2022 NFL Schedule: Game-By-Game Predictions
There are a number of big story lines this season in the NFL. Can Tom Brady after his 39 days of retirement get back to the Super Bowl? Can the Los Angeles Rams repeat as Super Bowl champs? Is the championship torch going to pass to the Bengals? It is a long road to the Super Bowl. We go through the entire 2022 NFL schedule with game-by-game predictions.
Here is our predictions for every team following the schedule release.
AFC EAST
Buffalo Bills Schedule and Predictions (14-3; First in AFC East)
Buffalo Bills Schedule and Predictions
Quarterback matter in the NFL and Josh Allen is the best QB in the division. The first seven games for the Bills feature five playoff teams which will be a tough road. Bills Nation will prevail here.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 8: at Rams (TNF) – LOSS
Sept. 25: at Dolphins – WIN
Oct. 2: at Ravens – WIN
Oct. 9: vs. Steelers – WIN
Oct. 16: at Chiefs – WIN
Oct. 23: Bye
Oct. 30: vs. Packers (SNF) – WIN
Nov. 6: at Jets – WIN
Nov. 13: vs Vikings – WIN
Nov. 20: vs. Browns – WIN
Nov. 24: at Lions (Thanksgiving) – WIN
Dec. 1: at Patriots (TNF) – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Jets – WIN
Dec. 17/18: vs. Dolphins – WIN
Dec. 24: at Bears – WIN
Jan. 2: at Bengals (MNF) – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: vs. Patriots – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-12th, .512
(14-3; First in AFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Von Miller, two-time Super bowl winner.
AFC EAST
Miami Dolphins Schedule and Predictions (11-6; 2nd in AFC East)
Miami Dolphins Schedule and Predictions
The Dolphins are loaded on offense. But the Dolphins biggest question mark is QB Tua Tagovailoa. Does Tua have a NFL arm and do the players around him have the confidence in him? The dolphin early schedule is very favorable. The back half of the season is where you will see their collapse.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. New England – WIN
Sept. 18: at Baltimore – LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Buffalo – LOSS
Sept. 29: at Cincinnati (TNF)– WIN
Oct. 9: at N.Y. Jets – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. Minnesota – WIN
Oct. 23: vs. Pittsburgh (SNF) – WIN
Oct. 30: at Detroit – WIN
Nov. 6: at Chicago – WIN
Nov. 13: vs. Cleveland – WIN
Nov. 20: Bye
Nov. 27: vs. Houston – WIN
Dec. 4: at San Francisco – WIN
Dec. 11: at L.A. Chargers – LOSS
Dec. 17/18: at Buffalo – LOSS
Dec. 25: vs. Green Bay – LOSS
Jan. 1: at New England – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: vs. N.Y. Jets – WIN
Strength of schedule: 21st, .481
(11-6; 2nd in AFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Tyreek Hill, All Pro WR
AFC EAST
New England Patriots Schedule and Predictions (8-9; 3rd in AFC East)
New England Patriots Schedule and Predictions
The Patriots are one of the winningest franchises in sports. They have a lot of pride in this rebuiling phase. I really like QB, Mac Jones. He is the number two QB in the division. But can he make a jump to elite status. His offensive weapons are not elite. The Pats also have holes on defense at linebacker and corner.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Miami– LOSS
Sept. 18: at Pittsburgh– WIN
Sept. 25: vs. Baltimore– LOSS
Oct. 2: at Green Bay– LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Detroit– WIN
Oct. 16: at Cleveland– LOSS
Oct. 24: vs. Chicago (MNF)– WIN
Oct. 30: at N.Y. Jets– WIN
Nov. 6: vs. Indianapolis– WIN
Nov. 13: BYE
Nov. 20: vs. N.Y. Jets– WIN
Nov. 24: at Minnesota (TNF)– WIN
Dec. 1: vs. Buffalo (TNF)– LOSS
Dec. 12: at Arizona (MNF) – LOSS
Dec. 18: at Las Vegas (SNF)– LOSS
Dec. 24: vs. Cincinnati– LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Miami– WIN
Jan. 7/8: at Buffalo (TBD)– LOSS
Strength of schedule: 16th, .498
(8-9; 3rd in AFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: DeVante Parker, veteran wide receiver.
