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Green Bay Packers, 11 winsOver (Even) / Under (-130)
This, along with Seattle, is the highest win total in the NFL this year. Eleven wins is a TON. You think about all the success for the Packers under Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgersbut you probably don't realize they've only won more than 11 games twice. Another two times they've won exactly 11, so it's not like they aren't winning, but 11 is a lot. Of course, look at the schedule this year and if you can see 5 road wins from a team returning its entire offense -- including would-be free agents Randall Cobb and Bryan Bulaga -- and most of the defense then you can feel comfortable taking the over. I see San Francisco, Chicago, Minnesota and Oakland as road wins. Add seven home wins and you just need to snake one somewhere.
Detroit Lions, 8.5 winsOver (+110) / Under (-140)
It has been a transformative offseason for the Lions, even if it has been a relatively quiet one. They lost Ndamukong Suh but acquired Haloti Ngata on a defense that looks questionable, although doubt Teryl Austin's ability to impact that unit at your own risk. The offense appears to be a more run-heavy unit this season. Even with Matthew Stafford andCalvin Johnson on hand, there has been a lot invested into the run game, including a trade to acquire Manny Ramirez and a first-round pick of mauling Duke guard Laken Tomlinson. Oh yeah, and explosive Nebraska back Ameer Abdullah. The Lions even drafted a fullback! It wouldn't stun me if they were this year's Cowboys.
Chicago Bears, 7 winsOver (+120) / Under (-150)
Ryan Pace hasn't been afraid to switch things up in his first year as GM. He shipped out Brandon Marshall, although he replaced the volatile receiver with first-round pick Kevin White, who is going to be a beast next to Alshon Jeffery. Martellus Bennett has contract issues ... and Jay Cutler is still under center. John Fox has a history of flipping teams around in quick fashion but the only defensive line help they really got was Eddie Goldman as Chicago shifts to a 3-4 defense. There are some nice pieces on defense but this is a tough, tough division.
Minnesota Vikings, 7.5 winsOver (-115) / Under (-115)
The Vikings are a big-time playoff sleeper heading into 2015. Mike Zimmer did a nice job with this roster last year and this defense could be in for a huge season. It's stacked with young, impact players at nearly every position and they added Trae Waynes and Eric Kendricks early in the draft. Adrian Peterson is miffed at the team but if he comes out angry it's only going to benefit the offense. Teddy Bridgewater was outstanding down the stretch in 2014 (72.3 completion percentage and 273 yards per game in December) and Charles Johnson/Mike Wallace/Cordarrelle Patterson should be an improved trio over last year's receivers.
Here is a link to the rest of them..... 2015 NFL season over/under win total picks for NFC: Vikings a surprise team - CBSSports.com
Green Bay Packers, 11 winsOver (Even) / Under (-130)
This, along with Seattle, is the highest win total in the NFL this year. Eleven wins is a TON. You think about all the success for the Packers under Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgersbut you probably don't realize they've only won more than 11 games twice. Another two times they've won exactly 11, so it's not like they aren't winning, but 11 is a lot. Of course, look at the schedule this year and if you can see 5 road wins from a team returning its entire offense -- including would-be free agents Randall Cobb and Bryan Bulaga -- and most of the defense then you can feel comfortable taking the over. I see San Francisco, Chicago, Minnesota and Oakland as road wins. Add seven home wins and you just need to snake one somewhere.
Detroit Lions, 8.5 winsOver (+110) / Under (-140)
It has been a transformative offseason for the Lions, even if it has been a relatively quiet one. They lost Ndamukong Suh but acquired Haloti Ngata on a defense that looks questionable, although doubt Teryl Austin's ability to impact that unit at your own risk. The offense appears to be a more run-heavy unit this season. Even with Matthew Stafford andCalvin Johnson on hand, there has been a lot invested into the run game, including a trade to acquire Manny Ramirez and a first-round pick of mauling Duke guard Laken Tomlinson. Oh yeah, and explosive Nebraska back Ameer Abdullah. The Lions even drafted a fullback! It wouldn't stun me if they were this year's Cowboys.
Chicago Bears, 7 winsOver (+120) / Under (-150)
Ryan Pace hasn't been afraid to switch things up in his first year as GM. He shipped out Brandon Marshall, although he replaced the volatile receiver with first-round pick Kevin White, who is going to be a beast next to Alshon Jeffery. Martellus Bennett has contract issues ... and Jay Cutler is still under center. John Fox has a history of flipping teams around in quick fashion but the only defensive line help they really got was Eddie Goldman as Chicago shifts to a 3-4 defense. There are some nice pieces on defense but this is a tough, tough division.
Minnesota Vikings, 7.5 winsOver (-115) / Under (-115)
The Vikings are a big-time playoff sleeper heading into 2015. Mike Zimmer did a nice job with this roster last year and this defense could be in for a huge season. It's stacked with young, impact players at nearly every position and they added Trae Waynes and Eric Kendricks early in the draft. Adrian Peterson is miffed at the team but if he comes out angry it's only going to benefit the offense. Teddy Bridgewater was outstanding down the stretch in 2014 (72.3 completion percentage and 273 yards per game in December) and Charles Johnson/Mike Wallace/Cordarrelle Patterson should be an improved trio over last year's receivers.
Here is a link to the rest of them..... 2015 NFL season over/under win total picks for NFC: Vikings a surprise team - CBSSports.com
