Are you ready for some football? With summer on its way out and back to school here, it also means that the NFL season is upon us. Once again, we’ve enlisted our panel of musicians who weighed in on how their favorite team will fare in 2024. As usual, some of our respondents are overly optimistic about their team’s chances, while others brace for another season at the bottom of the standings (it varies from person to person).
This year, many folks are ready to put their money down on a Kansas City Chiefs three-peat (along with a 14-3 regular season record that popped up a bunch of times by hopeful Chiefs fans). Would you take their advice? That’s up to you, but that said, dig in and see how these musicians think the 2024 football season will shake out.
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Tim Commerford, 7d7d/Rage Against the Machine
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos will be good. They are young talented and hungry. Bo Nix is perfect for Sean Payton’s offense, he’s fast, smart and accurate and has huge hands just like I do. Most NCAA starts ever with 61. 77% completions no fumbles! Two solid backup QBs. D line looks better, as do linebackers and secondary/Patrick Surtain. The O-line is solid and we have a nice core of running backs, letting go of Samaje Perine proves that. Receivers are all big tall targets just like coach Payton likes ’em, letting go of Tim Patrick proves that. We have a gang of tight ends on the roster. Hopefully, Dulcich stays healthy. I’m saying we go 10-7 with playoff birth, ending the drought and re-establishing the Denver Broncos as one of the greatest franchises in NFL history.
Bun B
Houston Texans
The Texans are the team that everybody’s watching. From the hiring of DeMeco Ryans to the savvy drafting of both C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson Jr, the right moves have been made. Add in top tackle Laremy Tunsil and the acquisition of Stefon Diggs and we have a team that’s truly ready to compete.
Patrick Carney, The Black Keys
Cleveland Browns
The Browns have such a tough schedule this year. Considering how many injuries they had last year and still managed 11 wins, I think if the team can stay healthy, they may win the AFC North. I’m gonna predict 11-6 again this year.
DMC, Run-DMC
Pittsburgh Steelers
I think Pittsburgh will have another winning season. They have to eliminate mistakes. Learn immediately from the mistakes that are made. And we have to make it through the playoffs. We want the championship and Super Bowl!
Kerry King, Slayer
Las Vegas Raiders
I think the only way they’ll make the playoffs is if they get a Wild Card because I don’t see anyone unseating the Kansas City Chiefs. And that’s going to be based on whoever is quarterback, and if the offensive line can keep him on his feet. If they can, then we have a chance to win some games. If they cannot keep him on his feet, we’ve got a chance to lose some games. I’m going to make a pre-season prediction today…Gardner Minshew. I think he’s got the edge on experience and I think probably gives us the best chance. It’s about him staying on his feet. He can’t keep the defenders from tackling him if the offensive line isn’t cooperating.
I think on the upside, if they keep everybody healthy, we can win 10-11 games, that’s very optimistic. We face Kansas City twice a year, and we’ve had some success against them, but that’s very difficult. On the downside, we win five or six games, and I would base that mostly on injury.
Melissa Etheridge
Kansas City Chiefs
Three-peat! Three-peat! Three-peat!
Kane Brown
Baltimore Ravens
I think the Ravens could have it but I know my boy Mahomes is always going to give them a run for their money.
Bret Michaels, Poison
Pittsburgh Steelers
In my humble opinion, and after recently spending time with Mike Tomlin and Jay Glazer And all the great players, coaching staff and Mike’s son musician, Mason Tomlin, at the Steelers training camp and of course Dino’s Bar and Grill after practice. I felt very confident that even though there has been some big changes in Pittsburgh. Coach Tomlin will bring that winning.
Unbroken Warrior spirit competitiveness and the will to win. To the 2024 Steelers and although there’s gonna be a few bumps in the road early which is to be expected with any big changes it’s inevitable they will kick ass and find the winning Steelers chemistry, it will come down to the execution and the players.
They have the willpower to get it done on the offense, the defense, and the special teams!!! But inevitably you’ve got to take all the skill, the thrills and the will, and the big personalities of all the players together in an orchestrated vision and that is to find a way to (focus on finishing win) and as always, you’ve got to believe to receive, and I always believe in the Steelers from birth winning the AFC. And as a Pennsylvania guy, also for the Eagles to kick ass in the NFC!!!
