Ladies and gentlemen, we are back. The 2025 NFL season kicks off shortly with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys. There will be 272 games played across 4.5 months. To guide you through the chaos that is the NFL Season, here is my full breakdown of the National Football League in 2025, with some chances to make money sprinkled in.

AFC East

Buffalo Bills

Last Season: 13-4, Win Total: o/u 12.5 Wins (Over +115)

The 2025 Bills are rightfully at the top of the AFC East. It has been a sustained run of dominance, with five straight division championships. Reigning MVP Josh Allen looks to have another year of brilliance. His weapons look largely the same, besides the addition of Josh Palmer on the perimeter. Defensively, I am going to trust Sean McDermott to figure it out. Jordan Poyer is back, Christian Benford is one of the most underrated corners in the league, and the defensive line continues to develop. As long as Matt Milano stays healthy, their linebacking core will be just fine.

Looking at the schedule, Buffalo gets their hardest games at home. There is only one road game they could be underdogs in: at Houston. They get Baltimore, Kansas City, Philadelphia and Cincinnati all at home. Highmark Stadium has been a fortress lately, as the Bills are 22-3 at home over the past three years. While the schedule is rough, things are lining up perfectly for Buffalo. Although I would not bet it, I would pick Buffalo to go over 12.5 wins.

New England Patriots

Last Season: 4-13, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over -145)

The Patriots are an interesting team to follow in 2025. While having a disastrous 2024, the consensus is quite high on Drake Maye. Not only did they heavily invest in the offensive line and perimeter talent to throw to, but the biggest upgrade is on the sideline. The Pats fired Jerod Mayo after just one season and hired Mike Vrabel in the offseason.

I believe in Vrabel enough to be optimistic about the 2025 Patriots. While I admittedly am not the biggest Drake Maye believer (probably due to my Caleb Williams bias), it would not shock me if he takes a leap in year two. With the additions of Stefon Diggs on the perimeter and TreVeyon Henderson in the backfield, the offense could have some juice. Defensively, they have enough pieces for Vrabel to work with, which makes me believe the Patriots could be a fringe wild-card team. Due to the uncertainty in my breakdown, I would stay away from betting the over/under. For the record, I do have the Patriots at 7-10.

Miami Dolphins

Last Season: 8-9, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (-110 Odds)

Man, the vibes are rough around this team. There is not a whole ton of positivity coming out of Dolphins camp. They traded away Jalen Ramsey, which leaves their secondary looking ROUGH. Their edge rushers, unfortunately, cannot stay healthy. If you can sense a pattern, the Miami Dolphins are shaping up to be the Costco version of the Bengals.

However, if you look at the offense, it doesn’t get much better. Tua Tagovailoa is good when healthy, but he’s missed time almost every year of his career. DeVon Achane and Jalen Waddle are both banged up heading into Week One, and Tyreek Hill has repeatedly stated he doesn’t want to be there. This has all the makings of a disaster season in Miami

While I don’t expect them to be horrible, I would be confident in betting the under 7.5 wins. I don’t believe in this offense enough to carry what should be a rough looking defense.

New York Jets

Last Season: 5-12, Win Total: o/u 5.5 Wins (Over -140)

I expect the 2025 New York Jets to perform similarly to the 2025 Indiana men’s basketball team. This is a niche reference, but let me explain.

In 2024, the Jets and Hoosiers had expectations of a playoff berth. A seemingly star-studded lineup was expected to carry an average at best head coach. Contrary to the outside noise, both teams disappointed, resulting in both Robert Saleh and Mike Woodson being fired. This brought new change and optimism heading into 2025 with their new hires at head coach.

Aaron Glenn is a culture guy. Similar to Dan Campbell, it will take a couple of years to see tangible changes in the win-loss column. I expect the vibes to be better in New York, but I don’t see the vision in the roster to make a serious run at the playoffs. Similar to Indiana, I expect to see similar results in terms of wins and losses, but the vibes around the team will be much higher.

Maybe some of you didn’t follow the comparison, but I think it makes sense. I expect the Jets to be a pesky team to play, beating some teams they shouldn’t, but also losing to teams they should beat. It’s like throwing a dart at a dartboard, trying to figure out what this team’s record could be, so I would stay away.

AFC North

Baltimore Ravens

Last Season: 12-5, Win Total: o/u 11.5 Wins (Over -120)

I am going to go over my Super Bowl prediction later on, but I am all in on the Ravens this year. On a team that won 12 games last year and was a play away from the AFCG, they lost no one. I’d argue they have the best roster in the sport.