AFC EAST
New York Jets Schedule and Predictions (4-13; 4th in AFC East)
New York Jets Schedule and Predictions
I am not sold on Zach Wilson. The Jets also did not do much to help him in the offseason. This offense is young. Can Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson, the Jets top rookies, give Zach the help he needs. I see the team getting better as the year goes on, but Jet fans wont see the bump until 2023.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Ravens– LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Bengals– LOSS
Oct. 2: at Pittsburgh– LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Dolphins– LOSS
Oct. 16: at Green Bay– LOSS
Oct. 23: at Denver– LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. Patriots– LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Bills– LOSS
Nov. 13: Bye
Nov. 20: at New England– LOSS
Nov. 27: vs. Bears– WIN
Dec. 4: at Minnesota– WIN
Dec. 11: at Buffalo– LOSS
Dec. 18: vs. Lions– WIN
Dec. 22: vs. Jaguars (TNF)– WIN
Jan. 1: at Seattle – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: at Miami– LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-17th, .495
(4-13; 4th in AFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Corey Davis, veteran wide receiver, CJ Uzomah, veteran tight end
AFC North
Cincinnati Bengals Schedule and Predictions (13-4; 1st in AFC North)
Cincinnati Bengals Schedule and Predictions
Joe Burrow is the real deal and the team’s confidence is high. This is a tough division. The Ravens are very close to the Bengals and we would not be shocked if they take the division. This is not your grandfather’s Bengals. This team is tough and has attitude.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Pittsburgh– WIN
Sept. 18: at Dallas– WIN
Sept. 25: at N.Y. Jets– WIN
Sept. 29: vs. Miami (TNF)– WIN
Oct. 9: at Baltimore (SNF)– WIN
Oct. 16: at New Orleans– LOSS
Oct. 23: vs. Atlanta– WIN
Oct. 31: at Cleveland (MNF)– LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Carolina– WIN
Bye
Nov. 20: at Pittsburgh (SNF)– WIN
Nov. 27: at Tennessee– LOSS
Dec. 4: Kansas City– WIN
Dec. 11: Cleveland– WIN
Dec. 18: at Tampa Bay– WIN
Dec. 24: at New England– WIN
Jan. 2: vs. Buffalo– LOSS
Jan. 7 or 8: vs. Baltimore– WIN
Strength of schedule: T-3rd, .536
(13-4; 1st in AFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Hayden Hurst, TE. Hurst is a former first-round pick who showed glimpses of a breakout with Atlanta in 2019.
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens Schedule and Predictions (11-6; 2nd in AFC North)
Baltimore Ravens Schedule and Predictions
Lamar and the boys should be back to full strength in 2022. Baltimore gets back six starters who suffered season-ending injuries last year, along with a healthy and motivated Jackson, who is entering his fifth-year option. Unfortunately, their WR weapons are young and untested. We will see if Lamar can quickly elevate the WR corp.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at N.Y. Jets– WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Miami– WIN
Sept. 25: at New England– WIN
Oct. 2: vs. Buffalo– LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Cincinnati (SNF)– LOSS
Oct. 16: at N.Y. Giants– WIN
Oct. 23: vs. Cleveland– WIN
Oct. 27: at Tampa Bay (TNF)– LOSS
Nov. 7: at New Orleans (MNF)– LOSS
Nov. 13: BYE
Nov. 20: vs. Carolina– WIN
Nov. 27: at Jacksonville– WIN
Dec. 4: vs. Denver– WIN
Dec. 11: at Pittsburgh– WIN
Dec. 17 or 18: at Cleveland– LOSS
Dec. 24: vs. Atlanta– WIN
Jan. 1: vs. Pittsburgh– WIN
Jan. 7 or 8: at Cincinnati– LOSS
Strength of schedule: 23rd, .474
(11-6; 2nd in AFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Michael Pierce, DT, plug up that middle.
AFC North
Cleveland Browns Schedule and Predictions (10-7; 3rd in AFC North)
Cleveland Browns Schedule and Predictions
It’s difficult to forecast Cleveland’s season. There is a possible suspension on QB Deshaun Watson. If Watson does not get suspended or only a couple of games, I can see the Browns jumping to 2nd in the conference but not yet taking over the top of the conference from the Bengals.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Carolina– WIN
Sept. 18: vs. New York Jets– WIN
Sept. 22: Pittsburgh (TNF)– WIN
Oct. 2: at Atlanta– WIN
Oct. 9: vs. Los Angeles Chargers – LOSS
Oct. 16: New England – WIN
Oct. 23: at Baltimore – LOSS
Oct. 31: Cincinnati (MNF) – LOSS
Nov. 6: Bye
Nov. 13: at Miami – LOSS
Nov. 20: at Buffalo – LOSS
Nov. 27: Tampa Bay – LOSS
Dec. 4: at Houston – WIN
Dec. 11: at Cincinnati – LOSS
Dec. 17 or 18: Baltimore – WIN
Dec. 24: New Orleans – WIN
Jan. 1: at Washington – WIN
Jan. 7 or 8: at Pittsburgh – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-17th, .495
(10-7; 3rd in AFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Deshaun Watson, a top 5 QB in the league but has a possible looming suspension.
AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule and Predictions (5-12; 4th in AFC North)
Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule and Predictions
This team has a Super Bowl caliber defense and a weak offense. They will open the season with a new QB in either Mitch Trubisky or rookie Kenny Pickett. Wide Receivers Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool are solid but do they have the QB to get them the ball.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Cincinnati – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. New England – WIN
Sept. 22: at Cleveland (TNF) – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. New York Jets – WIN
Oct. 9: at Buffalo – LOSS
Oct. 16: vs. Tampa Bay – LOSS
Oct. 23: at Miami (SNF) – LOSS
Oct. 30: at Philadelphia – WIN
Nov. 6: BYE
Nov. 13: vs. New Orleans – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Cincinnati (SNF) – LOSS
Nov. 28: at Indianapolis (MNF) – LOSS
Dec. 4: at Atlanta – WIN
Dec. 11: vs. Baltimore – LOSS
Dec. 18: at Carolina – WIN
Dec. 24 vs. Las Vegas (Saturday night, Christmas Eve) – LOSS
Jan. 1: at Baltimore – LOSS
Jan. 8: vs. Cleveland – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-12, .512
(5-12; 4th in AFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Mitch Trubisky or Rookie Kenny Pickett. Someone needs to get those young WRs the ball.
