Predictions
Below are all of my predictions of how each team is going to finish the year based on their division mates, the eventual top 6 playoff picture, the conference championships, and the super bowl winner. I will gradually release all of this over the next week or so with an update each and every day. Each team is listed below with their expected finish, team name, and last year’s finish.
American Football Conference
AFC East
- New England Patriots ( 1st, 12 – 4 – 0 )
- Buffalo Bills ( 3rd, 7 – 9 – 0 )
- New York Jets ( 2nd, 10 – 6 – 0 )
- Miami Dolphins ( 4th, 6 – 10 – 0 )
AFC North
- Cincinnati Bengals ( 2nd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- Baltimore Ravens ( 1st, 13 – 3 – 0 )
- Pittsburgh Steelers ( 3rd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- Cleveland Browns ( 4th, 4 – 12 – 0 )
AFC South
- Indianapolis Colts ( 1st, 12 – 4 – 0 )
- Jacksonville Jaguars ( 3rd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- Tennessee Titans ( 2nd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- Houston Texans ( 4th, 6 – 10 – 0 )
AFC West
- San Diego Chargers ( 1st, 14 – 2 – 0 )
- Denver Broncos ( 3rd, 9 – 7 – 0 )
- Kansas City Chiefs ( 2nd, 9 – 7 – 0 )
- Oakland Raiders ( 4th, 12 – 4 – 0 )
National Football Conference
NFC East
- Dallas Cowboys ( 2nd, 9 – 7 – 0 )
- Philadelphia Eagles ( 1st, 10 – 6 – 0 )
- Washington Redskins ( 4th, 5 – 11 – 0 )
- New York Giants ( 3rd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
NFC North
- Chicago Bears ( 1st, 13 – 3 – 0 )
- Detroit Lions ( 4th, 3 – 13 – 0 )
- Green Bay Packers ( 2nd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- Minnesota Vikings ( 3rd, 6 – 10 – 0 )
NFC South
- Carolina Panthers ( 2nd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
- New Orleans Saints ( 1st, 10 – 6 – 0 )
- Atlanta Falcons ( 3rd, 7 – 9 – 0 )
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ( 4th, 4 – 12 – 0 )
NFC West
- Seattle Seahawks ( 1st, 9 – 7 – 0 )
- San Francisco 49ers ( 3rd, 7 – 9 – 0 )
- Arizona Cardinals ( 4th, 5 – 11 – 0 )
- St. Louis Rams ( 2nd, 8 – 8 – 0 )
Playoff Picture
National Football Conference
- Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Seattle Seahawks
- Chicago Bears
- New Orleans Saints
- Philadelphia Eagles
American Football Conference
- San Diego Chargers
- New England Patriots
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos
- Buffalo Bills
Potential Usurpers
National Football Conference
- Detroit Lions
- San Francisco 49ers
- Green Bay Packers
American Football Conference
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tennessee Titans
Championship Picks
NFC Championship
Carolina Panthers over New Orleans Saints
AFC Championship
New England Patriots over Denver Broncos
Super Bowl XLII
Carolina Panthers over New England Patriots