Overview
- The NFC West now contains three genuine Super Bowl contenders — the Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers — creating one of the deepest divisions in the league.
- Los Angeles reinforced its defense with Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie, and Jaylen Watson, moves that analysts say make the Rams the consensus preseason favorite and improve their chances to dominate on that side of the ball.
- Seattle enters as the defending Super Bowl champion but faces roster losses, including running back Kenneth Walker, and questions about depth and quarterback continuity that analysts say could limit a repeat.
- San Francisco remains high-end on talent but is labeled a health-dependent wildcard after training-camp injuries to key players such as George Kittle and questions about durability for players like Christian McCaffrey.
- Arizona is in clear rebuild mode with rookie running back Jeremiyah Love and a new coaching staff, and preseason projections and betting markets put final records near Rams 14-3, Seahawks 11-6, 49ers 10-7, and Cardinals 2-15.