AFC South
Tennessee Titans Schedule and Predictions (12-5; 1st in AFC South)
Tennessee Titans Schedule and Predictions
This team is tough. Tough coach, Mike Vrabel and the biggest and baddest running back in the league in Derrick Henry should help the Titans win the division.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 12: vs. Giants – WIN
Sept. 19: at Buffalo (MNF) – LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Raiders – WIN
Oct. 2: at Colts – WIN
Oct. 9: at Washington – WIN
Oct. 16: Bye
Oct. 23: vs. Colts – WIN
Oct. 30: at Houston – WIN
Nov. 6: at Chiefs (SNF) – LOSS
Nov. 13: vs. Broncos – WIN
Nov. 17: at Packers (TNF) – WIN
Nov. 27: vs. Bengals – LOSS
Dec. 4: at Philadelphia – WIN
Dec. 11: vs. Jaguars – WIN
Dec. 18: at Chargers – LOSS
Dec. 24: vs. Texans – WIN
Dec. 29: vs. Cowboys (TNF) – LOSS
Jan. 8: at Jaguars – WIN
Strength of schedule: 24th, .471
(12-5; 1st in AFC South)
Most notable addition to the team: Robert Woods is a solid WR and great mentor, he will give leadership to the young WR corp. Austin Hooper will solidify the TE position.
AFC South
Indianapolis Colts Schedule and Predictions (11-6; 2nd in AFC South)
Indianapolis Colts Schedule and Predictions
Matt Ryan will be a huge upgrade at QB for this team from last year. Johnathan Taylor is as good as it gets at RB, but the team over used him last season. Colts are really close to the Titans. Can they take that next step to a real contender with Matt Ryan? We will see but I predict the Titans still sweep them to take the conference.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Houston – WIN
Sept. 18: at Jacksonville – WIN
Sept. 25: vs. Kansas City – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Tennessee – LOSS
Oct. 6: at Denver (TNF) – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. Jacksonville – WIN
Oct. 23: at Tennessee – LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. Washington – WIN
Nov. 6: at New England – WIN
Nov. 13: at Las Vegas – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Philadelphia – WIN
Nov. 28: vs. Pittsburgh (MNF) – WIN
Dec. 4: at Dallas (SNF) – LOSS
Dec. 11: Bye
Dec. 17/18: at Minnesota – WIN
Dec. 26: vs. Chargers (MNF) – LOSS
Jan. 1: at NY Giants – WIN
Jan. 7/8: vs. Houston – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-26, .469
(11-6; 2nd in AFC South)
Most notable addition to the team: Stephon Gilmore who was the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year but has not played a full season since then. Colts resigned a number of their own players as opposed to going outside the organization.
AFC South
Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule and Predictions (6-11; 3rd in AFC South)
Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule and Predictions
The Jags have only won four games over the last two seasons, this year they win 5. They are as young and talented as they come. After the drama with the Urban Meyer debacle, this team should be much improved.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Washington – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. Indianapolis – LOSS
Sept. 25: at Los Angeles Chargers – LOSS
Oct. 2: at Philadelphia – LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Houston – WIN
Oct. 16: at Indianapolis – LOSS
Oct. 23: vs. New York Giants – WIN
Oct. 30: vs. Denver (Wembley Stadium) – WIN
Nov. 6: vs. Las Vegas – LOSS
Nov. 13: at Kansas City – LOSS
Nov. 20: Bye
Nov. 27: vs. Baltimore – LOSS
Dec. 4: at Detroit – WIN
Dec. 11: at Tennessee – LOSS
Dec. 18: vs. Dallas – LOSS
Dec. 22: at New York Jets (TNF) – WIN
Jan. 1: at Houston – WIN
Jan. 7/8: vs. Tennessee – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-26th, .469
(6-11; 3rd in AFC South)
Most notable addition to the team: Christian Kirk and Marvin Jones add veteran receiving for Trevor Lawrence. In addition, they added Evan Engram for TE.
AFC South
Houston Texans Schedule and Predictions (1-15; 4th in AFC South)
Houston Texans Schedule and Predictions
Not too much to get excited here. There are a lot of questions with this team. Davis Mills showed signs last year that he could be a solid NFL quarterback. But four games against the Titans and Colts makes things tough for this team.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Indianapolis – LOSS
Sept. 18: at Denver – LOSS
Sept. 25: at Chicago – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. L.A. Chargers – LOSS
Oct. 9: at Jacksonville – LOSS
Oct. 16: Bye
Oct. 23: at Las Vegas – LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. Tennessee – LOSS
Nov. 3: vs. Philadelphia (TNF) – LOSS
Nov. 13: at NY Giants – WIN
Nov. 20: vs. Washington – LOSS
Nov. 27: at Miami – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Cleveland – LOSS
Dec. 11: at Dallas – LOSS
Dec. 18: vs. Kansas City – LOSS
Dec. 25: at Tennessee – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Jacksonville – LOSS
Jan. 8: at Indianapolis – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 19th, .488
(1-15; 4th in AFC South)
Most notable addition to the team: Marlon Mack will take over the running back duties with Rex Burkhead.