It’s hard not to start with Lamar Jackson. Lamar is a Super Bowl away from being in some interesting conversations. He is leaps and bounds better as a passer, and still poses the threat to run. If they want to establish, Baltimore has Derrick Henry. Mark Andrews is old reliable, and Isaiah Likely is hurt to start the season, but is a dynamic receiving tight end. Zay Flowers can be motioned into any formation, Rashod Bateman is as solid as a WR2 gets, and DeAndre Hopkins will give Lamar a safety blanket when needed.

To no surprise, the Baltimore Ravens have an elite defense. While largely unheralded, their defense is sneaky underrated. Right behind them are Roquan Smith, Kyle Van Noy, and Trenton Simpson. Yet, the star of the show is this secondary. Nate Wiggins, Jaire Alexander, and Marlon Humphrey will be the starting corners, which is largely dependent on health. Finally, the Ravens have the best safety duo in the league in Malaki Starks and Kyle Hamilton.

The reports out of camp are saying the Ravens are focused on January and February. While I believe that, their roster is just simply too good to not win 12 games. Over.

Cincinnati Bengals

Last Season: 9-8, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over -115)

Burrow, Chase, Higgins, Brown, Hendrickson. With that top five, you would think the Bengals could win a Super Bowl. They can not. This offense is going to be electric. Joe Burrow is going to put up ludicrous stats with the weapons they have. The issue is with the defense. Trey Hendrickson is back, but there is not a whole ton around him.

Slow starts have killed Cincinnati as of late. I think it changes this year. The Bengals have played their starters deeper in their preseason games, and they get the Browns and Jaguars to start the year. With a hot start, I think their offense can drag them to the playoffs, but likely at 9-8.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 8.5 Wins (Over +120)

Mr. .500 Mike Tomlin! Of course, this win total is around 9-8. I don’t see it with Aaron Rodgers anymore. While DK Metcalf is a metaphorical upgrade over George Pickens, he doesn’t fit well with Rodgers. They have no other receivers, and unless Kaleb Johnson pops, their running back room is below average.

I do think their defense can be good again. I like their boundary corners in Jalen Ramsey and Joey Porter Jr., T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward are going to do their thing, but I don’t love their linebackers or safeties.

Can Mike Tomlin win 9 games again? Definitely. Can they finally go under .500? Also yes. I’m going to have to see it to believe it in Pittsburgh, and I am going to stay away from betting anything related to the 2025 Steelers.

Cleveland Browns

Last Season: 3-14, Win Total: o/u 5.5 Wins (Over +120)

I don’t have a single clue how this Browns season is going to go. On one hand, I think Kevin Stefanski is one of the better coaches in the league. On the other hand, they have a bleak outlook offensively. Myles Garrett is back, but the defense around him rarely seems to stay healthy.

I would lean on the under 5.5. Is there a world Joe Flacco defies Father Time again and leads Cleveland to the playoffs behind a good defense? There is, but not likely. I don’t project this team to be very good in 2025.

AFC South

Houston Texans

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over +110)

Why does no one believe in the Texans? They are back-to-back AFC South champions, with two ten-win seasons. C.J. Stroud had a down year last year, and there wasn’t any competition within the division.

Stefon Diggs is in New England, and Tank Dell is out for the year, but Houston made sure to give Stroud all the weapons he needs for 2025. They drafted both Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel this past year and signed Christian Kirk. While Joe Mixon takes his time to return from injury, they also brought in Nick Chubb. Questions arise when it comes to the offensive line, but I think the amount of weapons can offset the questions.

The Houston defense is what gives me confidence in the Texans. Demeco Ryans’ side of the ball is LOADED in 2025. Will Anderson Jr., whom I will talk about later, is one of the premier young edge rushers. Their linebackers fly to the ball. Not to mention their secondary is on par with Baltimore’s.

Texans over 9.5 wins is a must-bet.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Last Season: 4-13, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over -135)

The Jacksonville Jaguars had a nightmare season in 2024. Trevor Lawrence missed seven games, their receivers outside of Brian Thomas Jr. were a nightmare, and the rest of their roster didn’t perform much better outside of a few pieces.

The hiring of Liam Coen does make me see this team in a new light. He supercharged the Bucs’ offense last year. With BTJ and Travis Hunter, and hopefully a healthy Trevor Lawrence, I think the Jacksonville offense could be a fun watch. I don’t love the defense outside of their edge rushers and Foyesade Oluokun. I don’t necessarily trust their secondary, especially with an unclear role set in place for Travis Hunter.

