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2024-25 NFL Preview – NFL Projections For All 32 Teams

NFL Team logosBefore creating a projection model and betting on any of the 32 NFL teams, you need to know how each franchise is situated coming into the 2024-25 season and their odds of taking home the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the year. A little preparation can go a long way toward creating a successful NFL betting strategy.

Here is a rundown of which teams we believe will win each division in the AFC and NFC, advance through the NFL Playoffs, and eventually win Super Bowl 59 at the end of the season.

AFC East

  • Buffalo Bills – The Bills' roster suffered some crucial losses, but Buffalo is still projected to win the AFC East. QB Josh Allen and company should make another run for the AFC Championship, but they've historically had issues getting beyond Kansas City in the playoffs.
  • New England Patriots – This will be the first season without Bill Belichick as head coach since the 1990s. The Patriots are projected to finish last in the division and don't appear to have much of a shot at making the postseason.
  • Miami Dolphins – WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle lead a star-studded offense that will surely put plenty of points on the board this year. QB Tua Tagovailoa signed a contract extension in the offseason, but Miami has called behind the Jets in the AFC East futures.
  • New York Jets – QB Aaron Rodgers leads a roster full of young talent into this season with hopes of turning the fortunes of the franchise around. Their odds imply a second-place finish in the East, but we don't believe they'll finish ahead of Miami.

AFC NORTH

  • Baltimore Ravens – The Ravens were the top seed in the AFC last season but lost to KC in the Championship Game. Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson is forecasted to lead Baltimore to another division title and compete for the top seed in the AFC once again.
  • Pittsburgh Steelers – Following the experiment that was Kenny Pickett, the revolving door at quarterback continues to spin as Russell Wilson and Justin Fields are battling for the starting nod this preseason. We don't expect Pittsburgh to be a part of the division championship picture, but their core is still strong, and they should be no worse than mediocre.
  • Cleveland Browns – Will this be the year that troubled QB DeSean Watson finally makes good on his potential (and contract)? The Browns are loaded up on defensive talent and the offense now seems to possess the right key elements to succeed. They enter this season tied for last in the divisional odds.
  • Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrows and WR Ja'Marr Chase represent one of the most potent offensive combinations in the NFL. They've been to the Super Bowl before and enter this year healthy. Cincinnati is rated second in the division and could make a deep playoff run. Sleeper alert!

AFC SOUTH

  • Tennessee Titans – Derrick Henry was the face of the Titans for many years, but now he's playing for the Ravens. Tennessee will start second-year quarterback Will Levis, who needs to develop a connection with wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins immediately. TEN is expected to finish last in the South.
  • Houston Texans – CJ Stroud and the Texans are favored to win the division and improve on last season's playoff appearance. Stroud is a legitimate NFL MVP candidate, and he'll have Stephon Diggs to throw to this year. They are rated fourth in the odds to win Super Bowl 59.
  • Indianapolis Colts – The Colts are highly anticipating the return of second-year QB Anthony Richardson. During his brief window of opportunity last year, he showed great potential, and the team has some potential to do damage if Richardson plays all 17 games. They're not expected to finish as a top-seven team in the AFC, but they do have a high ceiling.
  • Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence is one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league, and online sportsbooks expect the Jags to finish second in the AFC South. Jacksonville is not forecasted for a postseason berth, which makes one wonder what it will take to establish the Jaguars as a consistent winner.

AFC WEST

  • Kansas City Chiefs – The Chiefs are favored to top the AFC West and win their third Super Bowl Championship in a row. The KC offense continues to gel under the leadership of Patrick Mahomes, and TE Travis Kelce returns as the main safety valve for the unit. The defense is also in top form, so expect Kansas City to finish as one of the top seeds unless something tragic happens.
  • Denver Broncos – The Broncos are a distant fourth place in the divisional futures, suggesting this will be a rebuilding year. Rookie QB Bo Nix will start for Denver, and struggles are expected. Confidence is low in head coach Sean Payton and team management following last season's Russell Wilson debacle. Cue Julius Fucik's Entry of the Gladiators.
  • Las Vegas Raiders – The Raiders' roster, outside of star wide receiver Davante Adams, does not provide much hope for any real success this year. The fact that they are expected to finish ahead of the Broncos is evidence of how pathetic the bottom half of the division is.
  • Los Angeles Chargers – LA's roster has lost a few key ingredients but they've hired a new head coach - Jim Harbaugh - who hopes to repeat his prior successes in the NFL and the collegiate level. The quarterback of the future is already present in Justin Herbert. The only question is how fast the Chargers return to relevance. The odds don't imply a playoff berth, but we do see a lot of sleeper potential here.