As always, I am truly fired up for Opening Day kickoff!!!
Butch Vig, Garbage
Green Bay Packers
The Packers had a dismal start in 2023, but with the youngest team in the NFL, they went 7-3 down the stretch and became the first No. 7 seed to win a playoff game be destroying the second-seeded Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round, and they were a few plays from going to the NFC Championship game in the 24-21 loss to the 49ers. Jordan Love at QB is the guy, they have lots of offensive weapons, and with a new defensive coordinator, the Pack have good reason to be optimistic about 2024. The Lions will be the team to beat in the NFC North, and the Bears look to be much improved. But I think the Pack will get in the playoffs as a Wild Card with an 11-6 record, and make it to the NFC Championship game. Go Pack Go!
Zach Lind, Jimmy Eat World
Arizona Cardinals
I expect the Cardinals offense to be significantly better with the fully healthy Kyler Murray and the addition of Marvin Harrison Jr., but the defense remains a huge question mark. They just don’t have a defensive front that warrants hopes of playoff success. My prediction is they’ll go 8-9.
Pharoahe Monch
New York Giants
Prediction is 5-12.
Simply put, we allowed our rivals the Philadelphia Eagles to secure their running game by signing our best player Saquon Barkley. Leaving the already challenged Daniel Jones who’s returning from an injured season with little to no options on offense.
Robby Hauldren, Louis The Child
Chicago Bears
DAAAA BEARS! I can’t believe I’m saying it but this year we might have a really good…offense? Our defense came into its own towards the end of last season and we picked up a lot of offensive weapons for Caleb Williams, so as long as he gets his footing I think we’ll have a pretty good year. I’m not trying to get my hopes up too crazy so I’m gonna go with 9-8 and a home win over the Packers.
Ryan Cabrera
Dallas Cowboys
It’s gonna be an interesting year as always. I think we can at least win the Wild Card, but we kinda all just pray from there. The record is going to be 12-5.
Robert Ortiz, Escape the Fate
San Francisco 49ers
I’m a 49ers fan. I am not a Cowboys fan. Therefore, I suffer no fanatical delusion. The 49ers will once again be one of the top teams in the NFL. They will be in the playoffs again. they will likely go to the NFC Championship if not the Super Bowl again. However, winning those championships is incredibly difficult. They will likely lose in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs yet again.
Samantha Gongol, Marian Hill
Philadelphia Eagles
Being a Philadelphia sports fan is like being in a toxic relationship. No matter how many times they disappoint you, you always come back for more. Because you love them. I’m predicting 13-4. Of course will miss Kelce, but excited to see Saquon on the team. We’ve seen greatness from Hurts before, and I have faith he’ll find his footing again. Fly eagles fly baby.
Soup, Jurassic 5/Fullee Love
Dallas Cowboys
If we win 10 games, I’d be surprised! I think this is Dak’s last season with us, as well as he should look for other opportunities. Jerry has totally destroyed this team inside of football-related matters on the field, I’ve never wanted to see someone disappear more than Jerry Jones. Dallas is DONE!!
Joey Santiago, Pixies
New York Jets
I’m excited and feeling optimistic about the Jets’ season. Aaron Rodgers’s return should elevate the offense, and with the improved offensive line (newly acquired Tyron Smith; Vera-Tucker back from Achilles injury), we’re looking at better protection and keeping him healthy. Defensively, the Jets were already strong last year, so getting Rodgers back could make a big difference. I believe Garrett Wilson is poised to surpass his impressive numbers from last season. Also, keep an eye on their backfield tandem of Breece Hall and Braelon Allen. The fourth round pick had an impressive camp and could make a significant impact. If the team stays healthy, I’m predicting they’ll secure at least 11 wins and take the AFC East title.
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!!! Super Bowl baby!! You heard it here first!!!!
David Lovering, Pixies
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots have a new recipe they concocted. The ingredients are a new head coach, Jerod Mayo, who is replacing the venerable Bill Belichick.
