Predicted Order of Finish
*In parenthesis is the team's 2022 NFL ranking.
9. Denver-
Good News- the defense returns 8 starters from a unit that ranked in the top 10 in the league in rush yards allowed and INT’s
Bad News- Russell Wilson looked nothing like a 9-time Pro-Bowl QB last year and will need a rebuilt O-line to drastically improve after yielding an NFL worst 63 sacks
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 8.5
Points Per Game- (32)
Rush Yards Per Game- (21)
Pass Yards Per Game- (19)
Sacks Allowed- (32)
Points Allowed Per Game- (13)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (10)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (12)
Sacks- (23)
Turnover Margin- (16)
10. Tennessee-
Good News- the signing of DeAndre Hopkins fills a big void at WR following the departure of A.J. Brown
Bad News- the O-line will feature 4 new starters after allowing 49 sacks last year which ranked 27th out of 32 teams
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 7.5
Points Per Game- (28)
Rush Yards Per Game- (13)
Pass Yards Per Game- (30)
Sacks Allowed- (27)
Points Allowed Per Game- (13)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (1)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (32)
Sacks- (18)
Turnover Margin- (22)
11. New England-
Good News- the Patriots stout defensive front returns both DT’s Davon Godchaux and Lawrence Guy
Bad News- QB Mac Jones regressed in his 2nd year and must get back on track under new coordinator Bill O’Brien to keep the Patriots out of the AFC East cellar
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 7.5
Points Per Game- (17)
Rush Yards Per Game- (24)
Pass Yards Per Game- (20)
Sacks Allowed- (18)
Points Allowed Per Game- (10)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (6)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (16)
Sacks- (3)
Turnover Margin- (4)
12. Pittsburgh-
Good News- rookie QB Kenny Pickett showed promise last season leading the Steelers to 5 wins in the final 7 games
Bad News- special teams must improve after sub-par seasons from K Chris Boswell and P Pressley Harvin
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 8.5
Points Per Game- (26)
Rush Yards Per Game- (16)
Pass Yards Per Game- (24)
Sacks Allowed- (13)
Points Allowed Per Game- (10)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (9)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (19)
Sacks- (14)
Turnover Margin- (9)
13. Cleveland-
Good News- after shaking off the rust last year Deshaun Watson should begin to resemble the quarterback that threw for over 4,800 yards along 33 TD’s in 2020
Bad News- rookie K Cade York struggled mightily in 2022 converting only 24/32 FG’s
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 9.5
Points Per Game- (18)
Rush Yards Per Game- (6)
Pass Yards Per Game- (22)
Sacks Allowed- (20)
Points Allowed Per Game- (20)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (25)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (5)
Sacks- (27)
Turnover Margin- (16)
14. Las Vegas-
Good News- Jimmy Garappolo (40-17 career record as a starter) reunites with former coordinator now head coach of the Raiders Josh McDaniels
Bad News- the defense ranked 28th in yards allowed last year and will once again be put to the test in the tough AFC West
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (12)
Rush Yards Per Game- (17)
Pass Yards Per Game- (11)
Sacks Allowed- (9)
Points Allowed Per Game- (26)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (19)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (29)
Sacks- (30)
Turnover Margin- (30)
15. Houston-
Good News- top draft pick C.J. Stroud, (85 TD’s and only 12 INT’s in 2 seasons at Ohio State) gives Texans' fans a reason for optimism heading into 2023
Bad News- Stroud lacks a standout WR and the new coaching staff gets BAL and JAX on the road in the first 3 weeks
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (30)
Rush Yards Per Game- (31)
Pass Yards Per Game- (25)
Sacks Allowed- (13)
Points Allowed Per Game- (27)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (32)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (10)
Sacks- (18)
Turnover Margin- (16)
16. Indianapolis-
Good News- new HC Shane Steichen, who helped develop Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, hopes to do the same with 4th overall pick QB Anthony Richardson
Bad News- the pass rush, which was the one bright spot in 2022, lost sack leader Yannick Ngakoue (9.5)
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (30)
Rush Yards Per Game- (23)
Pass Yards Per Game- (23)
Sacks Allowed- (31)
Points Allowed Per Game- (28)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (21)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (11)
Sacks- (10)
Turnover Margin- (32)