I would lean towards the over 7.5, but I would rather see what the Jags look like before I put money on them.

Indianapolis Colts

Last Season: 8-9, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over +105)

Ew. Last season, I was bought in on the Colts. I believed in Shane Steichen, I thought the defense could be sneaky good, and I figured Anthony Richardson could take a step. In 2025, I am now scared as to what could happen to the Colts.

First off, the vibes in Indy are awful. The fanbase has already turned against the coaching staff and front office over the decision to start Daniel Jones over Anthony Richardson. Their offensive line does not look to be as good as it once was. I am not convinced the defense will get much better. I do like their weapons, I don’t know if I trust Daniel Jones to get the ball to said weapons.

This team is a stay away, but bet the under if you want to throw some money on the Colts.

Tennessee Titans

Last Season: 3-14, Win Total: o/u 5.5 Wins (Over -140)

A complete 180 from the Colts is in Nashville. The vibes seem to be quite high around the Titans.

I am bought in on Cam Ward. He has started early morning meetings with the offense every day of the offseason. While he is a gunslinger who likes to test the boundaries of his arm talent, he will not lose the titans games like Will Levis did last year. Calvin Ridley is as steady as they come. Tony Pollard is still a good running back, despite popular belief. The offensive line, under the tutelage of Bill Callahan, looks to be at least average, which is a major upgrade over 2024. Look for tight ends Chig Okonkwo and rookie Gunnar Helm to make a sneaky impact on this offense.

While the defense underperformed last year, I think it was in large part due to the tough spots the offense and special teams were putting them in. I believe in the talent on the roster enough to think they can be a serviceable defense.

I like the Titans in 2025. I would bet their over 5.5 wins, and I will be looking to bet them during the regular season.

AFC West

Kansas City Chiefs

Last Season: 15-2 (Super Bowl Runner Up), Win Total: o/u 11.5 Wins (Over +110)

Similar to Houston, why is everyone down on the Chiefs? They still have Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and Chris Jones. Not to mention, Steve Spagnuolo still calls the defense in Arrowhead.

Rashee Rice was injured in Week 4 last year. This year, Rice will only miss six games due to suspension. Xavier Worthy is now in year two, Hollywood Brown seems to be healthy, and let’s hope Travis Kelce can get back to his pre-2024 ways. Isaiah Pacheco is also fully healthy after fracturing his leg. Oh, and did I mention they have Patrick Mahomes?

While aging, I still think this defense can be good. Chris Jones is still in the middle of the defense, and George Karlaftis has proven to be a good edge rusher. Not to mention, Trent McDuffie has emerged as one of the best corners in defense.

The Chiefs have been a machine in the AFC West. Although the division seems tougher, everyone knows it still runs through Arrowhead. Chiefs over 11.5 wins.

Denver Broncos

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over +100)

Earlier in the summer, the Broncos were the under-the-radar trendy pick to be a contender. As the offseason progressed, Denver has now become squarely on the radar of everyone in the NFL.

Sean Payton had Bo Nix firing on all cylinders in just a couple of weeks. Nix may have a ceiling in terms of carrying an offense, but when paired with Payton, the offense can be dynamite. Courtland Sutton has been one of the most underrated receivers for years now. The rest of their offense isn’t star-studded, but they all play their roles. In a Payton offense, that’s all you need. This whole offense is protected by one of the best offensive lines in football.

Denver’s defense is its best since they won the Super Bowl. They sured up their defense with 49ers Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga. Their pass rush is ferocious, and they also have the best corner in the league, Pat Surtain II. Vance Joseph had this defense humming in 2024, and it won’t hit a speed bump in 2025.

I like the over 9.5 wins at plus money.

Los Angeles Chargers

Last Season: 11-6, Win Total: o/u 8.5 Wins (Over -145)

Things were pointing up for the Chargers. They won 11 games, Jim Harbaugh’s culture seemed to be setting in, Ladd McConkey began emerging as a legit WR1, and their defense was elite last year. Then the offseason happened.

They signed Najee Harris and then drafted Omarion Hampton, making little to no sense. Their defense doesn’t have much name value. They still have a hole at receiver outside of McConkey, and the cherry on top of it all, Rashawn Slater is hurt and out for the season.

