WILDCARD WEEKEND
AFC
(3) Denver Broncos 35
(6) Baltimore Broncos 20
(4) Pittsburgh Steelers 23
(5) Miami Dolphins 14
NFC
(3) Atlanta Falcons 24
(6) Seattle Seahawks 21
(4) New York Giants 28
(5) St. Louis Rams 20
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS
AFC
(1) Houston Texans 28
(4) Pittsburgh Steelers 30
(2) New England Patriots 35
(3) Denver Broncos 31
NFC
(1) San Francisco 49ers 28
(4) New York Giants 31
(2) Green Bay Packers 31
(3) Atlanta Falcons 34
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
AFC
(2) New England Patriots 35
(4) Pittsburgh Steelers 21
NFC
(3) Atlanta Falcons 38
(4) New York Giants 35
SUPERBOWL
(2) New England Patriots 21
(3)Atlanta Falcons 28
Thursday, April 25, 2013
NFC WEST: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
NFC WEST
y-San Francisco 49ers 15-1
x-St. Louis Rams 10-6
x-Seattle Seahawks 10-6
Arizona Cardinals 1-15
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco was great last year, and they've only gotten better. Colin Kaepernick didn't even play for a full year and it is still a question on how to beat him. With over 12 draft picks and without the room to hold all of them, expect the 49ers to trade up for better players.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs St. Louis Rams - The Rams gave the 49ers some great games and trouble last year but this year the 49ers will sweep the Rams.
Notable Loss: Week 1 vs Green Bay Packers - After this loss the 49ers will go 15-0.
St. Louis Rams
This is the riskiest pick of all. St. Louis has the potential to be great or to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. People forget they had no defensive coordinator last year and with the presence of Tim Walton, the defense should finally strive to where it's potential is. Their biggest concern is not their offensive weapons. Let's be real Steven Jackson was not the same player and Amendola was too injury prone. The Rams need to address the safety position and they should be fine. Don't be surprised for them to resign Mikell after the draft.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 at Seattle Seahawks - The Rams will finally beat the Seahawks in that final game.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 13 at San Francisco 49ers - The Rams will be swept by the 49ers.
Seattle Seahawks
Seahawk fans will not be happy with being third in the division, but they won't be happy unless they're first after all the smack talk they've been saying this year. 10-6 is pretty good and only one less game then they won last year. Wilson will probably have a sophomore slump as defenses will be prepared for him.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs New Orleans Saints - A very good looking win.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 10 at Atlanta Falcons - The Seahawks don't get their revenge on the Falcons from last years playoff game.
Arizona Cardinals
Arians will be an immediate improvement as coach. However, Palmer is washed up, and with no offensive line, it's not looking good for Arizona fans.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 5 vs Carolina Panthers - The only win for Arizona.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 11 at Jacksonville Jaguars - The loss here will give Arizona the first overall draft pick.
NFC WEST
y-San Francisco 49ers 15-1
x-St. Louis Rams 10-6
x-Seattle Seahawks 10-6
Arizona Cardinals 1-15
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco was great last year, and they've only gotten better. Colin Kaepernick didn't even play for a full year and it is still a question on how to beat him. With over 12 draft picks and without the room to hold all of them, expect the 49ers to trade up for better players.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs St. Louis Rams - The Rams gave the 49ers some great games and trouble last year but this year the 49ers will sweep the Rams.
Notable Loss: Week 1 vs Green Bay Packers - After this loss the 49ers will go 15-0.
St. Louis Rams
This is the riskiest pick of all. St. Louis has the potential to be great or to be one of the worst teams in the NFL. People forget they had no defensive coordinator last year and with the presence of Tim Walton, the defense should finally strive to where it's potential is. Their biggest concern is not their offensive weapons. Let's be real Steven Jackson was not the same player and Amendola was too injury prone. The Rams need to address the safety position and they should be fine. Don't be surprised for them to resign Mikell after the draft.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 at Seattle Seahawks - The Rams will finally beat the Seahawks in that final game.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 13 at San Francisco 49ers - The Rams will be swept by the 49ers.
