NFL Predictions 2024

 Standings

AFC

East
1. Buffalo Bills
2. New York Jets
3. Miami Dolphins
4. New England Patriots

North
1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Cleveland Browns*
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Cincinnati Bengals

South
1. Jacksonville Jaguars
2. Houston Texans*
3. Indianapolis Colts
4. Tennessee Titans

West
1. Kansas City Chiefs
2. Los Angeles Chargers*
3. Denver Broncos
4. Las Vegas Raiders

NFC

East
1. Washington Commanders
2. New York Giants
3. Philadelphia Eagles
4. Dallas Cowboys

North
1. Detroit Lions
2. Minnesota Vikings*
3. Green Bay Packers
4. Chicago Bears

South
1. Atlanta Falcons
2. New Orleans Saints*
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
4. Carolina Panthers

West
1. Los Angeles Rams
2. Seattle Seahawks*
3. Arizona Cardinals
4. San Francisco 49ers

* = wildcard

Playoffs

AFC

Wildcard
Kansas City Chiefs over Houston Texans
Buffalo Bills over Los Angeles Chargers
Cleveland Browns over Jacksonville Jaguars

Divisional
Pittsburgh Steelers over Cleveland Browns
Kansas City Chiefs over Buffalo Bills

Conference
Pittsburgh Steelers over Kansas City Chiefs (OT)

NFC

Wildcard
Atlanta Falcons over Minnesota Vikings
New Orleans Saints over Detroit Lions
Seattle Seahawks over Washington Commanders

Divisional
Los Angeles Rams over New Orleans Saints
Atlanta Falcons over Seattle Seahawks

Conference
Los Angeles Rams over Atlanta Falcons

SUPER BOWL LIX:
Los Angeles Rams - 31, Pittsburgh Steelers - 19

Why the Los Angeles Rams vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers for Super Bowl LIX?

Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers in no way should have made the playoffs. They almost split the year in even thirds with all 3 quarterbacks who made the roster, yet they still made the playoffs. The Steelers were smart enough to know that none of these 3 quarterbacks could bring them back to the playoffs the next year, so they cleaned house, releasing all 3 quarterbacks (surprised the New England Patriots did not do the same). Now all 3 of those quarterbacks are now backups for 3 other teams. Instead, the Steelers picked up old veteran Russell Wilson and young veteran Justin Fields. They felt so confident in these 2 that they didn't even bother to draft a quarterback (now that the New England Patriots did - twice!). Just like Mike Tomlin's brilliance somehow got the Steelers to the playoffs, Mike Tomlin's genius must see talent left in Russell Wilson and Justin Fields after their disastrous play last year. If Mike Tomlin can make the playoffs with those 3 quarterbacks last year, I can see Mike Tomlin making the Super Bowl with Russell Wilson starting and Justin Fields backing. Last year, it looked the Los Angeles Rams season would end in disaster again with another playoff miss, but midway through the season, the Rams unlocked the secret, hidden talent of rookie Puka Nacua. Fortunately, it was early enough to clinch a playoff spot, but unfortunately, it was too late to make a playoff run. Now that Matthew Stafford has the duel threat of Cooper Kupp, it will be hard for defenders to know who to cover, meaning one is bound to be wide open. With a powerhouse passer and powerhouse receivers, the Rams will put up yards rivaling the Greatest Show on Turf, which will clinch a Super Bowl berth. The Super Bowl will go to the Rams. They will consistantly score a touchdown each quarter, throwing in a field goal in a random quarter. The Steelers, on the other hand, will be slow to pick up speed, with field goals in the first half and touchdowns in the second half. Too many 4th quarter mistakes, including a failed 2-point conversion, will result in the Steelers handing the Super Bowl to the Rams.

NFL Honors

MVP: Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
Offensive Player of the Year: Christian McCaffrey (49ers)
Defensive Player of the Year: Brandon Graham (Eagles)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels (Commanders)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Laiatu Latu (Colts)
Comeback Player of the Year: Aaron Rodgers (Jets)
Coach of the Year: Sean McVay (Rams)

Statistical Leaders

Passing
1. Lamar Jackson (Ravens)
2. Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
3. Aaron Rodgers (Jets)
4. Jalen Hurts (Eagles)
5. Josh Allen (Bills)

Rushing
1. Christian McCaffrey (49ers)
2. Josh Jacobs (Packers)
3. Jonathan Taylor (Colts)
4. Derrick Henry (Ravens)
5. Ezekiel Elliot (Cowboys)

Receiving
1. Stefon Diggs (Texans)
2. Justin Jefferson (Vikings)
3. Cooper Kupp (Rams)
4. AJ Brown (Eagles)
5. DeVonta Smith (Eagles)