2015-16 NFL Predictions

2015-16 NFL Predictions

AFC EAST                                                                                NFC EAST

3   New England        11     5                                                      3   Dallas              10    6

6   Miami                   11     5                                                      6   New York         9     7

     Buffalo                   9     7                                                           Philadephia       6     10

     New York              8      8                                                          Washington       4      12

AFC NORTH                                                                            NFC NORTH

4   Cincinnati             11     5                                                       1   Green Bay       13     3

6   Baltimore              11     5                                                       5   Detroit             11     5

     Pittsburgh             10     6                                                            Minnesota          6    10

     Cleveland               4    12                                                           Chicago              4    12

AFC SOUTH                                                                             NFC SOUTH

1   Indianapolis          12     4                                                       4    Atlanta            10      6

     Houston                  8     8                                                             Carolina            9      7

     Jacksonville            4    12                                                            New Orleans    6      10                        Tennessee               4    12                                                            Tampa Bay       4      12

AFC WEST                                                                               NFC WEST

2   Denver                   12     4                                                       2     Seattle             12      4

     Kansas City             8     8                                                              Arizona             8      8

     San Diego               6     10                                                             St. Louis           6      10

     Oakland                  5     11                                                             San Francisco   3      13

NFL YEARLY AWARDS

MVP- Aaron Rodgers

Offensive POY- Andrew Luck

Defensive POY- Clay Matthews

Offensive ROY- Ameer Abdullah

Defensive ROY- Leonard Williams

Comeback- Victor Cruz

Coach- Dan Quinn

AFC EAST- Starting of with in my opinion, the most improved division in the league. It's going to be a dog fight and the teams may beat each other enough for them to hurt each other's playoff chances. New England is still the strongest team in the division however. They have questions on defense which will have an affect on their record and seeding but as long as Brady is QB, the division is their's. I think the Dolphins made significant improvements especially bringing in Ndomukong Suh. They don't win the division due to tie-breaking procedures but squeak into the playoffs. Their defense is what makes the difference. Buffalo also heavily improved but on offense. Bringing in Lesean McCoy should relive pressure off Tyrod Taylor or whoever is in QB. Rex Ryan will also lead a strong defense and have this team contending but ack of a quality QB will hurt them. New York also made really nice improvements but they, just like Buffalo, have major issues at QB. The offensive additions will help but they simply dont have enough to contend this season. 

AFC NORTH- The strongest division in football resides here. It will absolutely be another dogfight for the division. This time I think Cincy retakes the crown. I think they have the best overall team on both sides of the ball. I have Baltimore finishing in second. I think despite losing Ngata and now Suggs for the rest of the season, this defense is still strong enough to help push this team into the postseason. They also have an easy schedule in my opinion.  Pittsburgh misses out. I think the lack of defensive leadership will prove costly. Once Leveon Bel comes back they will surely have an offense to help them contend but their shoddy defense has them missing the postseason. As for Cleveland, well, despite a decent defense, they will stink, again. Johnny Manziel will eventually be the starting quarterback because Josh McCown is a joke. Manziel will play himself into being a joke, but I digress. Another bad year for the Dawg Pound. 

AFC SOUTH- Indy will likely win the division by default. They improved their offensive weapons to support Luck in the short term. I dont know how much Andre Johnson and Frank Gore have left in them but they wont be counted on nearly as much as they normally were. Houston would be a playoff contender had they had a decent QB. THey dont therefore they will suffer. They have a lot of nice pieces in place to throw up a decent record. Jacksonville and Tennessee will be equally as bad as each other where they always seem to be. Im not sold on Bortles nor Mariota as promising stars. Mariota has in my opinion a higher upside but Jacksonville has a better defense. But they both are a long way from contending.

