Cris Collinsworth, the Sunday Night Football game analyst, discusses facing the Steelers' 'Steel Curtain' defense, the best team to challenge the Chiefs, his dark horse teams, and his pick for the Super Bowl. The hosts also talk about Josh Jacobs, the Raiders' outlook, and Rich's optimistic Jets expectations with Aaron Rodgers.
Cris Collinsworth believes the Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to win the Super Bowl due to their talented offense and improved defense.
Collinsworth highlights the New Orleans Saints as a team to watch in the NFC with their strong defense and addition of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
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Cincinnati Bengals have a shot at winning the Super Bowl
Chris Collinsworth believes that the Cincinnati Bengals have a chance of winning the Super Bowl. He highlights their talented offense with Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase, and Joe Mixon. Collinsworth also mentions the team's improved defense and the two-year window they have with Burrow before his contract negotiations. He believes that if Burrow stays healthy, the Bengals could be a strong contender in the AFC.
New Orleans Saints have potential in the NFC
Collinsworth points out that the New Orleans Saints could be a team to watch in the NFC. He mentions their strong defense and the addition of quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Collinsworth believes that the Saints have the talent to compete for a Super Bowl, especially in a weaker NFC South division.
The AFC is highly competitive
Collinsworth notes that the AFC is loaded with talented teams, making it one of the most competitive conferences he has seen in years. He specifically mentions the strong teams in the AFC North and their potential to make deep playoff runs. He also highlights the Los Angeles Chargers as a team to watch with their skilled offensive weapons and improved defense.
Jets have potential to surprise
Collinsworth believes that the New York Jets have the potential to surprise this season. He mentions their talented defensive lineup and the addition of quarterback Zach Wilson. Collinsworth sees the Jets as a team that could exceed expectations if Wilson can perform well and the defense can continue to improve.
Rich and the guys react to Josh Jacobs’ first comments since returning from his holdout and debate what impact the reigning NFL rushing champion will have on the Raiders’ season prospects.
‘Sunday Night Football’ game analyst Cris Collinsworth and Rich discuss what it was like facing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ storied “Steel Curtain” defense, which team has the best chance to topple Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from atop their AFC perch, why the Saints and Chargers are his NFL dark horse teams this season, his pick of Joe Burrow and the Bengals to face Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.
Jets fan Rich expresses his giddy optimism for his team’s 2023 outlook with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.