Ten story lines facing the NFL this season:

WHAT IS THE FALLOUT OF THE BRETT FAVRE DRAMA?

Will the Green Bay Packers recover from the soap opera that was Favre's divorce from the team? Will Aaron Rogers fly or flop as his replacement? And can Favre lead his new team to a title?

WILL MONEY EQUAL PAYDIRT IN OAKLAND?

The Oakland Raiders have one of the NFL's most expensive backfields, manned by rookie Darren McFadden and second-year quarterback JaMarcus Russell. Will the Raiders finally start getting the results they paid for or are they spending unwisely?

THE GIANTS WON THE SUPER BOWL. NOW WHAT?

The New York Giants saw veteran defensive end Michael Strahan retire, and they traded tight end Jeremy Shockey to the Saints, reasons why most analysts believe they might not even be the best team in their division.

WHAT CAN THE PATRIOTS EXPECT THIS SEASON?

Spygate is behind the Pats. So is that disappointing Super Bowl loss to the New York Giants. At least that is what they are insisting this season. But is the hangover from last year truly behind this team?

WILL THE COWBOYS MAKE IT TO SBXLIII?

The Cowboys have loaded up for their run at this season's championship. They signed Zach Thomas, they traded for Adam "Don't call me Pacman" Jones and they seem pointed toward Tampa. Will there be a detour?

ARE THE SAINTS MARCHING BACK?

The New Orleans Saints returned to the pack in 2007 after a surprising and inspiring season in 2006. Now reloaded with Jeremy Shockey, Jonathan Vilma, and the drafting of Sedrick Ellis, New Orleans is expecting more magic.

CAN THE BROWNS BUILD ON THEIR SUCCESS?

The Browns surprised many, including themselves, by going 10-6 in the regular season. Can the risky offseason additions of Donte' Stallworth and Shaun Rogers finally get the Browns into the playoffs?

CAN THE CHARGERS BOLT TO ANOTHER TITLE?

The Chargers were close to winning the AFC title last year, but after a relatively quiet offseason, have they lost ground as their rivals have moved to improve their rosters? Or is slow and steady the way to go?

WILL PEYTON BE AT 100 PERCENT?

The Colts always are explosive, but this preseason, Peyton Manning been on the sideline following surgery to remove an infected bursa sac in his right knee. Can Manning stay healthy in the regular season, or is his preseason absence an omen?

WHAT'S THE STATUS OF SHANAHAN, HOLMGREN?

They are two of the NFL's most decorated coaches, but after not meeting expectations the past couple of years, are Denver's Mike Shanahan, left, and Seattle's Mike Holmgren on the hot seat if their teams don't go deep into the playoffs?