AFC West
Las Vegas Raiders Schedule and Predictions (12-5; 1st in AFC West)
Las Vegas Raiders Schedule and Predictions
Raiders are a pretty well balanced team and have learned to get a winning culture back. David Carr has become a solid leader, even though he may be the 4th best QB is a great QB division. I see the Raiders, with Devante Adams, winning this very tough division.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at L.A. Chargers – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. Arizona – WIN
Sept. 25: at Tennessee – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Denver – WIN
Oct. 10: at Kansas City (MNF) – LOSS
Oct. 16: BYE
Oct. 23: vs. Houston – WIN
Oct. 30: at New Orleans – LOSS
Nov. 6: at Jacksonville – WIN
Nov. 13: vs. Indianapolis – WIN
Nov. 20: at Denver – WIN
Nov. 27: at Seattle – WIN
Dec. 4: vs. L.A. Chargers – WIN
Dec. 8: at L.A. Rams (TNF) – LOSS
Dec. 18: vs. New England (SNF) – WIN
Dec. 24: at Pittsburgh – WIN
Jan. 1: vs. San Francisco – WIN
Jan. 7/8: vs. Kansas City – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-7th, .528
(12-5; 1st in AFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: The Raiders landed arguably the best WR in the league in Devante Adams.
AFC West
Los Angeles Chargers Schedule and Predictions (12-5; 2nd in AFC West)
Los Angeles Chargers Schedule and Predictions
Chargers have what it takes to make a leap this year. Their offense is very well balanced with no holes and their defense is tough. Opposing teams need to get the ball out fast with Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack hunting them down.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Las Vegas – WIN
Sept. 15: at Kansas City (TNF) – LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Jacksonville – WIN
Oct. 2: at Houston – WIN
Oct. 9: at Cleveland – WIN
Oct. 17: vs. Denver (MNF) – WIN
Oct. 23: vs. Seattle – WIN
Oct. 30: BYE
Nov. 6: at Atlanta – WIN
Nov. 13: at San Francisco (SNF) – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Kansas City – WIN
Nov. 25: at Arizona – WIN
Dec. 4: at Las Vegas – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Miami – WIN
Dec. 18: vs. Tennessee – WIN
Dec. 26: at Indianapolis (MNF) – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. L.A. Rams (SNF) – WIN
Jan. 7/8: at Denver – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 10th, .519
(12-5; 2nd in AFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Khalil Mack is a game changer at linebacker for this already strong defense. They also added JC Jackson through free agency. This is the best QB division and the Chargers have built their defense to win the division.
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs Schedule and Predictions (10-7; 3rd in AFC West)
Kansas City Chiefs Schedule and Predictions
The Chiefs have one of the toughest schedule and lost one of their biggest playmakers in Tyreek Hill. They are going to have a real difficult time getting to that 12 game win mark which they hit each of the past four seasons. This is a stepback year for the Chiefs.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Arizona – WIN
Sept. 15: vs. L.A. Chargers (TNF) – WIN
Sept. 25: at Indianapolis – WIN
Oct. 2: at Tampa Bay (SNF) – LOSS
Oct. 10: vs. Las Vegas (MNF) – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. Buffalo – LOSS
Oct. 23: at San Francisco – WIN
Oct. 30: Bye
Nov. 6: vs. Tennessee (SNF) – LOSS
Nov. 13: Jacksonville – WIN
Nov. 20: at L.A. Chargers – LOSS
Nov. 27: vs. L.A. Rams – LOSS
Dec. 4: at Cincinnati – LOSS
Dec. 11: at Denver (SNF) – WIN
Dec. 18: at Houston – WIN
Dec. 24: Seattle – WIN
Jan. 2: Denver – WIN
Jan. 7 or 8: at Las Vegas – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-5th, .533
(10-7; 3rd in AFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Juju Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling at WR.
AFC West
Denver Broncos Schedule and Predictions (9-8; 4th in AFC West)
Denver Broncos Schedule and Predictions
Bronco’s got their franchise QB in Russell Wilson.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 12: at Seahawks (MNF) – WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Texans – WIN
Sept. 25: vs. 49ers (SNF) – WIN
Oct. 2: at Raiders – LOSS
Oct. 6: vs. Colts (TNF) – WIN
Oct. 17: at Chargers (MNF) – WIN
Oct. 23: vs. Jets – WIN
Oct. 30: at Jaguars (in London, Wembley Stadium) – WIN
Nov. 6: Bye
Nov. 13: at Titans – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Raiders – LOSS
Nov. 27: at Panthers – WIN
Dec. 4: at Ravens – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Chiefs (SNF) – LOSS
Dec. 18: vs. Cardinals – WIN
Dec. 25: at Rams – LOSS
Jan. 1: at Chiefs – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: vs. Chargers – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 15th, .509
(9-8; 4th in AFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Russell Wilson, this is their first franchise QB since they won the Super Bowl with Peyton Manning.
