Jacksonville Jaguars. It was “surprise, surprise” for the Jaguars last season, reaching the AFC Championship game and being in control until late in the fourth quarter at New England. Most of Jacksonville’s success came thanks to the league’s second-best defense and breakout rookie running back Leonard Fournette. Jacksonville’s foundation returns this fall, with an increased faith in quarterback Blake Bortles, who showed during the playoffs that he’s more than a punchline.
New faces
Houston. Safety Tyrann Mathieu, safety Justin Reid, cornerback Aaron Colvin, left tackle Martinas Rankin, wide receiver Sammie Coats, tight end Jordan Akins, quarterback Brandon Weeden.