Continuing My Football Predictions

AFC West:

For the Broncos to be good, they need to figure a few things out. And they’re pretty major. Teddy Bridgewater or Drew Lock at QB? Rookie Javonte Williams or Melvin Gordon at RB? Second-year player Jerry Jeudy or Courtland Sutton at WR1? Yes, this is a question because why not start giving Jeudy a bigger role earlier than normal to develop him further? I think Drew Lock starts because he has a strong arm, and when playing in Denver where the ball travels further (because of the altitude and the air thinness), send one of your receivers on a deep route and let Lock unleash his arm. I think that Melvin Gordon should be the running back for the first part of the season, but Williams should be the goal line back, where they give the ball to him on the goal line and let him muscle his way into the endzone. And I think that they should give Courtland Sutton the WR1 position because Sutton is the better receiver, but as I said, I think it’s still up in the air. Their defense remains one of the top ones in the league. All of this doesn’t matter when you’re in one of the toughest divisions in the league, though.

The Chiefs might be the first 17-0 team in history. Yes, that is false advertising as this year, the NFL is putting in an extra game so the Chiefs would be the only team in history that might be 17-0. If all of the chips fall their way, like, QB Patrick Mahomes playing at an MVP level, WR Tyreek Hill having a historic season (again) and TE Travis Kelce being amazing again (see how good this team’s offense is?). If they incorporate RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire into the gameplan more, then the defense would be left guessing – and when Patrick Mahomes can throw a sidearm pass 30 yards downfield while looking the 350 lb. pound man chasing him, defenses cannot be guessing. The O-line is way above average as they signed Orlando Brown Jr. to the team in the offseason. The D-line remains great, and if Tyrann Mathieu can be one of the best safeties in the league, 17-0 is gift-wrapped for them, but everything needs to go their way, and more.

The Raiders are a very pass-oriented team, and they designed their roster to fit that plan perfectly. They have an above-average QB in Derek Carr, a budding superstar WR in Henry Ruggs III, a top-3 TE in Darren Waller, and an above-average O-line. They also have a young, star running back (last year, at least), in Josh Jacobs. Although, he’s going to be overlooked heavily this year because as I said, it’s a pass-oriented team, and their receivers and tight end are just going to get better. Do not draft Josh Jacobs in fantasy, he’s not going to perform as well as you would like him to. To tell you the truth, the Raiders only have good linebackers on their team. Everyone on their D-line was never good or is past their prime. The secondary is very similar, except for Casey Hayward Jr., everyone is either too young to make an accurate comment on, or just will never be good.

The Chargers are going to be one of the most exciting teams in football. If someone’s starting to be a fan of the NFL, I highly suggest you start being a fan of the Chargers, this team is exciting, talented, young, brimming with potential, and just all-out amazing. First off, Justin Herbert was a top-5 QB in the NFL last year, as a rookie. In my opinion, he’s poised for an even greater season this year (and I’ll tell you why), draft him in all your fantasy leagues (obviously, if Patrick Mahomes or Kyler Murray or someone better than Herbert is available, draft them). Last year, Herbert didn’t have star running back Austin Ekeler for most of the year and WR1 Keenan Allen for some of the year. This year, he has both (if none get injured). Also, the best WR2 (correct me if I’m wrong), Mike Williams, is on this team as well and he receives a ton of targets. And the defense, Joey Bosa, one of the best pass rushers in the NFL is on this team and he’s bound for another great year (because he’s Joey Bosa, check out his stats, a 3-time Pro Bowler averaging 9.5 sacks per season). Also, Linval Joseph is a very solid nose tackle that’s great on the goal line. Next, you have Kenneth Murray Jr. as a linebacker who is a lesser Devin White of the Tampa Bay Bucs (meaning he could rush the QB and cover the pass). Then, both Chris Harris Jr. and Derwin James Jr. are both defending the pass and James can hit like a tank. This team is going to be something special. The race for the AFC West is going to be legendary.

Final Standings:

Chiefs

Chargers

Broncos

Raiders