Hi, with the season winding down and 2 weeks left, the playoff picture is almost set, and looking at who I think will win and lose, this is what I think the playoffs will look like, I hope your favorite team makes it. Here it is:
NFC:
1st Seed Prediction: Dallas Cowboys, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Cowboys will win out with a home game against the Lions which will be hard, but if they play like usual, they will win and then an easy game vs. the Eagles which won't be trouble for them to win out and take the number 1 seed in the NFC with their amazing offense and decent defense. Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott will keep on rolling to keep this team going in the playoffs.
2nd Seed Prediction: Seattle Seahawks, Predicted Record: 11-4-1:
The Seahawks have been a force all season and I would be surprised if they lost to the Cardinals at home or the 1 win 49ers in San Fransisco. The Hawks should be locked up for a first round bye and already clinched a playoff spot and so if they win out, they will stay in their BYE spot. The offense is playing great but the D will have to recover from losing Earl Thomas and have to learn to get Steven Terrell involved the way Earl Thomas would.
3rd Seed Predicition: Atlanta Falcons, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Falcons don't have a super tough schedule ending the year, playing the Panthers in Carolina could be trouble, but the Saints at home should be easy money for the surging Falcons. Their offense will need to be on top of its game because their D CANNOT do much to help and they need to work on their D next season if they ever want to win a Super Bowl.
4th Seed Prediction: Green Bay Packers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
I am predicted the Packers to win out and finally steal the division from the Lions which some people think won't happen, but I think it will. The Packers can probably win this week vs. Minnesota at home and if they don't, they're in trouble, if they do like they should though, they will have to pull off a bit of an upset in Detroit to take the division. I think they can do it though by the way Aaron Rodgers and the Packers D has been playing lately.
5th Seed Prediction: New York Giants, Predicted Record: 12-4:
The Giants offense has been great lately, but what is surprising to most people, is that what has been carrying them lately is their Super Bowl defense. Since earlier this season, players on the Giants have started calling their great D a super bowl defense. Janoris Jenkins, Landon Collins, and Olivier Vernon have lead this overpowered defensive attack while Odell Beckham is back to himself having great game after great game. The Giants are going to have a great playoff run I can tell and if they can pull off a few upsets, they could be the next Super Bowl champs.
6th Seed Prediction: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Bucs have been on a run lately and I think they will end up winning out and barely making the playoffs with the NFC 6th seed. I think the Bucs won't go far in the playoffs because their strength is being at home, and being 6th seed means you won't have 1 home game in the playoffs so it could be tough for the Bucs but they could pull off upsets like they've been doing all year. Their D has all of the sudden became one of the top defenses in the league and Jameis Winston is a pro QB now that knows what to do under pressure, you saw the Bucs almost beat the insane Cowboys last week, they can pull off upsets.
AFC:
1st Seed Prediction: New England Patriots, Predicted Record: 14-2:
The Patriots cannot be stopped. Take away Tom Brady's best target and he takes the next man up (Malcom Mitchell) and turns him into a great receiver. The Pats can easily win the Super Bowl yet again with their superstar offense and their decent D that has always done what they needed it to the last few seasons.
2nd Seed Prediction: Oakland Raiders, Predicted Record: 13-3:
The Raiders will win out. Their schedule is not super tough. Beating the Colts at home won't be hard and then the faltering Broncos in Denver won't be too tough. The Raiders have such a great young offense lead by MVP candidate Derek Carr and 2 great young receivers in Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree. Running back Latavius Murray has proved to be a great young running back will totally help them in the playoffs because he racks up a lot of yards every game. Their defense has a lot of superstar players that can get it done. Defensive player of the year candidate Khalil Mack leads their D attack helped by their great young corners and safeties and LB Bruce Irvin. The Raiders may be a super bowl team.
3rd Seed Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers, Predicted Record: 11-5:
The Steelers didn't look great earlier this season, and they don't look perfect now, but they will easily win this division because the Ravens don't have enough to beat them out. Their overpowered offense has been lead by running back Le'Veon Bell who would have been an MVP candidate if he hadn't been suspended the first 3 games. Big Ben and Antonio Brown have been a great duo lately and LaDarius Green looks like a great target at tight end. The D is becoming top tier and I would be very surprised if the Steelers didn't make a deep playoff push.
4th Seed Prediction: Tennessee Titans, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Titans I think deserve a playoff season. They have been the best team in their division by far this season and if the garbage Texans end up winning the division, it would be a sad thing after the Titans amazing season. The Texans and Titans will both probably win pretty easy match-ups in week 16 but in week 17, the Titans come to Houston to play for the division and the winner with end up with this 4th seed. The Titans star offense lead by future top QB Marcus Mariota and maybe comeback player of the year DeMarco Murray. Delanie Walker is old, but he is still a top tight end and Rishard Matthews looks like a great target. The defense is enough to win games and the Titans could go deep in the playoffs if they make it which I am confident they will.
5th Seed Prediction: Kansas City Chiefs, Predicted Record: 12-4:
It seems funny that a team with such a big record, would be 5th or 6th seed. The Chiefs will make the playoffs for sure unless of course they lose out which would probably not happen. The Chiefs have an amazing offense lead by surprise breakout rookie triple threat Tyreek Hill who gets a touchdown almost everytime he touches the ball. Alex Smith is becoming a great franchise QB and Spencer Ware is a great replacement for Jamaal Charles. The defense is even better than the O. Marcus Peters is one of the best CB's in football in only his second year. Eric Berry is also a top safety and he is playing like it. Their D is insane and even though they won't be a division winner, they could easily beat any team in the wildcard round and then make a deep push to the Super Bowl like they did last season.
6th Seed Prediction: Miami Dolphins, Predicted Record: 10-6:
The Dolphins are a great team, and I think they will finally make the playoffs and compete with the Patriots in their division, next season they might even be able to win the division if they have a strong start. The Dolphins can put together an upset and make it to the next round of the playoffs and maybe even duel with the Patriots down the playoff stretch. Ryan Tannehill is becoming a good QB and Matt Moore is a great re-placement, leading the 'Fins to a blowout game Vs. the Jets last week. Jay Ajayi is a GREAT running back, top 5 in my mind. Jarvis Landry and breakout tight end Dion Sims have been great targets and the Dolphins D has broken out starting with CB Byron Maxwell's breakout season. Ndamukong Suh is always a great defender and same with Mario Williams. The Dolphins have a great team and they can make a deep playoff push.
Thanks for reading!
