The NFL is full of surprises. This is obvious. Just look at the 2022-23 NFL season. Can you see some surprises? I can. For example, the Seattle Seahawks made the playoffs? The Defending Super Bowl Champion Rams went 5-12 and ended the year with Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback? Imagine telling someone before the season that this would happen. No one would believe you. They’d call you crazy. That’s the point of this article. I am going to go through every team, and make one crazy prediction for each of them. So, without further ado, lets start.
Arizona Cardinals
Move on from Kyler Murray and tank for Caleb Williams
When I say the Cardinals will tank, I really just mean they’re going to keep doing what they’ve been doing. The Cardinals look like such a dysfunctional franchise. They are set up to be football’s worst team next year. However, there is a bright side. He goes by the name of Caleb Williams. Caleb Williams is a quarterback for the USC Trojans. He is the reigning Heisman winner. In his Heisman year, he threw for 4,537 yards, 42 touchdowns to only 5 interceptions. He added 382 yards and 10 touchdowns on the ground. He is clearly the best quarterback in his class. Also, the Cardinals might be able to get Caleb Williams and Ohio State standout Marvin Harrison Jr. How could they do that? Because the Houston Texans traded the Cards their first round pick. Anyway, right now, the Cardinals may look bad, but they’ve set themselves up well for the future. It will just take time.
Atlanta FalconsÂ
Get the No.1 Seed
The Falcons are such a storied franchise, but they’ve never really won anything. They’ve made it to the Super Bowl twice, and lost both. One of the losses was the infamous 28-3 choke. You’ve gotta feel bad for Falcons fans, right? I mean, that Super Bowl loss must’ve hurt. That is, if Falcons fans actually exist. Anyway, back to the point. The Falcons are not a great team, but they made key signings in free agency, and they have the second easiest schedule in the league. The Falcons are good, but not great. So if they win the games they should win, then maybe they can win 12-13 games. I looked through the Falcon’s schedule, and I could only find 4 games I expect them to lose. The other games are free reign. However, don’t expect much more, as they will swiftly be knocked out of the playoffs by the 49ers, Eagles, Cowboys, Seahawks, Lions, or the Giants. Good luck, Falcons!
Baltimore Ravens
Odell is not 2015 Odell
Of course I mean metaphorically, and I have evidence to back it up. Odell Beckham Jr was the Raven’s blockbuster deal, but it will most definitely backfire on them. Odell hasn’t had a productive season in the NFL since 2019, and even then he barely eclipsed 1,000 yards. This man is regressing, and paying him 18 million dollars is not a good idea. While I don’t think he’ll be horrible, I wouldn’t expect him to get more than 600 yards and 3 touchdowns. Overall I think the Ravens are one of the most overrated teams in the league. They have a lackluster defense after losing Marcus Peters, their quarterback would be better off playing running back, and their entire team seems to have a subscription to be on IR every year. The Ravens are banking on Odell returning back to form, but, I just don’t see it happening.
Buffalo Bills
Miss the Playoffs
For the past few years now, the Bills have looked like serious title contenders. However, they have nothing much to show for it. And it’s time to start asking ourselves, how much more faith can we put in Josh Allen’s ability to win it all? In 2023, the Bills have one of the toughest schedules in the league. They play the Chiefs, Eagles, Cowboys, Chargers, Jaguars, and they are in the same division as the Dolphins, and the Jets. This is a recipe for disaster. Also, as good as their defense is, they lost key players like, Tremaine Edmunds to the Bears in free agency, and Von Miller is out for at least the first 4 weeks of the season. Like I said, recipe for disaster. While I think they will squeeze out some key wins, with an AFC as stacked with talent as it is, I don’t know how much confidence I can put into the Bills this season.
Carolina Panthers
Jonathan Mingo leads rookies in receiving yards
If you don’t watch college football, then you’re probably wondering who I’m talking about. I’m talking about the 6’2, 225 pound, monster receiver, Jonathan Mingo. Jonathan Mingo’s college career was lackluster. His best year, 2022, he put up 51 receptions for 861 yards, and 5 touchdowns. Not bad, not great. However, his quarterback at Ole Miss is not very good. A receiver can only be as good as the guy throwing him the ball. Luckily for Jonathan, the guy throwing him the ball is the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 draft, Bryce Young. Being able to play with a guy who has that kind of talent is an opportunity not many get. I expect Jonathan to catch 60+ balls for 1,100+ yards and 4+ touchdowns.
