Pre-Preseason Playoff Predictions

[SeizeTheCarp]

Nice job. Just a couple opinions, I would think you may have to many teams winning 12 - 13 games in the NFC... Also the Packers 13 - 3? You think they improved the 26th ranked defense in points against and 22 in yards allowed enough to go 13 - 3?

First I agree that the Packers will not win 13 games next year. The NFC North faces a tough schedule this year and I doubt any team in the division wins 13.

As for the the defense improving that much, under best case scenario, I can see it. Kevin King, Vince Biegel and Montravius Adams all missed training camp, preseason and regular season games due to injuries and NFL rules. So, to start training camp this year, it's almost as if they have two years of draft picks contributing this year.

Also, since Wilkerson's deal is only a one year, prove it deal, I expect him to give 100% effort this year. I have doubts about whoever signs him to a long term contract next year, but I anticipate him being a difference maker this year.

Tramon Williams had a pretty good season last year. I expect him to produce as much as Terrance Newman has for the Vikings when he was first signed.

If Clay Matthews and Nick Perry can stay healthy, the sky is the lim....well let's just pray Clay and Nick can stay healthy.

 

[Judge Fudge]

Can one of you guys at least predict the SB Champs to get one playoff win?

I just think that Rodgers has playoff magic.

He will use it to get to the big game

 

[SeizeTheCarp]

I just think that Rodgers has playoff magic.

He will use it to get to the big game

Good to see the myth that "Aaron Rodgers is the most overrated player in the history of the NFL" is finally getting dispelled.

 

[rmilia1]

1. New England
2. Pittsburgh
3. LA Chargers
4. Jacksonville
5. Baltimore
6. Houston

1. Philadelphia
2. Atlanta
3. LA Rams
4. Minnesota
5. New Orleans
6. Washington

 

[Judge Fudge]

Good to see the myth that "Aaron Rodgers is the most overrated player in the history of the NFL" is finally getting dispelled.

There are a Selet few who have it. 3 come to mind right now:

Rodgers
Wilson
Brady

What i mean:

Conference championship. Down by 4. 1:20 left but yet you feel secure as a fan because these QB's have the ball and have won games with it

 

[Racer8825]

AFC East:

#2 New England 12-4
#6 Buffalo 10-6
Miami 6-10
Jets 3-12-1 (just for kicks. A tie)

AFC North:

#3 Pittsburgh 11-5
Cleveland 9-6-1
Baltimore 6-10
Cincinittii 5-11

AFC South:

#1 Jacksonville 13-3
#5 Tennessee 11-5
Houston 8-8
Indy 7-9

AFC West:

#4 Oakland 10-6
KC 9-7
Chargers 8-8
Denver 8-8

NFC East:

#2 Philly 13-3
Dallas 9-7
Giants 7-9
Washington 7-9

NFC North:

#3 Minnisota 12-4
#5 Green Bay 12-4
Detriot 10-6
Chicago 4-12

NFC South:

#4 Tampa 10-6
Atlanta 9-7
New Orelans 9-7
Carolina 7-9

NFC West:

#1 Rams 15-1
#6 Seahawks 10-6
49ers 10-6
Arizona 5-11

Wildcard

Seattle 20 Minnisota 14
Tennessee 31 Oakland 20
Pittsburgh 24 Buffalo 6
Greenbay 41 Tampa 10

Divisional

New England 31 Pittsburgh 24
Rams 27 Seattle 3
Green Bay 30 Philly 24 (Rodgers to Cobb in OT)
Jacksonville 13 Tennessee 7

Conference

New England 30 Jacksonville 21
Green Bay 24 Rams 21 (Game Winning OT FG)

Superbowl

New England 27 Green Bay 16

Who do the Rams lose to? Why not predict them to go 16-0? LOL.

