The Detroit Lions are a team on the rise at last. With a better front office, coaching staff, and roster, Detroit seems like a team to watch out for in the NFC.
What better first test for a would-be contender than the Kansas City Chiefs? The defending Super Bowl champions and best team in football led by the single most important player, Kansas City is a nightmare matchup for anyone even without Chris Jones and (possibly) without Travis Kelce. The Chiefs have to be among the favorites to win a Lombardi again this year, as they are most every year.