The events that unfolded during the NFL season 2018 have become a part of the sport’s diverse history. Whether disappointed or proud of the team you were rooting for, there is not a single thing that can be changed now. But since the new season is almost upon us, this opens the gates for anticipation and excitement, knowing that everything is yet to be determined!
But before we set the stage for what is about to unfold in this year’s NFL season, a few words about the previous seasons are in order…
Key highlights from the previous seasons
Do you remember how the Patriots sealed the season finale with a bombastic 16-0? Depending on who’s side you were rooting for back then, this was rather unpleasant to watch. This was the first 16-0 score in the entire NFL history. Back in 1972, the Miami Dolphins came close with a 14-0, but no one was able to surpass the record-breaking score until 2007.
Then we have the Oakland Raiders, the devastating team of gang-like masterminds that managed to take the cake in 1976. Sporting fear-invoking nicknames like The Mad Stork, Doctor Death, Butch, The Assassin, their play-style is reminiscent of what touches upon the perfect balance of discipline and carnage. They took down the Super Bowl like it’s nothing.
The stage is set for NFL season 2019. Who will take it all in the end?
Of course, this is only to get you hyped up for this year’s season. So who are the contenders?
Introducing this year’s roster of 32 teams
The action kicks off starting September, so now is the time to pick your favorite contenders. Still undecided? Then let us introduce this year’s roster, as it’s quite a colorful one indeed:
NFC East
- Washington Redskins
Having a 2019 a win total of 6.5, their odds are over +120 / under 140, with an estimated track record of 7-9.
- New York Giants
With a 2019 win total of 6, their odds are over -120 / under +100. Estimated track record: 6-10.
- Dallas Cowboys
Having a 2019 win total of 9, their odds are over -110 / under -110. Having them finish with a 10-6 record is a good guess.
- Philadelphia Eagles
Their 2019 win total is 10 and their odds are over +100 / under -120. Their estimated track record lies at 11-5.
NFC NORTH
- Detroit Lions
With a 2019 win total of 6.5, their odds are over -145 / under +125. A 8-8 finish is the most likely.
- Minnesota Vikings
Their 2019 win total stands at 9, and their odds are over -110 / under -110. Their estimated track record is 10-6.
- Green Bay Packers
They have a 2019 win total of 9 and their odds are over +100 / under -120, with an estimated track record of 9-7.
- Chicago Bears
With a 2019 win total of 9, their odds are over +100 / under -120 and a 10-6 estimated final score.
NFC SOUTH
- Carolina Panthers
Having a 2019 win total of 7.5, their odds are over -160 / under +140 and their estimated track record is 9-7.
- New Orleans Saints
With a 2019 win total of 10.5, their odds are over +110 / under -130. An 11-5 finish is a good bet.
- Atlanta Falcons
Their 2019 win total stands at 8.5 and their odds are over -120 / under even. We estimate them finishing at 10-6.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
With a 2019 win total of 6.5, their odds are over +100 / under -120. As for their estimated track record, it stands at 8-8.
NFC WEST
- San Francisco 49ers
Having a 2019 win total of 8, their odds are over -120 / under +100. The most likely final score stands at 8-8.
- Arizona Cardinals
Their 2019 win total is 5, leaving them with the odds of over -130 / under +110. Given their previous performance, a 5-11 final score is a good estimate.
- Los Angeles Rams
With a 2019 win total of 10.5, their odds are over +120 / under -140. Their estimated track record is 12-4.
- Seattle Seahawks
Their 2019 win total is 8.5 and their odds are over -140 / under +120. An 11-5 estimate would probably not fall too far from the truth.
AFC EAST
- Miami Dolphins
Their 2019 win total stands at 5 and their odds are over +100 / under -120, with an estimated track record of 4-12.
- New York Jets
Their 2019 win total is 7.5 and their odds are over -110 / under -110. They will likely end up going 8-8.
- New England Patriots
Their 2019 win total is 11 and their odds are over -120 / under +100. We will likely see them finishing with 11-5.
- Buffalo Bills
Their 2019 win total is 7 and their odds are over -125 / under +105. We estimate their track record to be 7-9.
AFC NORTH
- Cincinnati Bengals
Their 2019 win total stands at 6 and their odds are over -125 / under +105. They are likely to finish at 8-8.
- Pittsburgh Steelers
With a 2019 win total of 9, their odds are over -125 / under +105. Their track record will likely be 9-7.
- Baltimore Ravens
Their 2019 win total is 8.5 and their odds are over +110 / under -130. Estimated track record: 9-7.
- Cleveland Browns
With a 2019 win total of 9, their odds are over -125 / under +105. 11-5 seems to be the likely final score.
AFC SOUTH
- Houston Texans
Their win total is 8.5 and their odds are over +130 / under -150. The will likely end up going 9-7.
- Tennessee Titans
With a 2019 win total of 8, their odds are over +110 / under -130. We estimate their final score to be 11-5.
- Jacksonville Jaguars
Having a 2019 win total of 8, their odds are over +115 / under -135. 8-8 appears to be the likeliest final score.
- Indianapolis Colts
Their 2019 win total stands at 10 and their odds are over +120 / under -140. An 11-5 final score is a good educated guess.
AFC WEST
- Los Angeles Chargers
Their 2019 win total is 9.5 and their odds are over -140 / under +120. Their likely track record estimate stands at 11-5.
- Oakland Raiders
With a 2019 win total of 6, their odds are over -120 / under +100. We estimate their final track record to be 7-9.
- Denver Broncos
With a 2019 win total at 7, their odds are over -120 / under +100. A final score of 8-8 seems likely.
- Kansas City Chiefs
Their win total is 10.5 and their odds are over -110 / under -110. An 11-5 finish is a good estimate.
The league’s championship game will unfold on the 2nd of February 2020 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Our NFL 2019 predictions – 10 things that are likely to happen
No one knows what will happen quite yet, but this is what we believe is quite likely to turn out real:
- The Colts’ Andrew Luck will be named an MVP.
- Le’Veon Bell will find another team to call his own.
- Eli Manning will jump aboard a different ship as well.
- Chargers will reach the Super Bowl.
- Josh Rosen is likely to end up in a different team.
- The Eagles stand to win at least one division title.
- The Jaguars are looking at winning at least one division title as well.
- The Las Vegas Raiders will reach the playoff stage.
- Kirk Cousins’ contract will be extended.
- The Packers will be left out of luck to win the division title.