Chicago Bears
Justin Fields and DJ Moore form an unstoppable duo
This should not be a surprise to anyone, but Justin Fields is not a great passer. But let’s take a trip down memory lane. Josh Allen brought the Bills to a playoff berth in 2019, but, after a very quick exit, The Bills had a decision. They had a developing quarterback who was a prolific runner but needed to be able to pass better. In 2020, they traded for star wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The result? 13-3 regular season, AFC Championship Game berth and Josh Allen becomes a Top 10 quarterback. A little bit later, the Eagles made the playoffs. They get eliminated immediately. However, they had a developing quarterback who was a prolific runner but needed to be able to pass better. So in 2022, they traded for star wide receiver AJ Brown. The result? 14-3 regular season, Super Bowl berth, and Jalen Hurts becomes a Top 10 quarterback. Now I’m not saying the Bears are going to go 14-3 or 13-4 or even 10-7, but DJ Moore and Justin Fields should form instant chemistry and give the Bears some hope for the future.
Cincinnati Bengals
Make it to the Super Bowl
I don’t know how he did it, but Joe Burrow turned the Bengals from a 4-11-1 team into a Super Bowl runner-up in just one year. Then the next year he went 13-4 and made the AFC Championship game. This year, I predict he’s taking the Bengals there again. He’s expected to break the record for the highest-paid player in history, and if he doesn’t, this is the year for him to earn it. Joe Burrow is the second-best quarterback in the league, and he might be number one by the end of the year. Anyway, with Joe Burrow throwing to Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd, and Joe Mixon, this team is lethal and should be expected to make it to the Super Bowl. Now of course, predicting someone to make the Super Bowl is extremely bold because I’m not taking into account one thing. And that is injuries. Injuries, suck. But there’s no way around it. A team can go from a lethal contender to one of the worst teams in the league with one injury. And you can’t really control it. But, nevertheless, I’m predicting them to make the Super Bowl.
Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett gets 20+ sacks
Myles Garrett is coming off back-to-back 16-sack seasons, and the only other D-lineman who was able to take sacks from him, Jadeveon Clowney, left in free agency. Myles Garrett is one of the best edge rushers in the entire league so it’s not that crazy to expect a bunch of sacks from him, however, 20+ sacks is insane. Few have accomplished it, but if anyone’s going to, it’s him. Also, his division is home to some of the worst offensive lines in the league. This is a huge opportunity for Myles. Of all the years he could have done it, this is the one. Also, on a side note, watch out for the Browns this season, they have a great roster on paper.
Dallas Cowboys
Make it to the NFC Title game
This is an especially hard topic for me, because as a Cowboys fan, watching your team lose in the first or second round of the playoffs over and over again can be excruciating. However, in typical Cowboys fan fashion, I am predicting that this is the year that the Cowboys will finally end the 27-year-long streak of not making the NFC Title game. If you look at the rankings, the Cowboy’s defense is ranked 2nd in the entire league. Last year, the defensive unit ranked 4th in sacks, 5th in points per game (allowed), and 1st in total takeaways. Also, their offense had the 4th most points per game (scored), and were Top 12 in total yards gained (per game). They did that even while dealing with a backup quarterback for 5 of those games. In the offseason, the front office added Brandin Cooks, and Stephon Gilmore. This team is more than capable of making it to the Super Bowl. However, I am going to stay conservative and predict that they make the NFC Title Game.
Denver Broncos
End their losing streak against the Chiefs
In case you don’t already know, the Broncos cannot seem to beat the Chiefs. The Chiefs have beat the Broncos 15 straight times. The last time the Chiefs lost to the Broncos was in 2015. And, the Chiefs are in the middle of a dynasty, so why would they lose now? Because the Broncos are better now. They added Mike McGlinchey, and traded for Sean Payton. Sean Payton is a really good coach. If anyone can take this roster to the playoffs, it’s him. So, what does beating the Chiefs do for the Broncos. Really nothing. The Chiefs were the best team last year, and they still lost three games. To the Bills, the Bengals, and the Colts. Three teams beat the best team in the league. So really, what does it matter? The Broncos have a great roster, a great coach, and a great opportunity to finish second in the AFC West, and it’s not even close.
