2023 NFL Predictions: All 32 Teams
This year is an interesting year as there is parity throughout the NFL. Let’s start with the AFC.
In the AFC
The Chargers are my favorite this year. The Chiefs lost a few key pieces but you can never bet too much against them. Chris Jones holdout is a big question mark. The NY Jets added Aaron Rodgers and Dalvin Cook and became instant contenders. The Jaguars added one of the best playmakers in the game in Calvin Ridley. The Bills always seem to be lacking that one piece and I thought Josh Allen took a step back last year. The Dolphins have 2 great players and a suspect offensive line. The Browns intrigue me with the addition of Elijah Moore. Keep an eye on them.
In the NFC
Everybody loves the Eagles but no team has gone back to the Super Bowl that lost it the year before. Seattle added some great defensive players and will be much improved. Also, Seattle found a good 3rd in Njigba which will open the field for Metcalf and Lockett. The Cowboys can win it all if Dak picks up the pace. The NFC South and North are very weak divisions and any of those teams can emerge as champions. Keep an eye on them. The Falcons are my dark horse, but it will come down to their qb play.
MY BOLD PREDICTIONS
AFC East
NY Jets 10-7 Aaron Rodgers and Dalvin Cook, need I say more
Buffalo Bills 10-7 Josh Allen needs more weapons
NE Patriots 8-9 Can Mac Jones take the next step at QB, Bill O’Brien will help
Miami Dolphins 7-10 Will Tua be able to make plays on 3rd down
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens 11-6 Teams loaded with talent and best wr core Jackson has had
Cleveland Browns 10-7 Surprise team if Watson lives up to expectations
Cincinatti Bengals 9-8 Starting the year with some key injuries. Just have a feeling
Pittsburgh Steelers 8-9 Mike Tomlin always keeps them competitive
AFC South
Jacksonville Jaguars 10-7 Calvin Ridley effect and another year for Lawrence in system
Tennessee Titans 7-10 Just not enough in the passing game.
Houston texans 5-12 Rookie QB with limited weapons on the passing game
Indianapolis Colts 4-13 See above
AFC West
La Chargers 12-5 Decimated by injuries in 22. If healthy very good football team
KC Chiefs 11-6 Juju Schuster will be missed
Denver Broncos 8-9 All depends on how well Wilson plays with a revamped O Line
LA Raiders 7-10 Will Mc Daniels make it through the year.
NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles 12-5 Good team, no super bowl loser has gone back the next year.
Dallas Cowboys11-6 Team is built to win, All comes down to Dak
NY Giants 8-9 Much tougher schedule, may be 500
Washington Commanders 7-10 Tough QB situation.
NFC North
Green Bay Packers 9-8 Surprise team, Watson is the real deal.
Chicago Bears 9-8 Team on the rise in a weak division
Minnesota Vikings 8-9 Got younger, not necessarily better, young CB room
Detroit Lions 8-9 Made a ton of moves but is it a top 10 Defense, no
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons 10-7 Great offseason moves, QB is the biggest question mark
New Orleans Saints 8-9 Can Michael Thomas ever get back to form?
Tampa Bay Bucs 6-11 Losing Jensen really hurt, no run game
Carolina Panthers 4-13 O seems a mess with a great coach, no weapons, line struggles
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks 11-6 Made great improvements on D, sleeper team! More cover 2
SF 49ers 10-7 Teams will figure Brock out, may have a rough year 2
LA Rams 5-12 Paying the price for a SB run, Kupp Trade?
Arizona Cardinals 2-15 Underdogs in every game.
NFC Championship Cowboys vs Seattle
AFC Championship Chargers vs Jets
Super Bowl: Cowboys vs Chargers Super Bowl Winner:Chargers
Just for the record, I was right on 3/4 going to the NFC Championship last year. We shall see! Check back in February!