In the last five years, either an NFC West (Seattle twice; San Francisco) or NFC South (Carolina Panthers; Atlanta Falcons) team has represented the conference in the Super Bowl. However, as divisional powers shift, we could see a shakeup in the NFC during the upcoming season. With the NFL Draft completed and training camps beginning, let’s look at the NFC teams that could represent their divisions in the 2017-18 playoffs.
NFC North
Chicago Bears
In a year when the duo of Gar Forman and John Paxson seemed determined to earn the distinction of ‘worst front office in Chicago’, Bears general manager Ryan Pace said, “Hold my beer.”
Pace’s decision to unnecessarily trade up in the 2017 Draft to take Mitchell Trubisky second-overall
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Fortunately, Mike McCarthy has a guy named Aaron Rodgers, who is a pretty decent quarterback and will undoubtedly carry Green Bay again in 2017. Without Rodgers, the Packers would be mediocre (at best), but with No. 12 behind center, they could be NFC North champions for the sixth time in the past seven seasons by the time next season is over.
Minnesota Vikings
Just when it looked like Minnesota might snag the NFC North torch from their rivals due east, Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater suffered a dislocated left knee and torn ACL during a 2016 preseason practice, forcing him to miss the entire 2016-17 season. After a surprising 5-0 start behind a solid defense and a seemingly rejuvenated Sam Bradford last season, the Vikings limped down the stretch, finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. Mike Zimmer and his staff now have the difficult task of juggling both Bradford and Bridgewater, hoping to solidify a starter in the post-Adrian Peterson era.
Division winner prediction: Green Bay Packers
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
Last year, the Dallas Cowboys took the NFL by storm behind rookie sensations Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott, finishing the regular season with an impressive 13-3 mark and easily winning the generally competitive NFC East. Heading into the 2017-18 season, some may expect the Cowboys to regress a bit, and for good reason.
After an impressive 2016-17 defensive season in which Dallas gave up the fifth-fewest points per
Going forward, the Cowboys will have to do one thing to unlock the offense: they must run the ball consistently. If the Cowboys can pound the ball consistently, they will be able to open up the field for Dak
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As for Aaron Rodgers, the reigning Most Valuable Player, he knew that the Minnesota Vikings are not to be taken lightly. This is why in every game, he wasn't confident enough
Carson Wentz is the captain of the 2018 Super Bowl LII champions, the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the Eagles by clinching the NFC East title prior to tearing his ACL at the end of the Eagles conference season. It was only Wentz’s second year in the NFL and he had originally begun his career as a third string quarterback until this season. Wentz had brought the Eagles faith back again after leading the team to multiple victories in the 2017 season. Although Wentz was unable to play for his team in the Super Bowl due to his ACL injury, he still supported and rooted for his team every game. When Nick Foles had taken over for Wentz, Wentz did not give up hope or feel down about himself. He than helped Nick Foles by continuing to motivate him any
The one thing the Dolphins succeeded at doing in 2015 was avoid major injuries on offense. There were a few on defense, but the way the defense played with everyone healthy was so poor that the injure players were barely missed. At two games into the preseason, it's
2007: In May of 2006, the Dallas Cowboys signed a five year contract to return to San Antonio.
After the career year that former Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had in which he led a team full of high priced veteran players one game away from making the NFL playoffs back in 2015, things weren’t ever the same. The organization recognized that going all out and spending every penny the team had left in cap space was not the way to success and committed themselves to rebuilding reconstructing with youth.
Why are the eagles gonna go to the super bowl. I think the Eagles are gonna go to the super bowl. Because they did good last year plus they got a better running back then they did last year Demarco Murray. They also have a better QB than last year Sam Bradford. They also have a good backup running back. Back from last year they made it to the second round of the playoffs and lost to the Saints.
At 7-1 the Patriots are heading into the bye week as the definitive best team in the NFL. They are light years ahead of every other team in the NFL. Their offense is as dynamic as ever; with an abundance of targets for Tom Brady to throw to, opposing defenses look lost. No longer are the only reliable targets Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. LaGarrette Blount is having a career year. He’s on pace to rush for a career high in yards and touchdowns. He’s also on pace for a career high in carries.
Coming into this season, the San Diego Chargers were looking to improve off of a disappointing 2015 season, where they finished a dismal 4-12. Despite only winning four games last season, the Chargers’ offense was up and down under then-offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Under Reich, the Chargers’ passing offense was ranked fourth in the NFL, averaging 286.9 passing yards, while the rushing offense was ranked 31st in the league, only averaging 84.9 yards per game. The reason why the rushing yards were so low was because at the time rookie running back Melvin Gordon was struggling and also dealing with an injury. Finally, the scoring offense was ranked 26th in the league, only putting up 20 points per game.
"The reviews internally on Brock Osweiler are high, so if Peyton Manning does not come back, they do feel confident that they have a quarterback who can step in and have some level of success in
One of the team’s biggest strengths is their powerhouse offense. But the man under center is what makes that powerhouse offense run. That man is Aaron Rodgers. Aaron Rodgers is one of the best quarterbacks in the league if not the best. His statistics are unbelievable. He has the highest quarterback rating in NFL history at 103.8, while the second closest is 98.9. He has thrown 300 touchdowns to only 74 interceptions. That being a 4:1 touchdown to interception ratio, also the best in NFL history. One of his most impressive streaks was his success at home. In 2015, he threw an interception at home. The last one he threw at home before that was in 2012. He went three years without throwing an interception at home. Truly a remarkable feat. In 2011, Aaron had one of the best seasons
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While the philosophy may hold true, the Cowboys clearly have holes that need filling through free agency. As free agency moves forward, the draft begins on April 28. The Cowboys have the fourth overall pick and are a true wildcard with players like North Dakota State quarterback Carson Wentz, Florida State cornerback Jalen Ramsey, and Ohio State studs Joey Bosa and Ezekiel Elliot all viable options.
But I believe that there is value in becoming lost. Many of the team’s young players have experienced nothing but success in the NFL. They must learn how to overcome adversity and hold the lead late in games. If they do happen to save the season, it would be great opportunity for the players to grow as professional athletes and prepare for future triumph.