Most national writers pick the Green Bay Packers to finish in a typical spot, atop the NFC North standings where they've landed each of the past three seasons (and eight of 11 seasons since winning the Super Bowl). But what about thereafter?
Yes, some believe the Packers are going to win the NFC and advance to the Super Bowl, too, and more than one is projecting a Lombardi Trophy coming home to Titletown.
Here's a sampling of what people had to say:
In its poll of experts, Jeremy Bergman was the lone writer who felt the Packers would win the Super Bowl, topping the Ravens.