Last year, the NFC West was thrown for a loop. The San Francisco 49ers, expected by many to be a Super Bowl contender, instead were dealt a rash of injuries and slumped to a last-place finish in the division.

The Arizona Cardinals play in a very tough division. The NFC West has long been the NFL's gauntlet, and offers a tougher challenge than many other divisions. Th

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford could have some stiff competition in the NFC West among the opposing teams' secondaries. The division features some great players and emerging stars who could wreak havoc on the Rams' passing attack this season.