The kind of parity the NFL wants has been on display in the NFC West over the past half-decade.San Francisco won two straight division titles in 2011-12, following by Seattle winning the division in 2013 and 2014. And last year, it was Arizonas turn to snatch away the division crown from the Seahawks, the Cardinals first division title since 2009.It seems inevitable that either Arizona or Seattle will find itself back on top of the division in 2016, as both are considered among the elite of the NFC.The Rams are beginning a new chapter, returning to Los Angeles with renewed excitement but the same questions whether they can advance beyond being an average franchise.And the 49ers are rebuilding for a second straight year, this time under new coach Chip Kelly after a failed attempt with Jim Tomsula in charge.Heres a look at the four teams:LIGHT YEARS: Seattle believes it has rediscovered its swagger from the 2013 Super Bowl title season. Theres no Super Bowl hangover from winning or losing to deal with, just the bitterness of an NFC divisional playoff loss to Carolina.Despite a calm offseason, Seattle still has flaws. Its shaky on the offensive line and the performance of the blockers could determine Seattles offensive success. If given enough time, Russell Wilson appears ready to build on last years evolution as a passer and his connection with Doug Baldwin, who tied for the NFL lead with 14 TD catches.The Seahawks have been the top scoring defense in the NFL the past four seasons, and that remains the expectation with the likes of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett, Earl Thomas and Bobby Wagner still in their primes.I am seeing the same joy, the same intensity, same passion (as 2013), Sherman said. Guys just playing for one another and appreciating one another.LEARN TO FLY: The Cardinals were 13-3 last season to win the division and are 34-14 under Bruce Arians. Theyve proven they can win in Seattle, a prerequisite to contending in the division.But there is urgency surrounding Arizona. Carson Palmer is coming off his best season, but threw four interceptions against the Panthers in the blowout loss in the NFC title game. Palmer turns 37 in December and Larry Fitzgerald turns 33 on Wednesday, so the opportunity for success may be shrinking.Running back David Johnson showed last season he can be a great complement to Palmer and the passing game, while the defense should be buoyed by the acquisition of Chandler Jones, the drafting of Robert Nkemdiche, and return of Tyrann Mathieu.BACK IN CALI: The Rams have a second honeymoon going with Los Angeles after their return home from St. Louis, with 89,140 fans setting an NFL preseason attendance record for their opener.But the good feelings in Los Angeles will be tested if the Rams struggle early with a defense that lost a few key contributors and an offense that didnt add much beyond No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff, currently the backup to Case Keenum.Its not up to me. Again, its something that Id love to do, but its not my decision, Goff said of being the starter. Thats what they pay the coaches for, and thats what theyre here for.Jeff Fisher hasnt coached a winning team since 2008, but hes banking on steady improvement across the board and another big year from running back Todd Gurley to alter the steady mediocrity of his first four Rams teams.The Rams have one of the best defensive lines in the NFL with the likes of Aaron Donald and Robert Quinn, but it may not be enough to move beyond .500.FREE FALLIN: The 49ers have taken a rapid fall from perennial NFC contender to also-ran in recent seasons. After a failed experiment with Jim Tomsula in place of Jim Harbaugh, the Niners are turning to Kelly in hopes that his up-tempo style that was so successful in college at Oregon and early in his tenure with the Eagles will translate to San Francisco.Kelly has a tall task, starting with finding a quarterback. Colin Kaepernicks career has plummeted since nearly winning a Super Bowl following the 2012 season, and his insistence on not standing for the national anthem has sparked something of a furor across the nation.Blaine Gabbert, who was elevated last season when Kaepernick struggled and was injured, could start despite a career 55.8 completion rate. At receiver, Torrey Smith is the only proven commodity.The solid defense is led by linebacker NaVorro Bowman and recent first-round picks Eric Reid, Arik Armstead and DeForest Buckner.I dont ever put a ceiling on a team, 49ers GM Trent Baalke said. In 2011, a lot of people wanted to put a ceiling on this team and we did pretty well. This is a young football team. 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He received a platelet-rich plasma injection Wednesday and will accompany the team on a coming two-game trip but it is not known when he might play.Its just day to day, team president Danny Ainge told 98.5 The Sports Hub Thursday. He is a warrior. He loves to play. Hell be back faster than most players would be back after an injury. But at the same time, we really have to be careful with Isaiah for the long haul and make sure that he doesnt come back and re-injure it.Thomas would have faced a tough test in DeRozan and Lowry, who combined for 52 points and 16 assists -- DeRozan, the new franchise leader in games played, with eight rebounds -- in Thursday nights home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.Lowry was 5-for-7 and the team 12-for-27 from 3-point range -- the eighth straight game the Raptors (15-7) have hit 10 or more treys. Toronto was also guilty of just eight turnovers in the win.Jonas Valanciunas chipped in a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Raptors, who bring a 6-3 road record into Fridays game between two teams in the conversation for being the second-best team in the Eastern Conference, behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.The Raptors trailed by one entering the fourth quarter before turning it on.We just picked it up. We kicked in our experience with how we have to win games, said DeRozan.dddddddddddd We cant underestimate a team like that that plays extremely hard. They jumped out on us. We had to fight back the whole game and into the fourth quarter. We just tried to put everything together, execute on both ends and pull out the victory.Playing without Thomas and against an Orlando Magic team coming off a 4-1 road trip, the Celtics fell behind by eight points in the first quarter and by one at halftime but won by 30 and showed great ball movement in a more balanced attack.Whenever we have somebody down we come together and try to figure out a game plan, said Avery Bradley, who scored 23 points in the win that lifted the Celtics to 13-9 on the season. And our game plan was to get it done on the defensive end and make sure we are moving the ball on the offensive end.Moving the ball around, the Celtics scored 58 of their 117 points in the paint.Like Ive said before, were always trying to attack the paint first, said Boston coach Brad Stevens. One of the things we want to do, especially in Isaiahs absence is play through our bigs and through the post.The Raptors took last seasons series between the Atlantic Division teams 3-1, splitting the two games in Boston.Asked where setting the team record for games played -- passing Morris Peterson -- ranks for him personally, DeRozan said, Umm, all-time best right now. Having such a high regard for an organization, any type of record and only being 27 years old and leading the franchise in whatever stat it may be is definitely a blessing. ' ' '