1. Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
2. Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams
3. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
4. John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
5. Sean Payton , Denver Broncos
6. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
7. Jim Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers
8. Nick Sirianni, Philadelphia Eagles
9. Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills
10. Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
1. Detroit Lions (10-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (10-1)
3. Buffalo Bills (9-2)
4. Baltimore Ravens (8-4)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2)
6. Minnesota Vikings (9-2)
7. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
8. Green Bay Packers (8-3)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)
10. Houston Texans (7-5)
1. Detroit Lions (9-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)
3. Buffalo Bills (9-2)
4. Baltimore Ravens (7-4)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
7. Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2)
9. Houston Texans (7-4)
10. Green Bay Packers (7-3)
1. Detroit Lions (8-1)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)
3. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
4. Buffalo Bills (8-2)
5. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
6. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)
7. Washington Commanders (7-3)
8. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)
9. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)
10. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
1. Andy Reid, Kansas City Chiefs
2. Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
3. Sean McVay, Los Angeles Rams
4. Sean Payton , Denver Broncos
5. Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers
6. John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
7. Jim Harbaugh, Los Angeles Chargers
8. Kevin Stefanski, Cleveland Browns
9. Mike McCarthy, Dallas Cowboys
10. Doug Peterson, Jacksonville Jaguars
Having a star edge rusher or interior defensive lineman who can wreak havoc is one of the most sought after weapons teams look for. Thankfully, there has never been more talent at these positions than there is now. Below is my ranking of these players:
1. TJ Watt EDGE, Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Myles Garret EDGE, Cleveland Browns
3. Micah Parsons EDGE, Dallas Cowboys
4. Aaron Donald, IDL, Los Angeles Rams
5. Nick Bosa EDGE, San Francisco 49ers
6. Chris Jones, IDL, Kansas City Chiefs
7. Maxx Crosby, EDGE, Las Vegas Raiders
8. Khalil Mack, EDGE, Los Angeles Chargers
9. Trey Hendrickson EDGE, Cincinnati Bengals
10. Aidan Hutchinson EDGE, Detroit Lions
My playoff predictions are listed below. My predicted winners are bolded for each game.
AFC
2 Buffalo Bills vs. 7 Pittsburgh Steelers
3 Kansas City Chiefs vs 6 Miami Dolphins
4 Houston Texans vs 5 Cleveland Browns
NFC
2 Dallas Cowboys vs 7 Green Bay Packers
3 Detroit Lions vs 6 LA Rams
4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs 5 Philadelphia Eagles
AFC
1 Baltimore Ravens vs 5 Cleveland Browns
2 Buffalo Bills vs 3 Kansas City Chiefs
NFC
1 San Francisco 49ers vs 5 Philadelphia Eagles
2 Dallas Cowboys vs 3 Detroit Lions
AFC
1 Baltimore Ravens vs 2 Buffalo Bills
NFC
1 San Francisco 49ers vs 2 Dallas Cowboys
San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Below are my top 10 QBs for this year. I am not solely basing it off last year, but instead both the last couple of years plus how I think they’ll perform this year. I will update again at midseason.
1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
No explanation needed.
2. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers
Herbert’s size, arm, and athleticism have led to him to have the most passing yards and 2nd most passing TDs by a QB in their first 3 seasons. Poor coaching and injuries to teammates have affected him, but the postseason wins will start to come.
3. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow has proven to us since college he is a gamer and a winner. His spectacular play will keep the Bengals contenders for years to come.
4. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
The most physically gifted QB I have ever seen. I worry all the hits will pile up, but for now he is dominant and fun to watch.
5. Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets
An all-time great QB who still has a lot to prove. The 4-time MVP is still good enough to add a 2nd ring to his legendary resume.
6. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles
He jumped onto the scene as an MVP candidate last year. Will he be able to continue to build on his great play?
7. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
One of the highest rated QB prospects ever showed us how good he was last year. Like Hurts, it’s now about building on that and getting even better.
8. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Lamar has proven he is the most athletic QB ever and can rack up the regular season wins. He now needs to stay healthy and start having more postseason success.
9. Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos
I absolutely do not think his best days are behind him. With new coach Sean Payton, he may show he’s still a Top 5 QB this year.
10. Deshaun Watson, Cleveland Browns
He was rusty last year, but with an entire offseason to continue improving, I think we see the Houston Deshaun who was a borderline Top 5 QB.
On the Bubble:
Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys
Dak needs so much help around him to be great and consistently does not lead his team deep in the playoffs.
Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings
Kirk puts up big numbers, but does not get it done in the playoffs.
Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals
Super talented QB, but there are big questions about his durability and leadership
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
He is now in a situation similar to his Detroit days (albeit with a better coach). He wasn’t a top 10 QB then, and still is not now.
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