The Minnesota Vikings look to defend their NFC North title after upending the Green Bay Packers in 2015. The hottest Vikings player is FSU Rookie, Dalvin Cook. The Vikings finished the season at 11-5, and were a missed field goal away from defeating the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card round of the playoffs. The Vikings defense is what makes them a trendy pick to represent the NFC in Super Bowl 51. On offense, quarterback Teddy Bridgewater looks to continue his improvement and grasp of the offense, which is made easier with All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson behind him. Peterson is defying age as he became only the third player over 30 years of age to lead the NFL in rushing. Tight end Kyle Rudolph is an emerging target for Bridgewater, along with a group of young wide receivers. Vikings fans should be excited about promising rookie receiver Laquon Treadwell from Ole Miss. He joins Stefon Diggs, Charles Johnson, and Cordarrelle Patterson in a group of talented, yet unproven receivers. What makes the Vikings a real threat in the NFC is their defense. Their front seven is one of the league’s best behind a stout line led by Pro Bowl defensive end Everson Griffen. Sharrif Floyd and Linval Joseph are as good as any defensive tackle duo. Former UCLA linebackers Anthony Barr and Eric Kendricks lead the linebackers, and Barr continues to show he’s among the best in the game. Safety Harrison Smith was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and leads a young, talented secondary. Cornerbacks Xavier Rhodes and veteran Terence Newman are projected to start, with Trae Waynes and Clemson rookie Mackensie Alexander behind them. The Vikings and Packers will compete for the NFC North and Vikings fans have reason for optimism that they can make a deep playoff run in 2016.

Vikes Memorabilia Depth Chart
QB – Sam Bradford Autograph
RB – Dalvin Cook Autograph
WR – Stefon Diggs Autograph
TE – Kyle Rudolph Autograph
Legend – Fran Tarkenton Autograph

Vikings Signed Footballs
Vikings Signed Helmets
Vikings Autographed Collectibles

The expectations are high for football fans in Nashville as the Titans kickoff the 2017 NFL season. 2016 was a building season for the young Titans roster. Stars Marcus Mariota, Delanie Walker and DeMarco Murray paved the way for the deep run in 2017 in a winnable AFC South division. A 9-7 finish has fans in Nashville excited about the future. Fans are excited to see how 2015 Heisman winner, Derrick Henry grows into his back-up role as a change of pace runner. The Tennessee Titans look to make strides entering the 2016 NFL season after struggling and ending 2015 with a last place, 3-13 record in the AFC South. Quarterback Marcus Mariota enters his second season after showing glimpses of greatness as a rookie. Tennessee will need him to mature quickly in order to contend, and he does have some help at the running back position. Former Cowboys and Eagles back Demarco Murray was signed in the offseason and the Titans used their second round draft pick on Alabama Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. If Murray struggles as he did at times with Philadelphia in 2015, expect the team to give Henry more opportunities to carry the load. The Titans top target for Mariota will again be tight end Delanie Walker, who was a Pro Bowl selection last season. The wide receivers are mostly unproven, with two newly acquired players in Rishard Matthews and rookie Tajae Sharpe projected as starters. Veteran Andre Johnson could help the team, but Tennessee will need Justin Hunter and Kendall Wright to emerge as reliable targets for this offense to improve. Defensively, the Titans have balance and potential. Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey was a Pro Bowler in 2015 and veteran outside linebackers Brian Orakpo and Derrick Morgan look to have impact as pass rushers. The secondary is led by safeties Rashad Johnson and Da’Norris Searcy, with cornerbacks Jason McCourty and Perrish Cox looking to have bounce back seasons in 2016. The good news for Titans fans is that the AFC South is arguably the most attainable division for any of the teams, with the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Titans all able to make their claim as the top team in the division.

Titans Collectibles Lineup
QB – Marcus Mariota Signatures
RB – DeMarco Murray Autographs
RB – Derrick Henry Collectibles
WR – Corey Davis Signatures
TE – Delanie Walker Signed Memorabilia
Legends – Eddie George Autos, Steve McNair Gifts, Warren Moon Vintage Memorabilia