NFC East
Dallas Cowboys Schedule and Predictions (10-7; 1st in NFC East)
Dallas Cowboys Schedule and Predictions
The offense is solid with Dak, Ezekial and a solid receiving corps. So Dallas did not need to add much in free agency in 2022. Nevertheless, look for the Cowboys to take a small step backwards while other in the conference get a bit better.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Tampa Bay (SNF) – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. Cincinnati – LOSS
Sept. 26: at New York Giants (MNF) – WIN
Oct. 2: vs. Washington – WIN
Oct. 9: at Rams – LOSS
Oct. 16: at Philadelphia (SNF) – LOSS
Oct. 23: vs. Detroit – WIN
Oct. 30: vs. Chicago – WIN
Nov. 7: Bye
Nov. 13: at Green Bay – LOSS
Nov. 20: at Minnesota – LOSS
Nov. 24: vs. New York Giants – WIN
Dec. 4: vs. Indianapolis (SNF) – WIN
Dec. 11: vs. Houston – WIN
Dec. 18: at Jacksonville – WIN
Dec. 24: vs. Philadelphia – WIN
Dec. 29: at Tennessee (Prime) – WIN
Jan. 7 or 8: at Washington – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-31st, .462
(10-7; 1st in NFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Resigning of Michael Gallup at WR, after losing Amari Cooper to Cleveland and DeMarcus Lawrence at DE.
NFC East
Philadelphia Eagles Schedule and Predictions (9-8; 2nd in NFC East)
Philadelphia Eagles Schedule and Predictions
This is the year to see if Jalen Hurts can take this team to the next level. I am not sold yet on Jalen. No excuses in 2022 for the Eagles as they have one of the stronger and faster wide receiver corps in the NFL (former Heisman winner DeVonte Smith and AJ Brown from Tennessee).
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Detroit – WIN
Sept. 25: at Washington – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Jacksonville – WIN
Oct. 9: at Arizona – LOSS
Oct. 16: vs. Dallas (SNF) – WIN
Oct. 23: Bye
Oct. 30: vs. Pittsburgh – WIN
Nov. 3: at Houston (TNF) – WIN
Nov. 14: vs. Washington (MNF) – WIN
Nov. 20: at Indianapolis – LOSS
Nov. 27: vs. Green Bay (SNF) – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Tennessee – LOSS
Dec. 11: at N.Y. Giants – WIN
Dec. 18: at Chicago – WIN
Dec. 24: at Dallas – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. New Orleans – LOSS
Jan. 9: vs. New York Giants – WIN
Strength of schedule: 30th, .464
(9-8; 2nd in NFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: AJ Brown wide receiver, who was picked up on a draft day trade.
NFC East
Washington Commanders (Redskins) Schedule and Predictions (8-9; 3rd in NFC East)
Washington Commanders (Redskins) Schedule and Predictions
Redskins picked up their hopeful franchise quarter back in Carson Wentz. Second place in the division will come down to who is more successful this year, Wentz or Hurts.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Jacksonville – WIN
Sept. 25: vs. Philadelphia – WIN
Oct. 2: at Dallas – LOSS
Oct. 9: vs Tennessee – LOSS
Oct. 13: at Chicago (TNF) – LOSS
Oct. 23: vs. Green Bay – LOSS
Oct. 30: at Indianapolis – LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Minnesota – WIN
Nov. 14: at Philadelphia (MNF) – LOSS
Nov. 20: at Houston – WIN
Nov. 27: vs. Atlanta – WIN
Dec. 4: at N.Y. Giants – WIN
Dec. 11: Bye
Dec. 17/18: vs. N.Y. Giants – WIN
Dec. 24: at San Francisco – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Cleveland – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: vs. Dallas – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-32nd, .462
(8-9; 3rd in NFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Carson Wentz, the new QB general for the Commanders.
NFC East
New York Giants Schedule and Predictions (3-14; 4th in NFC East)
New York Giants Schedule and Predictions
This is Daniel Jones last chance. He is a top RB and decent WR corp, can he be a starter in this league. I think we will learn that he is a backup not a starter in this league. Look for Tyrod Taylor to take this team after the bye week.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Tennessee – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. Carolina – WIN
Sept. 26: vs. Dallas (MNF) – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Chicago – LOSS
Oct. 9: at Green Bay in London – LOSS
Oct. 16: vs. Baltimore – LOSS
Oct. 23: at Jacksonville – LOSS
Oct. 30: at Seattle – LOSS
Nov. 6: Bye
Nov. 13: vs. Houston – WIN
Nov. 20: vs. Detroit – WIN
Nov. 24: at Dallas (Thanksgiving) – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Washington – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Philadelphia – LOSS
Dec. 18: at Washington – LOSS
Dec. 24: at Minnesota – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Indianapolis – LOSS
Jan. 8: at Philadelphia – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 29th, .465
(3-14; 4th in NFC East)
Most notable addition to the team: Tyrod Taylor, as he will replace Jones, but not much to write home for additions on this team.