AFC WEST- Denver is still the strongest team in this division but this is likely their last gasp of air as their window is closing. Believe it or not a believe the best part of their team is their defense. Von Miller will grow into a stud and this team easily takes the division despite what I believe will be a bad final year for Peyton. I have Kansas City finishing in second mainly due to their upgrades. Maclin should help Alex Smith but he can also very easily turn into Dwayne Bowe. I think San Diego is too inconsistent to compete. I think Phillip Rivers begins to decline as this team starts to shift focus to develop the running game. Oakland is a much improved team but not improved enough to start winning games. Their defense is better as is their offense. I think Amari Cooper is the real deal even though I dont think David Carr is but I think he will make him look better than his actual talent. They will lose tough games but they are on the right track.

NFC EAST- I have Dallas winning the division simply because I'm not too high on the other teams in it. I think the NFC has declined overall. Dallas will miss the loss of Murray and may become too one dynamic on offense and i think their defense is ok at best. Sean Lee's return will help if he stays healthy. Surprisingly I have the Giants not only finish in second but actually snatching that second wild card. I think the offense is much improved and their defensive secondary has improved as well. I am super low on Philadelphia. I think Chip Kelly's experiment will fail mainly due to the fact they dont have a decent Quarterback. Sam Bradford isnt that good let alone made of glass. And if/when he goes down, it turns to Mark Sanchez.... yeah. They dont finish in last because theres another team in this divsion that goes the the name (although controversial) The Washington Redskins. They are simply a mess and now crowned the most dysfunctional organization in the league.

NFC NORTH- Green Bay is still the strongest team in the divsion. The Jordy Nelson injury wont really matter as long as #12 is back there, they'll be just fine. I also think Clay Matthews sneakily grabs the Defensive Player of the Year award in what I believe will be a career year for him. I think my Detroit Lions are still talented enough to contend. The loss of Suh will hurt but Ngata will help relieve the pain. Hopefully they stay disciplined and they should still be ok. Minnesota may have improved the most out of any team in this division. The return of Adrian Peterson should be interesting. He could have an A-Rod-esk type of season. Their defense is legit but I'm just not sold on Bridgewater. They too are making the right steps. Chicago however, is not. Their defense is now awful and they still have Cutler throwing the football. Forte and Jeffrey are good for fantasy football as they will get lots of garbage points because Chicago will play from behind a lot. 

NFC SOUTH- Without doubt the weakest division in football is here. I think Atlanta pulls through because of their offensive potential and defensive upgrades. Dan Quinn wins Coach of the Year implementing a better defensive scheme. Carolina falls just short despite what I think will be a hot start. They are too thin offensively despite a legit defense. New Orleans has lost a lot without Jimmy Graham and their defense will crumble under Rob Ryan. Plus I think Brees will start to decline especially with no great weapons. Tampa wont be that terrible for a 4-12 team but they arent close to contending by any means. Not too sold on Winston but he has a Cam Newton upside as long as he says and does the right things. Their defense isnt that bad either. 

NFC WEST- Seattle is just too strong to lose this divsion. Arizona will put up a fight for a while but they lack offensive depth. St Louis will be a sneaky team too but Im just not sold on their offense as well. Kam Chancellor wont hold out too long. One side will give in and the Legion of Boom will thrive once again. Carson Palmer will have to play smart in order for the Cards to contend. I have them just missing out but they can easily get back in the playoffs if they can force turnovers and thrive on special teams. Larry Fitzgerald needs to make a bit of a comeback as well. I finally end with what i believe will be the worst team in football. They simply have nothing left on offense. I think Kaepernick is garbage and now half their defense retired. San Fran, you're officially, ON THE CLOCK!

NFL PLAYOFFS

Wild Card Round

BAL    23                        NYG  24

NE       20                        DAL  33

MIA     17                        DET   34

CIN      24                        ATL   17

Divisional Round

BAL    16                        DET    23

IND     33                        GB      35

CIN      24                       DAL    27

DEN     28                       SEA     24

Championship Round

DEN     17                      DAL      33

IND      27                      GB         35

SUPER BOWL 50

Indianapolis Colts          30

Green Bay Packers         35

Super Bowl MVP- Aaron Rodgers