- Bills
The Bills were 13 seconds away from making it to the AFC championship game last season. The Bills had the best defense in the NFL last season, and the addition of Von Miller will only improve their defense. I believe that Josh Allen will have an MVP-caliber season this year. This is why the Bills are the best team in the NFL.
- Bengals
The Bengals were the NFL’s biggest surprise last season, by not only making the playoffs after a four-win season the year before but also a Super Bowl appearance. In only his second season Joe Burrow became a top 5 Quarterback and in Ja’Marr Chase’s rookie season he was a top 5 Wide Receiver. I believe that connection will carry over to this year, and the Bengals will be a contender for the Super Bowl once again this year.
- Rams
Coming off a Super Bowl win, the Rams are looking to repeat. As long as the Rams have Cooper Kupp, Aaron Donald, and Matthew Stafford they will be looking to contend. Adding Allen Robinson to the wide receiver core may just be the move to put the Rams over the top and win another Super Bowl.
- Chargers
The Chargers could be a disappointment this season with all the hype surrounding them, but I believe in Justin Herbert’s ability to lead the Chargers to a deep playoff run. The addition of Khalil Mack can hurt their chances either.
- Packers
The Packers have had the first seed in the NFC for the past two years, while Aaron Rodgers has been the back-to-back MVP. The loss of Davante Adams won’t make it easier for the Packers to do well this season, but I believe that Aaron Rodgers will be good enough to make the Packers a contender once again this season.
- Chiefs
The loss of Tyreek Hill will make this the most challenging season of Patrick Mahomes’ career. I believe that Patrick Mahomes made Tyreek Hill more than Tyreek Hill made Patrick Mahomes. I believe that Patrick Mahomes will be able to make the best out of his new wide receiver core and be a top team in the NFL once again.
- Buccaneers
The biggest concern for the Buccaneers this year is their age. Being the oldest average team in the NFL. But, even at 45 years old, you can never bet against Tom Brady.
- Broncos
The Broncos were able to win 7 games last season with Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock as their quarterbacks during the season. With Russell Wilson as their quarterback, they should be one of the best teams in the NFL this season.
- Ravens
The Ravens started 8-3 last season, and at the time was the number one seed in the AFC. Injuries caused them to fall apart and missed the playoffs. I don’t see the Ravens having two seasons in a row ruined by injuries.
- Cowboys
The Cowboys did not get better this offseason, but they are the best team in the NFC East. Dak Prescott will be able to lead the Cowboys to enough wins to make the playoffs, but I don’t see them making it very far in the playoffs.
- Titans
The Titans let A.J. Brown and Julio Jones go without getting much in return. The biggest concern for the Titans has to be Derrick Henry’s foot injury. But, as long as Derrick Henry can stay healthy this season, the Titans should have no problem making the playoffs.
- Patriots
I don’t see the Patriots performing better than they did last year. I don’t see a lot of potential in Mac Jones, and I would not even be surprised if I see some regression out of Mac Jones this season.
- 49ers
The 49ers were a dropped interception away from the Super Bowl last season. I believe that Trey Lance will be a success in the future, but I am not sold on him being great right away.
- Saints
I have high hopes for the Saints this season. I believe they will make the playoffs. Depending on how reliable Jameis Winston is, and how well Michael Thomas plays I believe they could make a deep playoff push this season
- Raiders
I believe that the Raiders will be a very good team this season. Their only problem is that they play in the toughest division in football. Davante Adams will make this team better, but I don’t think it will be enough to make the playoffs.
- Eagles
I am a big believer in Jalen Hurts. I believe that Devonta Smith will break out this season, with A.J. Brown taking some of the load off of him. I think they will be able to just sneak into the playoffs.
- Colts
The Colts were a win against, the worst team in the NFL, the Jaguars from making the playoffs last season. They were led by, the best Runningback in the NFL last season, Jonathan Taylor, who I don’t see being as great as he was last season. I do believe that Matt Ryan is a slight upgrade over Carson Wentz, but I don’t believe that it is going to be enough to make the playoffs this season.
- Cardinals
The loss of Deandre Hopkins for the first six weeks is going to hurt the Cardinals this season. Marquise Brown will be able to replace some of what Deandre Hopkins brings, but I don’t think it will be enough to make the playoffs this season.
- Browns
Deshaun Watson’s suspension is the only reason that I believe that the Browns won’t be able to make the playoffs. If he was playing the entire season I would not have any doubts that they would make the playoffs, but I don’t believe that Jacoby Brissett will be able to lead the Browns into the playoffs.
- Vikings
The Vikings have the potential to be a playoff team this year, but I still don’t think their defense is good enough to make the playoffs. The addition of Za’Darius Smith will help their defense, but I don’t see him alone making enough of a difference to make the playoffs.
- Panthers
I believe that Baker Mayfield is a much better quarterback than Sam Darnold. But, the Panthers finished 2-12 in the last 14 games, and I don’t see Baker Mayfield making a big enough difference to make the playoffs. But, if Christian McCaffrey can stay healthy this season, then I could see them making the playoffs this season.
- Dolphins
I don’t believe that Tua Tagovailoa is the future of the Dolphins. Tyreek Hill is a star Wide Receiver, but I don’t think that Tua has the arm to take advantage of having Tyreek Hill, so I don’t think they will be able to make the playoffs this year.
- Commanders
I believe that Taylor Heinicke is a better Quarterback than Carson Wentz. I honestly believe that he is the 5th best Quarterback in the NFC East behind Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, Taylor Heinicke, and Tyrod Taylor. So, I believe that the Commanders regressed from last year, and I don’t see them getting anywhere near the playoffs.
- Steelers
The Steelers have a star in T.J. Watt, but the offense is terrible, with the exception of Najee Harris. Last season their quarterback was Ben Roethlisberger, and even though he wasn’t great last year, Mitchell Trubisky is much worse.
- Seahawks
The loss of Russell Wilson hurts the Seahawks, but I do believe that it was the right thing to do for both sides. It gives Russell Wilson a chance to compete, while it puts the Seahawks in rebuild mode.
- Jets
The Jets are starting to turn in the right direction, but the injury to Zach Wilson doesn’t help. Their current starter is Joe Flacco, who I think is good enough to keep the team respectable, but even when Zach Wilson comes back the Jets will be nowhere near a playoff team.
- Lions
The Lions are starting to look like a team with a future. Amon-Ra St. Brown looks to have a bright future, and if Jameson Williams can come back from his ACL tear, I believe this can be the best wide receiver duo in the NFL. I still have my doubts when it comes to Jared Goff at Quarterback, but I believe the Lions will be a much-improved team this season.
- Bears
I don’t believe that the Bears got better this off-season. They didn’t do much in the draft or free agency. I believe that the Bears, even with a second-year quarterback, will regress once again this season.
- Jaguars
I see some improvement in the Jaguars. Adding Travis Etienne and Christan Kirk to the offense will make Trevor Lawerence’s job much easier than it was last year, but I still don’t see them being a very good team.
- Falcons
I see the Falcons as a boom or bust team. They have talent, in Cordalle Patterson, London Drake, and Kyle Pitts, but I don’t see them cultivating this talent into wins with Marcus Mariota at Quarterback, and one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
- Texans
I am not a believer in Davis Mills. The Texans are nowhere near a playoff team. I see them being one of the worst teams in the NFL once again.
- Giants
I believe that the Giants’ best player is their backup quarterback. This is not a recipe for a winning football team.