Two new QBs, Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye. As to which who will start I’m not sure. Familiar faces complete the dish. Hopefully, this new chapter will prove fruitful. Regardless, as a lifelong Patriots fan, I’ve had an amazing journey with all their Super Bowl and division wins. My wishful prediction for their 2024 season: 10-7.
Matt Quinn, Mt. Joy
Philadelphia Eagles
Every year, around July I start drinking the Kool-Aid no matter what the roster looks like, but I DO love this team. The offense has some questions along the offensive line, but is going to be electric at the skill positions. Defense is the real question mark and was terrible last year, but Jalen Carter looks like he could be special. I predict the season works out just well enough for us to get our hearts broken, but it’s gonna be a magical run. The Eagles go 12-5 and lose to the Lions in the NFC Championship on a suspiciously bad call that brings Detroit its most joy since…forever.
Rhett Miller, Old 97’s
Dallas Cowboys
Being a fan of the Dallas Cowboys during the Jerry Jones era is a nightmare. His idea of success seems to depend more on the value of the franchise than the outcome of the games or the quality of the product on the field. When is Jerry the owner going to fire Jerry the GM?
Until that day I can’t see this season ending in anything better than a first-round playoff exit, and even that might be hard to come by with all the offseason subtractions. The addition of Dalvin Cook doesn’t excite me much either sadly. And Zeke? Sheesh.
At least we have CeeDee Lamb who is a bona fide superstar. And Micah Parsons, who is also a superstar I guess? He didn’t show it much down the stretch last year.
With the Houston Texans coming on so strong just down the highway, it might be time for me to adopt an AFC team to root for also. I recognize that even that minor joking observation could cost me the better part of my hometown fan base. Go Cowboys?
Jim Suptic, The Get Up Kids
Kansas City Chiefs
I have been a Chiefs fan my entire life. I have watched the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, but the lows made the highs all that much sweeter. My prediction for the 2024 NFL season, the Chiefs go 14-3 in the regular season, become the first team to win three Super Bowls in a row, Patrick Mahomes will become the official GOAT, and Taylor and Travis get engaged. Let the hate begin!
Benny Horowitz, The Gaslight Anthem
New York Giants
Let’s start with a positive, the defense should be excellent. 3 impact players on the line, consistent linebacking and what i predict will be first time pro-bowler Deonte Banks. Now, gotta be real, scoring points will be a problem and by midseason we will be looking to tank for a QB in the 2025 draft and Malik Nabers will publicly be taking shots at Daniel Jones. The defense will carry a few low scoring games to the Giants 7-10 final record, no playoffs.
Paul Cauthen
Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys are my team. If our team would stop praising players for stats and get back to winning we might pull it off. Dak has to make big plays against tough teams. Jerry needs to get out of the kitchen and we need the best player to play.Stop paying the stat guys and play the winners, the clutch players! Remember the ’90s??? Is this the curse of Jimmy Johnson?? How many Super Bowls we could have, should have, would have had?? No clue. All I do know is you can’t get the star out of my heart. I’m just sick of this team breaking my heart. It’s time. Let’s go boys. Do it for Jimmy Johnson.
RC Edwards (Turnpike Troubadours)
Kansas City Chiefs
Coming off a “rebuilding“ year that saw them win their second straight Super Bowl, this might be the most talented offense weapons Patrick Mahomes has ever had around him.
Couple that with a young top 5 defense, Creed Humphrey dominating at center, and the Chiefs have a potential 3- peat well within their sights.
Randall King
Kansas City Chiefs
BACK TO BACK…TO BACK CHAMPS. The Pat Mahomes MVP again – led Chiefs win three in a row! Hollywood Brown gets a massive resurgence in his career. Kelce hits 20 TDs. Pacheco hits 1,200 yards rushing. And the chiefs make absolute HISTORY.
Joey Belladonna, Anthrax
Minnesota Vikings
13-4.
Tim and Phil Hanseroth, The Hanseroth Twins/Brandi Carlile
Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks will amaze the NFL under new head coach and defensive guru Mike Macdonald, and his new offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb. We have too many offensive weapons and a surprise waiting on the defensive side of the ball. 13-4: Seahawks win the division and the conference, and we’ll see you in New Orleans for the Super Bowl!
