A playoff appearance is probably too much to ask for, but Ron Rivera's first season in Washington can still be considered a success if Dwayne Haskins establishes himself as a franchise quarterback.
One quarter away from a Super Bowl title last season, the 49ers will be looking to start a tradition under coach Kyle Shanahan: regular deep playoff runs.
If quarterback Baker Mayfield can turn things around, the Browns could contend for a playoff spot in 2020. Until further notice, though, the Ravens are the class of the AFC North.
With Matthew Stafford back healthy and a roster constructed just for coach Matt Patricia, the Lions seemingly have reached win-now territory.
Tua Tagovailoa clearly represents the future of the franchise, but it may take some time for him to take over the starting QB job. In the meantime, savvy veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick should hold on to the reins.
Led by star QB Russell Wilson, the Seahawks will look to dethrone the 49ers as NFC West champs. If Seattle's ground game holds up, they could do just that.
Led by dynamic quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Ravens are poised to be contenders again in 2020. The road to the Super Bowl goes through defending champion Kansas City, however.
In 2019, coach Sean McVay couldn't lead the Rams to the heights of his first two seasons. While key players are elsewhere, enough familiar faces are around to pull off a reasonable imitation of previous squads.
With Philip Rivers no longer in the mix, the Chargers ready for the Justin Herbert era. However, the team’s top pick in 2020 may start out as a backup.
Ben Roethlisberger is back to reclaim the starting QB job in Pittsburgh. Time may be ticking on Big Ben, however, as he seeks a third Super Bowl ring.
The Cowboys' offseason was characterized by a coaching change and fortuitous draft. How it translates on the field will be of keen interest in 2020.
Matt Ryan and Julio Jones still are around, but questions otherwise litter the roster. The backfield is of particular interest after the addition of Todd Gurley.
A season removed from the Nick Foles experiment, the Jaguars seem to have settled on Gardner Minshew as the quarterback of the present. How the team fares in 2020 may determine whether it's for the long term.
The signing of Tom Brady vaults the Buccaneers into unfamiliar territory for the first time since the early 2000s: NFC contenders. He has plenty of skill players at his disposal to reach the promised land.
The trade of DeAndre Hopkins headlines the offseason personnel shuffling engineered by Bill O’Brien, but the Texans’ fate is largely in the hands of QB Deshaun Watson.
Darius Slayton was overlooked as a late fifth-round pick from Auburn, but there's a realistic chance he could establish himself as the No. 1 WR with the Giants.
Issues abound in Chicago, from a quarterback competition to whether the defense can bounce back, and many things in between.
With Tom Brady no longer in the AFC East, third-year pro Sam Darnold will look to lead the Jets into contention for the division crown.
