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In what feels like a blink of an eye, the NFL is back, baby! Week 1 is upon us as we are just days away from the Kansas City Chiefs unveiling their latest Super Bowl championship banner and beginning an attempt at what would be the NFL’s first-ever three-peat since the AFL-NFL merger. Not only that, but this game between K.C. and the Baltimore Ravens kicks off a jam-packed opening weekend that has games on Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Monday.
While we’re excited for the sheer start of the 2024 NFL season, it’s our job here at CBS Sports to give some insight into what we think the new year will bring with it. In that spirit, we’ve collected a handful of staff writers and asked them to give out their prediction/best bet to win each division.
Here’s a rundown of the staff members making the picks: Tyler Sullivan, Bryan DeArdo, Jared Dubin, John Breech, Josh Edwards, Jordan Dajan, and Cody Benjamin.
All NFL odds are via FanDuel Sportsbook.
AFC East
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Sullivan: Jets. I think people forget that New York won seven games last season, despite horrid quarterback play. If Rodgers is even half of his former self post-Achilles injury, he’s the best QB the Jets have had in decades. Couple that with studs at the skill positions and a top-five defense, and the Jets are dangerous in the conference, let alone the division.
DeArdo: Dolphins. Everything seems set up for this to finally be Miami’s year. I’m expecting a career year from Tua Tagovailoa, whose mindset should be even better now that his contract drama is finally behind him.
Breech: Dolphins. The Dolphins can’t beat good teams and they can’t win in cold weather, but they are going to win the division.
Dajani: Jets. Aaron Rodgers has a super power to make the doubters look silly. Plus, the Jets…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-09-03 13:36:13
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