Shannon Larkin, Godsmack
Las Vegas Raiders
After another unbearably long offseason, it’s football time again! Even in the pre-season games I still get butterflies as I put on my colors (Silver and Black!), crack open a cold beer (in my case a Stella N/A;), and plant myself on the couch for some action.
We at Raider Nation are super stoked with HC Antonio Pierce and his back to the classic Raider attitude as well as the moves that were made in the draft and trades. The D was beastly last year and with new blood in the secondary (and Tommy Eichenberg at linebacker from Ohio State) it will be even more aggressive this year. As far as the O, we still have the best receiver in the league, beefed up the line, and got a great tight end in Brock Bowers who will hopefully help open up the long ball and give Adams a little more space. Of course, we all know where the mystery lies…QB. We saw what Aiden could do and got Minshew to battle for the starting job. They seem to be all about the team in this competition and I’m sure Pierce will choose our best guy. But is either one the one? The dude that can make us champions? I’m not sure, and it’s the one position that gives me doubt (and the most important position at that!). Hopefully, one of them will rise and be great!
I believe we will win 10 games this year, but with our division will still have to limp into the playoffs. Either way, I feel we’ll do better than last year with this monster defense as it’s proven that defense wins Super Bowls. Go D! Go Raiders!
Ant, Atmosphere
Minnesota Vikings
Unfortunately, if the Vikings go 8-9, I’d be surprised. It’s the NFL though so there is always a chance for something good to happen.
Alex Gaskarth, All Time Low
Baltimore Ravens
For the last few seasons the Ravens have been knocking on the door of a championship. They’ve got a two-time MVP quarterback, a young, revamped offense built around Lamar, with weapons like Andrews, Flowers and now Derrick Henry in the mix, and a defense eager to prove itself under a new coordinator. Injuries at key positions and critical mistakes in huge games have prevented the Ravens from taking it all the way the last few years, but take those issues off the table, finish out the big games, and they’re more than capable of winning it all this year.
Joey Bruce and Nathan Young, Anberlin
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker made it clear last season that he is a franchise quarterback and can lead this team into the playoffs. He showed that when he led the Browns to their first postseason win since 1999. He has all the weapons, he has a Hall of Fame wide receiver in Mike Evans, and a potential Hall of Famer in Chris Godwin. The running game will be the key with the focus being on Rashaad White. If we can find that balance between the run and pass game, and not put all the weight on Baker to air it out, we will not only win the NFC South, we will make a Super Bowl run. There is no way you can discount Antoine Winfield Jr. he is, without doubt, the best DB in the NFL at this point. His father had to be losing his mind with how incredible and iconic his son has become in the Tampa Bay Area. He reminds everyone of the 2001-2003 Bucs when our defense was absolutely unstoppable.
Jill Sobule
Denver Broncos
Well…the Broncos have been horrific since we won the Super Bowl in 2016. We’ve had a bevy of bad quarterbacks, bad general managers (including John Elway), and bad ownership. It didn’t help that we forfeited our future for Russell Wilson. Yet, as the season nears, I’m actually sort of excited. It’s kind of a rebuild year. I have low expectations. So any win will be a blessing. I say they win five or six games. Here I am performing in my 1978 Bronco Orange Crush tee shirt. It still fits.
Sam Price and Jordan Greenwald, lovelytheband
Los Angeles Rams
As Rams fans, we’re sad we don’t have the GOAT Aaron Donald anymore, but we trust in Sean McVay to make one hell of a team with our key pieces!! In Puka we trust. 17-0 baby!!! RAMS HOUSE.
David Cook
Kansas City Chiefs
KC’s quest for a three-peat starts with a brutal three-game stretch. I’m hoping they can get out of that at 2-1, which would then set the table for them to chase the top seed with a manageable stretch in their Nov./Dec. schedule.
I’ll say 12-5, garnering a 1 or 2 seed in the playoffs. And then, they hit their stride at the right time, and pull off three Lombardis in a row. History made.
