5 NFL teams expected to have a big turnaround in 2022 NFL season

5 NFL teams who are likely to take a big step forward in the 2022 NFL season

#3 - Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.

The Los Angeles Chargers fell one game shy of making the 2021 playoffs after losing their final game of the regular season to the Las Vegas Raiders.

Justin Herbert is one of the best young quarterbacks in the league and should continue to improve. The Chargers also retained their offensive weapons for the 2022 season.

Further, the Chargers made two major upgrades to their defense by acquiring JC Jackson and Khalil Mack during the 2022 offseason.

They have the potential to not only compete for a playoff spot, but to be legitimate contenders to win the AFC this upcoming season.

#2 - Indianapolis Colts

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.

There was a time during the 2021 season when many around the league considered the Indianapolis Colts a serious threat to win the AFC conference title. They faded towards the end of the regular season, but needed just one win in their last two games to clinch a playoff spot.

They lost both of them and ultimately missed out on the postseason, including a loss to the Jaguars, who had the worst record in the entire league. Much of the blame could go to the poor performances of quarterback Carson Wentz. The Colts went out and traded for Matt Ryan to replace him for the 2022 season.

#1 - Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

The Denver Broncos finished the 2021 season with a decent 7-10 record because of their talented roster loaded with solid players.

They have always felt like they are an elite quarterback away from being legitimate Super Bowl contenders and will finally have one for the 2022 NFL season after pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks.