Few insiders know the NFL better than RealGM's Jeff Risdon, who is 10 teams into his team-by-team season previews.
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- Dallas Cowboys
This could very well be another season where the Cowboys surge to a strong start, then try to hang on for dear life as the schedule toughens and the pressure mounts.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
No NFC team has a longer shot at the playoffs this season, not even the Lions, than the new look Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- New England Patriots
This is no worse than the 3rd best team in the NFL on paper and will enjoy an incredibly favorable schedule, which will make them the odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl come February.
- Chicago Bears
Fans in Chicago are very excited about Jay Cutler, but a weak group of receivers and an aging, often-injured, defense will keep the Bears from the NFC North title.
- Houston Texans
The Texans have one of the NFL's best offenses, but will their defense be sound enough for a playoff appearance?
- Carolina Panthers
The Panthers were a playoff team last season and lost just one starter, which leads us to believe they'll be playing in mid-January, if not that big game in February.
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Nothing is ever guaranteed in the NFL, but it appears as though the Steelers are headed for yet another playoff run.
- Cleveland Browns
The Browns still haven't named a starting quarterback, they have the slowest starting running back in the NFL and will rely on rookie wide receivers.
- Buffalo Bills
The Bills may have added Terrell Owens to their offense, but they are still among the worst teams in the AFC.
- Detroit Lions
The Lions might be the most improved team in the NFL. If Stafford is the real deal and the defense can get off the field and force some turnovers, the Lions could sneak into 6-7 wins.
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