The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have an NFC East title apiece while both clubs reached the playoffs each of the past two seasons. Naturally, the...
NFC NORTH: The Lions are losers no more
Perhaps most critical in Detroit’s quest to play up to these rare high hopes, however, is an ability to simply ignore them. Campbell, who’s entering his third year with the Lions, has cautioned his players against boarding the “hype train” that travels across the league each summer and inevitably leads an unwitting team or two astray.
“I get it. They finished the season really, really well,” coach Kevin O’Connell said. “I’ve got a lot of respect for what Dan and his staff are doing there.”Goff had his best season last year since he guided the 2018 NFC champion Rams, maintaining a strong connection with Amon-Ra St. Brown that flourished in the second half of the 2021 season. St. Brown was 11th in the NFL in 2022 with 1,161 receiving yards, but there’s not much depth beyond him.
Brady and Brees are the NFL’s all-time leaders in passing yards and Ryan ranks seventh. Cam Newton had just completed a nine-year run with Carolina and would return to the Panthers for one year in 2021. The Saints are optimistic they can return to the top spot in the division they won in four straight seasons from 2017-2020.
“Having these games under my belt now it’s great to be able to take that and then translate to playing against others,” Young said. “Obviously, I haven’t played in a regular-season game before, and it’s going to present challenges that I haven’t faced yet, but I’m excited for that and I understand the challenge that comes with it.
“Now I’ve just got to lead like I know how,” Mayfield said. “The real thing is around the corner. It’s an exciting time. ... I just feel I’m in good command of the offense right now.” How those two quarterbacks follow up those seasons will go a long way in determining whether the Seahawks or 49ers get top billing in the NFC West.
Purdy underwent offseason surgery, but is back at full strength with one of the league’s most talented rosters in support.
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