Pittsburgh, NY Jets, Denver, Green Bay, St. Louis, Seattle
Group B. Six also-rans ready to take their place.
Jacksonville, Kansas City, Baltimore, Tampa Bay, Arizona, Carolina
Group C. Five return playoff teams, including at least one ready to make The Leap.
San Diego, Indy, Philly, Minnesota, Atlanta, San Diego
Group D. Three frisky mini-sleepers (teams better than people think).
Miami, Tennessee, NY Giants
Group E. Five reverse mini-sleepers (teams worse than people think).
Washington, Cincy, Buffalo, Dallas, Oakland
Group F. Five doormats
Cleveland, Detroit, San Francisco, Tampa Bay, Chicago,
New Orleans-San Antonio
Group G. One juggernaut that will rise above everyone else (starting in early November at the
latest).