"I know, I know. I'm falling for it, just like we always do every year. But it's different this time! It really is! The Chargers made the playoffs this year despite barely having functioning offensive tackles. It's not just that, when healthy, they're OK in that area -- they're great in that area with Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater on the field. Add in Mike McDaniel to run the offense and I think the Chargers truly have the potential to be special next season."
"San Francisco's 2025 campaign was defined by attrition, with DE Nick Bosa, LB Fred Warner, TE George Kittle, OT Trent Williams and others shelved at various points. Yet the 49ers still went 12-5 and won a playoff game. That type of fight under duress lays the foundation for a legitimate potential Super Bowl berth, assuming injury luck regresses to the mean."
DraftKings lists the Los Angeles Chargers at 15-1, the San Francisco 49ers at 17-1, the Denver Broncos at 19-1, and the Jacksonville Jaguars at 20-1 as early Super Bowl contenders. The Chargers' outlook hinges on offensive tackle health and the presence of Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater, plus Mike McDaniel running the offense. The 49ers showed resilience through major injuries to stars yet still finished 12-5 and won a playoff game, suggesting upside if injuries regress to the mean. Denver's case rests on Bo Nix's development, an already-strong defense, and offensive upgrades at receiver, tight end, and running back.
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