Upcoming NFL Season 2025-2026: Four Teams From Last Year's Playoff Absentees Deserving Attention
2025-2026 NFL Season: A Look at the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Jacksonville Jaguars
The new NFL season is upon us, and several teams have high hopes and expectations. Among them are the Cincinnati Bengals, San Francisco 49ers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Last season, the Bengals were one of the league's biggest disappointments, finishing with a 9-8 record but missing out on the playoffs. Quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins will look to lead the team to better fortunes this time around. However, the Bengals struggled in one-score games last season, going 4-7.
The 49ers, on the other hand, had a downturn last season, finishing at 6-11. Despite being the most injured team in the league, they had a tough schedule to contend with. This season, things look brighter for the 49ers, as they have the NFL's easiest schedule.
As for the Jaguars, they have one of the league's most exciting rookies, Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, who will play both wide receiver and cornerback. The Jaguars also selected defensive players in the 2023 NFL Draft, including Hunter, in an effort to improve their defense. However, quarterback Trevor Lawrence only played ten games last season due to injury.
The NFC West is a question mark, with no teams expected to be elite or terrible. The 49ers have odds of +155 to win their division, +900 to win the NFC, and +2,000 to win the Super Bowl. The Bengals have odds of +290 to win their division, +1,100 to win the AFC, and +2,200 to win the Super Bowl. The Jaguars have odds of +270 to win their division, +4,500 to win the AFC, and +10,000 to win the Super Bowl.
Elsewhere, the Atlanta Falcons have odds of +220 to win their division, +4,000 to win the NFC, and +9,000 to win the Super Bowl. The Falcons turned to first round pick Michael Penix, Jr. to start the final three games of the 2021-2022 season, but the results were mixed. Kirk Cousins was signed by the Falcons last year to inject life into their offense, but it did not work out as planned.
In conclusion, the 2025-2026 NFL season promises to be an exciting one, with many teams looking to make a splash. The Bengals, 49ers, and Jaguars will all be hoping to improve on last season's performances and make a run for the playoffs.
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