Michael Marcagi
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals are winning the Super Bowl. Joe Burrow’s first healthy training camp and Tee Higgins on a contract year is a dangerous situation. Joe and Ja’Marr Chase will be back in New Orleans lifting another championship trophy this year. Who Dey!
Chris Wollard, Hot Water Music
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Bucs should be looking at another solid season in the NFC South. O-line has been addressed and I love the direction the offense is going in general. Big Mike gets another 1,000 yard season, and I think Baker gets 3,500. The run game will look better with this O-line as well.
On defense, we look strong and sharp up the middle. But we do have some question marks on that side. OLB, ILB, and CB will be tested.
Best case scenario: Playoffs as NFC South champs. Worst case scenario: Still better than the stinkin’ Panthers.
D Smoke
Los Angeles Rams
My prediction is that the Rams will go 11-6 this season.
Shane Told, Silverstein
Dallas Cowboys
Here we go again! Expectations are high but I just don’t see the Cowboys going past the first round. I think they will go 10-7 and have yet another first-round exit. I hope I’m wrong (I usually am so this MIGHT be why I’m predicting this).
Andy Biersack, Black Veil Brides
Cincinnati Bengals
Super Bowl. I’ve never predicted that ever, and truthfully I feel insane saying it but I’ve decided to start a new era in my lifelong Bengals fandom of just being ridiculous and hopelessly positive. WHO DEY!
Rome Ramirez, Sublime With Rome
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams will fire up the Bears’ offense with the passing attack. By utilizing wide receivers D.J. Moore and Keenan Allen, the Bears will establish a top 5 offense and have a really good chance of making the playoffs! Bear Down!
Worth Weaver, alltheprettythings
Carolina Panthers
I think the Panthers will have a difficult year considering the issues and performance from last season. Bryce Young has shown improvement in camp, but even with the help of new offensive additions; there will still be a lot of uncertainty.
I think we will probably win 5-6 games, but you never know with the Cardiac Cats. Here’s to Dave Canales steering Young and crew past last year’s 2-15 season towards a stronger culture and sense of composure.
Emily Nenni
San Francisco 49ers
12-5 is my guess for the season! It is Super Bowl or bust. The 49ers roster is loaded with superstars and they still have Brock Purdy on a rookie contract, so their window to win is now. If they can only beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs – he’s too dang good!
Marc LaBelle, Dirty Honey
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
I have high hopes for this season. I think the Bucs will definitely be making the playoffs again this year as the rest of the NFC south isn’t looking all that strong. I’d expect the Bucs to win the division as we watch Baker Mayfield have a career year throwing to Mike Evans so he can tie Jerry Rice’s record of 11 straight seasons with over 1,000 yards receiving. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Bucs wind up in the NFC Championship Game this year with a regular season record of 12-5.
Brandon Yeagley, Crobot
Kansas City Chiefs
As a musician and die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan, I’m thrilled about the electrifying performances our team is set to deliver this season, both on the field and in the stands. With Mahomes’ incredible playmaking skills and the team’s robust defensive lineup, we can expect some unforgettable games. Just like a killer guitar solo, the Chiefs’ relentless drive for another Super Bowl win promises to keep us all on the edge of our seats, craving more.
Ronny Tibbs
Detroit Lions
After Detroit’s last season and hosting the draft in the city this year with record-breaking attendance numbers it feels like the nation is getting behind what Detroiters have known for the last few years. We have the best coach in the league and one of the most selfless teams in the NFL. One pride. I predict the Detroit Lions go 13-4 and win the Super Bowl.
Chrissy Costanza, Against the Current
New York Giants
It’s been a rough decade or so as a Giants fan but I’m hopeful that bluer skies are on the horizon! I’m going to predict 10-7 in the regular season.
Scotty McCreery
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are probably gonna be a .500 team this year, and maybe squeeze in a playoff spot. Jacoby Brissett should have a good year and no one is talking about him right now. They should be.
Yesseh Furaha-Ali, Snacktime
Philadelphia Eagles
Like the past few seasons, I think our team has a legit chance of making it to the Super Bowl and taking home the crown. With the addition of Saquon (Barkley), some great draft picks, and some refining on both sides of the ball, this team is looking stronger than ever. I predict another deep run for the crown this year.
