Based on our starting running back and backup running back rankings, this makes sense. McCaffrey is the top starting back in the division, assuming he has recovered fully from last season's injuries. Guerendo is the top backup, too. With the top starter and top backup, combined with probably the best running scheme in the league, this makes sense.

Once a team gets expectations, the doubters will come out to question the legitimacy of the hype. The Arizona Cardinals have playoff aspirations for the first time in years, but Yahoo’s Frank Schwab wants to pump the brake on those talks.

Jess Root and Seth Cox rank players and position groups in the NFC West in 2025 in the latest podcast episode.