 

[RP-29]

1. ATL
   
2. DAL
   
3. LAR
   
4. MIN
   
5. PHI
   
6. GB

1. PIT
   
2. HOU
   
3. NE
   
4. DEN
   
5. JAX
   
6. LAC

WC
PHI/MIN
GB/LAR
NE/LAC
DEN/JAX

DIV
ATL/GB
PHI/DAL
PIT/DEN
HOU/NE

CONF
ATL/PHI
HOU/PIT

SB
ATL/HOU

 

[Yo Tee]

1. New England
2. Pittsburgh
3. LA Chargers
4. Jacksonville
5. Baltimore
6. Houston

1. Philadelphia
2. Atlanta
3. LA Rams
4. Minnesota
5. New Orleans
6. Washington

Chargers and Wahsington in the playoffs? What are you smoking and where can I get some? lol

 

[Yo Tee]

1. ATL
   
2. DAL
   
3. LAR
   
4. MIN
   
5. PHI
   
6. GB

1. PIT
   
2. HOU
   
3. NE
   
4. DEN
   
5. JAX
   
6. LAC

WC
PHI/MIN
GB/LAR
NE/LAC
DEN/JAX

DIV
ATL/GB
PHI/DAL
PIT/DEN
HOU/NE

CONF
ATL/PHI
HOU/PIT

SB
ATL/HOU

You have the Houston Texans in the Super Bowl?!?!

 

[eaglesnut]

Niners over a stacked STACKED rams team.


Explain????

My reasoning is i dont believe the Jimmy G hype. All eyes are on him now. Can he handle the pressure????

Well in that case believe the hype. Better yet become the hype and don't be left behind. Shits easy when you sit and learn for years. Like Rodgers did. Jimmy had nothing around him so he made Goodwin a #1. Goodwin hasn't been a number one in anything except track and field.

You know what's not easy? Being the off-season darlings and fitting together a bunch of mercenaries that each individually think really highly of themselves.

 

[Yo Tee]

There are a Selet few who have it. 3 come to mind right now:

Rodgers
Wilson
Brady

What i mean:

Conference championship. Down by 4. 1:20 left but yet you feel secure as a fan because these QB's have the ball and have won games with it

Big Ben and Matt Ryan always seem to get it done too in those sorts of situations.

 

[eaglesnut]

There are a Selet few who have it. 5 come to mind right now:

Rodgers
Wilson
Brady
Wentz
Foles

What i mean:

Conference championship. Down by 4. 1:20 left but yet you feel secure as a fan because these QB's have the ball and have won games with it

I know what you mean.

 

[eaglesnut]

Id have faith in my Giants, if not for this:

Jaguars - win
@ Cowboys - win
@ Texans - win
Saints - win
@ Panthers - loss
Eagles - loss
@ Falcons - win
RedSkins - win
@ Niners - loss
Buccs - win
@ Eagles - blow out loss


LMAO - GTFO

Not that bad really.

 

[eaglesnut]

We all know that predictions made today or anytime soon will change as soon as preseason is over due to injuries and what not. But...here are my very early, pre-preseason injury playoff predictions!

AFC EAST
(1) Patriots - 14-2
Bills - 5-11
Dolphins - 4-12
Jets - 3-13

AFC NORTH
(3) Steelers - 11-5
(5) Ravens - 10-6
Bengaqls - 5-11
Browns - 4-12

AFC SOUTH
(2) Jaguars - 12-4
Colts - 7-9
Titans - 7-9
Texans - 5-11

AFC WEST
(4) Raiders - 10-6
(6) Chiefs - 8-8
Broncos - 8-8
Chargers - 5-11

NFC EAST
(1) Eagles - 13-3
Cowboys - 9-7
Redskins - 6-10
Giants - 6-10

NFC NORTH
(3) Packers - 13-3
Vikings - 10-6
Lions - 9-7
Bears - 4-12

NFC SOUTH
(2) Saints - 13-3
(5) Falcons - 12-4
(6) Panthers - 11-5
Buccaneers - 2-14

NFC WEST
(4) Rams - 12-4
Seahawks - 9-7
49ers - 6-10
Cardinals - 3-13

(5) Ravens vs. (4) Raiders
(6) Chiefs vs. (3) Steelers
(5) Falcons vs. (4) Rams
(6) Panthers vs. (3) Packers

(3) Steelers vs. (2) Jaguars
(4) Raiders vs. (1) Patriots
(3) Packers vs. (2) Saints
(5) Falcons vs. (1) Eagles

(3) Steelers vs. (1) Patriots
(5) Falcons vs. (2) Saints

Super Bowl 53: New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints

20 more wins for the NFC than the pathetic AFC is astute by you.

 

[Racer8825]

Chargers and Wahsington in the playoffs? What are you smoking and where can I get some? lol

Now hold on a sec. Washington may actually have a legitimate chance getting to the playoffs now that Alex Smith is the starter. Keep in mind he's got prior playoff experience.