Record prediction: 9-8 (at worst) 13-4 (at best).
Steve Gorman, The Bag Men/Trigger Hippy
Tennessee Titans
Will Levis will make the leap, and The Tennessee Titans will grind their way to a 10-7 season with visions of near-future sugar plums dancing in their heads.
Serengeti
Chicago Bears
This has to be the most anticipated Bears season in modern history. I think the hype is real, and the Super Bowl window is open. Caleb being the first ROY and MVP since Jim Brown is open. Three 1,000-yard WRs is open. Having the No. 1 defense in the league is open. Random linemen or fullbacks starring in local dealership ads is open. But most importantly the dynasty window is open for a Chicago team. Now because the Bears are still the Bears this whole season might feel like we are one monumental disaster away from heading back to Palookaville. But I don’t see that happening. 13-4 and the Bears take the NFC North.
Chris Housman
Philadelphia Eagles
As if I’ve learned nothing from the disappointment of being a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan, I think they’ll win the NFC East with a 12-5 record this year and then lose in the NFC Championship game. GO BIRDS!
Lily Rose
Tennessee Titans
Between a new head coach and a ton of young talent, I’m hopeful this will be the year that starts moving us towards being a consistent playoff franchise!
Bones Owens
Kansas City Chiefs
I predict the K.C. Chiefs will go 14-3 this season and win their third consecutive Super Bowl. They don’t have an easy schedule, but with all the new receiving targets for Mahomes and the running intensity of Isiah Pacheco, I think they’ll be hard to beat. Three-peat!!!
Parker Gispert, The Whigs
Tennessee Titans/Atlanta Falcons
My loyalty belongs to the AFC’s Tennessee Titans and the NFC’s Atlanta Falcons. I feel like the Titans are gonna surprise some folks after replacing Mike Vrabel with Brian Callahan and adding Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard. The AFC South will be competitive, and we will miss King Henry, but I predict the Titans to go 9-8. As for the Falcons, a talented defense along with the addition of Kirk Cousins paired with Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts, and Drake London should be enough firepower to win the NFC South and give Atlanta an 11-6 record.
Brent DeBoer, Dandy Warhols
San Francisco 49ers
The Niners will do very well this season. I’m thinking 13-4 hopefully better but the Chiefs and Bills will be aiming for them. Packers will be tough but maybe Purdy will have somehow learned to throw the ball in the snow by then. Seeded at No. 1 going into the playoffs, if they can stay healthy, I don’t see why they can’t win it all.
DSTRCT
Buffalo Bills
I’m from L.A. but I’ve always been a Bills fan shamelessly. We lost Stefon (Diggs) so that one hurt, but I’m a firm believer that I’ll get to see the Bills win a Super Bowl in my lifetime so I’m gonna have to take the delusional fan approach. Fuck it, this is our year.
Tony Audia, Michigan Rattlers
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are one of the hottest teams in the NFC. Closing the 2023-2024 season with a 12-5 record and making it to the NFC Championship Game, they are now the team that is “hunted” and not the “hunter.” During the offseason the Lions have targeted the weaknesses of their secondary defense, ranked at the bottom of the league in 2023-2024. The Lions have added much-needed talent to one of the worst-performing secondary’s of last year. The main pillars of the coaching staff have remained on the team as well. Ben Johnson (offensive coordinator) and Aaron Glenn (defensive coordinator) were scouted and interviewed for other coaching jobs around the league. Both have decided to remain in Detroit. Having continuity between the coaching staff and players will propel this well-oiled machine to another playoff run. Detroit is in a fantastic situation with not many positional weaknesses and many offensive weapons for Ben Johnson to be creative. Their schedule is more difficult than the previous year but this team is gritty and knows how to overcome. Our prediction is the Lions going 11-6 and winning the Super Bowl.
Fred Seddon, ZEBEDEE
New York Giants
Giants will go 7-10 but make the playoffs because the NFC East is perennially a dumpster fire. Then the defense will carry them to the Super Bowl, wherein Daniel Jones will be bribed by Taylor Swift to throw the game, and he’ll accept because his contract structure means he’s probably not coming back next year. Business decision.
