Predictions for the 2009-2010 NFL Season
January 22nd, 2009
Yes, I know that the 2008-2009 season still has one more game to be played but I figured I’d get a jump start on some general predictions for the 2009-2010 season. If you’re looking for record or Super Bowl predictions, you aren’t going to find them here…at least not yet. With the moves that have taken place thus far in the offseason, one could begin to draw some conclusions and impacts for the 2009-2010 season. Here are a few nuggets of thought…
- Rex Ryan is going to lead the New York Jets to a winning season. It’s tough to say if they’re going to make it to the playoffs, especially if Favre sticks around, but head coach Rex Ryan should be able to lead his team to a winning season in his first year as a head coach. Look for the Jets defense to have an impact in the AFC East due to Ryan’s experience with leading the Ravens defense.
- The Dallas Cowboys are going to be worse than they were in 2008. Even though the Cowboys could be poised to make some big moves in the offseason, such as re-signing DeMarcus Ware and making a big for LB Ray Lewis, I believe they are going to continue to decline in the standings. They came close to making the playoffs this year but really buckled under the pressure in late November and December. If a team leader doesn’t emerge, more disasters will be immenent.
- At least two 2008 losing teams will have a winning season…and make it into the playoffs. It’s a longshot, but I can sense a turnaround for at least two 2008 losing teams. Whether it is the Rams, Chiefs, Browns, or someone else, there is going to be a few new contenders in the league. Look what 2008 produced with the Dolphins, Falcons, Ravens, and Cardinals. This isn’t your Patriots/Colts league anymore – more and more teams are going to start to come around as the years move on. Look for at least two to make the playoffs in 2009.
- The rules will change regarding the play clock and challenges. Both of these topics become heated as the 2008 season wrapped up and there will only be more contention in the offseason which will lead to a few changes around the league. It’s tough to say what exactly will change but both topics need rethinking and reworking due to controversial situations during the 2008 season.
Continue to check back for more predictions and updates as the offseason continues. What are your thoughts and predictions for the 2009-2010 season? Share them below in the comments!
I hope your prediction for the Cowboys is true. I agree with your predictions about the play clock and challenges. Once again, the rules will be altered. I mean, aren’t rules meant to be broken anyway?
And you know my prediction…GO RAVENS.
go dolphins i disagree the jets will be really bad and it will be the dolphins or pats for that div.
but i really do think the dolphins will be about the same even with the hard schuelde
go fins undefeated 1972
my predictions
AFC
East
Jets 10-6*(3)
Dolphins 9-7*(6)
Patriots 9-7
Bills 9-7
North
Steelers 11-5*(2)
Ravens 10-6*(5)
Browns 6-10
Bengals 2-14
South
Colts 10-6*(4)
Titans 8-8
Texans 7-9
Jaguars 5-11
West
Broncos 13-3*(1)
Chiefs 5-11
Chargers 5-11
Raiders 4-12
NFC
East
Eagles 11-5*(3)
Giants 10-6*(6)
Cowboys 10-6
Redskins 5-11
North
Vikings 12-4*(1)
Packers 7-9
Bears 6-10
Lions 5-11
South
Saints 11-5*(2)
Falcons 10-6*(5)
Panthers 9-7
Bucs 7-9
West
Cardinals 10-6*(4)
49ers 5-11
Rams 3-13
Seahawks 2-14
*= playoffs
Wild Card
Jets over Dolphins
Ravens over Colts
Eagles over Giants
Falcons over Cardinals
Divisional
Jets over Steelers
Broncos over Ravens
Saints over Eagles
Falcons over Vikings
Championships
Jets over Broncos
Falcons over Saints
SUPER BOWL
Falcons over Jets
LEAGUE MVP: Adrian Peterson
Defensive Player of Year: Darelle Revis
Offensive Player of year: Drew Brees
Rookie of Year: Matt Stafford
Coach of year: mike smith
There is no chance in hell that the jets are going to the superbowl…. And I’m a Jet fan
AFC
East:
Dolphins(12-4)*
Patriots(10-6)*
Jets(9-7)
Bills(6-10)
North
Steelers(13-3)*
Ravens(11-5)*
Browns(7-9)
Bengals(4-12)
South
Colts(12-4)*
Jaguars(10-6)
Texans(9-7)
Titans(7-9)
West
Chargers(10-6)*
