Overview

• Patriots and Panthers are underdogs in all 17 games according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
• San Francisco 49ers are favored in each of their 17 games, reflecting strong roster and coaching.
• Carolina's Bryce Young aims for improvement under new head coach Dave Canales after tough rookie season.
• New England enters first season without Bill Belichick, dealing with roster weaknesses and a rookie quarterback.
• Panthers have the third-easiest schedule but still face challenging matchups against top NFL teams.