NFC North
Green Bay Packers Schedule and Predictions (13-4; 1st in NFC North)
Green Bay Packers Schedule and Predictions
Aaron Rodgers is still one of the best in the game if not the best. But he lost his number one weapon from last season, Devante Adams. But historically, the Packers have won games without Adams. The Packers are 7-0 in games that Adams missed.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Minnesota – WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Chicago (SNF) – WIN
Sept. 25: at Tampa Bay – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. New England – WIN
Oct. 9: vs. New York Giants (in London) – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. New York Jets – WIN
Oct. 23: at Washington – WIN
Oct. 30: at Buffalo (SNF) – LOSS
Nov. 6: at Detroit – WIN
Nov. 13: vs. Dallas – WIN
Nov. 17: vs. Tennessee (TNF) – LOSS
Nov. 27: at Philadelphia (SNF) – WIN
Dec. 4: at Chicago – WIN
Dec 11: Bye
Dec. 19: vs. Los Angeles Rams (MNF) – LOSS
Dec. 25: at Miami – WIN
Jan. 1: vs. Minnesota – WIN
Jan. 7 or 8: vs. Detroit – WIN
Strength of schedule: 22nd, .478
(13-4; 1st in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Sammy Watkins, WR, Can Waktins put up Devante Adams numbers? I think not but he will give good veteran leadership to a young WR corp.
NFC North
Minnesota Vikings Schedule and Predictions (10-7; 2nd in NFC North)
Minnesota Vikings have most all the weapons on offense to be successful. But can Kirk Cousins lead this team to a conference championship? I don’t think so, not while Aaron Rodgers is in Green Bay.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Packers – LOSS
Sept. 19: at Eagles (MNF) – WIN
Sept. 25: vs. Lions – WIN
Oct. 2: vs. Saints (London) – LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Bears – WIN
Oct. 16: at Dolphins – LOSS
Oct. 23: Bye
Oct. 30: vs. Cardinals – WIN
Nov. 6: at Commanders – WIN
Nov. 13: at Bills – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Cowboys – WIN
Nov. 24: vs. Patriots (TNF) – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Jets – WIN
Dec. 11: at Lions – WIN
Dec. 17 or 18: vs. Colts – LOSS
Dec. 24: vs. Giants – WIN
Jan. 1: at Packers – LOSS
Jan. 7 or 8: at Bears – WIN
Strength of schedule: No. 20, .484
(10-7; 2nd in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Jesse Davis OL, He will shore up the right gurad spot.
NFC North
Chicago Bears Schedule and Predictions (6-11; 3rd in NFC North)
Chicago Bears Schedule and Predictions
Chicago Bears are all in with Justin Fields at QB. He is athletic but untested. Unless Fields is a legit super star expect only slight improvement from the Bears.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. San Francisco – LOSS
Sept. 18: at Green Bay (SNF) – LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Houston – WIN
Oct. 2: at New York Giants – WIN
Oct. 9: at Minnesota – LOSS
Oct. 13: vs. Washington (TNF) – WIN
Oct. 24: at New England (MNF) – LOSS
Oct. 30: at Dallas – LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Miami – LOSS
Nov. 13: vs. Detroit – WIN
Nov. 20: at Atlanta – WIN
Nov. 27: at New York Jets – WIN
Dec. 4: vs. Green Bay – LOSS
Dec. 11: BYE
Dec. 18: vs. Philadelphia – LOSS
Dec. 24: vs. Buffalo – LOSS
Jan. 1: at Detroit – LOSS
Jan. 7/8: vs. Minnesota – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-24th: .471
(6-11; 3rd in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Trevor Siemian, QB. He will be a solid mentor for Fields without having Fields constantly looking over his shoulder if he will be replaced.
NFC North
Detroit Lions Schedule and Predictions (2-15; 4th in NFC North)
Detroit Lions Schedule and Predictions
Detroit is still one of the bottom teams in the league. Goff is serviceable and has decent weapons. The team will play hard. But they just don’t have enough weapons on O or D.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs Philadelphia Eagles – LOSS
Sept. 18: vs. Washington Commanders – LOSS
Sept. 25: at Minnesota Vikings – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Seattle Seahawks – WIN
Oct. 9: at New England Patriots – LOSS
Oct. 18: BYE
Oct. 23: at Dallas Cowboys – LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. Miami Dolphins – LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Green Bay Packers – LOSS
Nov. 13: at Chicago Bears – LOSS
Nov. 20: at New York Giants – LOSS
Nov. 24: vs. Buffalo Bills (Thanksgiving) – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Minnesota Vikings – LOSS
Dec. 18: at New York Jets – LOSS
Dec. 24: at Carolina Panthers (Saturday) – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Chicago Bears – WIN
Jan. 7/8: at Green Bay (TBD) – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 28th, .467
(2-15; 4th in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: DJ Clark Jr.; A big WR that will be Goff’s go-to WR, assuming he stays healthy.