Jon Shina, All Feels
New England Patriots
I’m a Patriots fan (please don’t hate me), and growing up in Boston, by default, your loyalty to New England supremacy is mandatory. This fandom stays with you everywhere, no matter where you live. When I lived in NYC during the 2007 undefeated season, I was the only Pats fan in a sea of drunk’n screaming Giants fans when we lost our undefeated season to that garbage “Helmet Catch” by David Tyree and the least talented Manning brother. The chaos of that night was so crazy that I jumped on the subway and retreated to Brooklyn before the city was burned to the ground.
But now, in the aftermath of two decades of Brady and Belichick Dominance, we have been in permanent Cryostasis with a brutal hangover of epic proportions. I predict this season, and many seasons to come, the Patriots will be the dog shit on the bottom of your Nike SBs, and will remain at the bottom of the AFC East this year with a…. let me say…. 0-17 record maybe?
And that’s why I’ve adopted a thorough love for the “Brady and Belichick” of this decade… Mahomes and Reid! I love Mahomes so much, and not even for his playing, but mostly for his Muppety Kenny Powers’ swagger. I’m a Mahomes fan for life, even if that means that all my friends hate me. But, I guess being a lifetime Patriots fan, you are used to everyone hating you.
Phil Jacob, Psychic Lines
Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow’s blonde buzzcut will blind every opposing offense, leading the Bengals to an undefeated season and a Super Bowl victory.
Justin Webb, Justin Webb & the Noise
Tennessee Titans
I think we’re looking at a 9-8 season with a Wild Card berth. We’re still stupid young, and second-year QB Will Levis has a lot to prove with the new coaching staff. We’ve got a lot of new exciting weapons like Tony Pollard and Calvin Ridley, and our defense should be improved with additions like Sneed and Sweat. I think the division is the strongest it’s been in a long time, so it’ll be tough. But, we’ve got this — Titan Up!
EARTHGANG
Atlanta Falcons
I think we’re going 12-5 and at least to the divisional round in playoffs. – Olu
I think the Falcons will defeat the Bills in the Super Bowl. KC not going back, it will be a Buffalo vs. Atlanta Super Bowl and the city with the best wings wins” – Doc
Fancy Gap
Carolina Panthers
As a band, there’s nothing we love more than supporting our home team, the Carolina Panthers. We’re hopeful for a fantastic season this year and excited to see how the Panthers build on past experiences and lessons. We believe they have what it takes to make this season one to remember. Keep pounding!
Patrick Ramos, +/-
Detroit Lions
As a Detroit Lions fan, the last two years have been pretty exciting. They seem like a team of destiny. My bold prediction is that they will go 13-4 and all the way to the Super Bowl. Gotta believe! But they’ll lose ‘cause they’re the Lions.
Josh Lesser, Webb Chapel
Philadelphia Eagles
I think this Eagles season will look a lot like last year with a strong start and a deeply depressing finish. Since I was a kid, the Eagles have pretty consistently been a heartbreak team in my eyes. I’m gonna predict a 9-8 season and a quick playoff elimination.
Matt Hunter, Dusty Fates
New York Giants
As a band with many born-and-bred New Yorkers, naturally, someone in the Dusty Fates has something to say about the N.Y. Giants’ upcoming season.
Sorry if it’s not the most ringing endorsement you’ll ever read. As drummer John Houlihan (also of Risk/Reward) put it: “There’s really not much interesting about this Giants team.” Damn. (Incidentally, John also beat Tiki Barber in the New York Marathon one year, which not many people reading this can boast.)
A friend of the band minced no words: “Dallas will wipe the Meadowlands with the Giants and Micha is gonna plow their O line.” (Can anyone translate that? It sounds bad.)
More from John: “This year, our quarterback is kinda mediocre or “mid” as the kids say on the socials, and we let our running back go to the hated Eagles. You just hope nobody on the team gets killed, or worse, traded to the goddamned Eagles.”
Fighting words! (Don’t listen to him, Philadelphia — we actually like you a lot.)