I was already low on the Chargers coming into the season, and the Slater injury reinforced my beliefs. I have them at 8-9, but wouldn’t feel overly confident in betting the under.

Las Vegas Raiders

Last Season: 4-13, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over +120)

The Raiders are the inverse Chargers. Nothing went well for Las Vegas in 2024 outside of Brock Bowers, which led to their head coach and general manager being let go. They made up for all of it with the hiring of Pete Carroll.

Carroll went and hired an amazing coaching staff. Chip Kelly was brought back to the NFL as the Offensive Coordinator, and the first thing they did to instill Kelly’s new look offense was draft Ashton Jeanty. At Ohio State in 2024, Kelly’s offense was built behind the run game. It wasn’t the tempo offense we had seen from him in his first stint in the NFL. Jeanty fits perfectly into Kelly’s scheme. They also brought in a major upgrade at quarterback, with Geno Smith reuniting with Pete Carroll. I don’t love their receivers, but a power run game mixed with peppering Brock Bowers should result in good things.

Their defense is a box of misfit toys around Maxx Crosby, but I think it could work. The defense fits perfectly into the culture of the Raiders and Pete Carroll.

I love the Raiders this year. I have them as a Wild Card team this year. Over 7.5 wins is a must-bet.

NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles

Last Season: 14-3 (Super Bowl Champions), Win Total: o/u 11.5 Wins (Over +110)

The defending champs are still the defending champs. The Eagles didn’t lose much from their Super Bowl squad, besides Milton Williams and Josh Sweat. With their stellar draft classes, they can backfill those positions without missing a beat. Young players like Jihaad Campbell and Andrew Mukuba should be key contributors.

The offense is almost the exact same outside of Mekhi Becton. The only question mark is the health of Saquon Barkley. He was healthy last year with a massive workload, so I’d expect them to dial back his touch count to preserve him for another playoff run. This could mean a dip in the win-loss column, but I still like them to go over 11.5 wins.

Washington Commanders

Last Season: 12-5, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over +100)

A big reason why I like the Eagles to maintain a stellar record is that I expect the Commanders to take a dip in 2024. Now, this is not because I don’t believe in Jayden Daniels. I think he is special and could lead this team to another stellar record. It’s everything outside of Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin that I am worried about. The rest of the team is quite old, and they were largely healthy last year. They were also incredibly lucky (I’m still not over the Hail Mary), and they were extraordinary on fourth down. Finally, Kliff Kingsbury’s scheme tends to run its course after a season.

This isn’t a prediction of a freefall from Washington. Jayden Daniels is good enough to bring them a winning record, but I don’t see more wins than nine.

Dallas Cowboys

Last Season: 7-10, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over +120)

Now this is a prediction of a free fall. I was already seeing Dallas as a budget Bengals, and then they drafted THE BEST YOUNG EDGE RUSHER IN FOOTBALL. Jerry Jones’ ego forced Micah Parsons out the door. I will say that Kenny Clark should help with their run defense, but everything around him is brutal. I also still somehow semi-believe in Matt Eberflus as a defensive coordinator.

Now the offense will be fun to watch with the addition of George Pickens. Dak, CeeDee, and Pickens are quite an exciting trio. Their offensive line is already banged up, and Dallas threw away the running back position in 2025 yet again (I do like Jaydon Blue for the future, though).

No part of me believes in this Dallas team, but they will be a fun watch. Under 7.5.

New York Giants

Last Season: 3-14, Win Total: o/u 5.5 Wins (Over -120)

Surely the Giants cannot be the team that shocks people in this division, right? WRONG. Call me crazy, but I sneakily like the Giants this year.

It all starts with the defense. Their defensive line is one of the best I have seen in a minute. Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, and Kayvon Thibodeaux were already a good defensive line, and then they drafted the next Micah Parsons. Abdul Carter was wrecking games last year with one shoulder. The man is a freak of nature and generational talent. The corners and linebackers leave a lot to be desired, but I like Tyler Nubin and Jevon Holland to clean up any mistakes they make. I love the Giants defense this year.

Offensively, it could be a bit shaky. Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jaxson Dart could either work or crash and burn, but Brian Daboll was able to hand-pick his quarterback, and we saw what he did the last time he had a signal caller he believed in (Josh Allen). Malik Nabers is emerging as one of the best young receivers in the league, and the running back duo of Tyrone Tracy Jr. and Cam Skattebo is a solid backfield pairing.

It’s gross, I know, but I like the Giants to go over 5.5 wins.

