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.
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