Seattle Seahawks
Seahawk fans will not be happy with being third in the division, but they won't be happy unless they're first after all the smack talk they've been saying this year. 10-6 is pretty good and only one less game then they won last year. Wilson will probably have a sophomore slump as defenses will be prepared for him.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs New Orleans Saints - A very good looking win.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 10 at Atlanta Falcons - The Seahawks don't get their revenge on the Falcons from last years playoff game.
Arizona Cardinals
Arians will be an immediate improvement as coach. However, Palmer is washed up, and with no offensive line, it's not looking good for Arizona fans.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 5 vs Carolina Panthers - The only win for Arizona.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 11 at Jacksonville Jaguars - The loss here will give Arizona the first overall draft pick.
NFC NORTH: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
NFC NORTH
y-Green Bay Packers 14-2
Detroit Lions 9-7
Chicago Bears 7-9
Minnesota Vikings 6-10
NFC NORTH
y-Green Bay Packers 14-2
Detroit Lions 9-7
Chicago Bears 7-9
Minnesota Vikings 6-10
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
GREEN BAY PACKERS
The Packers had a little trouble last year but no team can compete with them in the division. Aaron Rodgers and the receivers (minus Jennings) might still be the best passing game in the league. If they just had a pass protection game then they'd be this years Superbowl winners.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 at San Francisco 49ers - The Packers will get revenge from last seasons playoff game.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 11 at New York Giants - Once again the Giants beat the Pack.
Detroit Lions
Detroit just had one of those years that resulted them in receiving the 5th overall pick. They still have a deep threat in Megatron and Stafford. They play like a wild card team and will give any team trouble any time. The biggest loss this off season for the Lions is Avril, but many think he was just a success in Detroit do to the system and his surrounding cast.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 12 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers - A team who will be competing for a wildcard.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Minnesota Vikings - The Lions season will end when they can't tie two NFC West teams at 10-6.
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears will be lucky to have an average season like this but their schedule should permit it. With no Urlacher and a new coach who comes from the CFL this team should be interesting to look at.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 5 vs New Orleans Saints - The Saints are a contender for not only a wildcard but their division. This is a big win for new Coach Marc Trestman.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Green Bay Packers - The Bears will be swept by their long time foes.
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota surprised everyone last year with a playoff appearance. That won't happen this year. Adrian Peterson can't carry the team on his own once again. Getting Jennings away from a division foe though was a great move. They give Ponder (who really is trying his best) a proven threat.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 at Detroit Lions - They Vikings will ruin Detroit's season.
NOTABLE LOSS:Week 12 at Green Bay Packers - The Vikings gave Green Bay trouble last year, but not this year.
NFC SOUTH: Pre-draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
NFC SOUTH
y-Atlanta Falcons 14-2
New Orleans Saints 9-7
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-9
Carolina Panthers 2-14
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Atlanta Falcons
Moshe Football is predicting the Atlanta Falcons to be the pre-draft predictions' Superbowl winners. Maybe it's because it would be the right justice for Steven Jackson. But this team has only gotten better from last year with a positive off season. While the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers are getting all the coverage, it's the Falcons who will be the toughest team in the NFC.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 10 vs Seattle Seahawks - Atlanta will lose to the 49ers and Packers this season, so this game will show their legitimacy.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 16 at San Francisco 49ers - The 49ers beat the Falcons to represent the NFC in the Superbowl last year.
New Orleans Saints
The Saints finished 7-9 last year. That's while starting the season off horribly and the lack of Sean Payton. So his coaching return should only help the Saints. Still their defense has much needed work and that'll keep them out of the playoffs.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 15 at St. Louis Rams - This win will be one of the Saints most legitimate wins of the season to an otherwise easy schedule.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 12 at Atlanta Falcons - The Saints will be swept by the Falcons and help an NFC South team win the division two years in a row, something that hasn't happened in a long time.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Acquiring Revis from the Jets was a great move, but he won't quite be the same player as he once was. The Bucs have been a solid team the past few years, but they'll have to play superior teams in their division along with the superior teams in NFC West.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 10 vs Miami Dolphins - A very solid win.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 15 vs San Francisco 49ers - The first loss to finish 0-3 on the season and end with a losing record.
