2021 NFL season preview: Fifty-six things to watch on the road to Super Bowl LVI – NFL.com

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31) Does Trey Lance unseat Jimmy Garoppolo in San Francisco?

32) Is Justin Fields finally — FINALLY — the heir to Sid Luckman in Chicago?

33) And Zach Wilson the worthy successor to Joe Namath?

35) Does the Vikings’ revamped defense make them a threat to the Packers in the NFC North?

36) Will Sam Darnold resurrect his career in Carolina?

37) How much will Carson Wentz’s mobility be affected by his foot surgery?

38) Will Baker Mayfield enjoy a Josh Allen-like leap in completion percentage this season?

39) Does Matthew Stafford complete the Los Angeles Rams?

40) What does Justin Herbert do for an encore after winning Offensive Rookie of the Year?

41) And what does Ben Roethlisberger do for a swan song, if this is even his swan song?

42) Does Dan Campbell’s passion and Jared Goff’s presence finally make the future brighter in Detroit?

43) Will the NFC East champion finish above .500?

44) Does the Giants’ revamped receiving corps translate to a breakout season for Daniel Jones?

45) Will the total reboot in Philadelphia work?

46) After a massive free agency makeover, do the Patriots resume their place atop the AFC East?

47) What will defenses do against Derrick Henry now that they have to account for Julio Jones, too?

48) Can J.J. Watt help the Arizona Cardinals keep pace in the pass-happy NFC West?

49) Is Russell Wilson happy in Seattle?

50) Is the quarterback of the future on the Denver Broncos’ roster?

51) Will Philip Rivers be lured from retirement?

52) How badly do Matt Ryan and Arthur Smith miss Julio Jones?

53) Does the heat get turned up on Jon Gruden and Mike Mayock if the Raiders don’t make the playoffs?

54) What impact will Dan Quinn have on the Cowboys’ defense?

55) When the firing-and-hiring cycle begins, will coaches of color get more chances?

56) Where does Aaron Rodgers play next season?