Go BOLD - 2020 NFL Bold Predictions

[MJS]

NFL

The Browns continue their epic tradition of missing the playoffs.

The Buccaneers miss the playoffs.

Patty Mahomes has a down year, but the Chiefs are still really good.

 

Bills and AFC East

The Bills win the AFC East with 10+ wins.

The Bills win their first playoff game in 1,000 years, but only win one.

The Jets and Patriots split with the Bills.

Bills sweep the Dolphins.

The Jets aren't as bad as everyone hopes, winning 6 games.

The Patriots win only 6 games.

The Bills have a top 12 offense and a top 5 defense.

 

Bills Players

Josh Allen throws for 30+ TD's and rushes for 6+.

Josh Allen's completion percentage is over 60%.

Devin Singletary rushes for over 1,100 yards.

Tre White has a slight down year but the defense is still really good.

Ed Oliver records 8+ sacks, including a safety.

Edited August 17, 2020 by MJS

[GunnerBill]

I like the people predicting Arizona win the NFC West. I nearly went with that but I just think their D will let them down. I have them 2nd behind San Francisco. They are going to be good though the Cardinals and they will be a threat if they make the post season. 

[Seasons1992]

1 hour ago, 4_kidd_4 said:

 

Man, idk if I can handle that seeing as “playoff” hockey in August is already bigtime effing with my internal clock.

 

You're a punter, figure it out!  ?

[WEATHER DOT COM]

6 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

I like the people predicting Arizona win the NFC West. I nearly went with that but I just think their D will let them down. I have them 2nd behind San Francisco. They are going to be good though the Cardinals and they will be a threat if they make the post season. 

 

I think division is the toughest to predict in the league. I think San Fran regresses a bit, the Rams improve from last year, but not back to super bowl level, and the Cardinals take a huge step forward. Seattle has a top 3 QB in the league, so they will be competitive regardless of what's happening with their defense. Any of those teams can finish 1-4. 

 

But this is the bold predictions thread...

 

All 4 make the playoffs

[GunnerBill]

Just now, wAcKy ZeBrA said:

 

I think division is the toughest to predict in the league. I think San Fran regresses a bit, the Rams improve from last year, but not back to super bowl level, and the Cardinals take a huge step forward. Seattle has a top 3 QB in the league, so they will be competitive regardless of what's happening with their defense. Any of those teams can finish 1-4. 

 

But this is the bold predictions thread...

 

All 4 make the playoffs

 

I have the Seahawks 4th in the division at 8-8. Despite Wilson. In my mind they have the worst starting oline and dline combo in the NFL. If the game is won upfront the Seahawks will go 0-16. Fortunately for them while I agree with the spirit of that old adage having an elite QB hides many ills. 

[LabattBlue]

- Because of a limited training camp, and NO pre-season games, there will be some numerous injuries across the NFL come week 1.

 

- At some point during the season, COVID will cause a pause either for a single team, or maybe even the entire NFL.

 

- Allen takes some steps forward, but also continues to take too many sacks, and has too many turnovers.

 

- The Bills will be competitive, but will not win the AFC East.

 

- If the NFL makes it to seasons end, the playoffs and SB, will be played before ZERO fans.

 

 

 

[RoyBatty is alive]

17 minutes ago, LabattBlue said:

- Because of a limited training camp, and NO pre-season games, there will be some numerous injuries across the NFL come week 1.

 

- At some point during the season, COVID will cause a pause either for a single team, or maybe even the entire NFL.

 

- Allen takes some steps forward, but also continues to take too many sacks, and has too many turnovers.

 

- The Bills will be competitive, but will not win the AFC East.

 

- If the NFL makes it to seasons end, the playoffs and SB, will be played before ZERO fans.

 

 

 

Sorry I missed it, where are your BOLD predictions?

[Kirby Jackson]

NFL:

- 3 Teams from the AFC North make the playoffs (Ravens, Browns, Steelers) with Pittsburgh as the division winner.

- Kyler Murray wins MVP

- Pats miss the playoffs

- Cowboys and KC have the 1st round byes

 

Bills:

- Win the AFC East by 2+ games

- Allen goes to the Pro Bowl

- Win a playoff game

- Addison has < 5 sacks

[ProcessAccepted]

1 hour ago, SlimShady'sSpaceForce said:

Bills win AFCE crown 

 

Mariota replaces Carr in Vegas 

 

 

I agree. It will be very interesting to see how David Carr handles it. He used to be unbearingly smug a few years ago when his brother was getting all the hype. Not so much to be smug about these days. 

