Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons have enjoyed plenty of success in recent years, only to come up short in the playoffs. Once again, this season is set up very nicely for Atlanta, especially their passing offence, with Roddy White and Julio Jones poised for big campaigns. The Falcons, who play in a dome themselves, will play seven of their last nine games indoors. Expect playoffs for Atlanta and for fantasy owners with Falcons on their rosters.
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DEN |
@SD |
CAR |
@WAS |
OAK |
bye |
@PHI |
DAL |
@NO |
ARI |
@TB |
NO |
@CAR |
NYG |
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TB |
Carolina Panthers
Cam Newton and Steve Smith made a major impact for fantasy owners in 2011, and their average draft position this year reflects that. Newton isn't likely to repeat his rushing touchdown total from his rookie season, but the Panthers' schedule will put both Newton and Smith in position for some big games. If Carolina had a lead rusher, they would also be in line for a big season, but it's difficult to predict how carries will be split.
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NYG |
@ATL |
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DAL |
@CHI |
@WAS |
DEN |
TB |
@PHI |
@KC |
ATL |
@SD |
OAK |
@NO |
New Orleans Saints
The Saints will be without head coach Sean Payton, but that shouldn't slow down their offence in 2012. Offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, Jr. and quarterback Drew Brees will ensure New Orleans' attack remains potent, and their schedule will guarantee it. While they normally do their damage through the air, the only difficult run defence on their schedule is San Francisco, which could be good news for Mark Ingram and Darren Sproles.
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@CAR |
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@GB |
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@TB |
@DEN |
PHI |
ATL |
@OAK |
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@ATL |
@NYG |
TB |
@DAL |
CAR |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay added a pair of former Pro Bowlers, wide receiver Vincent Jackson and guard Carl Nicks, to their offence and they will need them to help outscore teams this year. With their defence still in a state of transition, the Buccaneers have to contend with several high-powered offences. The result will be a Buccaneers' offence that is required to open up while playing from behind more often than not.
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@NYG |
@DAL |
WAS |
bye |
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NO |
@MIN |
@OAK |
SD |
@CAR |
ATL |
@DEN |
PHI |
@NO |
STL |
@ATL |
