2018 NFL Playoff Predictions Week 1
Twelve teams make the NFL playoffs. Since 2010, the number of teams to repeat a playoff appearance in the following season:
2011: 6; AFC 3: NE, PIT, BAL; NFC 3: GB, ATL, NO
2012: 8; AFC 5: NE, BAL, CIN, HOU, DEN; NFC 3: GB, ATL, SF
2013: 7; AFC 4: NE, CIN, IND, DEN; NFC 3: GB, SEA, SF
2014: 7; AFC 4: NE, CIN, IND, DEN; NFC 3: GB, CAR, SEA
2015: 8; AFC 4: NE, PIT, CIN, DEN; NFC 4: GB, CAR, ARZ, SEA
2016: 7; AFC 5 NE, PIT, HOU, DEN; KC NFC 2: GB, SEA
2017: 4; AFC 3: NE, PIT, KC; NFC 1: ATL
Patterns? More AFC consistency in particular NE, DEN, PIT, CIN. In the NFC: GB, SEA, ATL. Of late, less teams repeating, with last years four and only one in the NFC being a surprise year? Seven year average = 6.71 repeat offenders.
Since 2010, teams to repeat playing in the conference title games and SB...
2011: None
2012: Conf: NE, BAL, SF; SB: None
2013: Conf: NE, SF; SB: None
2014: Conf: NE, SEA; SB: SEA
2015: Conf: NE; SB: None
2016: Conf: NE; SB: None
2017: Conf: NE; SB: NE
Pattern? NE and B2B SB is rare. 2018: ??? Can we expect 6 to 7 teams as repeats? Excepting NE, can we expect any of the conference title or SB teams to repeat? Here's who we think will be repeat offenders and prognosis... all odds to win SB.
AFC: 3 - NE, PIT, KC
EAST: No surprises in the LEAST with the 150-1 Mahi-Mahi, Yets and Bison being as inconsistent and poorly run, as the 7-1 Pats are well run, and thus consistent division winners with good seeding.
NORTH: 12-1 Riveters to repeat, last chance with the Killer B's? 40-1 Flacco led Raven resurgence or another miserable finish outside? 100-1 Clueless Lewis Ben-Gals and Hue Stains by the Lake fight for last place.
SOUTH: Elementary my dear Watson, weak schedule plus health = 25-1 Texan surprise. No surprise, tougher schedule and less luck bogs down both 20-1 Shags and 50-1 Titans. Despite more Luck, 66-1 Dolts can find none.
WEST: Four straight for 33-1 Chefs, QB upgrade Mahomes improves D. Healthy 20-1 Bolts don't lose close games or start 0-6. Retread Chucky Cheese 40-1 Traitors and Mr. Ed's QB-less Buncos battle for bottom.
NFC: 4 - PHI, MIN, ATL, LAR
EAST: 10-1 Eagles add DE Bennett, tougher schedule, Foles starts with weekly target on their back. With weak schedule, healthy one trick pony 33-1 Pokes could surprise. 40-1 Gotham Book of Eli and 66-1 DC Smith Dead Skins fail to deliver.
NORTH: With tougher schedule 10-1 Norsemen's real RB Cook is back, add a real QB in Cousins? Watch out. With easier schedule Mr. Rodgers tries to put a 14-1 Pack on his back. 50-1 Chitown Chairs and 66-1 Motor City Kitties disappoint faithful masochists again.
SOUTH: Solidly balanced 20-1 Birds of Prey repeat again, with tougher schedule 16-1 Big Easy might not Brees in, while unimaginative coaching hurt 40-1 Pants, 100-1 Bucs slowly sink in Jameis Pirate booty grab.
WEST: Tough schedule and sophomore blues bite as 10-1 Rams try to butt and Suh others. Easy schedule could Jimmie Niners in, after last years finish at 33-1 they aren't sneaking up on anyone. D Depleted 40-1 Squawks and 125-1 Desert-er Cards get de-feathered.
Our twelve pack in seed order:
AFC: PIT, KC, NE, HOU, SD, BAL
NFC: MIN, LAR, ATL, PHI, GB, SF
Good luck to all and let the games begin.
