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The Achilles' heel for each top Super Bowl contender ahead of the 2020 NFL season

As we edge closer to the start of the 2020 NFL season, there is a pretty steady consensus that four teams make up the top tier of Super Bowl contenders.

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs appear alongside the Baltimore Ravens, the New Orleans Saints and the San Francisco 49ers in most people’s takes on the strongest outfits ahead of the 2020 season.

One can certainly make arguments for other teams, and we know that the NFL throws up surprises each year that would have been difficult to see coming months in advance. However, let’s assume for a moment that those four teams do represent the most likely squads to take home the Lombardi Trophy.