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Eastern Division
1. Buffalo Bills, 12-5*
Despite the wins piling up in 2022 for Buffalo, there was a little something wrong with talented quarterback Josh Allen. He was electrifying as can be, but he also made a lot of turnovers. To help the Bills, Allen will need to clean up his game and make sure he doesn’t push things too hard. He can definitely be the NFL’s MVP if he can get there. With an Allen at the top of his game, it’s clear that head coach Sean McDermott’s squad can aspire to the top of the NFL. The team presented the second-best offense and sixth-best defense in 2022 and they are certainly no less good heading into the next campaign. The Bills are part of the top three favorites.
2. New York Jets, 11-6*
Eager to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2010, the Jets spoiled themselves by hiring the services of veteran Aaron Rodgers. Despite his 39 years and a very difficult last season, Rodgers still has the ability to lead a successful attack. New York invested a lot of resources to make sure Rodgers was strong. He will be able to count on the emergence of promising receiver Garrett Wilson as well as on a duo of carriers made up of Breece Hall and Dalvin Cook.
The defense, which aligns the splendid cornerback Sauce Gardner, shone in 2022 by being one of the four best (18.6 points allowed on average). If Rodgers delivers, the Jets will be threatening.
3. Dolphins de Miami, 9-8
Until Tua Tagovailoa chained two concussions, the Dolphins were heating up the Bills at the top of the division. They then hobbled to the playoffs only to be ousted by Buffalo.
With Tagovailoa behind center, Miami will field one of the league’s most electrifying offenses. That said, if Tagovailoa’s health fails, that will be a different story. Defensively, the team was counting heavily on the arrival of star cornerback Jalen Ramsey, but he will miss action until December. With the precarious state of Tagovailoa, the average running backs group, the average defense and the difficult schedule, there are a lot of questions for the Dolphins.
4. New England Patriots, 6-11
The glory days of the Patriots dynasty already seem a long way off, don’t they? In a division packed with talent, Bill Belichick’s men are clearly the group with the lowest level of natural ability. So far, Mac Jones hasn’t been very convincing. The aging defense isn’t as strong either. It may be a transitional season.
Division Nord
1. Cincinnati Bengals, 12-5*
The Bengals’ season could well have turned into a disaster before the campaign even started. The victim of a calf injury, the star quarterback, Joe Burrow avoided the worst and he should be in his position when the schedule begins. Burrow is the heart and soul of this team, the one who elegantly leads this thunderous aerial attack with electrifying receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
What’s interesting for Cincinnati is that the offensive line, long a major club weakness, has been solidified with the arrival of Orlando Brown. And since the defense is not bad at all, there is a very good chance that the Bengals are the most serious contenders in the American.
2. Ravens de Baltimore, 11-6
With Lamar Jackson healthy and content with his gargantuan new contract, the Ravens can look forward without question. Year after year, Baltimore’s ground game is one of the strongest. However, Jackson’s passing limitations often sank the Ravens’ ship. The team thus incorporated the resources necessary to remedy this with the signing of Odell receiver Beckham Jr, the hiring of a new offensive coordinator and the selection of Zay Flowers in the first round of the draft.
The Ravens are well managed, they have a solid defense and they have the right personnel on offense.
3. Steelers de Pittsburgh, 9-8
Can head coach Mike Tomlin have another campaign with a neutral record or better? To see what he accomplished with a very average club last year, it would be appropriate to believe that this will be the case. Quarterback Kenny Pickett will be in his second year and has shown encouraging signs of progress. It won’t be an explosive attack though. The defense, once again excellent, will allow the Steelers to be in the game every Sunday.
4. Browns de Cleveland, 8-9
Everything will go through the controversial Deshaun Watson in Cleveland. When he returned to the game last year, Watson was light years ahead of what he showed with the Houston Texans. If he gets going behind that excellent offensive line, the Browns’ offense could go full throttle. On defense, the quarterback chasing duo of Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith should do a lot of damage. The Browns will be in the playoffs if Watson regains his swagger, but that’s clearly no guarantee.