2011: 6; AFC 3: NE, PIT, BAL; NFC 3: GB, ATL, NO
2012: 8; AFC 5: NE, BAL, CIN, HOU, DEN; NFC 3: GB, ATL, SF
2013: 7; AFC 4: NE, CIN, IND, DEN; NFC 3: GB, SEA, SF
2014: 7; AFC 4: NE, CIN, IND, DEN; NFC 3: GB, CAR, SEA
2015: 8; AFC 4: NE, PIT, CIN, DEN; NFC 4: GB, CAR, ARZ, SEA
2016: 7; AFC 5 NE, PIT, HOU, DEN; KC NFC 2: GB, SEA
2017: 4; AFC 3: NE, PIT, KC; NFC 1: ATL
Patterns? More AFC consistency in particular NE, DEN, PIT, CIN. In the NFC: GB, SEA, ATL. Of late, less teams repeating, with last years four and only one in the NFC being a surprise year? Seven year average = 6.71 repeat offenders.
Since 2010, teams to repeat playing in the conference title games and SB...
2011: None
2012: Conf: NE, BAL, SF; SB: None
2013: Conf: NE, SF; SB: None
2014: Conf: NE, SEA; SB: SEA
2015: Conf: NE; SB: None
2016: Conf: NE; SB: None
2017: Conf: NE; SB: NE
Pattern? NE and B2B SB is rare. 2018: ??? Can we expect 6 to 7 teams as repeats? Excepting NE, can we expect any of the conference title or SB teams to repeat? Here's who we think will be repeat offenders and prognosis... all odds to win SB.
AFC: 3 - NE, PIT, KC
EAST: No surprises in the LEAST with the 150-1 Mahi-Mahi, Yets and Bison being as inconsistent and poorly run, as the 7-1 Pats are well run, and thus consistent division winners with good seeding.
NORTH: 12-1 Riveters to repeat, last chance with the Killer B's? 40-1 Flacco led Raven resurgence or another miserable finish outside? 100-1 Clueless Lewis Ben-Gals and Hue Stains by the Lake fight for last place.
SOUTH: Elementary my dear Watson, weak schedule plus health = 25-1 Texan surprise. No surprise, tougher schedule and less luck bogs down both 20-1 Shags and 50-1 Titans. Despite more Luck, 66-1 Dolts can find none.
WEST: Four straight for 33-1 Chefs, QB upgrade Mahomes improves D. Healthy 20-1 Bolts don't lose close games or start 0-6. Retread Chucky Cheese 40-1 Traitors and Mr. Ed's QB-less Buncos battle for bottom.
NFC: 4 - PHI, MIN, ATL, LAR
EAST: 10-1 Eagles add DE Bennett, tougher schedule, Foles starts with weekly target on their back. With weak schedule, healthy one trick pony 33-1 Pokes could surprise. 40-1 Gotham Book of Eli and 66-1 DC Smith Dead Skins fail to deliver.
NORTH: With tougher schedule 10-1 Norsemen's real RB Cook is back, add a real QB in Cousins? Watch out. With easier schedule Mr. Rodgers tries to put a 14-1 Pack on his back. 50-1 Chitown Chairs and 66-1 Motor City Kitties disappoint faithful masochists again.
SOUTH: Solidly balanced 20-1 Birds of Prey repeat again, with tougher schedule 16-1 Big Easy might not Brees in, while unimaginative coaching hurt 40-1 Pants, 100-1 Bucs slowly sink in Jameis Pirate booty grab.
WEST: Tough schedule and sophomore blues bite as 10-1 Rams try to butt and Suh others. Easy schedule could Jimmie Niners in, after last years finish at 33-1 they aren't sneaking up on anyone. D Depleted 40-1 Squawks and 125-1 Desert-er Cards get de-feathered.
Our twelve pack in seed order:
AFC: PIT, KC, NE, HOU, SD, BAL
NFC: MIN, LAR, ATL, PHI, GB, SF
Good luck to all and let the games begin.
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