NFL preview with a twist
Unfortunately, my full NFL season preview did not get finished in time for posting last week (One man operation). So, here we go...not much changed from watching the first week of action.
In the 2014 Season Preview I correctly predicted a Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl including this tidbit on New England:
AFC Division Winners:
New England, Cincy, Indy and Denver
Wildcards:
Kansas City, Houston
AFC Champions:
In spite of everything I've written...somehow or another....New England
Also in my previous blog...I picked the Harbaugh-Harbaugh Super Bowl in my 2012 NFL Season Preview :
Super Bowl Prediction:
Baltimore vs. San Francisco
Yep...picking Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh....right where I left off last season!! LOL!!
This being an odd numbered year...I may have an off season but here goes.
Without further ado ...my view of the 2015 NFL Season.
AFC East
This division could be like the old NFC Central, brutal, defensive and dirty (well, New England does play in this one).
Buffalo Bills
Will be better than last season and tougher on defense with Rex Ryan at the helm.
Prediction: 9-7
Miami Dolphins
Dolphins have been on the verge, might be a make or break season.
Prediction: 9-7
New England Patriots
Will be a slightly tougher road this year but still the pick for this division.
Prediction: 10-6
New York Jets
Improved on the field, locker room in question.
Prediction: 8-8
AFC North
As in the past three or so seasons, throw a blanket over the Steelers, Ravens and Bengals with the Brown hoping for improvement.
Baltimore Ravens
Tough schedule, a bit unsteady on offense and top defender out for season, the Ravens will have to play spoilers.
Prediction: 8-8
Cincinnati Bengals
Should fend off the challengers again but barely, but the Bengals will need to go to the next level in the post season.
Prediction: 9-7
Cleveland Browns
Maybe a couple of seasons away!
Prediction: 3-13
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers will need to stay healthy and win on the road.
Prediction: 9-7
AFC South
The Colts are still ahead of the pack for now with Houston and possibly Tennessee lurking in the rear view.
Houston Texans
Looking to step back into the playoff picture this season.
Prediction: 9-7
Indianapolis Colts
The wake up call in Buffalo last week may set them on their way to an AFC Championship run!
Prediction: 12-4
Jacksonville Jaguars
Improved but not there yet.
Prediction: 4-12
Tennessee Titans
Mariota Mayhem has set in so the Titans have hope.
Prediction: 7-9
AFC West
Of course I'd love to see my Chargers take out this division and with the Broncos a step slower this season, the Bolts could well battle the Chiefs for the heir apparent title.
Denver Broncos
Peyton might be two years past it but still dangerous.
Prediction: 10-6
Kansas City Chiefs
Solid and ready to challenge Broncos
Prediction: 10-6
Oakland Raiders
Could pull a few upsets but not ready to challenge yet.
Prediction: 5-11
San Diego Chargers
Chargers need to win a couple of tough ones on the road against 2014 playoff teams to contend.
Prediction: 10-6
AFC Division Winners:
New England
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Wildcards:
Denver
San Diego
AFC Champions
Indianapolis Colts
NFC East
The East will be interesting, as much on the field as off.
Dallas Cowboys
Should win division again this season but not much more.
Prediction: 10-6
New York Giants
Who knows with the G-Men, they have some parts but the machine isn't running smoothly yet!
Prediction: 8-8
Philadelphia Eagles
Make or break for the Kelly Gang.
Prediction: 10-6
Washington Redskins
Who knows what's up in DC!!
Prediction: 5-11
NFC North
Green Bay should hold off improving Minnesota and Detroit while the Bears decline/reload.
Chicago Bears
New coach/new outlook....Jay Cutler at QB..... . 500 at best!
Prediction: 6-10
Detroit Lions
Need to make a serious run or look at rebuilding?
Prediction: 9-7
Green Bay Packers
Still ahead of the pack in this division and a favourite to go all the way perhaps.
Prediction: 12-4
Minnesota Vikings
Depends on the running game and if it is good again.
Prediction: 9-7
NFC South
The Saints are coming back to the pack here and this season, the Panthers are looking to be top dog.
Atlanta Falcons
Looking to bounce back from down season....
Prediction: 8-8
Carolina Panthers
Nine wins should take this division....
Prediction: 9-7
New Orleans Saints
Not where they used to be but still capable of hot runs...
Prediction: 9-7
Tampa Bay Bucs
Will get better as season goes on.
Prediction: 6-10
NFC West
This will be the Wild, Wild West but Seattle is just a half step ahead!
Arizona Cardinals
Need solid QB play.
Prediction: 10-6
San Francisco 49ers
Down but not out...
Prediction: 8-8
Seattle Seahawks
May return to the Super Bowl again but the road will be tougher.
Prediction: 11-5
Saint Louis Rams
Improved on the field but may not show in standings.
Prediction: 6-10
NFC Division Winners:
Dallas Cowboys
Green Bay Packers
Carolina Panthers
Seattle Seahawks
Wildcards:
Philadelphia Eagles
Arizona Cardinals
AFC Champions
Seattle Seahawks
Super Bowl Prediction
Seattle over Indianapolis
All for now....game predictions in a few hours. Remember, it's an odd numbered year so I might be off according to trends!
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