“Dr. Alan” Dumond is a two-time top-five finisher in the Westgate SuperContest and runner-up in the Golden Nugget Ultimate Football Challenge.

The Chicago-based handicapper analyzes all 16 NFC teams, designating each squad as a pretender, contender or Super Bowl contender.

Note: A contender is expected to compete for a playoff berth, while a pretender is not. A Super Bowl contender is expected to compete for an NFC and NFL title.

NFC West

Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay guided the Rams to their sixth playoff berth in his eight years as Los Angeles coach last season. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford returns, albeit with a balky back, and has a new weapon in Davante Adams, who will form a dynamic wide receiver duo with Puka Nacua. The Rams also have a formidable pass rush led by Jared V

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