NFC North

Green Bay Packers

Last Season: 11-6, Win Total: o/u 10.5 Wins (Over +105)

PSA: I am going to try my best to be unbiased as a Bears fan in this division.

The Packers are the annual dark horse Super Bowl team. They still haven’t truly been a contender since Aaron Rodgers left. The addition of Micah Parsons certainly helps things.

Matt LaFleur has always been able to put together a great offense. An elite running game with Josh Jacobs is the perfect balance to the ups and downs of Jordan Love. I like Tucker Kraft, but the rest of the weapons are largely unproven. It may take a while for the offense to settle in.

Defensively, Micah Parsons helps a lot. This vaults Green Bay to the upper echelon of pass rush units. Once you go past the line of scrimmage, it gets a little wary. Their linebackers are serviceable, but the cornerback room is not a great read. Xavier McKinney solved a lot of problems on the back end in 2024, and he’s likely going to have to do it again.

I don’t have a great read on the Packers in 2025. I could see them as a Super Bowl threat, but the schedule is brutal. Stay away from me.

Detroit Lions

Last Season: 15-2, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over -140)

The Detroit Lions lost both coordinators and their starting center this offseason. These are major losses to bounce back from. Dan Campbell has set a culture in Detroit that should be able to stand stall.

This roster is still loaded. They have as talented weapons as anyone in the league, and the defense gets Aidan Hutchinson back. I believe in the Lions not falling off a cliff, but I do think there has to be some regression without Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn. They should hover above .500, but I’m not confident enough to bet them to win 10+ games.

Minnesota Vikings

Last Season: 14-3, Win Total: o/u 8.5 Wins (Over -125)

The Vikings have one question: Will JJ McCarthy be the guy? Outside of the quarterback, they have a star-studded roster. They added insurance in Jordan Mason and Adam Thielen, while still having Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, and Jordan Addison. Their offensive line is one of the best in football. Brian Flores might not have worked out as a head coach, but he is a wizard of a defensive coordinator. Their defense should yet again be at the top of the league.

The Vikings won’t go 14-3 again, but I am a huge believer in Kevin O’Connell. For this reason, I like Minnesota to go over 8.5 wins.

Chicago Bears

Last Season: 5-12, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over -125)

Oh, Chicago. Yet another offseason of excitement. I think this year is different.

Chicago’s struggles historically are largely linked to subpar coaching and quarterback play. That will not be the case in 2025. Ben Johnson is one of the brightest minds in football, and somehow, Caleb Williams has become underrated. Johnson and Caleb has a myriad of weapons to play with, from running back, to receiver, to tight end.

Like I said in the Dallas section, I didn’t mind Matt Eberflus as a defensive mind. He produced solid defenses in his time in the Windy City. This unit wasn’t built for his style, though, and it fits perfectly with Dennis Allen’s.

The 2025 Bears will go over 7.5 wins, and they’ll be exciting to watch, but it comes down to Caleb Williams to lead an improved Chicago offense if they want to make the playoffs.

NFC South

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over +100)

The NFC South is an interesting division to break down. Tampa Bay has run this division as of late, but they aren’t a typical juggernaut. Everyone, besides the Saints, can make a run at the division. Let’s start at the top though.

The Buccaneers are led by their stellar offense. Since arriving in Tampa, Baker Mayfield has been a revelation. While it does help that he has a good offensive line, run game, and wide receivers, the Bucs would not have their recent success without Baker. First-round pick Emeka Egbuka is expected to shoulder the Chris Godwin role as he works back from an injury. Egbuka has been getting praise heaped onto him all offseason long. Mike Evans is still there, and Bucky Irving is looking to build on a breakout year in 2024.

Defensively, the same pieces are largely there. Todd Bowles’ style gives quarterbacks fits, and they are just pesky enough for me to think they win the division again.

This division could be won at 9-8, so I’d advise just staying away from any of these teams in terms of win totals.

Atlanta Falcons

Last Season: 8-9, Win Total: o/u 7.5 Wins (Over -140)

The 2024 Atlanta Falcons showed a ton of promise with Kirk Cousins. Then, he fell off a cliff. Michael Penix Jr. looks to become the new franchise signal-caller in Atlanta. He has a treasure chest of weapons, from Drake London to Bijan Robinson to Darnell Mooney. Their offensive line got worse in the offseason, and is already banged up to start the year. The defense should be interesting (take that how you want it), as they invested heavily in edge rushers in the draft, while also letting Grady Jarrett walk to Chicago.

