Predictions from national publications

[Mista T]

I "borrowed" this from another team's message board:

2014 Sporting News Pro Football( post #6)

Nfc East: Philadelphia
Nfc North: Green Bay
Nfc South: New Orleans
Nfc West: San Francisco
Nfc Wild Cards: Seattle, Chicago

Wild Card Round: Saints over Bears, Seahawks over Eagles
Divionsal Round: 49ers over Seahawks, Packers over Saints
Championship: 49ers over Packers


Afc East: New England
Afc North: Pittsburgh
Afc South: Indianapolis
Afc West: Denver
Nfc Wild Cards: Cincinnati, Baltimore

Wild Card Round: Pats over ,Ravens, Steelers over Bengals
Divionsal Round: Colts over Pats, Broncos over Steelers
Championship: Colts over Broncos

Superbowl 49: 49ers over Colts


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2014 Athlon Sports Pro Football(post #7)

Nfc East: Philadelphia
Nfc North: Green Bay
Nfc South: New Orleans
Nfc West: Seattle
Nfc Wild Cards: San Francsico, Arizona

Wild Card Round: Cards over Saints, 49ers over Eagles
Divionsal Round: Seahawks over Cards, Packers over 49ers
Championship: Seahawks over Packers


Afc East: New England
Afc North: Cincinnati
Afc South: Indianapolis
Afc West: Denver
Nfc Wild Cards: San Diego, Baltimore

Wild Card Round: Colts over ,Ravens, Chargers over Bengals
Divionsal Round: Pats over Colts, Broncos over Chargers
Championship: Broncos over Pats

Superbowl 49: Broncos over Seahawks



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2014 Lindy Sports Pro Football- Predictions by Howard Balzer(post #10)

Nfc East: Philadelphia
Nfc North: Green Bay
Nfc South: New Orleans
Nfc West: Seattle
Nfc Wild Cards: San Francisco, Tampa Bay

Championship: Packers over Seahawks


Afc East: New England
Afc North: Baltimore
Afc South: Indianapolis
Afc West: Denver
Nfc Wild Cards: Cincinnati, Kansas City

Championship: Broncos over Colts

Superbowl 49: Broncos over Packers


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USA Today Sports NFL 2014- Predictions by Nate Davis (post #11)

Nfc East: Philadelphia:11-5
Nfc North: Green Bay: 12-4
Nfc South: New Orleans:11-5
Nfc West: Seattle:12-4
Nfc Wild Cards: San Francsico: 11-5, Chicago: 11-5

Wild Card Round: Saints over 49ers, Bears over Eagles
Divionsal Round: Seahawks over Bears, Packers over Saints
Championship: Seahawks over Packers


Afc East: New England:11-5
Afc North: Baltimore: 10-6
Afc South: Indianapolis: 13-3
Afc West: Denver: 12-4
Nfc Wild Cards: Jets: 10-6, Texans: 9-7

Wild Card Round: Pats over Texans, Ravens over Jets
Divionsal Round: Colts over Ravens, Broncos over Patriots
Championship: Colts over Broncos

Superbowl 49: Seahawks over Colts

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Hub Arkush's Pro Football Now Preview 2014 (post #20)

Looks like the former publisher of Pro Football Weekly was still able to publish an NFL Annual and Fantasy Football annual this year.


Nfc East: Philadelphia:10-6
Nfc North: Green Bay: 11-5
Nfc South: New Orleans:10-6
Nfc West: Seattle:11-5
Nfc Wild Cards: San Francsico: 11-5, Chicago: 9-7
NFCChampion: 49ers


Afc East: New England:11-5
Afc North: Baltimore: 9-7
Afc South: Indianapolis: 9-7
Afc West: Denver: 12-4
Nfc Wild Cards: Bengals: 9-7, Chargers: 9-7
AFC Champion: Broncos

Superbowl 49: Broncos over 49ers

That's 5 for 5 predicting a playoff berth, and 3 of them predicting that our team wins the division.

I believe that, barring major injuries, this should be a 10-6 to 11-5 year, division champ, and go deep into the playoffs with a nucleus of playoff tested players. The major reason for the jump from 8-8 will be a "first" for the Ravens: adding a bona fide offensive coordinator.

[4G63]

I don't see anything that looks crazy but I also don't see the Colts getting to the SB this year either.

[OrioleWay86]

The Sporting News prediction is really interesting...as much as I hate the Steelers and Bengals, it would be really cool to see three AFCN teams in the playoffs.

I think 10-6 or 11-5 is right on the money as well. A defense that was average to slightly above average last season got a big upgrade through the draft, and the offense has nowhere to go but up after last season. Getting Zuttah and a healthy Osemele, along with a full season of Monroe should significantly improve the offense, especially if Kubiak's new offense is as advertised.

[HoustonRaven]

I thought the national media hated us?

[SugarRay52]

I thought the national media hated us?

Don't count out ESPN or NFL Network LOL

[Sarcasticfury]

The Colts aren't making it to the Super Bowl. New England and Denver are still the two best teams in the AFC and I don't think Indianapolis made any strides to catch up with them.

[wickedsolo]

I looked at the Ravens schedule and it is easier than last year IMO, but still challenging.

The problem is the Ravens lost games they should've won last year, so it is hard to really gauge right now. They could drop bombs on Pittsburgh one week and then go out and lay a dud in Miami or something.

Out of conference play this year is the NFC South and the only team there that I think could give us fits is the Saints because Brees is, well, Brees.

If we can manage 2-2 or 3-1 in the out of conference games, I think 10 or more wins is very realistic.


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[Terpsfan82]

I thought the national media hated us?

:word

[Terpsfan82]

Don't get all the love for the Eagles. I say they take a step back this year.

[Ngata Da Vida]

Don't get all the love for the Eagles. I say they take a step back this year.

My $100 stub from the Venetian at 22-1 hopes you are wrong.

[Captain Silver]

Don't get all the love for the Eagles. I say they take a step back this year.

Me too. I wonder how different that offense is going to be without the fear of DeSean Jackson? I can't envision one defense that isn't happier to face the Eagles without him.

[Sarcasticfury]

Me too. I wonder how different that offense is going to be without the fear of DeSean Jackson? I can't envision one defense that isn't happier to face the Eagles without him.

The Eagles still have a lot of talented guys. No sure-fire #1s, but a team filled with #2s can still get the job done.