Give me your 14 playoff teams

[listen2me 23 1,825]

Well it is that time so why not do a quick prediction thread before they kick this off.  

Seed them if you wish.  Or not.  Don't care.  Tell me who makes the playoffs.

In order of seeds for me

Chiefs Bills Jags Bengals Steelers Jets Browns

9ers Eagles Lions Saints Cowboys Seahawks Packers

AFC is a buzzsaw.   Tua gets hurt again.  The Skins will be a little better than people expect but play in the only decent division in the NFC.  The Bears still suck.  

[cmh6476 1,010]

Chiefs, Jaguars, Browns, Jets, Chargers, Bengals, Bills

Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, Saints, Lions, Cowboys, Giants

AFC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NFC

[MDC 7,133]

AFC: 1) Chiefs, 2) Bills, 3) Bengals 4) Jags

WC: 5) Chargers, 6) Dolphins, 7) Ravens

NFC: 1) Cowboys, 2) Niners, 3) Lions, 4) Falcons

WC: 5) Eagles, 6) Vikings, 7) Seahawks

[bostonlager 2,664]

AFC

1. Bengals 2. Chiefs 3. Jets 4. Titans

5. Chargers 6. Bills 7. Dolphins

NFC

1. 49ers, 2. Eagles 3. Lions 4. Saints

5. Cowboys 6. Vikings7 Seahawks

 

Bengals over 49ers

[listen2me 23 1,825]

Cmh may just be a Bills hater but I have seen many "pundits" down on thr Bills this year.  

I myself don't get it.  Maybe they can't get over the hump but they have been one of the most consistent teams on the league.  Their losses are by slim margins beating themselves.   I would say their roster is better than ot has been.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,238]

2 hours ago, MDC said:

AFC: 1) Chiefs, 2) Bills, 3) Bengals 4) Jags

WC: 5) Chargers, 6) Dolphins, 7) Ravens

NFC: 1) Cowboys, 2) Niners, 3) Lions, 4) Falcons

WC: 5) Eagles, 6) Vikings, 7) Seahawks

My 14 are exactly the same. Although NFC rank is different AFC is perfect match

nfc

49ers, eagles, falcons, lions, cowboys, Seahawks, vikes 

[GutterBoy 2,898]

AFC: 1) Chargers, 2) Dolphins, 3) Bengals 4) Jags

WC: 5) Chiefs, 6) Bills, 7) Steelers

NFC: 1) Giants, 2) Niners, 3) Lions, 4) Falcons

WC: 5) Eagles, 6) Packers, 7) Cowboys

Chiefs over Niners in SB

[MDC 7,133]

2 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

AFC: 1) Chargers, 2) Dolphins, 3) Bengals 4) Jags

WC: 5) Chiefs, 6) Bills, 7) Steelers

NFC: 1) Giants, 2) Niners, 3) Lions, 4) Falcons

WC: 5) Eagles, 6) Packers, 7) Cowboys

Chiefs over Niners in SB

Your 2 favorite teams both 1 seeds … what are the odds?  

[weepaws 3,157]

Eagles, Bills, Saints, Jags, Bears, Ravens, Niners, KC, Browns, Cowboys, Dolphins, Seahawks, Charges, Redskins  

[HellToupee 1,588]

10 minutes ago, MDC said:

Your 2 favorite teams both 1 seeds … what are the odds?  

How can an adult have 2 favorite teams. 

[GutterBoy 2,898]

1 minute ago, HellToupee said:

How can an adult have 2 favorite teams. 

I don't have 2 favorite teams.  MDC is either retarded or trolling.  Likely both.

[MDC 7,133]

14 minutes ago, GutterBoy said:

I don't have 2 favorite teams.  MDC is either retarded or trolling.  Likely both.

I was joking, because you were a NJ Chargers fan until changing to the Giants in 2006.  

[GutterBoy 2,898]

2 minutes ago, MDC said:

I was joking, because you were a NJ Chargers fan until changing to the Giants in 2006.  

I know.  HT is not a smart person.