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers will probably win more than two games this season, possibly around seven again. What they need is another weapon besides for Steve Smith and Cam Newton offensively to be the ultimate threat. However, even with a decent defense, their schedule will be too much for them.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 15 vs New York Jets - Beating the lowly Jets isn't too special.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 5 at Arizona Cardinals - The Panthers will give the Cardinals their only win of the season.
NFC EAST: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
NFC EAST
y-New York Giants 10-6
Philadelphia Eagles 8-8
Washington Redskins 8-8
Dallas Cowboys 7-9
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
New York Giants
The NFC East might be the most fun division to watch this year as Eli Manning will be back in the playoffs, but will not get a guarantee until the end of the season. However, no prediction is great here as any team can win the division.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 vs Washington Redskins - The Giants win will give them a full two games ahead of the Redskins instead of tying with Washington at 9-7.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 16 at Detroit Lions - The Giants loss will make their season uncertain and final game most exciting.
Philadelphia Eagles
Usually with a new coach it is expected for a team to not quite succeed. But the Eagles have so much talent, and Michael Vick needs to prove himself, expect them to finish at least second in the division.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 vs Chicago Bears - This win will prolong the Eagles season until next week.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 at Dallas Cowboys - This loss will end their season.
Washington Redskins
Mike Shanahan saved his job last year with the RGIII pick. They should be favorites to win the division if Griffin can stay healthy, but after last years ACL injury, Shanahan has recently stated Griffin will only play when he is 100% healthy. This put all the speculation away that suggested Shanahan would try getting Griffin to play otherwise. Don't expect to see RGIII in until after the season starts.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 Vs Dallas Cowboys - This win gives the Redskins a chance to tie the division.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 at New York Giants - This loss will end the Redskins season.
Dallas Cowboys
It'll be another disappointing season for Cowboy fans as their team finishes last in the division only by a game. Romo received a big contract, and he'll need to prove his worth this season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 vs Philadelphia Eagles - The Cowboys will ruin the Eagles season.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week vs Green Bay Packers - The Packers will ruin the Cowboys season.
NFC EAST
y-New York Giants 10-6
Philadelphia Eagles 8-8
Washington Redskins 8-8
Dallas Cowboys 7-9
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
New York Giants
The NFC East might be the most fun division to watch this year as Eli Manning will be back in the playoffs, but will not get a guarantee until the end of the season. However, no prediction is great here as any team can win the division.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 vs Washington Redskins - The Giants win will give them a full two games ahead of the Redskins instead of tying with Washington at 9-7.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 16 at Detroit Lions - The Giants loss will make their season uncertain and final game most exciting.
Philadelphia Eagles
Usually with a new coach it is expected for a team to not quite succeed. But the Eagles have so much talent, and Michael Vick needs to prove himself, expect them to finish at least second in the division.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 vs Chicago Bears - This win will prolong the Eagles season until next week.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 at Dallas Cowboys - This loss will end their season.
Washington Redskins
Mike Shanahan saved his job last year with the RGIII pick. They should be favorites to win the division if Griffin can stay healthy, but after last years ACL injury, Shanahan has recently stated Griffin will only play when he is 100% healthy. This put all the speculation away that suggested Shanahan would try getting Griffin to play otherwise. Don't expect to see RGIII in until after the season starts.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 Vs Dallas Cowboys - This win gives the Redskins a chance to tie the division.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 at New York Giants - This loss will end the Redskins season.
