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NFL Division Realignment: NFC

Last week, I did a division realignment of the AFC, and now I will do the NFC. Again, this is based on geographic location and potential new division rivalries. This time around, a couple of the divisions stayed the same since it did not make logical sense to move the teams. I will do my key points for those divisions based on the current teams.

Here it goes:

NFC North: Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears

  • Vikings vs Packers is a new rivalry for the next 5 years
  • Can the Bears rise from the bottom with a new offense?
  • The Lions look to rise from mediocrity
  • Can Aaron Rodgers continue to make up for an underwhelming defense?
  • The Vikings look to control the division with a balanced offense and defense

NFC South: Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys

  • Cowboys make new rivalries with Saints and Falcons
  • The Bucs look to make the division race interesting, depending on Jameis
  • This could be a three-team division race, except for the Bucs
  • Dak Prescott will face the pressure of playing Brees and Ryan twice a year
  • This division retains its title as most competitive in the conference

NFC East: Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, Washington Redskins, Carolina Panthers

  • Eagles vs Panthers becomes a new rivalry
  • Cam once again plays experienced QBs in Wentz, Smith, Manning in the division
  • Giants look to make noise with a revamped offense
  • Redskins experience with Smith may yield great results
  • Eagles should once again be the cream of the crop in this division for several years

NFC West: Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers

  • Young QBs reignite Rams vs 49ers rivalry
  • Seahawks rebuild terminates their stranglehold on this division
  • Cardinals are up and coming, just in a few years
  • Can the Rams go further than winning the division?
  • Will Jimmy G. continue his magic and lead the 49ers to greater heights?