[Bier Meister 1,658]

1. 49ers 2. Philly. 3. Min 4. NOS

5. Dal 6. Det 7. Sea

 

darkhorse tbb

 

1. Cin 2. KC 3. Jax. 4. Buf

5. Bal 6. Mia 7. jets

 

could see clev and/or chargers pushing for playoffs

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Jags, Jets, Ravens, Dolphins

49ers, Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Vikings, Cowpokes, Seahawks 

[JustinCharge 2,397]

Injuries can scramble a lot of teams.  As a general rule, assume 4-6 new playoff teams from year to year

Afc: chiefs, bengals, bills, chargers,   Jaguars, steelers, patriots

 

tough luck awards to browns jets

nfc: eagles, 49ers, cowboys, seahawks, lions saints giants

[TBayXXXVII 2,484]

NFC

1. San Francisco
2. Detroit
3. Philadelphia
4. New Orleans
5. Chicago
6. Minnesota
7. Green Bay

AFC

1. Buffalo
2. Pittsburgh
3. Los Angeles
4. Tennessee
5. Cincinnati
6. Kansas City
7. Baltimore

 

[Bier Meister 1,658]

30 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

NFC

1. San Francisco
2. Detroit
3. Philadelphia
4. New Orleans
5. Detroit
6. Minnesota
7. Green Bay

AFC

1. Buffalo
2. Pittsburgh
3. Los Angeles
4. Tennessee
5. Cincinnati
6. Kansas City
7. Baltimore

 

detroit is doubling their odds

[TBayXXXVII 2,484]

24 minutes ago, Bier Meister said:

detroit is doubling their odds

Thanks.  Sorry.  Original is fixed.

[listen2me 23 1,825]

Just now, TBayXXXVII said:

Thanks.  Sorry.  Original is fixed.

Da bears.  Lol

Damn the North with only division with all 4 teams making it.  Now wouldn't that be something.  

[TBayXXXVII 2,484]

18 minutes ago, listen2me 23 said:

Da bears.  Lol

Damn the North with only division with all 4 teams making it.  Now wouldn't that be something.  

I'm on the fence with Green Bay and Love.  If he's actually good, not just better than average, they could win 11 games,  if he's "meh", they could be at 8 wins.... so I split the difference.  If he sucks (that I find to be unlikely), well, they're looking at a top 5 pick.

I think that whole division could fall in the 10 to 12 win range.  They get the AFC West and NFC South this year.  I think KC & LAC win 12+ games, the 6 teams in those two divisions could all have a losing record.

I think teams like Dallas, LAR, and Seattle end up in the 8 to 9 win range.

[listen2me 23 1,825]

15 minutes ago, TBayXXXVII said:

I'm on the fence with Green Bay and Love.  If he's actually good, not just better than average, they could win 11 games,  if he's "meh", they could be at 8 wins.... so I split the difference.  If he sucks (that I find to be unlikely), well, they're looking at a top 5 pick.

I think that whole division could fall in the 10 to 12 win range.  They get the AFC West and NFC South this year.  I think KC & LAC win 12+ games, the 6 teams in those two divisions could all have a losing record.

I think teams like Dallas, LAR, and Seattle end up in the 8 to 9 win range.

What do you see in the Bears?  They owned the 1st pick last season.  I understand Fields has potential if a light clicks on passing.  But even if he takes a modest jump, is that enough to enter the realm of good from total doormat? They added a few pieces no doubt.  I think they will be better.  Would be downright shocked if they made the playoffs even in a bad NFC.  Defense was putrid.  Oline still a big concern.  Added a dj moore but whats his impact?  

You aren't that alone there.  I haven't seen that many make thr playoffs takes.  But the consensus is they will be much improved.  Shorter odds to win the division than GB.

Rodgers was below average last year and the Packers won 8 games.  

[MDC 7,133]

36 minutes ago, listen2me 23 said:

What do you see in the Bears?  They owned the 1st pick last season.  I understand Fields has potential if a light clicks on passing.  But even if he takes a modest jump, is that enough to enter the realm of good from total doormat? They added a few pieces no doubt.  I think they will be better.  Would be downright shocked if they made the playoffs even in a bad NFC.  Defense was putrid.  Oline still a big concern.  Added a dj moore but whats his impact?  

You aren't that alone there.  I haven't seen that many make thr playoffs takes.  But the consensus is they will be much improved.  Shorter odds to win the division than GB.

Rodgers was below average last year and the Packers won 8 games.  