[Gambit]

2 hours ago, Rocky Landing said:

NFL WIDE:

1. Brady* calls it quits before the end of the season.
2. Lamar Jackson takes a step backwards.
3. Shaq Lawson gets named to the pro bowl.
4. The NFL competition committee has to become involved more than once to threaten teams attempting to tank the season.

 

BILLS:

1. AJ Epenesa starts by week 8.
2. By mid-season, either Corey Thompson, or V. Joseph, or Tyrel Dodson supplants AJ Klein (who turns out to be a disappointment) as starter.
3. The Dolphins become our biggest threat in the AFCE.
4. Ike Boettger makes the 53.

 

Would be quite impressed with Lawson making the Pro Bowl while being opt out for the season. 

[GunnerBill]

6 minutes ago, Gambit said:

Would be quite impressed with Lawson making the Pro Bowl while being opt out for the season. 

 

Lawson hasn't opted out. He was on the covid list. He has now been activated. 

[CommonCents]

Norman come back player of the year.

 

Browns win 12 games.

 

Justin Jefferson wins ROTY

 

Dobbins rushes for 1k plus

 

SF doesn’t win 10 games. 

 

 

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

Norman come back player of the year.

 

Browns win 12 games.

 

Justin Jefferson wins ROTY

 

Dobbins rushes for 1k plus

 

SF doesn’t win 10 games. 

 

 

 

Like all of those except Jefferson. If he wins rookie of the year the rest of the rookies must have got Covid. 

[CommonCents]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Like all of those except Jefferson. If he wins rookie of the year the rest of the rookies must have got Covid. 

We will follow this one! Obviously we disagree but your comment is gold. Well done. 

Edited August 17, 2020 by CommonCents

[Gambit]

43 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Lawson hasn't opted out. He was on the covid list. He has now been activated. 

Well then, I stand corrected. Thanks for letting me know.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

1. Bucs miss playoffs and Brady and Gronk retire

2. Derek Carr is benched by week 8 after a slow start in Vegas

3. Aaron Rodgers has fantastic year and wins MVP

4. Cleveland earns WC spot

5. Cowboys earn #1 NFC playoff seeding but lose in championship game

[The Firebaugh Kid]

Buffalo beats NE twice, easily. 

Goes 11-5. 

Loses the AFC title game in KC. 

[ColoradoBills]

Buffalo Bills Fans double in size and 3 long time TSW posters enter the Witness Protection Program.

[Locomark]

3 hours ago, Logic said:

I have stated numerous times that I have a hard time envisioning the NFL season lasting much past week 4 or 5 before being suspended or cancelled.

For the sake of fun, though, I shall ignore that sentiment here and proceed as if an entire season will take place.


NFL wide

• The Jets will have the worst record in the AFC East and Adam Gase will be fired by season's end
• The Dolphins will win 9 or more games.
• Cam Newton will start the majority of games at QB for the Patriots, who will miss the playoffs
• Lamar Jackson will regress significantly, the Ravens will struggle to make the playoffs
• Ryan Tannehill will fall back down to earth, the Titans will finish with a losing record
• Patrick Mahomes will win league MVP, the Chiefs will repeat as Super Bowl Champions
• Clyde Edwards-Helaire will finish the season as RB1 in fantasy football
• After Dwayne Haskins struggles early on, Alex Smith will replace him as starter for Washington and will win Comeback Player of the Year
• Tom Brady will have an excellent year for the Bucs, who will make the playoffs. In 2021, he will fall off a cliff skills-wise, Manning style, and retire after the season
• After another frustrating playoff exit for the Saints, Drew Brees will retire

 

Bills specific

• Zach Moss finish with more touchdowns than Devin Singletary, but Singletary will have more yards from scrimmage
• Josh Norman will win the CB2 job, keep it all year, and return to elite form
• Josh Allen will produce 35 total touchdowns and receive his first Pro Bowl nod
• Vosean Joseph will fill in for Milano for a few games due to injury and will show so well that the Bills think twice about re-signing Milano
• Dawson Knox will be a breakout star on offense
• Dane Jackson will prove to be an absolute steal of a 7th rounder and will wind up playing significant minutes at CB
• The Buffalo Bills will win the AFC East for the first time since 1995 !!!

I think this is all probable but I don’t think that KC repeats. I think they are too cocky and I really am not a believer that they are good enough in the trenches to repeat. 

Edited August 17, 2020 by Locomark

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