The Seattle Seahawks, under new head coach Mike Macdonald, are entering a new era following Pete Carroll's long tenure, having secured a win against the Denver Broncos in their season opener. Despite their Super Bowl odds being low, with sportsbooks listing them around 40-to-1 to 66-to-1, there is optimism for their playoff chances given their history of reaching the postseason in four of the last six years. Meanwhile, the San Francisco 49ers are off to a strong start, defeating the New York Jets without star RB Christian McCaffrey, thanks to Jordan Mason's impressive performance. Former Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski expressed confidence in the 49ers' ability to win their division but questioned their chances for the top playoff seed. As Week 2 approaches, the 49ers will face the Minnesota Vikings, a team they have struggled against historically. The Los Angeles Chargers are also showing promise with Jim Harbaugh's coaching, suggesting they could contend for a playoff spot in a competitive AFC.