In 2-3 years duh Bears are going to regret trying to build around Fields instead of drafting his successor when they had the #1 overall. He SUCKS as a passer. But I drafted him in fantasy because I like starting a RB who throws as my QB.

[TBayXXXVII 2,484]

15 hours ago, listen2me 23 said:

What do you see in the Bears?  They owned the 1st pick last season.  I understand Fields has potential if a light clicks on passing.  But even if he takes a modest jump, is that enough to enter the realm of good from total doormat? They added a few pieces no doubt.  I think they will be better.  Would be downright shocked if they made the playoffs even in a bad NFC.  Defense was putrid.  Oline still a big concern.  Added a dj moore but whats his impact?  

You aren't that alone there.  I haven't seen that many make thr playoffs takes.  But the consensus is they will be much improved.  Shorter odds to win the division than GB.

Rodgers was below average last year and the Packers won 8 games.  

I think Fields makes a big jump in his development this year.  I think the additions of Claypool last year (and now having an offseason to work with the team), and more importantly, DJ Moore who gives him a legit reliable pass catching option will allow both the offense and Fields improve and be more productive.  I think that the improved offense really improves the defense because they won't be on the field as much and won't have the same pressure as last year.  I think the two DB's they added last year in the draft will be better with a year under their belt along with the additions from this years draft will also improve the defense.

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

On 9/7/2023 at 5:10 PM, listen2me 23 said:

What do you see in the Bears?  They owned the 1st pick last season.  I understand Fields has potential if a light clicks on passing.  But even if he takes a modest jump, is that enough to enter the realm of good from total doormat? They added a few pieces no doubt.  I think they will be better.  Would be downright shocked if they made the playoffs even in a bad NFC.  Defense was putrid.  Oline still a big concern.  Added a dj moore but whats his impact?  

You aren't that alone there.  I haven't seen that many make thr playoffs takes.  But the consensus is they will be much improved.  Shorter odds to win the division than GB.

Rodgers was below average last year and the Packers won 8 games.  

The funny thing is, yes they added some pieces but they lost some pieces as well. If you point to David Montgomery, I feel like bears fans would say hes not a big loss, Herbert is better, they picked up Foreman, etc... but most everyone else feels like he was a tremendous add for Detroit. Edmunds and Edwards are solid linebackers and DJ Moore will be the best receiver Fields has had... but I don't think the team makes a big leap unless Fields makes a very big leap as a passer and runs the ball a bit less to avoid injury. 

 

[Voltaire 5,202]

1 Eagles

2 49ers

3 Lions

4 Saints

5 Cowboys

6 Giants

7 Seahawks

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1 Bengals

2 Chiefs

3 Jets

4 Jaguars

5 Bills

6 Chargers

7 Ravens

 

[cmh6476 1,010]

On 9/7/2023 at 6:10 AM, cmh6476 said:

Chiefs, Jaguars, Browns, Jets, Chargers, Bengals, Bills

Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, Saints, Lions, Cowboys, Giants

AFC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NFC

Jets, Chargers, and Bengals blow, Browns lost their Chubb, and the Vikings and Giants blow too

 

[Hardcore troubadour 14,940]

On 9/7/2023 at 10:04 AM, HellToupee said:

How can an adult have 2 favorite teams. 

You can’t. And you can’t switch teams once you’re grown up. 

[Hardcore troubadour 14,940]

1 hour ago, cmh6476 said:

Jets, Chargers, and Bengals blow, Browns lost their Chubb, and the Vikings and Giants blow too

 

The giants have zero chance of winning their division. Anyone that knows that team and a little bit about football knows that. Getting a wc spot is going to be difficult for them. 

[cmh6476 1,010]

On 9/7/2023 at 6:10 AM, cmh6476 said:

Chiefs, Jaguars, Browns, Jets, Chargers, Bengals, Bills

Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, Saints, Lions, Cowboys, Giants

AFC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NFC

11 AFC teams are. 500, and only 7 in the NFC. How are yall doing at the halfay point?

I definitely under estimated the Ravens, and the Dolphins to a lesser extent. Did pretty well picking NFC teams expect for the sh1tty Giants. 

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

On 9/7/2023 at 11:06 AM, WhiteWonder said:

Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Jags, Jets, Ravens, Dolphins

49ers, Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Vikings, Cowpokes, Seahawks 

Not bad. Jets would obviously be in the mix with  Rodgers. Atlanta was looking good then some ugly losses. Everyone else seems squarely in it if not favored. 