Dallas Cowboys
It'll be another disappointing season for Cowboy fans as their team finishes last in the division only by a game. Romo received a big contract, and he'll need to prove his worth this season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 vs Philadelphia Eagles - The Cowboys will ruin the Eagles season.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week vs Green Bay Packers - The Packers will ruin the Cowboys season.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
AFC WEST: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
AFC WEST
y-Denver Broncos 14-2
San Diego Chargers 7-9
Oakland Raiders 6-10
Kansas City Chiefs 4-12
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have is what is considered the easiest schedule in the NFL. Simply looking at the schedule one could agree, especially since they play in the AFC West (the new NFC West?). With great pick ups as Wes Welker, the Broncos should ease through the season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Baltimore Ravens - Beating the Super Bowl champs that kicked them out of the playoffs will give the Broncos a confidence boost.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 12 at New England Patriots - The team they will eventually lose the AFC Championship to, and another loss for Manning against Brady.
San Diego Chargers
Finally Norv Turner is gone. The Chargers have talent to be a top team in the AFC, but their leadership has prevented that in the past. New coach Mike McCoy won't make an immediate impact but won't make this team any worse. They could be a surprise team. Is it okay to call the Chargers a surprise team?
NOTABLE WIN: Week 4 vs Dallas Cowboys - After starting 0-3, the Charger's will get their first win of the season and go 6-6 from here.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles will give the Chargers the dreaded 0-2.
Oakland Raiders
QB is the position in question for the Raiders. After the riddance of Carson Palmer, the team is in much need for someone behind center. Otherwise if this team is healthy (e.g McFadden), they are always a threat.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 6 at Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland will show that they're at least better than Kansas.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Denver Broncos - The Raiders will be swept once again by Denver.
Kansas City Chiefs
With the leadership of Andy Reid, many are giving the Chiefs much praise. But don't be surprised when this team is a disappointment. Reid should of pulled a Jeff Fisher and take a year off before coming back.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Jacksonville Jaguars - The Chiefs will start the season 1-0, making Andy Reid look great.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles - Andy Reid will loos against his former team.
AFC WEST
y-Denver Broncos 14-2
San Diego Chargers 7-9
Oakland Raiders 6-10
Kansas City Chiefs 4-12
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Denver Broncos
The Broncos have is what is considered the easiest schedule in the NFL. Simply looking at the schedule one could agree, especially since they play in the AFC West (the new NFC West?). With great pick ups as Wes Welker, the Broncos should ease through the season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Baltimore Ravens - Beating the Super Bowl champs that kicked them out of the playoffs will give the Broncos a confidence boost.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 12 at New England Patriots - The team they will eventually lose the AFC Championship to, and another loss for Manning against Brady.
San Diego Chargers
Finally Norv Turner is gone. The Chargers have talent to be a top team in the AFC, but their leadership has prevented that in the past. New coach Mike McCoy won't make an immediate impact but won't make this team any worse. They could be a surprise team. Is it okay to call the Chargers a surprise team?
NOTABLE WIN: Week 4 vs Dallas Cowboys - After starting 0-3, the Charger's will get their first win of the season and go 6-6 from here.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles will give the Chargers the dreaded 0-2.
Oakland Raiders
QB is the position in question for the Raiders. After the riddance of Carson Palmer, the team is in much need for someone behind center. Otherwise if this team is healthy (e.g McFadden), they are always a threat.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 6 at Kansas City Chiefs - Oakland will show that they're at least better than Kansas.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Denver Broncos - The Raiders will be swept once again by Denver.
Kansas City Chiefs
With the leadership of Andy Reid, many are giving the Chiefs much praise. But don't be surprised when this team is a disappointment. Reid should of pulled a Jeff Fisher and take a year off before coming back.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 1 vs Jacksonville Jaguars - The Chiefs will start the season 1-0, making Andy Reid look great.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 3 at Philadelphia Eagles - Andy Reid will loos against his former team.