An offensive overhaul took place this off-season for the Houston Texans, making them an intriguing team entering the 2016 NFL season. The Texans won the AFC South in 2015 with a 9-7 record and look to be an improved team with the addition of former Denver Broncos quarterback Brock Osweiler and former Dolphins running back Lamar Miller. The Texans also drafted two wide receivers in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft, Will Fuller from Notre Dame and Ohio State’s Braxton Miller to pair with second-year receiver Jaelen Strong and All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins is a top-tier wide receiver and his jersey sales are among the top selling online, as are his signed mini helmets and signed footballs. The Texans’ other All Pro selection from 2015 was defensive end J.J. Watt, who is regarded as being the NFL’s best overall player. Watt is an unstoppable force on the defensive line, excelling as a pass rusher and run stopper. He teams with veteran defensive tackle Vince Wilfork to form a stout defensive line. Former first overall pick Jadeveon Clowney looks to improve entering his third NFL season as a push rusher. Behind them is star linebacker Brian Cushing and outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus, who comes off a breakthrough season in 2015. Houston has one of the better cornerback tandems in the league with Jonathan Joseph and Kareem Jackson, making this one of the NFL’s most dominant defenses. The Texans will compete with the Indianapolis Colts and young and talented Jacksonville Jaguars in their attempt to repeat as AFC South division champions. If the new additions to the offense pan out and the defense performs as expected with Watt as the leader, the Texans will have a chance to contend in the AFC.

The Pittsburgh Steelers ‘Steel Curtain’ days, where the defense dominated the league, has shifted to one of the top-rated offensive attacks. Pittsburgh had relied on their defense for years, but now it’s the offense that leads the way. The Steelers finished the 2015 season at 10-6 and made the playoffs as a wild card team, beating rival Cincinnati Bengals before the Denver Broncos defeated them in the AFC Divisional Round. Quarterback Ben Rothlisberger returns for his 13th season and benefits from having arguably the best wide receiver in the game in Antonio Brown. Brown is a star and was ranked among the top players in the entire NFL; expect Rothlisberger and Brown to connect early and often in 2016. The Steelers also have one the NFL’s top running backs in Le’Veon Bell, who will miss the first three games due to suspension. Filling in for Bell will be veteran DeAngelo Williams, who is more than capable after being forced into that role last season after Bell tore his MCL. Bell and Brown are explosive players, and both of their jerseys are among the top sellers online, and both players’ autographs are coveted memorabilia, especially on signed mini helmets, signed footballs, and photos. The Steelers’ defense should be improved entering the 2016 season, as the team made an emphasis to address the unit in the Draft, selecting defensive players with their first three picks. The defense will need more consistent play from linebackers Ryan Shazier, Bud Dupree, and Jarvis Jones, who all start alongside veteran Lawrence Timmons. James Harrison will still be in the mix too, as he and defensive end Cameron Heyward provide pass rush from the end. The Steelers are good enough to compete for a Super Bowl berth in the AFC in 2016, and should be in a tight battle for top of the NFC North with the Cincinatti Bengals. Steeler Nation will be waving their Terrible Towels and will have plenty of reason for optimism that Pittsburgh can make a deep playoff run.

The Seattle Seahawks reload heading into the 2016 NFL season with as good a chance as any team in the NFL to return to the Super Bowl. The Seahawks missed the Super Bowl for the first time in three seasons, falling short in the NFC Championship to the Carolina Panthers, after finishing the regular season in second place in the NFC West with a 10-6 record. Behind head coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson, and the most feared defense in the NFC, Seattle remains a major contender. Add that with the “12th Man,” one of the loudest and most passionate fan bases, and the Seahawks are a scary team. Russell Wilson continues to improve each season, and entering his fifth in the league, he has proven to be one of the top quarterbacks. Seattle will miss the presence of running back Marshawn Lynch, who surprised everyone with his abrupt retirement. Filling the void will be a combination of Thomas Rawls and Christine Michael, who have big shoes to fill. Wide receiver Doug Baldwin had a breakout season in 2015 and returns Wilson’s top target. Tight end Jimmy Graham returns healthy and ready for his breakout year in 2016. Receiver Jermaine Kearse and second-year receiver Tyler Lockett look for bigger roles in the offense. Seahawks fans should be excited about the 2016 rookie class, which includes projected starter guard Germain Ifedi from Texas A&M, Alabama defensive tackle Jarran Reed, Ohio State tight end Nick Vannett, and Arkansas running back Alex Collins. The Seahawks offense has never had to put up too many points with a defense that continuously ranks among the top in the league. The defense had five players selected to the Pro Bowl, including defensive end Michael Bennett, safety Kam Chancellor, cornerback Richard Sherman (also All Pro), safety Earl Thomas, and linebacker Bobby Wagner (also All Pro). The “Legion of Boom” returns just as dominant and will shut down opposing offenses. The Seahawks will compete with another Super Bowl contender within their own division, the Arizona Cardinals, but it would be shocking for Seattle to miss the playoffs and not make a run at another title in 2016.