National Conference – West Division
Not easy to see clearly in the western division … Do not believe that the 49ers are in free fall because of their missteps from last year. And what about rams, who have passed to a hair to surprise the Eagles in the playoffs? The Seahawks, without drum or trumpet, won 10 games. Cardinals never give up.
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* RAMS DE LOS ANGELES
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Matthew Stafford, inconvenienced by a back injury, has passed the Rams preparatory matches on the side lines.
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(Sheet in 2024: 10-7, division champions, series)
A source of concern …
By relying on the ascent of Rams for two years and on the monstrous quality of their young defensive front, all hopes are allowed in Los Angeles.
Without exaggerating, the front formed of Jared Verse, Kobia Turner, Pona Ford, Braden Fiske and Byron Young has something to make the quarter-backs shudder. We may speak of the most intimidating front in the league.
On the other hand, the offensive line is not naughty at all either and it seems that the blocker on the left Alaric Jackson will be at his post for the start of the campaign.
The real source of concern is Matthew Stafford. The quarter-back has so badly on the back that he even received epidural treatments lately. Here, we will bet on the fact that he will hold in a song, but nothing is less certain. If it is in good shape, it will make flameches with Puka Nacua and the veteran Davante Adams, who still has petrol in the tank.
Prediction for 2025: 12-5 (division champions, series)
Key additions: Davante Adams (Receiver), DJ Humphries (Blocker), Shelton Coleman (Center), Pona Ford (plateaux), Nate Landman (second)
Player to watch: In his second season, Jared Pours has all the tools to burn the league and become a superstar on the defensive front. Twenty quarters of the quarter? Why not?
Key departures: Cooper coupher it Demarcus Robinson (Recevors), Jonah Jackson (Guobby Brown III (AILHAEL BIRTS,
*49ers from San Francisco
It will be a return to the long -awaited game for the ball carrier Christian McCaffrey, after a season spoiled by injuries.
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(Sheet in 2024: 6-11, excluded from series)
A major revival of life
It is not so surprising that the 49ers experienced a significant drop in diet last season. The team experienced its share of injuries in key positions. The cripples, like Christian McCaffrey, come back hungry.
In San Francisco, a necessary salary purge had to be established with the departure of several veterans. At least five starters in defense had to leave, but the nucleus which is still in place in this team makes it possible to think of a reshaping rather than a complete reconstruction.
We must expect an increased role for some recruits including the defensive winger Mykel Williams, a leading hope to cause potential ravages alongside Nick Bosa. The Alfred Collins platform, a second round choice, should also see its share of action.
There will also be young first and second year players in the tertiary sector. Why then trust all these youth? Because the niners have proven in the past that they knew how to recover.
Prediction for 2025: 10-7 (series)
Key additions: Brian Robinson Jr (carrier), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Receiver), Jason Pinnock (Marauder), Bryce Huff (defensive winger)
Player to watch: The receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the start of his recruit season, but at the end of the journey, he proved to be with two excellent games. His hatching will become critical, in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk in the first weeks.
Key departures: Deebo Samuel (Receiver), Jaylon Moore (blocker), Aaron Banks (guard), Dre Greenlaw (secondary), Charvarius Ward (Coin), Talanoa Hufanga (Marauder), Javon Hargrave (plateau)
Seahawks de Seattle
(Sheet in 2024: 10-7, excluded from series)
lact to Psalm and Psalms.
Sam Darnold made his debut with the Seahawks.
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It is a whole act of faith that the Seahawks chose to do by showing the door to Geno Smith to replace him at the Quart-Arrière post by Sam Darnold, after his extraordinary Renaissance season with the Vikings. A renaissance, which, let us remember, was punctuated by an filthy stampede at the end of the season and in series.
Darnold is not at his best behind an average offensive line and that is almost what he finds in Seattle. Besides good elements like Charles Cross, not sure that the redhead will find life easy. It is infinitely said of the recruit guard Gray Zabel, that said.
The defense of the Seahawks is young and emerging, however. The team therefore promises to be competitive if they remain healthy.
In fact, the Seahawks are one of the most intriguing teams in the league. The potential is there to cause a nice surprise and go a long way. It remains difficult to imagine with Darnold.
Prediction for 2025: 7-10 (excluded from series)
Key additions: Sam Darnold (Quart-Arrière), Cooper Kupp (Receiver), Demarcus Lawrence (defensive winger), Shaq Griffin (corner half)
Player to watch: Tory Horton was an obscure choice of fifth round, but he was among the best receivers at the training camp. He will get his opportunities.
Key departures: Geno Smith (Quart-Arrière), DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett (receivers), Noah Fant (close wing), George Fant (blocker), Laken Tomlinson (guard), Dre’Mont Jones (defensive winger)
Cardinals of the Arizona
(Sheet in 2024: 8-9, excluded from series)
Surprise in sight?
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The cardinals are the Cinderella team of several observers for the season. Not here!
It is not that they do not respect them, but despite the improvements made during the inter-season, that will not be enough in such a strong division.
The quarterrier Kyler Murray has still not found in him the other level that would allow this organization to dream of great. With his second -year receiver Marvin Harrison Jr, who joined the team in an unimaginable physical form, he will certainly make some flammages. His winger brought Trey McBride closer is already one of the best in the league. The other spaced wingers, however, leave something to be desired.
In defense, the big blow was the acquisition of Josh Sweat, the former Eagles. The latter was however infinitely better surrounded in Philly than in the desert. Veterans like Calais Campbell are always appreciable, but at 38, you have to moderate expectations.
There is definitely talent in this team, but also holes.
Prediction for 2025: 6-11 (excluded from series)
Key additions: Josh sweatshirt and Calais Campbell (defensive wingers), Dalvin Tomlinson (platform), Akeem Davis-Gare (second)
Player to watch: Walter Nolen III will learn from the veterans in front of him, but this disruptive defensive line player at will could quickly make his place among the starters.
Key departures: Julian Okwara (defensive winger), Naquan Jones (plateaus)
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