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The Cardinals are going to need significant help on defense if they are going to be competitive in 2024. Note: Salary cap figures courtesy of Over The Cap. With free agency and the new league year right around the corner, here's what every NFC team needs to improve upon in order to compete for the conference title. Will that be the Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks or another team?
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There's always a surprise team or two that emerges from the shadows. The Cowboys and Eagles should also be in the mix for the conference title, while the Los Angeles Rams will look to play a factor in the race.
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Right on the 49ers' heels are the Lions and Packers. That's the challenge the 49ers face in 2024. The losing NFC team in the Super Bowl hasn't repeated as a conference champion since the Minnesota Vikings in 19. Repeating as NFC champions is extremely difficult, as the feat hasn't been accomplished since the Seattle Seahawks in 20. The 49ers had the best record in the conference and stomped their two biggest challengers in the regular season (Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys), but struggled to beat the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers in the playoffs en route to the Super Bowl. The NFC was the 49ers invitational this season, even though San Francisco was challenged in the postseason.