NEW YORK (AP) - Ballot and comments from AP Pro 32 panel voter Cris Collinsworth of NBC Sports:
CRIS COLLINSWORTH (NBC Sports)
- Green Bay Packers - Best team in regular season last year and have chip on shoulder after playoff loss.
- New England Patriots - Belichick-led team immune to Super Bowl loss hangover.
- New York Giants - Got hot at perfect time last year. Need to carry postseason mentality into regular season.
- Philadelphia Eagles - 4-0 preseason could mean they're ready to make up for disappointing 2011.
- San Francisco 49ers - A fumble away from Super Bowl. 49ers are dominating team in weak division.
- Denver Broncos - Up and coming young defense should get to play with lead thanks to Peyton Manning.
- Baltimore Ravens - Ray Lewis lost weight. Ray Rice got paid. Joe Flacco ready for breakout year.
- Pittsburgh Steelers - New offensive coordinator and rebuilt offensive line.
- Houston Texans - Dominating defense. Need to keep Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson healthy.
- New Orleans Saints - Lots of turmoil in New Orleans, but they still have Drew Brees.
- Chicago Bears - Matt Forte healthy and happy after big new contract.
- Dallas Cowboys - Jason Witten's injury could leave Tony Romo without his go-to guy to start season.
- San Diego Chargers - Talented team has to break pattern of starting slow.
- New York Jets - Defense should be even better, just need a little help from offense.
- Atlanta Falcons - Mike Smith and Matt Ryan have turned Falcons into perennial contenders.
- Detroit Lions - Could be scary team if Matthew Stafford continues to get better.
- Cincinnati Bengals - Good team in tough division. Can Dalton and Green be even better in their 2nd year?
- Seattle Seahawks - Rookie Russell Wilson talented, but is he ready to be an NFL QB?
- Carolina Panthers - Lots of weapons on offense, but do they have enough defense?
- Kansas City Chiefs - Surprise team of 2010 trying to get back on track after rash of knee injuries last year.
- Buffalo Bills - Mario Williams signing brings an optimism that hasn't been seen in Buffalo for a while.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Josh Freeman looking to get back on track after disappointing 2011.
- Tennessee Titans - Jake Locker era begins. Physically gifted, accuracy is only concern.
- Arizona Cardinals - Larry Fitzgerald is great WR in search of a quarterback. Can John Skelton be the guy?
- Oakland Raiders - After finishing 8-8 last 2 years, Raiders trying to take next step with new coach Dennis Allen.
- Miami Dolphins - Reggie Bush and running game will have to carry load if rookie QB Tannehill struggles early.
- Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson still one of best backs in league if healthy.
- Washington Redskins - Young running backs Evan Royster and Roy Helu need to take some pressure off RG3.
- Cleveland Browns - Rebuilding year in Cleveland revolves around first-round round picks Weeden, Richardson.
- Jacksonville Jaguars - Maurice Jones-Drew back with team, but without new contract.
- St. Louis Rams - Sam Bradford looked good as rookie, but needs to show he can stay healthy.
- Indianapolis Colts - New GM, coaching staff and quarterback. Taking rebuilding to whole new level.
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