Detroit Lions
Jared Goff leads the league in passing yards
Jared Goff may be the most underrated quarterback in the league. He threw for 4,438 yards, 29 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions and some people don’t even have him as a top 16 quarterback. That is bizarre. He is a Top 10 quarterback at worst, but that’s not the point. He put up a bunch of yards, and his weapons were pretty good. However, he’s going to have Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-ra St Brown, David Montgomery, Jameson Williams, and Sam LaPorta as his targets. Also, he’s behind an O-line that is one of the best in the league with Penei Sewell, Taylor Decker, and Frank Ragnow. Jared Goff has a chance to prove all the doubters wrong this year, and I hope he does it.
Green Bay Packers
Have a winning record
I don’t get something. The Packers trade Aaron Rodgers and everyone expects them to suck? They still have Jordan Love. Yeah, I know, he hasn’t started a single NFL game. But, it’s not because he’s bad, it’s because he’s had to sit behind Aaron Rodgers his whole career. And let’s not forget, he’s still the guy that was drafted 26th overall, so he’s supposed to be good. He’s had his entire career to learn from Aaron Rodgers, and he probably has learned a lot. Also, he looked great in preseason. Now, preseason doesn’t matter, but he went 21 for 33, 193 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. That’s pretty good, considering he’s throwing to backups. What can he do when he’s throwing to starters. Plus, the Packer’s defense seems to be good, and their running back room is one of the best in the league. They also have a great offensive Line with guys like Elgton Jenkins and Davis Bakhtiari. I don’t know how good the Packers will be, but I won’t be surprised if they win 9 games or more.
Houston Texans
Will Anderson Jr. wins Defensive Rookie of the Year
Will Anderson Jr was drafted 3rd overall by the Houston Texans in the 2023 NFL Draft. In 2022, he had 10 sacks, 51 total tackles, 1 past deflection, and 1 interception (which he scored a touchdown on), while playing for Alabama. However, in 2021, he did even better. He had 17.5 sacks, 101 total tackles, and 3 pass deflections. Those stats are insane. And on a Texans defense that has little to no star power, Will Anderson could shine. I could see him getting 12+ sacks, 2+ pass deflections, 85+ total tackles, and 1 interception. Those stats are insane, but, should we expect anything less from a guy drafted 3rd overall? If Will gets anything close top those numbers, then he is a definite Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate. Good luck to Will Anderson Jr and the Texans this year!
Indianapolis Colts
Anthony Richardson rushes for 900+ yards
If you need some context, Anthony Richardson was drafted 4th overall by the Indianapolis Colts. His entire draft stock was about his potential to be great. Throwing the ball in college, he wasn’t amazing. However, at running, he was. He ran for 654 yards and 9 touchdowns. Also, he’s a tank. He’s taller than Derrick Henry at 6’4″, and he’s pretty much the same weight, at 244 pounds. If Derrick Henry can run like he does, why can’t Anthony Richardson? And, with the lack of weapons that Anthony Richardson has to throw to, he will be forced to run the ball. A lot. Luckily for him, he already has experience running at a collegiate level. He even has experience rushing at a high school level. In high school, Anthony played quarterback for Eastside High School, where he rushed for 1,633 yards as a quarterback. I’m not completely sure, but, we might be looking at the next Cam Newton.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Win Double Digit games
The Jags in 2022, 9-8, made playoffs, won a playoff game, and lost a playoff game. That brings their overall record to 10-9. So, they’ve already won double-digit games. However, I can see this team winning even more. If you look at the schedule, even in a loaded AFC, the Jags only have 4 matchups that I would bet against them. They can really do anything with Trevor Lawrence under center throwing to Christian Kirk, Calvin Ridley, Evan Engram, and Travis Ettiene Jr. I expect the Jaguar’s offense to be explosive. It’s up to the defense to come through though. The Jags defense is okay, but it’s not great. However, if some people take a step up, then it could be a lethal threat (Remember, they still have No. 1 overall pick Travon Walker). If I was predicting records, I would predict 11-6 for the Jaguars.
Kansas City Chiefs
Kadarius Toney goes for 1,000+ yards
Kadarius Toney has never had more than 500 yards in a season, so, why am I predicting that he will get double that? Because, look at the quarterbacks he’s had to play with. He played with Daniel Jones for the beginning of his career. He was then shipped off to play with Patrick Mahomes, who, is the best quarterback in the league. And even though Kadarius Toney didn’t do great in the Kansas City offense, only catching 14 balls for 171 yards, he showed much promise. Not to mention, he was competing against Marquez Valdes-Scantling, JuJu Smith-Schuster, and Travis Kelce. With JuJu out of the way, Kadarius has an opportunity to slip in and become the No. 1 receiver. However, if he fails to eclipse 1,000+ yards this year, confidence in him will be lost.
