5 NFL teams who could exceed expectations in the 2022-23 season

#3 Minnesota Vikings

Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t tasted much success since making it all the way to the NFC championship game in 2018 with Case Keenum at quarterback. Since that season, they have acquired Kirk Cousins and have only made the playoffs once.

However, this coming season could be the one in which Cousins and the Vikings put it all together. The Green Bay Packers might take some time adjusting to the Davante Adams loss, while no one can be sure the Chicago Bears or Detroit Lions can mount any sort of threat.

The Vikings can easily improve on their 8-9 season with stars such as Dalvin Cook, Harrison Smith and Justin Jefferson being potential game-winners. Minnesota also picked up Za’Darius Smith from division rivals Green Bay, further strengthening their roster.

#4 Los Angeles Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs v Los Angeles Chargers

Many fans across the NFL believe that the Los Angeles Chargers have the most stacked roster in football. The team is comprised of stars such as Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, J.C. Jackson and Joey Bosa.

Despite the talent, the Chargers missed out on the 2021 playoffs altogether after a Week 18 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Chargers finished 9-8, but their roster is so stacked that it’s hard to imagine that they won’t improve on that record during the 2022-23 NFL season. Herbert has another year of experience under his belt, and with his qualities and the talent surrounding him, there’s no reason the Chargers can’t win it all.

#5 Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens v Miami Dolphins

The Baltimore Ravens suffered one of the biggest collapses in recent memory in 2021-22. They lost their last six games to finish the season 8-9 and bottom of the AFC North. This was, of course, mostly due to the injury crisis that hit Baltimore, with Lamar Jackson, Marcus Peters and Ronnie Stanley all missing time.

The Ravens know they’re better than their record last year showed. They had a great draft this year, picking up Kyle Hamilton and Tyler Linderbaum in the first round, and they might just finish at the top of the AFC during the 2022-23 season.