NFC EAST

  • Philadelphia Eagles – The Eagles have stolen Saquan Barkey from the Giants, and if he's healthy, should give the Eagles offense a boost. They are favored to win the division and once again compete for a Super Bowl Championship. Jalen Hurts is also heavily factored into the NFL MVP odds.
  • Dallas Cowboys – Dak Prescott has signed an extension that will keep him under center for a while in Dallas. They've got more than enough talent on board to compete for the division, but they rarely live up to expectations. Bust alert!
  • New York Giants—The Giants are expected to finish last in the East, and this is likely the last chance that quarterback Daniel Jones has to show his worth. He has shown flashes of brilliance in the past, but those moments have not resulted in wins or routine playoff appearances. We expect the Giants to possess a high draft pick in 2025.
  • Washington Commanders - D.C. selected Jayden Daniels in the first round, giving the franchise a much-needed solution at QB. Daniels won the Heisman last year and appears to be league-ready in regard to size, mental acumen, and talent. The Commanders will likely struggle some during Daniels' rookie season, but don't be surprised if they're playing solid ball come November.

NFC NORTH

  • Green Bay Packers – Jordan Love is now the highest-paid quarterback in the league after only one year of starting for GB. In his only season as a starter, Love led the Packers to the playoffs, where they walloped the Cowboys and lost a nail-biter to the 49ers. We expect them to win the NFC North once again and compete for a Lombardi, although they are rated second in the division at most books.
  • Minnesota Vikings – Following the departure of long-time starter Kirk Cousins to the Falcons, the Vikings now look to Sam Darnold to helm the offense while rookie JJ McCarthy waits for his turn. There is a decent nucleus of players present in MIN, but they're expected to finish in last place in the North.
  • Chicago Bears – Chicago sent quarterback Justin Fields to Pittsburgh and drafted Caleb Williams first overall in 2024. Williams is now the face of the franchise and management has surrounded him with some old and new faces. Many NFL sportsbooks are suggesting that CHI will finish in the top 7 in the NFC but we believe they are a year away from the playoffs.
  • Detroit Lions – The Lions can no longer be considered the laughingstock of the league, as they were a game away from making it to the Super Bowl last year. Most National Football League gambling sites have them as the most likely team to win the AFC North, we expect GB to give them a run.

NFC SOUTH

  • New Orleans Saints – Veterans Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara lead a NO offense into 2024-25, and other than the general unimpressive nature of the division, we're having a hard time envisioning much success for the Saints. Again, the NFC South is incredibly weak, but Atlanta's rise should be enough to sidestep anything New Orleans has to offer.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, and company surprised critics last year by not only winning the division but beating the Eagles in the playoffs. This year, the Falcons will battle the Bucs for the division, but for now, they are the kings of the South until further notice.
  • Carolina Panthers – The Panthers have they franchise quarterback in Bryce Young. In year two for Young, the Panthers are merely hoping for signs of progress. While Carolina is expected to finish near the bottom of the NFC South, their meager opponents give them opportunity to rise sooner than they should. Sleeper alert!
  • Atlanta Falcons – The Dirty Birds upgraded at quarterback during the offseason, supplanting a revolving door of starters with a veteran presence and the leader of the future. For now, Kirk Cousins will attempt to turnaround Atlanta's fortunes. Should he fail, 2024 first-round selection Michael Penix Jr. is chomping at the bit for playing time. Expect the Falcons to win the division.

NFC WEST

  • Seattle Seahawks – The Seahawks feature one of the better all around set of offensive starters at the skill positions. Their limits are only set by the potential of QB Geno Smith. Seattle is capable of finishing better than they are currently projected. However, the 49ers are still in the way of any ground they hope to gain.
  • San Francisco 49ers – After losing a heartbreaking Super Bowl to the Chiefs, the 49ers are prepared to make another with third-year quarterback Brock Purdy leading the way. Head Coach Kyle Shannahan will field another solid team that should win the division and make it to the NFC Championship Game again.
  • Los Angeles Rams – This year, the Rams look to improve on last season's results by not only making the playoffs but advancing a round or two. QB Matt Stafford and his talented offense are way under the radar this year, so they may not get their opponent's best effort on a weekly basis. Sleeper alert!
  • Arizona Cardinals – Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison, Jr. look to develop into a lethal combination in the wide receiver's rookie season, as his once-in-a-generation level of talent is as league-ready as we've ever seen entering a draft. 'Zona will improve on last year's four-win effort, but they should finish as fourth overall in the division.

NFL PLAYOFFS – AFC PREDICTION

  1. Baltimore Ravens
  2. Miami Dolphins
  3. Houston Texans
  4. Kansas City Chiefs
  5. Buffalo Bills
  6. Cincinnati Bengals
  7. New York Jets

AFC Conference Winner: Baltimore Ravens

NFL PLAYOFFS – NFC PREDICTION

  1. San Francisco 49ers
  2. Green Bay Packers
  3. Philadelphia Eagles
  4. Atlanta Falcons
  5. Detroit Lions
  6. Dallas Cowboys
  7. LA Rams

NFC Conference Winner: San Francisco 49ers

SUPER BOWL 59 PREDICTION

Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers

  • Super Bowl LIX Winner: San Francisco 49ers

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