Las Vegas Raiders
Davante Adams requests a trade
Davante Adams in 2022, proved to everyone that he doesn’t need a back-to-back MVP in order to put up good numbers. With Derek Carr, and Jarrett Stidham at quarterback, Davante put up 100 receptions for 1,516 yards and 14 touchdowns. He led the league in receiving touchdowns. But now, Davante seems to be unhappy. He has to deal with Jimmy Garoppolo at quarterback, can you blame him? Anyway, I can see a situation where he asks out. The Raiders are going to be horrible, and up to this point in Davante’s career, he hasn’t really won anything. So, I predict he will ask out because he feels his career is being wasted and he wants to win. The Raiders, in turn, will honor his request, trading him to another team by the deadline. However, if they don’t trade him, then he will hold out of next year’s training camp. Considering he is the best player on that team, this will cause major problems for the Raiders. What will happen next? Let’s find out.
Los Angeles Chargers
Miss the Playoffs
This is the same situation with the Bills. The Chargers, on paper, are a great team. However, in a loaded AFC, someone has to get pushed off. I can tell you one thing. It’s not gonna be the Bengals, it’s not going to be the Chiefs, it’s not going be the Jaguars, so it has to be the Chargers. Last season, the Chargers went 10-7, and lost in the wild-card in the most embarrassing fashion. This year, they will probably still go 10-7. But, in the AFC, that’s not going to be enough. The Chargers seem to be the team to pick on. Factor in the 27-point choke to lose in the wild card. Factor in the fact that they have a horrible coach who couldn’t win a playoff game even though he has probably a top 5 roster on paper. Factor in all of that, and I just can’t see them making the playoffs.
Los Angeles Rams
A back-up wide receiver has a break-out year
The Rams were also one of the biggest surprises of the 2022-23 season. After winning the Super Bowl, everyone thought they were the best team in the league. They even had a productive offseason, adding Bobby Wagner. However, it didn’t work. Injuries to their three best players made the Rams collapse. This showed that the Rams didn’t have enough depth. Behind Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Matthew Stafford, and Cooper Kupp, this team wasn’t really anything. In the 2023 offseason, they traded away Jalen Ramsey for an empty peanut butter jar and signed nobody in free agency. They need a backup receiver to step up. Because behind Cooper Kupp and tight end Tyler Higbee, the Rams have nobody. My breakout pick would be Ben Skowronek. Behind Kupp and Higbee, he led the Rams in receiving yards and receptions. Also, he’s only 26 years old. Plenty of potential. Either way, the Rams are going to be horrible, but maybe the season won’t be a complete failure.
Miami Dolphins
Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combine for 3,500+ all-purpose yards
This may be my most insane prediction yet. To put this into perspective, Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for 3124 all-purpose yards in 2022. They still need 376 more yards get 3,500 yards. Well, in 2022, they both accomplished those yardage totals even while their starting quarterback got hurt. Also, they both weren’t as heavily involved in run plays. Or at least, not as much as they should be. So, here’s the plan. A healthy Tua Tagovailoa means more yards. A lack of star power at running back forces Mike McDaniels to run the ball more with Tyreek and Jaylen. If you put it like that, it doesn’t seem like that much of a long shot. Anyway, they say speed kills, and it certainly will kill opposing defenses.
Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson hits 2,000+ yards
In 2012, Calvin Johnson had arguably the best wide receiver season of all time, racking up 122 receptions, for 1,964 yards and 5 touchdowns. He did that in 16 games. That’s an average of 122.75 yards per game. Justin Jefferson, in order ot hit 2,000+ yards, would have to average 117.65 yards a game (at minimum). However, if anyone’s capable, it’s Justin Jefferson. In the past 3 years alone, he’s racked up a total of 4,825 yards. Every year, he’s gone up in receiving yards by 200. In 2022, he had 1,809 yards. If he goes up by 200 yards, then he will hit 2,000 yards. But can he go up by 200 yards again? Yes. In 2022, Justin Jefferson had 182 targets, and His wide receiver two, Adam Thielen, had 107 targets. Adam Thielen was basically stealing 107 targets from Justin. However, in free agency, Adam Thielin left to go to Carolina. So, with Thielen out of the way, Justin will be getting way more targets, and he will definitely hit 2,000+ yards.
