

Which Teams Can Challenge 2024’s Division Winners?
May 1, 2025
Lance Zierlein, an insightful NFL analyst and draft expert, joins Bucky Brooks to explore which teams have the potential to disrupt last season’s division winners. They dissect recent trades and draft picks, spotlighting the Jets and Chargers as formidable challengers. The conversation shifts focus to the NFC, analyzing how teams like the Cowboys and Giants are positioning themselves against the Eagles and Buccaneers. Throughout, they uncover surprising coaching successes and share light-hearted personal anecdotes, adding a fun twist to their analysis.
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Patriots as AFC East Threat
- The New England Patriots, under Mike Vrabel, have improved personnel and coaching to potentially challenge the Bills in the AFC East.
- Vrabel has a track record of leading underdog teams to success with strategic game planning and talent utilization.
Bengals Offense Supports Defense
- The Cincinnati Bengals can use strong offensive performance as defense, bolstered by young defensive talent from their draft.
- Their defense may become formidable if rookie pass rusher Shamar Stewart succeeds.
Chargers Poised to Challenge Chiefs
- The Los Angeles Chargers, with strong draft picks and young talent, have the best chance to overtake the dominant Kansas City Chiefs.
- The Chiefs may be vulnerable as their key players age and decline.