AFC NORTH: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
AFC NORTH
y-Pittsburgh Steelers 13-3
x-Baltimore Ravens 7-9
Cincinnati Bengals 6-10
Cleveland Browns 3-13
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Pittsburgh Steelers
Say what you want about the guy, but Ben Roethlisberger is possibly the toughest QB in the league. After an 8-8 season don't expect Big Ben and Mike Tomlin to allow that again. But whatever improvements the Steelers will make the real reason they will win their division is do to the dismantling of the Ravens. Though the record worked out to 13-3, that is too high. Expect the Steelers to win the division at 10-6.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 at Green Bay Packers - The Steelers will show they can be a threat in the playoffs
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 9 at New England Patriots - The AFC rival will show they're still the team to beat.
Baltimore Ravens
Okay. Let's start here by saying the Ravens will make the playoffs, and no, not with a losing record. They will not win the division however. The current champions are not the same team as they were when they won the Superbowl. A lot of it starts with the Joe Flacco contract which will eventually be the downfall of this team due to a just above average QB getting too much money. Even with a dismal off season, the acquisition of Elvis Dumervil from Denver is a light in the tunnel and hurts their opening day opponents.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 at Cincinnati Bengals - The win here will put the Ravens into the playoffs.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 1 at Denver Broncos - The much anticipated game will be most un-epic.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals can realistically win the division this year. Andy Dalton is a hard worker and him and A.J Green can be a threat for anyone. With the acquisition of James Harrison, look out for this team to win games. However, that being said, the Bengals are still just an average team.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 2 vs the Pittsburgh Steelers - The Bengals first win will come against their best division rival.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Baltimore Ravens - The loss here will put the Bengals a game behind the Ravens and out of the playoffs.
Cleveland Browns
Not showing faith in Brandon Weeden and trading Colt McCoy, the situation in Cleveland is quite dim. But the problem with Colt McCoy is he had no weapons around him. The same with Brandon Weeden. The defense is decent enough and the Browns made a great choice in Trent Richardson. With the 6th pick this year, a great choice can make the biggest difference.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 8 vs Kansas City Chiefs - This game may be fought for a worse draft pick.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 1 vs Miami Dolphins - The start to another bad season.
AFC NORTH
y-Pittsburgh Steelers 13-3
x-Baltimore Ravens 7-9
Cincinnati Bengals 6-10
Cleveland Browns 3-13
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Pittsburgh Steelers
Say what you want about the guy, but Ben Roethlisberger is possibly the toughest QB in the league. After an 8-8 season don't expect Big Ben and Mike Tomlin to allow that again. But whatever improvements the Steelers will make the real reason they will win their division is do to the dismantling of the Ravens. Though the record worked out to 13-3, that is too high. Expect the Steelers to win the division at 10-6.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 at Green Bay Packers - The Steelers will show they can be a threat in the playoffs
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 9 at New England Patriots - The AFC rival will show they're still the team to beat.
Baltimore Ravens
Okay. Let's start here by saying the Ravens will make the playoffs, and no, not with a losing record. They will not win the division however. The current champions are not the same team as they were when they won the Superbowl. A lot of it starts with the Joe Flacco contract which will eventually be the downfall of this team due to a just above average QB getting too much money. Even with a dismal off season, the acquisition of Elvis Dumervil from Denver is a light in the tunnel and hurts their opening day opponents.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 17 at Cincinnati Bengals - The win here will put the Ravens into the playoffs.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 1 at Denver Broncos - The much anticipated game will be most un-epic.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals can realistically win the division this year. Andy Dalton is a hard worker and him and A.J Green can be a threat for anyone. With the acquisition of James Harrison, look out for this team to win games. However, that being said, the Bengals are still just an average team.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 2 vs the Pittsburgh Steelers - The Bengals first win will come against their best division rival.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 17 vs Baltimore Ravens - The loss here will put the Bengals a game behind the Ravens and out of the playoffs.
Cleveland Browns
Not showing faith in Brandon Weeden and trading Colt McCoy, the situation in Cleveland is quite dim. But the problem with Colt McCoy is he had no weapons around him. The same with Brandon Weeden. The defense is decent enough and the Browns made a great choice in Trent Richardson. With the 6th pick this year, a great choice can make the biggest difference.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 8 vs Kansas City Chiefs - This game may be fought for a worse draft pick.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 1 vs Miami Dolphins - The start to another bad season.
