Now that the full 2024 NFL schedule is out, it’s time to predict the winners of all eight divisions!
Below, check out predictions from our NFL staff — Ben Arthur, Greg Auman, David Helman, Henry McKenna, Geoff Schwartz, Ralph Vacchiano, Carmen Vitali, Eric D. Williams — as they determine the teams who will not only make the playoffs next season, but also host at least one playoff game with an inside track to reach the Super Bowl.
Here is the breakdown:
The Dolphins might not finish well, but they’re absolutely stellar out of the gate. And they are absolutely a regular-season team. So it’s easy to imagine them taking the AFC East this year, even though they let the division crown slip between their fingers last year. Their schedule is just so so so(!) much easier than Buffalo’s. And it’s a little bit less treacherous than the Jets’ slate. Miami has been fine-tuning its roster and it knows its biggest problem is cold weather. But even if the Dolphins struggle to finish strong, they should still be able to build a big enough lead to finish in first — and maybe even compete for the top seed in the conference. — Henry McKenna
Buffalo Bills (10-7)
New York Jets (10-7)
New England Patriots (3-14)
Can the Bengals finally avoid an 0-2 start to the season? The Week 2 matchup in Kansas City will make that difficult, but at least Joe Burrow gets to open his 2024 season against a rebuilding New England team. The schedule was always going to be tough thanks to playing in the nasty AFC North, but the Bengals will only play three teams from outside their division that had a winning record last year. If Burrow can stay healthy, there’s a big opportunity for a bounce back season. — David Helman
Baltimore Ravens (11-6)
Cleveland Browns (9-8)
Pittsburgh Steelers (8-9)
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Publish date : 2024-05-16 02:11:17
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