Several NFC teams have a reason to feel optimistic this coming NFL season. Some of these teams fell just short of making the playoffs, while others fell just short in the playoffs.
Regardless, these are the most promising teams in the NFC that have a chance to make some noise in the upcoming season.
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers came out of nowhere last year to not only win their division but also make the playoffs and almost knock off the Los Angeles Rams. We finally saw Bryce Young emerge as the leader of this team and look like the Bryce Young we saw at Alabama. The defense also stepped up at times, but it was the Panthers’ offense that carried this team, and it would not be shocking if they win this division again and make some noise.
Dallas Cowboys
Now, I know people say this every year, but this really could be the year for the Cowboys. Jerry Jones has finally loosened the purse strings and gone after a few players in free agency and through trades. Jones came to his senses and realized the Cowboys will not win a Super Bowl with just a great offense. If they can stay healthy, the Cowboys may actually make a serious run this year.
Chicago Bears
The team that everyone needs to keep an eye on is the Chicago Bears. The Bears are a dangerous team behind Caleb Williams, and like Bryce Young, the former Heisman winner, he has finally proved that he is the real deal. The wild playoff run they had last year had everyone taking notice that you cannot sleep on these new Monsters of the Midway. They are in a tough division with some very good teams, but don’t be surprised if they end up on top.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers may not be a surprise team, so to speak; however, they were one of the few teams to beat the Super Bowl favorites, the Rams, last year. The 49ers have been really close over the past few years, but injuries always seem to keep this team from going further in the playoffs. They added former Tampa Bay wideout Mike Evans to the roster, who, according to reports, is already making an impact. But like some of his new teammates, he battled injuries last year. The 49ers need to stay healthy if they want to knock either the Rams or the Seattle Seahawks.
This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Four NFC sleepers who could make a Super Bowl run