Broncos(7-9)
Raiders(4-12)
Chiefs(4-12)
NFC:
East
Cowboys(13-3)*
Giants(12-4)*
Eagles(6-10)
Redskins(5-11)
North
Vikings(10-6)*
Bears(8-8)
Packers(8-8)
Lions(3-13)
South
Saints(13-3)*
Panthers(11-5)*
Falcons(10-6)
Bucaneers(5-11)
West
Cardinals(11-5)*
49ers(8-8)
Seahawks(7-9)
Rams(4-12)
Seeds
AFC
1.Steelers
2.Colts
3.Dolphins
4.Chargers
5.Patriots
6.Ravens
NFC
1.Cowboys
2.Saints
3.Cardinals
4.Vikings
5.Giants
6.Panthers
Playoffs
Wild Card
Dolphins over Ravens
Patriots over Chargers
Panthers over Cardinals
Giants over Vikings
Divisional
Colts over Dolphins
Steelers over Patriots
Giants over Saints
Cowboys over Panthers
Championship
Colts over Steelers
Cowboys over Giants
Super Bowl
Colts over Cowboys 34-27
i’m not going to do all the records but these are my predictons
afc
1.chargers
2.colts
3.steelers
4.patriots
5.ravens
6.titans
nfc
1.vikings
2.cardinals
3.giants
4.saints
5.cowboys
6.panthers
wild card
ravens over steelers
patriots over titans
giants over cowboys
saints over panthers
division
chargers over ravens
colts over patriots
saints over vikings
cardinals over giants
championship
chargers over colts
cardinals over saints
super bowl
chargers over cardinals
GO SAN DIEGO CHARGERS
AFC
East
Jets 11-5*(3)
Patriots 10-6*(5)
Dolphins 10-6
Bills 6-10
North
Steelers 12-4*(1)
Browns 8-8
Ravens 7-9
Bengals 5-11
South
Colts 10-6*(4)
Texans 9-7*(6)
Titans 7-9
Jaguars 6-10
West
Broncos 11-5*(2)
Chargers 9-7
Raiders 5-11
Chiefs 5-11
NFC
East
Eagles 12-4*(2)
Giants 10-6*(5)
Redskins 7-9
Cowboys 6-10
North
Vikings 13-3*(1)
Packers 9-7
Bears 6-10
Lions 5-11
South
Falcons 11-5*(3)
Bucs 10-6*(6)
Panthers 9-7
Saints 7-9
West
49ers 10-6*(4)
Cards 8-8
Rams 8-8
Seahawks 6-10
*= playoffs
Wild Card
Jets over Texans 31-20
Pats over colts 21-17
Bucs over falcons 17-9
Giants over 49ers 21-20
Divisional
Jets over Steelers 16-14
Pats over Broncos 27-7
Vikings over Bucs 24-10
Eagles over Giants 17-14
Championships
Jets over Pats 31-24
Eagles over Vikings 28-25 OT
SUPER BOWL
Eagles over Jets 42-17
LEAGUE MVP: Brian Westbrook (Philadelphia Eagles)
Defensive Player of Year: Jared Allen (Minnesota Vikings)
Offensive Player of year: Tavaris Jackson (Minnesota Vikings)
Rookie of Year: Brian Cushing
Coach of year: Mike Singletary (San Fransisco 49ers)
go bucs!
Y’all have the titans with a losing record? Minnesota Off and Def player of the year?
My predictions: The lions will win more than 5 games.
The titans will have a winning record, make the playoffs
The bills will have a winning record
The steelers will make the playoffs as a wild card but not past their first game
AFC
East:
Patriots (12-4)
Jets(9-7)
Bills (8-8)
Dolphins (3-13)…lets snap back to reality miami
North:
Ravens (11-5)
Steelers (11-5)*
Bengals (6-10)
Browns (4-12)
South:
Colts (13-3)^
Jaguars (11-5)*
Texans (9-7)
Titans (6-10)
West:
Broncos (12-4)^
Chiefs (10-6)
Chargers (9-7)
Raiders (4-12)
NFC
East:
Giants (13-3)^
Redskins (11-5)*
Cowboys (8-8)
Eagles (5-11)
North:
Packers (9-7)
Vikings (9-7)
Lions (4-12)
Bears (3-13)
South:
Saints (12-4)^
Panthers (10-6)*
Falcons (7-9)
Buccaneers (5-11)
West:
Seahawks (10-6)
Cardinals (9-7)
49ers (7-9)
Rams (6-10)
*wildcard ^bye
Wildcard Playoff Round:
Steelers 23 Patriots 17
Jaguars 6 Ravens 16
Packers 14 Redskins 29
Panthers 34 Seahawks 41
Divisional Playoff Round:
Steelers 19 Colts 17
Ravens 23 Broncos 17
Seahawks 24 Giants 20
Redskins 34 Saints 33
Conference Chanpionship:
Steelers 10 Ravens 9
Seahawks 13 Redskins 27
Superbowl:
Steelers 30 Redskins 16
League MVP: Drew Brees
Offensive POY: Peyton Manning
Defensive POY: Ed Reed
Offensive ROY: Knowshawn Moreno
Defensive ROY: Aaron Maybin
Coach of the year: Jim Mora
Top Performers
P****ing:
1. D. Brees…4,650 yds…39 tds…9 int
2. P. Manning…4,220 yds…31 tds…6 int
3. T. Brady…4,185 yds…33 tds…11 int
Rushing:
1. A Peterson…1,810 yds…17 tds
2. C Buckhalter…1,550 yds…14 tds
3. S. Slaton…1,510 yds…12 tds
Recieving:
1. A. Johnson…111 rec…1,370 yds…10 tds
2. L. Fitzgerald…94 rec…1,180 yds…14 tds
3. T. Houshmanzadah…108 rec…1,195 yds…9 tds
Defense:
1. E Reed…54 tkl…11 int…4 tds
2. D. Ware…91 tkl…17 sack…3 ff
3. T. Suggs…89 tkl…12 sack…4 ff
Miami 3-13 HA! More like 13-3.
