Every NFL season, a number of teams take a big step forward and, as a result, a few teams have to take a big step back from their success a year ago. Here are teams expected to make a big change from last season - either for better or worse.
Sep 05, 2023 at 09:41 AM ET
On the other end of the spectrum, the Houston Texans finished last season with the second-worst record in the NFL and kickoff this campaign with a new head coach and a rookie quarterback leading the offence - ingredients that aren't typically conducive to immediate success. This obvious weakness led to some major off-season changes, most notably, the trade for future Hall-of-Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. They also added offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, running back Dalvin Cook and veteran wide receivers Randall Cobb, Mecole Hardman, and Allen Lazard.
The Broncos finished with the worst-scoring offence in the league, averaging a paltry 16.9 points per game. If the offence can perform to a level Payton is accustomed to coaching, the Broncos will compete for a playoff spot in the AFC.It was a tale of two seasons for the Detroit Lions last year: they started 1-6, allowing 32.2 points per game and scoring just 24.3. They won eight of their final 10 contests, averaging 30.7 points per game and allowing just 23.4 per game.
The Lions also added on the offensive side, bringing in running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs , as well as rookie tight end Sam LaPorta. New York lost two starters from the offensive line a season ago, guard Nick Gates and centre Jon Feliciano, and did not acquire replacements for either. The Vikings play in the NFC North alongside two teams expected to improve this year - the Lions and the Chicago Bears - and may find it difficult to sustain success without similar results in close games.
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