As the holiday season approaches, NFL teams are beginning to make their wishes for the coming weeks and months. With only a few more games left in the regular season, teams are looking for the perfect gift to make their season as successful as possible.
Starting in the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys are hoping for a home playoff game, while the New York Giants are wishing for a way out of Daniel Jones’ contract. The Philadelphia Eagles are seeking a way to improve their offensive performance, and the Washington Football Team wants an owner better than Daniel Snyder.
Moving to the NFC North, the Chicago Bears are debating whether to keep Justin Fields or trade him and are wishing for the right decision. The Detroit Lions are hoping for defensive improvement to complement their exciting offense, and the Green Bay Packers are looking for a change on the defensive side of the ball. The Minnesota Vikings are in search of a new quarterback to pair with star receiver Justin Jefferson.
In the NFC South, the Atlanta Falcons are hoping to make better use of their top 10 draft picks, while the Carolina Panthers are wishing for a more successful era under owner David Tepper. The New Orleans Saints are looking to start over and rebuild their team, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are hoping to keep star wide receiver Mike Evans for the long term.
In the NFC West, the Arizona Cardinals are hoping their 2024 first-round picks will form the foundation of their team’s future, while the Los Angeles Rams are looking to continue their offensive success. The San Francisco 49ers are wishing for a healthy lineup, and the Seattle Seahawks are seeking improvements in their pass defense.
Heading to the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills are hoping for a playoff spot, while the Miami Dolphins are wishing to secure the AFC East title. The New England Patriots are seeking foundational players from their draft picks, and the New York Jets are waiting to see if their offseason acquisitions will pay off.
In the AFC North, the Baltimore Ravens are wishing for a healthy Lamar Jackson, while the Cincinnati Bengals are hoping for a fully healthy Joe Burrow. The Cleveland Browns are continuing to wish for success, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make changes to their struggling offense.
In the AFC South, the Houston Texans are aiming for a healthy lineup, while the Indianapolis Colts are hoping for continued success under head coach Nick Sirianni. The Jacksonville Jaguars are wishing for a step forward from quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and the Tennessee Titans are seeking a new era with quarterback Levis.
Finally, in the AFC West, the Denver Broncos are hoping for improvement from quarterback Russell Wilson. The Kansas City Chiefs are looking to return to their dominant form, and the Las Vegas Raiders are seeking stability and success with their new quarterback. The Los Angeles Chargers are aiming to find the best possible people to bring out the best in their talented quarterback.
With so many wishes across the league, it will be interesting to see which teams receive the gifts they are hoping for as the season continues.