The 30 biggest NFL storylines of the 2020 season

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JANUARY 11: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens gestures during the first half against the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 11, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 29: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Miles Sanders #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 29, 2019, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Philadelphia Eagles defeated the New York Giants 34-17. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /

8. Miles Sanders — Breakout Candidate

In his rookie voyage, Miles Sanders displayed an eminence of stardom, but Philadelphia was content in splitting his workload with Jordan Howard. Sanders will get a crack at the offense in an increased capacity as Howard has since signed on in Miami.

Sanders is an explosive scatback type. He can catch and run with the football as well as he rushes into a crowd of defensive linemen.

For the Eagles outlook and fantasy football interests, Sanders is on the cusp of being a bell-cow sort of player. And Philadelphia desperately needs this contribution because after Sanders on the depth chart — it’s Boston Scott and Corey Clement. Neither man figures to be a running back that can handle 350 touches and anchor an offense. Sanders can.

7. Jason Garrett Ghosts vs. Mike McCarthy’s Arrival

The 2019 Dallas Cowboys had an exceedingly talented roster — one that was balanced and poised to do big things in 2019. It didn’t happen. The team finished in purgatory with an 8-8 record and watched the Eagles flounce into the postseason.

So, the Cowboys [finally] fired Jason Garrett and hired ex-Packers skipper, Mike McCarthy. Can McCarthy nurture the Cowboys into a Super Bowl contender as he did in Green Bay? He has no excuses if he’s unsuccessful. Dallas has a premiere signal-caller in Dak Prescott, a top-three running back in Ezekiel Elliott, gobs of talented wide receivers, and a defensive line, although old, looks like a damn Pro Bowl ballot.

No excuses — McCarthy must guide Dallas deep into the postseason.

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