 

[JMR]

No serious bones to pick this far out, but a comment or 2 per division:

AFC EAST
(1) Patriots - 14-2
Bills - 5-11
Dolphins - 4-12
Jets - 3-13

Is anyone going to pose a threat to NE in this division in my lifetime?? Easiest road to the playoffs every year. Some people are picking Darnold as their fave for OROY. If that happens, the Jets will probably win more than 3.

AFC NORTH
(3) Steelers - 11-5
(5) Ravens - 10-6
Bengaqls - 5-11
Browns - 4-12

Looks about right, but I wonder if the Ravens will really be a 10-win team. The order of finish looks solid.

AFC SOUTH
(2) Jaguars - 12-4
Colts - 7-9
Titans - 7-9
Texans - 5-11

Houston looked like they were on the verge of doing something good last year until Watson went down. If he's able to come back from that injury and continue on the trajectory of last year's performance, they should be much better than 5 wins. I think Indy is the slow runner in this division with or without Luck.

AFC WEST
(4) Raiders - 10-6
(6) Chiefs - 8-8
Broncos - 8-8
Chargers - 5-11

Really hard division to predict I think. Raiders had so much expectation last year and were very underwhelming, and now Gruden returns. The Chargers always seem to have a stretch in the season where they play really well and make you think they're going to emerge, and people talk more and more about Rivers as a future HOFer.....but they haven't had more than 9 wins since 2009!

NFC EAST
(1) Eagles - 13-3
Cowboys - 9-7
Redskins - 6-10
Giants - 6-10

Eagles are the easy chalk pick, but Wentz coming back from an ACL tear can't be all that comforting. Looking forward to seeing if the Skins got it right at QB and whether the Giants can protect Eli well enough for him to do something with all those skill position players.

NFC NORTH
(3) Packers - 13-3
Vikings - 10-6
Lions - 9-7
Bears - 4-12

Bears at 4 wins pretty much means they whiffed on Trubisky...or he's just not ready yet. Vikings add Sheldon Richardson to the DL and sign Kirk Cousins, yet taking a step back is interesting.

NFC SOUTH
(2) Saints - 13-3
(5) Falcons - 12-4
(6) Panthers - 11-5
Buccaneers - 2-14

Wow, 3 teams with 11+ wins?! They had 3 in double digits last year, but this is still 4 more wins on top of that. I think I would take the under.

NFC WEST
(4) Rams - 12-4
Seahawks - 9-7
49ers - 6-10
Cardinals - 3-13

Rams are the easy front runners here with their attempt at the "dream team" type run while their QB is still cheap. It didn't work for the Eagles a few years back, so this will be something to follow. Teams will load up to stop Gurley this year and force Goff to do more to win games. 6 wins for the 49ers would be a letdown with all the hype and expectation on Jimmy G with the way he/they ended '17.

Super Bowl 53: New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints

Certainly hope this is not the matchup. I have huge respect for Brady and what NE has done the last couple decades, but some fresh faces are needed in the AFC. The Saints were my pick in the NFC when the playoffs started last season, then that flukey last play vs Minn fouled it all up; I could see them having another great year.

 

[RP-29]

You have the Houston Texans in the Super Bowl?!?!

Crazy, huh? Or maybe not so crazy... Jacksonville was almost in it last year... Jacksonville... The team that went 3-13 the previous season...

...And the Eagles won the Superbowl... Another team that had the worst record in their division the previous season...

 

[Racer8825]

Crazy, huh? Or maybe not so crazy... Jacksonville was almost in it last year... Jacksonville... The team that went 3-13 the previous season...

...And the Eagles won the Superbowl... Another team that had the worst record in their division the previous season...

I don't think we'll see the Texans or the Jaguars in the Super Bowl for quite some time. I do think we'll see the Eagles back in the Super Bowl this season though.

 

[RP-29]

I don't think we'll see the Texans or the Jaguars in the Super Bowl for quite some time. I do think we'll see the Eagles back in the Super Bowl this season though.

Jaguars had a 20-10 4th quarter lead in the AFC Championship game last year. Who had that prediction in May 2017?

 

[Racer8825]

Jaguars had a 20-10 4th quarter lead in the AFC Championship game last year. Who had that prediction in May 2017?

Sorry Blake Bortles. I will now give you credit where it's due. You've definitely earned it from me. Now go out there this year and show the FO why you deserve to be paid in the offseason.