NFC South
New Orleans Saints Schedule and Predictions (15-2; 1st in NFC North)
New Orleans Saints Schedule and Predictions
This is the Saints year. Their D is loaded and really like their additions at WR with a healthy Michael Thomas. If Jamies Winston can stay healthy, I think this team knocks Tampa Bay from the top of the division.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Atlanta – WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Tampa Bay – WIN
Sept. 25: at Carolina – WIN
Oct. 2: vs. Minnesota (in London) – WIN
Oct. 9: vs. Seattle – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. Cincinnati – WIN
Oct. 20: at Arizona (TNF) – WIN
Oct. 30: vs. Las Vegas – WIN
Nov. 7: vs. Baltimore (MNF) – WIN
Nov. 13: at Pittsburgh – WIN
Nov. 20: vs. LA Rams – LOSS
Nov. 27: at San Francisco – WIN
Dec. 5: at Tampa Bay (MNF) – LOSS
Dec. 11: Bye
Dec. 18: vs. Atlanta – WIN
Dec. 24: at Cleveland (Sat) – WIN
Jan. 1: at Philadelphia – WIN
Jan. 8: vs. Carolina – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-7th, .528
(15-2; 1st in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Jarvis Landry, WR and Tyrann Mathieu, S; they will add leadership and attitude to this team.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule and Predictions (14-3; 2nd in NFC North)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Schedule and Predictions
Tampa is not getting any younger but they do have the GOAT at QB, Tom Brady. It they stay healthy they make playoffs and are tough to beat. But I think they are a game or two behind the Saints this season.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Dallas (SNF) – WIN
Sept. 18: at New Orleans – LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Green Bay – WIN
Oct. 2: vs Kansas City (SNF) – WIN
Oct. 9: vs Atlanta – WIN
Oct. 16: at Pittsburgh – WIN
Oct. 23: at Carolina – WIN
Oct. 27: vs Baltimore (Prime Video) – WIN
Nov. 6: vs LA Rams – LOSS
Nov. 13: vs. Seattle (Munich, Germany) – WIN
Nov. 20 BYE
Nov. 27: at Cleveland – WIN
Dec. 5: vs New Orleans (MNF)
Dec. 11: at San Francisco – WIN
Dec. 18: vs Cincinnati – LOSS
Dec. 25: at Arizona (SNF) – WIN
Jan. 1: vs Carolina – WIN
Jan. 8: at Atlanta – WIN
Strength of schedule: 4th, .535
(14-3; 2nd in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Tom Brady coming back out of retirement!
NFC South
Carolina Panthers Schedule and Predictions (3-14; 3rd in NFC North)
Carolina Panthers Schedule and Predictions
Will Sam Darnold make it to the Bye week, many are prediction he is gone by week 6. Matt Corral in the wings will take over this team at some point in the first half f of the season.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: Cleveland – LOSS
Sept. 18: at New York Giants – LOSS
Sept. 25: New Orleans – LOSS
Oct. 2: Arizona – WIN
Oct. 9: San Francisco – LOSS
Oct. 16: at Los Angeles Rams – LOSS
Oct. 23: Tampa Bay – LOSS
Oct. 30: at Atlanta – LOSS
Nov. 6: at Cincinnati – LOSS
Nov. 10: Atlanta (TNF) – WIN
Nov. 20: at Baltimore – LOSS
Nov. 27: Denver – LOSS
Dec. 4: Bye
Dec. 11: at Seattle – LOSS
Dec. 18: Pittsburgh – LOSS
Dec. 24: Detroit, Saturday – WIN
Jan. 1: at Tampa Bay – LOSS
Jan 7/8: at New Orleans – LOSS
Strength of schedule: T-12, .512
(3-14; 3rd in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: D’Onta Foreman, RB, can be a serviceable RB if Christian McCaffrey cant make it through the season.
NFC South
Atlanta Falcons Schedule and Predictions (2-15; 4th in NFC North)
Atlanta Falcons Schedule and Predictions
I think the Falcons are still a top quarterback away from being a strong team. They take a step back in 2022.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. New Orleans – LOSS
Sept. 18: at Los Angeles Rams – LOSS
Sept. 25: at Seattle – LOSS
Oct. 2: vs. Cleveland – LOSS
Oct. 9: at Tampa Bay – LOSS
Oct. 16: vs. San Francisco – LOSS
Oct. 23: at Cincinnati – LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. Carolina – WIN
Nov. 6: vs. Los Angeles Chargers – LOSS
Nov. 10 at Carolina (TNF) – LOSS
Nov. 20: vs. Chicago – LOSS
Nov. 27: vs. Washington – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Pittsburgh – LOSS
Dec. 11: Bye
Dec. 17/18: at New Orleans – LOSS
Dec. 24: at Baltimore – LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. Arizona – WIN
Jan. 7/8: vs. Tampa Bay – LOSS
Strength of schedule: 9th, .524
(2-15; 4th in NFC North)
Most notable addition to the team: Marcus Mariota, QB, but Mariota is a downgrade from Matt Ryan who needed a new scenery. Can Mariota be a elite QB in the NFL, I don’t see it.
