A lot of people like doing accumulators on this. I think the prices are too short on some teams. I like the value in backing outsiders. Here’s 3 I like :
Baltimore Ravens 4-1. Are third favourites to win AFC North. Forget last season, always seem to be competitive.
San Diego Chargers 13-2. Are rank outsiders in what I think will be a close division.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8-1. A long shot I know, but their offence looks potent. I think the Falcons and Saints could struggle, maybe they can push the Panthers?
NFC East - noone has a great defense. Cowboys and Giants have the QB’s, so my head says Cowboys.
AFC South - literally no idea, probably shouldn’t bet against a team with Andrew Luck but the Colts slightly bore me. They have done nothing this off-season.
AFC West - all of the teams have the potential to be a playoff team this year. I think Chiefs will get the top spot at the moment.
If I go with that on Willy Hill (the coin said Cards) £10 returns £2,800 - or more likely £10 returns £0!
The 4 you mention, Patriots, Steelers ,Packers and Panthers are all big favourites, but all have question marks.
Patriots-could start slowly without Brady?
Steelers-look great on paper, but QB starting to miss more and more games. Consistent team in that they will win plenty of games but I always feel they are capable of losing when you least expect it. No doubt will contend for division but don’t think they are clear favourites.
Packers-just wonder if their offence has serious problems. It’s assumed that having Jordy back will sort everything and the Lacey will be better than last year but this is not a given. Lot of pressure on Arron Rodgers this season.
Panthers-I would think they will contend for the Superbowl, providing Cam Newton plays to the same level as last season (Super Bowl excluded)