NFC South
Atlanta
Falcons (10-6)
The Falcons are probably one of the most complete
teams in the league from offense, to defense, to the coaching staff. On offense
they have the best receiver in the game with Julio Jones, he is a game changer
in so many ways. On the opposite side of the field Sanu has been a great second
option if Julio is in double coverage and if Matt Ryan has any trouble finding
any one of his many receivers, he always has the option to hand the ball off to
Davonte Freeman. The defense has been a silent killer over the years and
actually helped drive their Super Bowl run from a couple of seasons ago. The
Falcons are in one of the toughest divisions in the league and will have to
battle it out for a playoff spot, but this deep roster is definitely an
advantage over the rest of the teams in their division.
New Orleans
Saints (10-6)
Drew Brees has turned into an ageless wonder. It seems
his game is never off, and as long as that continues the Saints are always in
it. Alvin Kamara set the league on fire last season in his rookie year and he
will have to carry more of the load with Mark Ingram’s suspension to start the
season. The area of concern with the Saints will be their defense because it’s
a whole bunch of new guys and we have no idea how they are going to play
together. Overall the Saints are a good team not only because of what Drew
Brees brings to the team, but also the coaching staff. They have some of the
best coaches in the league and that always makes a difference when the game is
on the line.
Carolina
Panthers (8-8)
The Panthers have not been the same since they lost
the Super Bowl a couple of seasons ago. Ever since that loss they have lost the
confidence and swagger they had, now this team is not intimidating at all. On
offense Cam Newton can still ball, but he has no receivers and the ground game
is all him. Cam is a great athlete, but the pressure can’t all be on him. The
defense has turned to absolute shit and I really don’t see any improvement with
them from last season. The Panthers will probably have another Jekyll and Hyde
type of season where they are on one game and off the next. I expect nothing
but inconsistencies from the Panthers.
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers (4-12)
There is literally nothing good to write about when it
comes to the Bucs! Even if Jameis Winston wasn’t suspended to start the season
this team is a straight up dumpster fire!
AFC South
Jacksonville
Jaguars (12-4)
The Jaguars are coming off of one of their best
seasons in the history of the team and I believe they will continue to build
off of that. Overall this is a solid team, especially on the defensive side of
the ball. The defensive line has quarterbacks running for days, the linebackers
are locked down in coverage, and the secondary has been known to not only cause
a turnover, but also take it back for some points! The offense is not bad, but
you definitely have to hold your breath when Blake Bortles is your quarterback.
Leonard Fournette has proven he can carry this offense and if he stays healthy
he will continue to be the work horse for the offense. The Jaguars look to be
one of the teams to beat going into this season.
Indianapolis
Colts (10-6)
The Colts finally have Andrew Luck back and from what
it looks like he will have his arm strength back. I expect him to be a little
rusty, but once he shakes it off I have a feeling he will have the Colts
playing at a much higher level than last season. The problem will be on the
defensive side of the ball. Right now the Colts defense is a bunch of no-names
and that can change, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it ends up holding them
back in tight games. I have a feeling the Colts will be in the thick of the
playoff teams battling it out to the end.
Houston
Texans (8-8)
The Texans have accomplished one thing in their
history as a team and that is…NOTHING! Every year people keep hopping on this
band wagon like they are about to do something and they never do a damn thing
besides disappoint. J.J. Watt is only getting older and seems to have a problem
staying healthy, so trying to rely on him is not going to work anymore. DeShaun
Watson looks promising and should have a good future with the Texans, but until
this team proves they can be trusted I won’t be picking them for anything
besides a top spot in next year’s draft!
Tennessee
Titans (7-9)
The Titans are not a bad team, but overall they aren’t
that impressive. They are going to be a good enough to win some upsets, but in
the end they probably won’t even sniff the playoffs!
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