New England Patriots
Have a Top 5 defense
The New England Patriots seem to have a great defense, every year. Bill Belichick’s got a knack for having a good defense. They added Christian Gonzalez, a rookie cornerback, in the NFL draft. The Pats made the playoffs in 2021, largely because of a defense that ranked 4th in total yards per game, and total takeaways. The Patriots struggled in 2022, largely because of an offensive coordinator who doesn’t understand the concept of a pass play. However, the defensive unit thrived. They were top 10 in almost every major category including 2nd in total takeways. In the 2023 NFL Draft, the Pats were relentless, drafting defensive player after defensive player. With all of that, it’s hard to imagine a scenario where the Patriots don’t have a good defense.
New Orleans Saints
Chris Olave goes for 15+ touchdowns
Chris Olave in 2022, 72 receptions, 1,042 yards, and 4 touchdowns. A solid year. He shows promise as a sophomore player. However, he would still have to more than triple his touchdown total. It’s very hard to do that. In perspective, Davante Adams led the league in receiving touchdowns. He caught 14. He’s been in the league for 7 years. The leader in receiving yards, Justin Jefferson, caught 7 receiving touchdowns. It doesn’t matter how good you are. It takes some real skill to get more than even 10 touchdowns. I’m predicting Chris Olave to get 15. Being the No. 1 receiver on your team helps, but it is still a long shot. However, Chris Olave is a wide receiver from Ohio State, so I guess only time will tell…
New York Giants
Daniel Jones becomes a Top 10 Quarterback by the End of the Season
I know what you’re probably thinking. Daniel Jones? Top 10 Quarterback? I know I get it, but let’s just look at the stats. Last year, Daniel Jones threw for 3,205 yards, 15 touchdowns to just 5 interceptions. Not to mention he added 708 yards and 7 touchdowns on the ground. Those numbers alone are pretty good. However, it becomes even more impressive when you look at the receivers he was throwing to. Darius Slayton was his wide receiver no 1. That’s not a lot to work with. However, in the offseason, the Giants traded for tight end Darren Waller, who, despite injury problems, is still a very consistent tight end option. They also added solid wideout, Parris Campbell, in free agency. And they resigned Saquon Barkley who has been a very consistent pass-catcher his entire career. It’s still a long shot to say that Daniel Jones will be a Top 10 Quarterback at the end of the year, but in New York, there’s nothing you can’t do.
New York Jets
Win 12+ Games
A parallel I see a lot of people talking about is the 2023 Jets to the 2022 Broncos. Let me break it down. The Broncos traded for a veteran quarterback with one Super Bowl ring in hopes of being a Super Bowl Contender. They then hired Nathaniel Hackett to work on the coaching staff. That was 2022. The Broncos ended the year 5-12 and missed the playoffs. Alright, now let me talk about the Jets. The Jets traded for a veteran quarterback with one Super Bowl ring in hopes of being a Super Bowl contender. They then hired Nathaniel Hackett to work on the coaching staff. Sounds familiar, right? So why am I predicting the Jets to be good? Well, even in a down year, Aaron Rodgers threw for 3,695 yards, 26 touchdowns to 12 interceptions. Let’s keep in mind, Aaron Rodgers didn’t have very many weapons on his team. The Jets are loaded. Garrett Wilson, Allen Lazard, Mecole Hardman, Breece Hall, and Dalvin Cook. All on the same team. Not to mention their defense was incredibly good last year led by Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and Quinnen Williams. The Jets have a bright year ahead of them, I can feel it.
Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts wins MVP
Let me explain. Jalen Hurts took a huge step up in 2022 and was an MVP candidate up until about week 15 when he suffered a shoulder injury. Throughout 15 games played, he totaled 3,710 passing yards, 22 touchdowns to only 6 interceptions. He also added 760 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground. These numbers are very similar to a former MVP’s season, Cam Newton. In 2015, “Super Cam” took the league by storm, totaling 3,837 yards, 35 touchdowns to only 10 interceptions through the air. On the ground, he added 636 yards and 10 touchdowns. Pretty similar, right? Jalen Hurts is nothing but capable. If the former 2nd round pick can take a step up in his game, and stay healthy, then an MVP is likely.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Have a winning record
It’s no secret that the Steelers have one of the best head coaches of all time. Mike Tomlin, as head coach, has never had a season below .500 and has gone above .500 all but 3 times his entire head coaching career. Last year, he had a team with a questionable quarterback and a horrendous offensive line and still squeezed 9 wins out of them. Now, in order to make the playoffs, the offensive line needs to improve, but the Steelers almost never have to worry about having a good defense, as they have one almost every year. Now, Kenny Pickett needs to build off his okay, but promising rookie campaign, and TJ Watt needs to stay healthy. And if all that happens, then Pittsburgh is poised for another winning season, and Mike Tomlin will continue his 16-year streak of non-losing seasons.