Monday, April 22, 2013
AFC SOUTH: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
AFC SOUTH
z-Houston Texans 14-2 (the one seed)
Indianapolis Colts 7-9
Tennessee Titans 7-9
Jacksonville Jaguars 1-15
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
Houston Texans
Slack will definitely be given over this, especially considering their schedule includes the 49ers, Seahawks, Ravens, Patriots, and Broncos. But the Texans will finish on top of the AFC at the end of the regular season. It's the playoffs the Texans won't survive.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 16 vs Denver Broncos - A win over the broncos may very well give the Texans the first seed.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 5 at San Francisco 49ers - Losing here will hurt their validity.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colt's schedule is not so bad. They just won't be making it this year. In the early predictions the Colts tied with the Ravens for the final seed, having to go down to the strength of victory to lose the tie breaker to the Ravens. While the Ravens will actually win more than seven games next year. Seven seems about right for last year's surprise team.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 2 vs Miami Dolphins - The Colts will start the season 2-0. A win versus Miami will give the Colts an important head to head advantage when it comes time to fight for playoff spots.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 5 vs Seahawks - The Colts first two losses will be against NFC West teams.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans were nothing special last year and this year won't be too different. But if Tennessee could improve their 1-5 record against their division this team can be a surprise. The toughest part of their schedule is a three week road stretch including one division game and the Broncos.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 11 vs Indianapolis Colts - A sweep in this series could result to second place in the division for the winner.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 13 at Indianapolis Colts - This will even out the race for the final wildcard spot.
Jacksonville Jaguars
This team is a mess but Jones-Drew and Blackmon are a light in the darkness. Moshe Football predicts this team to fight out for the first pick in 2014.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 11 vs Arizona Cardinals - The Jags only win will screw them out of the first pick.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 1 vs Kansas City Chiefs - The start to a bad season.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
AFC EAST: Pre-Draft Predictions and Analysis
Note: This is a pre-draft analysis on the teams and predictions based on the new schedule release. Moshe Football understands that some of the teams records may seem too high or too low. This is due to the type of quick predictions. Moshe Football will also have after draft predictions, and post pre-season predictions (the main one that will be deeper analyzed and the one Moshe Football will stand by). So if you have any beef, save it for the later predictions.
AFC EAST
y-New England Patriots 14-2 (The two seed)
x-Miami Dolphins 8-8 (The five seed)
New York Jets 5-11
Buffalo Bills 3-13
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Who else would win this division? Year in and year out the Pats dominate the AFC East and are Moshe Football's early prediction to represent the AFC in the Superbowl. Tom Brady did the ultimate justice this year by taking less money than he deserves thus guaranteeing the Pats dominance for years to come. However, one move this off season will really be in question. The choice to not resign Wes Welker for Danny Amendola makes very little sense. Yes, Amendola is younger but Welker has very good chemistry with Brady. With Amendola injury prone and allowing Welker to go to possibly the best team in the AFC will be something to watch for. However, the truth is, if Gronkowski is healthy then this Welker situation may
be a non-story. The Patriots schedule does not only seem doable for them but seems easy.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 12 vs Denver Broncos - A team they will meet in the AFC Championship game.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 4 at Atlanta Falcons - A team they will meet in the Superbowl.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Don't be surprised if a Dream Team 2.0 situation comes about in Miami. That being said, Moshe Football predicts Miami to make the playoffs (and probably win more that eight games). Mike Wallace and Dustin Keller are good additions for Tannehill and Hartline to make the offense a threat. With an already decent defense this team can make some big upsets. Losing Jake Long will only benefit the team as he did not fit in the new offensive line zone scheme the Dolphins started using last season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 4 vs Baltimore Ravens - Beating the NFL Champs will be the first step to legitimacy.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at Indianapolis Colts - The Colts and Dolphins will be fighting it out this season for a wildcard spot.
