Early 2021-2022 NFL Playoff Predictions

Like most of you who are reading this article, I cannot wait for NFL action to resume in the fall, even if we are still months away from that happening. I find the best way to cope with that eagerness is by discussing expectations and predictions for the upcoming seasons, which is exactly what this article does. Just to note, I am writing these predictions under the assumption that Aaron Rodgers and Deshaun Watson will not play next season, and prior to what I assume will be more pivotal trades or signings before the season kicks off. Since it is still very early, I will save my break downs for a later season prediction if there are transactions that shake them up, or with my power rankings before the season if there isn't. These are my own personal predictions - you aren't going to agree with all of them, and have the right to your own opinions. I am curious as to what others predict for next season, so leave a comment or reply on Twitter! Enjoy!

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Regular Season Standings:

NFC East:

1. New York Giants (9-8)*

2. Dallas Cowboys (9-8)

3. Washington Football Team (8-9)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-12)

NFC North:

1. Minnesota Vikings (9-8)*

2. Chicago Bears (8-9)

3. Green Bay Packers (7-10)

4. Detroit Lions (3-14)

NFC West:

1. Los Angeles Rams (13-4)*

2. Seattle Seahawks (10-7)*

3. Arizona Cardinals (9-8)*

4. San Francisco 49ers (8-9)

NFC South:

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4)*

2. New Orleans Saints (9-8)*

3. Carolina Panthers (7-10)

4. Atlanta Falcons (6-11)

AFC East:

1. Buffalo Bills (11-6)*

2. Miami Dolphins (9-8)

3. New England Patriots (7-10)

4. New York Jets (5-12)

AFC North:

1. Baltimore Ravens (11-6)*

2. Cleveland Browns (11-6)*

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7)*

4. Cincinnati Bengals (6-11)

AFC West:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (14-3)*

2. Los Angeles Chargers (9-8)

3. Denver Broncos (7-10)

4. Las Vegas Raiders (7-10)

AFC South:

1. Tennessee Titans (11-6)*

2. Indianapolis Colts (10-7)*

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-9)

4. Houston Texans (3-14)

Playoff Predictions:

Wildcard:

Tennessee Titans (4) vs Cleveland Browns (5)

Baltimore Ravens (3) vs Indianapolis Colts (6)

Buffalo Bills (2) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (7)

New York Giants (4) vs Seattle Seahawks (5)

Minnesota Vikings (3) vs Arizona Cardinals (6)

Los Angeles Rams (2) vs New Orleans Saints (7)

Divisional:

Kansas City Chiefs (1) vs Tennessee Titans (4)

Buffalo Bills (2) vs Baltimore Ravens (3)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1) vs Arizona Cardinals (6)

Los Angeles Rams (2) vs Seattle Seahawks (5)

Conference:

Kansas City Chiefs (1) vs Baltimore Ravens (3)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1) vs Los Angeles Rams (2)

Super Bowl:

Kansas City Chiefs (1) vs Los Angeles Rams (2)

Cover Photo Attribution:

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