee Lamb
7. Christian McCaffrey
8. Puka Nacua
9. Jayden Daniels 
10. Amon-Ra St. Brown

As you can tell, we're optimistic about Christian McCaffrey having another strong season. While we’d rank him even higher based on talent alone, his injury history keeps him at a solid #7 on our list. Justin Jefferson may not have outperformed Saquon Barkley last season statistically, but at his peak, we believe Jefferson is the most dominant wide receiver — or even overall skill player — in the league. Malik Nabers just missed making the cut. We'd like to see one more year of top-tier production before moving him into the top tier.

Philadelphia Eagles ~ (+340)
Detroit Lions ~ (+500)
Washington Commanders ~ (+850)
San Francisco 49ers ~ (+950)
Green Bay Packers ~ (+950)
Los Angeles Rams ~ (+1000)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers ~ (+1300)
Minnesota Vikings ~ (+1300)
Chicago Bears ~ (+1900)
Dallas Cowboys ~ (+2200)
Arizona Cardinals ~ (+2800)
Seattle Seahawks ~ (+2800)
Atlanta Falcons ~ (+3500)
Carolina Panthers ~ (+5000)
New York Giants ~ (+8000)
New Orleans Saints ~ (+1600)

San Francisco 49ers