Seattle, the NFC champions of the season before, limped out of this division into the playoffs last season, and it took a slippery ball sliding out of Tony Romo’s hands to advance further. The rest of the division was no better, with St. Louis, San Francisco and Arizona falling into line behind the Seahawks, still trying to improve. Is this year going to be different? Read more on 2007 NFC West…

The New Orleans Saints rode the perfect storm of emotion and the arrival of great talent all the way to the NFC Championship Game, enchanting a nation and helping to lift the spirits of a beleaguered region at the same time. Atlanta had problems last year after a fast start, and now more and bigger problems to begin this year. Tampa Bay watched a bad start turn into a disaster and nearly a tragedy. And Carolina struggled to keep their heads above water. Will the trend continue? Read more on 2007 NFC South…

Last year, the Chicago Bears mauled early, hibernated late, and woke up enough to get to the Super Bowl on the strength of their stellar defense. It didn’t hurt that Minnesota, Green Bay, and Detroit lined up like so much salmon to be eaten. In the season coming up, will the Bears have reason for concern in the NFC North, or will it be 2006: The Sequel? Read more on 2007 NFC North…

When Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb went down for the season, combined with the team already floundering before his injury, it seemed to sound the death knell for their chances at the playoffs. But charging in from out of nowhere to save the day was Jeff Garcia, he who couldn’t change the fortunes of Cleveland and Detroit, and the Eagles crept off with the division title. Read more on Season 2007 NFC East…