Predicted Order of Finish
*In parenthesis is the team's 2022 NFL ranking.
9. Washington-
Good News- the Commanders return 10 starters including DT Daron Payne (11.5 sacks) from last year’s defense which ranked third in the NFL in yards allowed
Bad News- a young QB and a suspect O-line is never a good combination entering a season
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (24)
Rush Yards Per Game- (12)
Pass Yards Per Game- (21)
Sacks Allowed- (26)
Points Allowed Per Game- (7)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (11)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (4)
Sacks- (12)
Turnover Margin- (26)
10. LA Rams-
Good News- QB Matthew Stafford is set to return after missing the final 7 games in 2022 with a neck injury
Bad News- the defense was gutted in the offseason losing CB Jalen Ramsey, LB Bobby Wagner, and DT Greg Gaines
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (26)
Rush Yards Per Game- (27)
Pass Yards Per Game- (27)
Sacks Allowed- (30)
Points Allowed Per Game- (21)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (13)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (21)
Sacks- (21)
Turnover Margin- (16)
11. Seattle-
Good News- QB Geno Smith exceeded expectations in his first year as the Seahawks’ starter throwing for 4,282 yards and 30 TD’s
Bad News- the defense ranked 25th in points allowed and 26 in total yards allowed in 2022, a far cry from the days of the Legion of Boom
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 8.5
Points Per Game- (9)
Rush Yards Per Game- (18)
Pass Yards Per Game- (11)
Sacks Allowed- (23)
Points Allowed Per Game- (25)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (30)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (13)
Sacks- (7)
Turnover Margin- (12)
12. Green Bay-
Good News- the duo of Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon in the backfield will help QB Jordan Love ease into the starting role
Bad News- the Packers’ defense under coordinator Joe Berry has regressed since his arrival in 2021 despite having 8 first-round picks at his disposal
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 7.5
Points Per Game- (14)
Rush Yards Per Game- (15)
Pass Yards Per Game- (17)
Sacks Allowed- (7)
Points Allowed Per Game- (17)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (26)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (6)
Sacks- (27)
Turnover Margin- (12)
13. Tampa Bay-
Good News- either QB Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask will have a viable receiving corps led by Mike Evans and Chris Godwin
Bad News- the Bucs' once stout O-line must be rebuilt and Todd Bowles holds a 22-44 record his past 4 full seasons as head coach in the NFL
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 6.5
Points Per Game- (25)
Rush Yards Per Game- (32)
Pass Yards Per Game- (2)
Sacks Allowed- (1)
Points Allowed Per Game- (13)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (15)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (9)
Sacks- (7)
Turnover Margin- (20)
14. Chicago-
Good News- signing D.J. Moore gives Justin Fields a go to option at WR and Aaron Rodgers is no longer on the schedule twice a year
Bad News- RB David Montgomery’s absence will be felt both on the field (1,117 total yards, 6 TD’s) and in the locker room
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 7.5
Points Per Game- (23)
Rush Yards Per Game- (1)
Pass Yards Per Game- (32)
Sacks Allowed- (29)
Points Allowed Per Game- (32)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (31)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (17)
Sacks- (32)
Turnover Margin- (20)
15. Carolina-
Good News- the schedule offers plenty of winnable games for new HC Frank Reich and top overall pick Bryce Young at QB
Bad News- to get Young the Panthers' had to give up top WR D.J. Moore who caught 63 passes for 888 yards and 7 TD's in 2022
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 7.5
Points Per Game- (20)
Rush Yards Per Game- (10)
Pass Yards Per Game- (29)
Sacks Allowed- (11)
Points Allowed Per Game- (19)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (18)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (22)
Sacks- (25)
Turnover Margin- (24)
16. Arizona-
Good News- special teams returns two solid assets in K Matt Prater and return specialists Greg Dortch
Bad News- QB Kyler Murray is coming off a torn ACL in 2022 and the defensive front, one of the Cardinals’ only strengths last year, lost both J.J Watt and Zach Allen
OVER/UNDER Total Wins 4.5
Points Per Game- (21)
Rush Yards Per Game- (22)
Pass Yards Per Game- (18)
Sacks Allowed- (23)
Points Allowed Per Game- (31)
Rush Yards Allowed Per Game- (14)
Pass Yards Allowed Per Game- (24)
Sacks- (23)
Turnover Margin- (26)
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