Home & Home: NFL Tiers -- Part III

We’re on to part III of our NFL tiers series, working up the rankings to Super Bowl contenders and (deep) playoff hopefuls. We discuss:

• What to expect from Deshaun Watson and the Browns’ offense

• Whether or not Trevor Lawrence is primed for an MVP-level leap

• If the Jags’ defense has the profile to make the team a true Super Bowl contender

• The Jets’ hype train — whether it’s legitimate or overblown

• The expectations for Aaron Rodgers

• Whether Robert Saleh can handle the off-field pressure as a young head coach

• How much of the Dolphins’ season will come down to luck

• If Mike McDaniel’s offense can replicate its performance from last season

• What to make of the new offensive marriages in LA and Baltimore

• If this is finally the year Brandon Staley can field a good to very good defense

• Does it matter if the Chargers field a good defense?

• A whole bunch more