[cmh6476 1,010]

On 9/7/2023 at 6:10 AM, cmh6476 said:

Chiefs, Jaguars, Browns, Jets, Chargers, Bengals, Bills

Eagles, 49ers, Vikings, Saints, Lions, Cowboys, Giants

AFC >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>NFC

Yes: 

Chiefs, Browns, Eagles, 49ers, Lions, Cowboys

No:

Jets, Chargers, Bengals

Maybe:

Jaguars, Bills, Vikings, Saints, Giants

Missed:

Ravens, Dolphins, Rams

 

I don't really know as much about football as I think I know.  I really whiffed on the Ravens and Dolphins.

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

On 9/7/2023 at 11:06 AM, WhiteWonder said:

Chiefs, Bills, Bengals, Jags, Jets, Ravens, Dolphins

49ers, Eagles, Lions, Falcons, Vikings, Cowpokes, Seahawks 

 

None of my picks that are already in were any sort of surprises. Ravens may not have been a total chalk pick. 

QB matters. I still believe the Jets make it with Rodgers. I think it would have been realistic to expect 10-6 rather than 6-10. I even think if our moronic front office had stuck with Zach, they might be 8-8.  Bengals did darn well for themselves with Browning. Gotta believe they make it with Burrow. Also believe the Vikings make it with Cousins. 

I would guess this ends up being  9 right, 5 wrong. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,238]

Browns, colts, Texans, rams and Bucs would have to be the biggest surprises. Not sure which it is though

browns with Flacco coming off the couch?

texans with a rookie qb

rams everyone said we’re rebuilding 

Minshew leading the colts

baker leading the bucs 

[Bier Meister 1,658]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:46 AM, Bier Meister said:

1. 49ers 2. Philly. 3. Min 4. NOS

5. Dal 6. Det 7. Sea

 

darkhorse tbb

 

1. Cin 2. KC 3. Jax. 4. Buf

5. Bal 6. Mia 7. jets

 

could see clev and/or chargers pushing for playoffs

still a chance for

sea, nos, min

maybe cin

[cmh6476 1,010]

https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/machine

1. Ravens

7. Colts @ 2. Bills

6. Dolphins @ 3. Chiefs

5. Browns @ 4. Jaguars

 

1. 49ers

7. Packers @ 2. Cowboys

6. Rams @ 3. Lions

5. Eagles @ 4. Buccaneers

 

Then Jaguars @ Ravens and Chiefs @ Bills, and Rams @ 49ers and Eagles @ Cowboys

Chiefs > Ravens, 49ers > Eagles

Chiefs > 49ers

 

[Hardcore troubadour 14,940]

On 9/25/2023 at 4:56 PM, Hardcore troubadour said:

The giants have zero chance of winning their division. Anyone that knows that team and a little bit about football knows that. Getting a wc spot is going to be difficult for them. 

Real fan 

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

2 hours ago, Bier Meister said:

still a chance for

sea, nos, min

maybe cin

cincy is eliminated, i believe.

[Bier Meister 1,658]

2 minutes ago, WhiteWonder said:

cincy is eliminated, i believe.

i think you are correct...

i was working all weekend and was not able to catch every playoff angle

[WhiteWonder 2,676]

2 hours ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Browns, colts, Texans, rams and Bucs would have to be the biggest surprises. Not sure which it is though

browns with Flacco coming off the couch?

texans with a rookie qb

rams everyone said we’re rebuilding 

Minshew leading the colts

baker leading the bucs 

For me, not Cleveland. I know they lost Nick Chubb but we knew they had a strong rushing scheme in general (Hunt, D'Ernest Johnson etc), as well as a fairly stingy defense. I might be more surprised that Watson had them in position than I am in Flacco bringing it home. 

Minshew just has that ability, I think, and since I wasn't someone who thought Richardson would make an impact right away, I am less shocked. 

This has to be Baker's best supporting cast, yeah?

 

i'd say it's between Texans and Rams and i'm giving the nod to Houston because this is a rookie QB and rookie HC (versus a Super Bowl winning QB and HC) and going into the season you'd have said they don't have a Cooper Kupp or an Aaron Donald