The Stealers must be concerned about Rothlesberger throwing shoulder. It was reported that he had a tear. The stealer could be in trouble if he is lost for the season with a 37 year old Charlie Batch as back up.
The Ravens and New England should be the class of the AFC. The Broncos and Texans will compete and they have a shot if they can overcome the injuries and get back into prior form(Manning, Schaub, Johnson).
In the NFC, The 49'ers, New Orleans, The Gints, and Packer..with the Packers and 49'ers as favorites..