NEW YORK JETS
This team has become a joke starting with the Mark Sanchez/Tim Tebow experiment. Just a few years removed from back to back AFC Championship appearances, this team's future is unpredictable. Will the Revis' situation be settled? And is Rex Ryan on the hot seat? However, let's remember this, every so often Rex can be hell of a coach.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs Miami Dolphins - Beating the Dolphins can hurt Miami's chances for a playoff appearance late in the season.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at New England Patriots - An early division loss can put Rex Ryan is quite a tough spot.
BUFFALO BILLS
The release of Ryan Fitzpatrick was quite a shock considering he was a pretty good QB, but the relief on the Bill's salary cap is most welcomed. Kevin Kolb joined the Bills to win a Superbowl but let's be real. He would of taken any offer for a starting job. His health will be a concern, especially with the lack of weapons around him.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 15 at Jacksonville Jaguars - This could be a game for a better draft pick.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 9 vs Kansas City Chiefs - This may also be a draft pick game.
AFC EAST
y-New England Patriots 14-2 (The two seed)
x-Miami Dolphins 8-8 (The five seed)
New York Jets 5-11
Buffalo Bills 3-13
Z= Conference Champs, Y=Division Champs, X=Playoff Spot
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
Who else would win this division? Year in and year out the Pats dominate the AFC East and are Moshe Football's early prediction to represent the AFC in the Superbowl. Tom Brady did the ultimate justice this year by taking less money than he deserves thus guaranteeing the Pats dominance for years to come. However, one move this off season will really be in question. The choice to not resign Wes Welker for Danny Amendola makes very little sense. Yes, Amendola is younger but Welker has very good chemistry with Brady. With Amendola injury prone and allowing Welker to go to possibly the best team in the AFC will be something to watch for. However, the truth is, if Gronkowski is healthy then this Welker situation may
be a non-story. The Patriots schedule does not only seem doable for them but seems easy.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 12 vs Denver Broncos - A team they will meet in the AFC Championship game.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 4 at Atlanta Falcons - A team they will meet in the Superbowl.
MIAMI DOLPHINS
Don't be surprised if a Dream Team 2.0 situation comes about in Miami. That being said, Moshe Football predicts Miami to make the playoffs (and probably win more that eight games). Mike Wallace and Dustin Keller are good additions for Tannehill and Hartline to make the offense a threat. With an already decent defense this team can make some big upsets. Losing Jake Long will only benefit the team as he did not fit in the new offensive line zone scheme the Dolphins started using last season.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 4 vs Baltimore Ravens - Beating the NFL Champs will be the first step to legitimacy.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at Indianapolis Colts - The Colts and Dolphins will be fighting it out this season for a wildcard spot.
NEW YORK JETS
This team has become a joke starting with the Mark Sanchez/Tim Tebow experiment. Just a few years removed from back to back AFC Championship appearances, this team's future is unpredictable. Will the Revis' situation be settled? And is Rex Ryan on the hot seat? However, let's remember this, every so often Rex can be hell of a coach.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 13 vs Miami Dolphins - Beating the Dolphins can hurt Miami's chances for a playoff appearance late in the season.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 2 at New England Patriots - An early division loss can put Rex Ryan is quite a tough spot.
BUFFALO BILLS
The release of Ryan Fitzpatrick was quite a shock considering he was a pretty good QB, but the relief on the Bill's salary cap is most welcomed. Kevin Kolb joined the Bills to win a Superbowl but let's be real. He would of taken any offer for a starting job. His health will be a concern, especially with the lack of weapons around him.
NOTABLE WIN: Week 15 at Jacksonville Jaguars - This could be a game for a better draft pick.
NOTABLE LOSS: Week 9 vs Kansas City Chiefs - This may also be a draft pick game.
Sorry
Moshe Football took a year off from NFL analysis. The deepest apologizes for that. The good news is Moshe Football is now back. To start it off, schedule analysis along with pre-draft prediction will soon follow this post.
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