West Division
1. Kansas City Chiefs, 13-4*
As long as Patrick Mahomes walks the field with the Chiefs, this team should be considered a mandatory championship contender. Last year, despite losing the electrifying Tyreek Hill, Mahomes was phenomenal and led the Chiefs to a second Super Bowl in four years. Head coach Andy Reid is also a genius who will know how to guide everyone in the right direction. The Chiefs have won the last seven American West titles and haven’t had a 12-under season since 2018.
2. Los Angeles Chargers, 10-7*
On paper, the Chargers have what it takes to successfully squeeze into the Super Bowl contenders. The talented quarterback Justin Herbert will benefit from the arrival of offensive coordinator Kellen Moore and the offense will be much more explosive. Herbert is fortunate to work with a good offensive line, skillful receivers and an excellent running back in Austin Ekeler. The defense is also promising with solid stalwarts in key positions. There are, however, two non-negligible aspects that will complicate the Chargers’ life: being in the Chiefs’ division and their ability to crumble miserably. Their wasted 27-point lead in the playoffs last year is proof of that.
3. Denver Broncos, 9-8
In 2022, acquired and high-priced quarterback Russell Wilson had a disastrous first few steps with Denver and then freshman coach Nathaniel Hackett was fired before the end of the schedule. The Broncos pulled out all the stops to get the club back on track by hiring renowned coach Sean Payton. The good thing about Colorado’s roster is that they have a pretty good team to get back on track. It is essential, however, that Wilson regains his composure.
4. Las Vegas Raiders, 6-11
On the face of it, Las Vegas ended its association with quarterback Derek Carr to replace him with the fragile Jimmy Garoppolo, which is a clear regression to that position.
Then there is the case of running back Josh Jacobs who still hasn’t signed the franchise player tag offered by the Raiders. Jacobs had a dream campaign in 2022 with 2,053 total yards and 12 touchdowns. He’s the centerpiece of Nevada’s offense and his current strike could hurt a lot.
Finally, the Raiders set an NFL record last season by wasting the most lead of more than ten points in the second half. Nothing to be optimistic about with coach Josh McDaniels’ team.
Division Sud
1. Jaguars de Jacksonville, 10-7*
Something beautiful is happening in Jacksonville. Last year, the arrival of head coach Doug Pederson allowed young quarterback Trevor Lawrence to take off. Thanks to his outbreak and the inspired play of his team, the Jaguars entered the playoffs and they even managed to win a historic game in which they came back from a deficit of 27 points against the Chargers.
This time around, the Jaguars are expected and they are the favorites to win the South Division. Lawrence should establish himself more solidly in the elite at his position and he will be entitled to a major addition to his receivers with Calvin Ridley. Jacksonville has all the tools to succeed on offense while the defense, filled with young talent, should hold its own.
2. Titans du Tennessee, 8-9
With Mike Vrabel still in charge of this team as well as the presence of running back Derrick Henry, the Titans will not be easy prey for their opponents. The arrival of receiver DeAndre Hopkins will certainly do good for an air attack that often struggled last season. The defense is however quite porous, which will complicate their chances of victory. Last year, the team had a record of seven wins and three losses before collapsing and ultimately missing the playoffs. If things don’t go as desired, the Titans could look to the future.
3. Texans de Houston, 5-12
In the last draft, the Texans had a chance to speak at 2nd and 3rd overall. They took this opportunity to add a very promising quarterback in CJ Stroud and a talented linebacker in Will Anderson. It will definitely be intriguing to see what these two rookies have to offer new head coach DeMeco Ryan. However, do not expect great miracles from the Texans. They still presented a terrible attack (31st) and a very porous defense (30th) in 2022. Success will not come by snapping your fingers.
4. Colts d’Indianapolis, 4-13
In Game 1 of the schedule, the Colts will field freshman quarterback Anthony Richardson. Although full of promise with his undeniable physical ability, Richardson still has a lot to learn, especially after just one season as a starter in the NCAA. So there will inevitably be mistakes along the way. The goal is to build the future and this year 2023 will be used for that. The predicament of star running back Jonathan Taylor, who got permission from the Colts to explore the trade market, has Indianapolis entering the campaign in a mess.
* Teams in playoffs
2023-08-26 08:00:00
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