Not gonna happen captain year after year you guys that predict overlook the Steelers. They should and will win it all. Repeat is theirs for the taking and yours for mistaken
@chase
The chargers are to inconsistant to make it to the super bowl i admit they are a good team but they never seem to keep a cosistant winning pace.
@Garrett
yours is definantly the right predictions, the eagles are going to own next season, and hopefully mcnabb will get a super bowl win under his belt, he deserves it.
@JJ
Patriots 9-7
Broncos 13-3
Chargers 5-11
Jets win the Superbowl….are you taking drugs JJ?
My predictions:
AFC East
(1)New England: 14-2 (Most well-rounded team)
(5)New York: 11-5 (Good D with Ryan/Lots of Pro Bowlers)
Buffalo: 8-8 (T.O)
Miami: 8-8 (People will figure out Wildcat)
AFC North
(2)Pittsburgh: 12-4 (Same team as last year)
Baltimore: 10-6 (Loss of Rex Ryan hurts D/Tough AFC)
Cincinatti: 8-8 (Return of Carson Palmer)
Cleveland: 3-13 (Get #1 pick in the 2010 Draft)
AFC South
(4)Indianapolis: 11-5 (Missing coaching staff)
(6)Houston: 10-6 (Grest young talent)
Tennessee: 8-8 (Vince Young starts…and throws INT’s like in ‘07)
Jacksonville: 6-10 (Lose Fred Taylor, but bounceback year for Garrard)
AFC West
(3)San Diego: 12-4 (Defense returns to supremecy with Merriman)
Kansas City: 7-9 (C****el makes Pro Bowl)
Denver: 6-10 (QB??????)
Oakland: 6-10 (Some…but not a lot of young talent)
NFC East
(4)Philadelphia: 10-6 (Questions on Defense/Westbrook)
Dallas: 9-7 (Romo makes Pro Bowl, but lose Defensive weapons)
New York: 9-7 (No Plaxico/Lose D coordinator Spagnuolo)
Washington: 8-8 (One of best D’s in NFC/QB????)
NFC North
(1)Minnesota: 13-3 (Good defense/Peterson)
(6)Chicago: 10-6 (Cutler is first good QB for Bears since 1985)
Green Bay: 8-8 (Shows signs of imporvement but defense not fixed)
Detroit: 4-12 (Well…they’re the Lions)
NFC South
(2)New Oreleans: 12-4 (Finally…some defensive players)
(5)Atlants: 11-5 (Matt Ryan/Falcons surge again)
Carolina: 8-8 (Delhomme, good or bad?)
Tampa Bay: 8-8 (Too many holes in their roster
NFC West
(3)Arizona: 11-5 (Offense is good)
San Francisco: 9-7 (Good young talent but the QB is…?)
Seattle: 6-10 (A better year… but still have holes)
St. Louis: 4-12 (An all out mess)
Wild Card
(5)New York over (4)Indianapolis
(3)San Diego over (6)Houston
(4)Philadelphia over (5)Atlanta
(6)Chicago upsets (3)Arizona
Divisional
(1)New England over (5)New York
(2)Pittsburgh over (3)San Diego (Again)
(1)Minnesota over (6)Chicago
(2)New Oreleans over (4)Philadelphia
Championship Games
(2)Pittsburgh: 16
(1)New England: 35
(2)Minnesota: 37 (OT)
(1)New Oreleans: 31
Super Bowl XLIV
New England: 31
New Oreleans 24
My predictions:
AFC East
(1)New England: 14-2 (Most well-rounded team)
(5)New York: 11-5 (Good D with Ryan/Lots of Pro Bowlers)
Buffalo: 8-8 (T.O)
Miami: 8-8 (People will figure out Wildcat)
AFC North
(2)Pittsburgh: 12-4 (Same team as last year)
Baltimore: 10-6 (Loss of Rex Ryan hurts D/Tough AFC)
Cincinatti: 8-8 (Return of Carson Palmer)
Cleveland: 3-13 (Get #1 pick in the 2010 Draft)
AFC South
(4)Indianapolis: 11-5 (Missing coaching staff)
(6)Houston: 10-6 (Grest young talent)
Tennessee: 8-8 (Vince Young starts…and throws INT’s like in ‘07)
Jacksonville: 6-10 (Lose Fred Taylor, but bounceback year for Garrard)
AFC West
(3)San Diego: 12-4 (Defense returns to supremecy with Merriman)
Kansas City: 7-9 (C****el makes Pro Bowl)
Denver: 6-10 (QB??????)