San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy experiences “Sophomore Slump”
We all know the story. Jimmy Garoppolo gets hurt and the Niners have to start Mr. Irrelevant. He takes control of the game and wins against the Miami Dolphins. He then has to face the GOAT, Tom Brady. He destroys Tom Brady, solidifying himself as Mr. Relevant. He would keep going, not losing until the NFC Conference Championship. Where after all the work he put in, all the preparing, The Niners would go in there, and get absolutely destroyed. In that game, Brock hurt his elbow. Fast forward to training camp. Brock Purdy’s back and everyone’s happy. Well, in just 197 throws, he threw 10 interceptions. That is about 5% of his throws getting intercepted. That’s a higher rate than the league leader in interceptions in 2022, Dak Prescott. Dak had about a 3.8% interception rate. Now I don’t know if Brock is actually just not good. Maybe it’s because of the elbow injury, maybe it’s because he’s facing the best defense in the league in practice. I don’t know, but don’t be surprised if this season, Brock Purdy comes back down to Earth.
Seattle Seahawks
Win the NFC West
The Seahawks were one of the biggest surprises of the 2022-23 season. After trading away Russell Willson and Bobby Wagner, people pictured them as a below 6-win team. However, after a slow start, the Seahawks got a crucial victory over the Los Angeles Rams and were put into the playoffs as the 7th seed. But then, almost before it even started, it ended, as the Seahawks were not able to come up with a solution to the 49ers. Well, it’s a new season and a new opportunity. In free agency, the Hawks signed Bobby Wagner, Dre’Mont Jones, Julian Love, and Devin Bush. They also signed back quarterback Geno Smith, Drew Lock, and Jason Myers. In the draft, they added Devon Witherspoon and Jaxon-Smith Njigba. Both extremely talented players with tons of potential. Meanwhile, San Fransisco lost a key offensive lineman, and are currently amidst a holdout from star defensive end, Nick Bosa. If the Hawks can seize the opportunity, then they can win this division.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield has a career year
Baker Mayfield has such a weird story. It’s like he can’t choose whether to be good or to be bad. He might be the most inconsistent quarterback in recent memory. Let’s look at the stats from his best career year. He threw for 3,563 yards, 26 touchdowns to only 8 interceptions. His best receiver was Jarvis Landry. Now he’s on the Buccaneers. His receivers are amazing. Mike Evans, who, despite being in the league since 2014, has never gone below 1,000 yards receiving. Baker Mayfield also has Chris Godwin as a target. The weapons that Baker Mayfield has now are the best he’s ever had. It won’t be that surprising to me when Baker Mayfield throws for 3,850+ yards, 30+ touchdowns to only 10 interceptions.
Tennessee Titans
Derrick Henry rushes for 1,400+ yards
The average running back typically starts regressing at 28. Derrick Henry is 29. He should be regressing. That is if he was an average running back. Derrick Henry is one of the few running backs to run for 2,000+ yards in a season. He did that just 3 years ago. The next year, he hurt his foot. Then everyone thought he would regress like a normal running back. But, like I said, he’s not a normal running back. Derrick answered the call, rushing for 1,538 yards and 13 touchdowns. I’m not making the mistake of betting against him. Derrick Henry is still a monster running back with plenty of skill and talent. Factor in his 6’3″, 247-pound stature, and you’ve got a T-Rex running among chickens. Impossible to stop.
Washington Commanders
Sam Howell becomes a legitimate starting quarterback
Let me just get this straight. The Commanders are not a good team. However, if you watched the one game Sam Howell played last year, then you might be impressed. Sam Howell, in his lone start, threw for 169 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. He also ran for 35 yards and a touchdown. Also, his Commanders dismantled the Cowboys, 26-6. Now, 169 yards and 1 touchdown isn’t amazing, but let’s remember, he was a rookie in his first NFL start. In fact, let’s look at the stats that Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, had in his rookie debut. He threw for 284 yards, no touchdowns and 1 interception. He also had 10 yards on the ground. Not great, but look at the player he is today. Now, that doesn’t mean that Sam Howell is as talented as Patrick Mahomes, but I can see Sam Howell becoming a Top 10 quarterback fairly quickly in his career.
Well that’s it. 32 teams, 32 crazy predictions. Which ones do you agree with? None? I thought so.