NFC West
Los Angeles Rams Schedule and Predictions (15-2; 1st in NFC West)
Los Angeles Rams Schedule and Predictions
The Rams may be tougher than last year. The question is are the complacent since they won a Super Bowl or do they want more. The team should have a healthy Cam Akers all season and the addition of Allen Robinson at WR, will make the Rams the team to beat again in the NFC.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 8: vs. Buffalo (TNF) – WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Atlanta – WIN
Sept. 25: at Arizona – WIN
Oct. 3: at San Francisco (MNF) – LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Dallas – WIN
Oct. 16: vs. Carolina – WIN
Oct. 23: BYE
Oct. 30: vs. San Francisco – WIN
Nov. 6: at Tampa Bay – WIN
Nov. 13: vs. Arizona – WIN
Nov. 20: at New Orleans – WIN
Nov. 27: at Kansas City – WIN
Dec. 4: vs. Seattle – WIN
Dec. 8: vs. Las Vegas (TNF) – WIN
Dec. 19: at Green Bay (MNF) – WIN
Dec. 25: vs. Denver – WIN
Jan. 1: at L.A. Chargers (SNF) – LOSS
Jan. 8: at Seattle – WIN
Strength of schedule: 1st, .567
(15-2; 1st in NFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Allen Robinson WR. He and Cooper Kupp together will be a tough combination.
NFC West
San Francisco 49ers Schedule and Predictions (11-6; 2nd in NFC West)
San Francisco 49ers Schedule and Predictions
49ers is Trey Lance team now. The 49ers were a game away from the Super Bowl. Is Lance the missing piece to get them back to Super Bowl? Time will tell, but I don’t see it in the 2022-23 season.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: at Chicago – WIN
Sept. 18: vs. Seattle – WIN
Sept. 25: at Denver (SNF) – WIN
Oct. 3: vs. L.A. Rams (MNF) – WIN
Oct. 9: at Carolina – WIN
Oct. 16: at Atlanta – WIN
Oct. 23: vs. Kansas City – LOSS
Oct. 30: at L.A. Rams – LOSS
Nov. 6: BYE
Nov. 13: vs. L.A. Chargers (SNF) – WIN
Nov. 21: at Arizona (MNF in Mexico City) – WIN
Nov. 27: vs. New Orleans – LOSS
Dec. 4: vs. Miami – LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Tampa Bay – LOSS
Dec. 15: at Seattle (TNF) – WIN
Dec. 24: vs. Washington – WIN
Jan. 1: at Las Vegas – LOSS
Jan. 8: vs. Arizona – WIN
Strength of schedule: T-5th, .533
(11-6; 2nd in NFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Charvarius Ward, CB. 49ers desperately needed to fix their secondary and this was a huge move for them. Should give Bosa and the boys a bit more time to get to the QB.
NFC West
Arizona Cardinals Schedule and Predictions (5-12; 3rd in NFC West)
Arizona Cardinals Schedule and Predictions
Cards have a brutal schedule this year. And with the off season whining from Murray and Hopkins missing the first 8 games, the card take a big step backwards.
2022 Schedule
Sept. 11: vs. Kansas City– LOSS
Sept. 18: at Las Vegas– LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. L.A. Rams– LOSS
Oct. 2: at Carolina– LOSS
Oct. 9: vs. Philadelphia – WIN
Oct. 16: at Seattle – WIN
Oct. 20: vs. New Orleans (TNF)– LOSS
Oct. 30: at Minnesota– LOSS
Nov. 6: vs. Seattle – WIN
Nov. 13: at L.A. Rams– LOSS
Nov. 21: vs. San Francisco (MNF in Mexico City)– LOSS
Nov. 27: vs. L.A. Chargers– LOSS
Dec. 4: Bye
Dec. 12: vs. New England (MNF) – WIN
Dec. 18: at Denver– LOSS
Dec. 25: vs. Tampa Bay (SNF)– LOSS
Jan. 1: at Atlanta– LOSS
Jan. 8: at San Francisco– LOSS
Strength of schedule: 2nd, .543
(5-12; 3rd in NFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: No significant guys from outside the organization, but they did resign, Ertz, Connor and Green.
NFC West
Seattle Seahawks Schedule and Predictions (4-13; 4th in NFC West)
Seattle Seahawks Schedule and Predictions
Seattle has lost too many of their leaders. Gone is Russell Wilson, gone is Bobby Wagner on defense. This team will be looking for identy. They did pick up some free agents on D, but
2022 Schedule
Sept. 12: vs. Denver (MNF)– LOSS
Sept. 18: at San Francisco– LOSS
Sept. 25: vs. Atlanta – WIN
Oct. 2: at Detroit– LOSS
Oct. 9: at New Orleans– LOSS
Oct. 16: vs. Arizona– LOSS
Oct. 23: at Los Angeles Chargers– LOSS
Oct. 30: vs. New York Giants – WIN
Nov. 6: at Arizona– LOSS
Nov. 13: vs. Tampa Bay (in Munich, Germany)– LOSS
Nov. 20: Bye
Nov. 27: vs. Las Vegas– LOSS
Dec. 4: at L.A. Rams– LOSS
Dec. 11: vs. Carolina – WIN
Dec. 15: vs. San Francisco (TNF)– LOSS
Dec. 24: at Kansas City– LOSS
Jan. 1: vs. New York Jets – WIN
Jan. 7/8: vs. L.A. Rams– LOSS
Strength of schedule: 11th, .517
(4-13; 4th in NFC West)
Most notable addition to the team: Seattle paid a decent amount on Free Agents on defense. Signing two on the DL with Quinton Jefferson and Al Woods, and two corners in Artie Burns and Sidney Jones IV. Their biggest move is Uchenna Nwosu to shore up their pass rush.