Oakland: 6-10 (Some…but not a lot of young talent)
NFC East
(4)Philadelphia: 10-6 (Questions on Defense/Westbrook)
Dallas: 9-7 (Romo makes Pro Bowl, but lose Defensive weapons)
New York: 9-7 (No Plaxico/Lose D coordinator Spagnuolo)
Washington: 8-8 (One of best D’s in NFC/QB????)
NFC North
(1)Minnesota: 13-3 (Good defense/Peterson)
(6)Chicago: 10-6 (Cutler is first good QB for Bears since 1985)
Green Bay: 8-8 (Shows signs of imporvement but defense not fixed)
Detroit: 4-12 (Well…they’re the Lions)
NFC South
(2)New Oreleans: 12-4 (Finally…some defensive players)
(5)Atlants: 11-5 (Matt Ryan/Falcons surge again)
Carolina: 8-8 (Delhomme, good or bad?)
Tampa Bay: 8-8 (Too many holes in their roster
NFC West
(3)Arizona: 11-5 (Offense is good)
San Francisco: 9-7 (Good young talent but the QB is…?)
Seattle: 6-10 (A better year… but still have holes)
St. Louis: 4-12 (An all out mess)
Wild Card
(5)New York over (4)Indianapolis
(3)San Diego over (6)Houston
(4)Philadelphia over (5)Atlanta
(6)Chicago upsets (3)Arizona
Divisional
(1)New England over (5)New York
(2)Pittsburgh over (3)San Diego (Again)
(1)Minnesota over (6)Chicago
(2)New Oreleans over (4)Philadelphia
Championship Games
(2)Pittsburgh: 16
(1)New England: 35
(2)Minnesota: 37 (OT)
(1)New Oreleans: 31
Super Bowl XLIV
New England: 31
New Oreleans 24
How can NO be in Super Bowl if you have them losing to Minnesota?
@JJ
that is the stupidest predictions ever chargers 5-11 what the heck
My predictions
AFC East
NY Jets 11-5*
Miami 10-6*
New England 9-7
Buffalo 6-10
AFC North
Pittsburgh 12-4^
Baltimore 8-8
Cleveland 8-8
Cincinattia 4-12
AFC South
Indianapolis 14-2^
Tennessee 10-6*
Jacksonville 7-9
Houston 3-13
AFC West
San Diego 9-7^
Kansas City 8-8
Oakland 5-11
Denver 5-11
AFC Wild Card Game
NY Jets 21 Miami 14 Tennessee 31 San Deigo 16
AFC Divisonal Game
Indianapolis 42 Tennessee 13 NY Jets 34 Pittsburgh 30
AFC Championship game
NY Jets 23 Indinapolis 20 (ot)NY Jets 2009-2010 AFC Champions
NFC East
Philadelphia 13-3^
NY Giants 10-6*
Washington 8-8
Dallas 6-10
NFC North
Green Bay 10-6*
Minnesota 9-7
Chicago 7-9
Detriot 2-14
NFC South
New Orleans 12-4^
Atlanta 10-6*
Carolina 9-7
Tampa Bay 6-10
NFC West
Arizona 10-6*
Seattle 8-8
San Fransiscio 6-10
St. Louis 4-12
NFC Wild Card Game
NY Giants 16 Arizona 13 Green Bay 36 Atlanta 21
NFC Divisonal Game
Philadelphia 17 NY Giants 13 New Orleans 26 Green Bay 0
NFC Championship Game
New Orleans 37 Philadelphia 20 New Orleans Siants 2009-2010 NFC Champions
Super Bowl NY Jets 31 New Orleans 13
NY Jets 2009-2010 Super Bowl Champions
MVP Thomas Jones
Super Bowl Jets over Siants 31-13
<a href="#comment-16429" rel="nofollow">@JJ </a>
that is the stupidest predictions ever chargers 5-11 what the heck…