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NFL worst-to-first rankings: Which teams could skyrocket to the top of their divisions?

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The San Francisco 49ers have the best odds to go from worst to first in their division in 2024 .

The Bears have the second -hardest schedule in the NFL , per ESPN 's Football Power Index.

The 49ers will return a ton of key players from injuries this season .

The New England Patriots are expected to be better this season , but how much better are supposed to be this season ?.

The New England Patriots are almost guaranteed to be better than a year ago .

The Bills have the best chance to win their division of any NFL team ( 65% ) New Orleans Saints are dead last in FPI for 2025 .

The Saints have a better chance of winning their division than other teams on this list because the NFC South is weak.

The Giants have a QB room with Russell Wilson , Jameis Winston and Jaxson Dart .

Their schedule is rated as the toughest in the NFL based on both FPI and projected DVOA .

The Browns have a messy quarterback room and a tough schedule.

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