
QB Sam Darnold was subbed in for Teddy Bridgewater as head coach Matt Rhule looks to take a step forward. Second-year QB Joe Burrow has plenty of weapons at his disposal in his return from injury but the offensive line and defense remain areas of major concern in what could be a make-or-break year for head coach Zac Taylor.Įven with a modest five wins, the Panthers were a pleasant surprise last season with RB Christian McCaffrey limited to three games by injuries. (Photo Credit: Katie Stratman – USA TODAY Sports) 1 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, won the starting job out of preseason but fellow first-round pick RB Travis Etienne was lost to injury and the offensive line struggled through exhibition play. Rookie QB Zach Wilson and head coach Robert Saleh offer some hope for Gang Green coming out of the Adam Gase-Sam Darnold era but the defense has already suffered several key injuries and they’ll need someone to emerge in the ground game. QB Jared Goff supplants QB Matthew Stafford but a thin receiving corps will make life difficult under first-year head coach Dan Campbell. Expect veteran QB Tyrod Taylor under center in Week 1, but rookie Davis Mills could get his shot before too long. It’ll be a long season in Houston after moving on from WR DeAndre Hopkins and DL J.J.

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Those two teams remain atop the odds board but there’s a wave of fresh faces just behind.Īt the other end of the spectrum, it’s expected to be a long season for the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions in the AFC and NFC, respectively. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and QB Tom Brady are coming into the 2021 season as the reigning Super Bowl champions after dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl 55 in February. Check back for all of our NFL picks and predictions through the season.

The the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicking off the campaign Thursday, we look ahead to the 2022 Super Bowl 56 odds to see how all 32 teams measure up entering the NFL’s first 18-game regular season. NFL rosters are nearly finalized ahead of the 2021 NFL season.
