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NE has been to three straight SBs. I don't think they will win the next SB given that the opponent will be someone more experienced IMO and a more veteran-like team. The Pats have used that veteran status to win SBs over the Rams and Falcons.
However, Indy and KC are catching up. Cleveland should be in the mix as well. Don't rule out Baltimore. I think the top seed is between Indy, KC, Cleveland, NE, and Baltimore. The team with the top seed though will not automatically go to the SB. Indy could probably win in KC this time. So can Cleveland. I don't think anyone outside NE is winning in Indy. And I don't think KC or Baltimore will win in Cleveland, but I will not rule NE or Indy out. KC has the best chance to win in NE.
As I see it now, here are the expected losses
Cleveland-NE, Seattle, Arizona, Baltimore, Pittsburgh-5 losses
KC-LAC, Houston, Detroit, NE-4 losses
Indy-KC, LAC, NO-3 losses
Baltimore-Cleveland, Pittsburgh, LAR, KC-4 losses
NE-NYJ, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Houston-4 losses
Btw, I have not made official predictions these are off the fly based on matchup.
Cleveland's base is what I am predicting, but it could be higher.
KC has back to back home games against Green Bay and Minnesota and it's possible there could be a split. Also, I am not sure on either road game at Jacksonville or Tennessee becaue of their defenses but KC is too favored right now. And yes, I am giving them a loss at Detroit because Detroit's O has improved and they have a good CB. What happened week 3 last year?
Indy's ceiling is 13-3, but they will go 11-5 if they have to lose to Houston and Jacksonville, again. They will go 12-4 if they lose at Pittsburgh. As of now I have them sweeping the AFC South repeating a 2012 to 2013 transition(runner-up division, 4-2 division record to division winner, 6-0 division record). I also think that Luck has something to prove at Pittsburgh because Pittsburgh has won the last three against NO Luck.
Baltimore could be much worse. I'm not factoring in possible losses to Cincinnati, Clevelandx2, Buffalo, SF, and Houston.
NE could beat Houston, but I believe the 5-1 division record and 3-1 interconference stand. I don't see them escaping both Cleveland and Baltimore with a W, and Baltimore comes right after that Mayfield-Brady showdown. It has all the makings for a letdown game. Baltimore will also be rested.
So, the AFC looks to be very competitive next year at the top.
However, Indy and KC are catching up. Cleveland should be in the mix as well. Don't rule out Baltimore. I think the top seed is between Indy, KC, Cleveland, NE, and Baltimore. The team with the top seed though will not automatically go to the SB. Indy could probably win in KC this time. So can Cleveland. I don't think anyone outside NE is winning in Indy. And I don't think KC or Baltimore will win in Cleveland, but I will not rule NE or Indy out. KC has the best chance to win in NE.
As I see it now, here are the expected losses
Cleveland-NE, Seattle, Arizona, Baltimore, Pittsburgh-5 losses
KC-LAC, Houston, Detroit, NE-4 losses
Indy-KC, LAC, NO-3 losses
Baltimore-Cleveland, Pittsburgh, LAR, KC-4 losses
NE-NYJ, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Houston-4 losses
Btw, I have not made official predictions these are off the fly based on matchup.
Cleveland's base is what I am predicting, but it could be higher.
KC has back to back home games against Green Bay and Minnesota and it's possible there could be a split. Also, I am not sure on either road game at Jacksonville or Tennessee becaue of their defenses but KC is too favored right now. And yes, I am giving them a loss at Detroit because Detroit's O has improved and they have a good CB. What happened week 3 last year?
Indy's ceiling is 13-3, but they will go 11-5 if they have to lose to Houston and Jacksonville, again. They will go 12-4 if they lose at Pittsburgh. As of now I have them sweeping the AFC South repeating a 2012 to 2013 transition(runner-up division, 4-2 division record to division winner, 6-0 division record). I also think that Luck has something to prove at Pittsburgh because Pittsburgh has won the last three against NO Luck.
Baltimore could be much worse. I'm not factoring in possible losses to Cincinnati, Clevelandx2, Buffalo, SF, and Houston.
NE could beat Houston, but I believe the 5-1 division record and 3-1 interconference stand. I don't see them escaping both Cleveland and Baltimore with a W, and Baltimore comes right after that Mayfield-Brady showdown. It has all the makings for a letdown game. Baltimore will also be rested.
So, the AFC looks to be very competitive next year at the top.