This team can beat anyone week to week, but they could also lose to just about any team. Too much volatility in Atlanta for me to feel confident placing a bet on either side of the over/under.

Carolina Panthers

Last Season: 5-12, Win Total: o/u 6.5 Wins (Over -125)

Carolina is a trendy pick to be a surprise team this year, and I see the vision. Bryce Young looked noticeably better down the stretch, it will be year two with Dave Canales, they gave him a WR1 in Tetairoa McMillan, and Chuba Hubbard has been a very productive running back. Notice how I didn’t mention the defense in any of the positives? That was by design. The Panthers were woeful against the run last year, and the addition of Derrick Brown certainly helps, but not enough to bring Carolina to the middle of the pack.

I wouldn’t call you crazy for believing in Carolina, but I’m going to need to watch a couple of weeks before I buy in.

New Orleans Saints

Last Season: 5-12, Win Total: o/u 4.5 Wins (Over -115)

The 2025 New Orleans Saints are a mess. A roster filled with aging veterans and unproven young players seems like a recipe for disaster. Mix in a sub-par QB room and a first-year head coach, and this has all of the makings of a disaster season in NOLA. I’m not high on them, like most people, but there is a slight chance that Tyler Shough can elevate the offense enough to make them frisky. I don’t see it though.

NFC West

San Francisco 49ers

Last Season: 6-11, Win Total: o/u 10.5 Wins (Even Odds)

The San Francisco 49ers had a disastrous season last year. No one was healthy, nothing went right for them, and they finished last in the NFC West. This year, they are back at the top of the West at just about every sportsbook.

I am back to believing in the 49ers. Last year, a banged-up offense had to try to carry its defense to wins. This year, Robert Saleh is back in San Francisco, which is a major help. Offensively, they look to have promise again. Brock Purdy has solidified himself as a franchise quarterback, and Ricky Pearsall looks to be dominating camp. George Kittle is still one of the best tight ends in football, and the addition of Brian Robinson should help CMC stay healthy.

I like the Niners to get back to their winning ways and go over 10.5 wins.

Los Angeles Rams

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 9.5 Wins (Over -125)

The 2025 Rams season rests on the shoulders of Matt Stafford. If healthy, this is a dark-horse title contender. If Stafford misses time or stays banged up, this team’s ceiling is a Wild Card berth. Puka Nacua and Davante Adams combine to make one of the most dangerous wide receiver duos in the league, with Sean McVay calling plays. Their defense is no slouch, with plenty of young talent all over the roster. Their defensive line in particular, was the strength of the defense.

This team walked into Philadelphia and almost beat the Super Bowl champs. I will forever be bought in on McVay and Stafford, so I like the over 9.5 wins.

Seattle Seahawks

Last Season: 10-7, Win Total: o/u 8.5 Wins (Over +115)

If you followed us on Twitter last year, you would know how bought in we were on the Seahawks. They just narrowly missed the playoffs last year at 10-7. While downgrading at quarterback, I still believe this team can be a playoff team in 2025.

Geno Smith to Sam Darnold is undoubtedly a downgrade. However, their offensive line can’t get much worse from last season, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a star in the making. This offense can provide enough points to win games, because I am all in on this defense. Due to the complicated scheme that Mike McDonald runs, it takes a while for his units to adjust. We saw that in 2024, as the Seahawks’ defense got noticeably better down the stretch.

I like this team again, but I wouldn’t feel extremely confident in their over. Seattle could replicate last year’s success, or go 8-9.

Arizona Cardinals

Last Season: 8-9, Win Total: o/u 8.5 Wins (Over -125)

If I’m being completely honest, I have no idea what to make of the Cardinals. Jonathan Gannon seems to be building a culture in Arizona. I like Kyler Murray. I love Marvin Harrison Jr. and yet, I’m not sold. James Conner is bound to regress at some point, and I’m not a believer in Trey Benson. If MHJ doesn’t break out, their offense consists of Trey McBride and Trey McBride only. Their defense should be improved, but I don’t think its enough for the Cards to break through as a playoff team in 2025.

Arizona is a complete stayaway for me.

Super Bowl Predictions

Remember in the Ravens section when I told you to check back at the end of the article? Here it is. I am fully bought in on the 2025 Baltimore Ravens, regardless of their past post-season performances. They have the best roster in football, with a loaded defense, and a supernova at quarterback. The Baltimore Ravens will beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Santa Clara.