N.Y. Giants season prediction: 9 wins and 8 losses.
Aaron Frazer
Baltimore Ravens
With one of the toughest schedules in the league, and matchups against the Chiefs, Cowboys, Bills, and Bengals to start the season, I think the Ravens will head into Week 6 at an uneasy 3-2. But a seasoned veteran like Coach Harbaugh, a reigning MVP in Lamar Jackson, and a gelling receiver core is the combination a franchise needs to weather the storm, and I think the Ravens will close out the regular season at 11-6. Baltimore will make it to the playoffs despite playing a league-high number of games against 2023 playoff teams, and their slightly weaker seeding will fuel the underdog chip-on-the-shoulder energy in the locker room. We’ll see them make a deep run back to the conference finals, but time will tell if the grueling regular season leaves them with enough in the tank to get over the hump for another shot at the championship.
Spike Slawson, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers’ coming season promises to be interesting if nothing else. After consulting with friends who are much better informed than I am (admittedly I’m a fair-weather fan)—they gotta be well into the playoffs and the ambient temperature should be no more than 74 degrees and no less than 68), I have been assured that the Steel Curtain still hangs imposingly at the line of scrimmage at Heinz Field, Browns Stadium (BOOOOO!!!) and beyond. Look deeper into their secondary defensive line, however, and you’ll find more questions than answers, but I guess that’s what keeps us fickle, simpering bystanders glued to the boob tube: “This could be our year!”
Many will enter, only one will emerge victorious. And when Russell Wilson passes the puck to George Pickens and Pittsburgh’s Steelers defy the odds stacked against them to ultimately win the Stanley Cup, I will probably need bail money, as I will be setting fire to the opposing team’s hotel, just like Chuck Noll would have wanted.
Nick Dudek, Night Drive
Minnesota Vikings
Despite some key losses and uncertainty on the offensive side of the ball, l believe Sam Darnold will be QB1 to start the season and will be surprisingly serviceable under the tutelage of Kevin O’Connell. With that said, the Vikings will only go 9-8 at best and miss the playoffs.
Dan Mcnay, miniaturized
Las Vegas Raiders
It’s been over 20 years since the Raiders have had a defense this good. That said, I think the NFL pundits have severely underrated the Raiders due to the QB situation. I see a top-10 defense mixed with a smash-mouth run game and a 12-personnel offense, they will be surprising the AFC West. I predict the Raiders go 9-8.
Owen Flanagan, Little Hag
New York Giants
The Giants made a lot of good moves this offseason. Should they be better in 2024? Yes. Will they be better? Probably not.
In all seriousness, I think they will win a few more games this year. Revamping the offensive line, trading for Brian Burns, and drafting Malik Nabers is great roster building.
It all depends on the QB. I’ll be rooting for Daniel Jones and I think Big Blue’s season hinges on his health…but I don’t have high expectations. It’s YEAR SIX and DJ hasn’t been able to play at a high level or stay healthy. I know he hasn’t had a ton of help, but he hasn’t done much to help himself, either. Maybe Tommy DeVito can play and we’ll get more Sopranos memes.
The Giants need their version of Jalen Brunson. A guy that comes in and just transforms the franchise. Maybe it’ll be Nabers, maybe it’s Brian Burns, who knows? Whatever the Nova Knicks version of the Giants would look like, I want that. Go Knicks and Go Giants!
Grant Mullen, Naked Giants
Seattle Seahawks
I feel great about the Seahawks coming into this season. With a new coach in the picture, I hope to see new life in the team, and a chance at the playoffs if we can stand up to the Rams and 49ers. My prediction for the season is 10-7. Go Hawks!
Brady Parks, The National Parks
Denver Broncos
I’m from Denver, grew up a Broncos fan and I’m feeling really good about this season. I’m saying Zach Wilson picks up where he left off at BYU and sets records all over the place. I’m predicting the Broncos will be 15-2 and will be winning that Super Bowl. Can’t wait to see it all unfold! Broncos country…LET’S RIDE.
sullvn
Kansas City Chiefs
It’s bad business to bet against back-to-back defending champions! Chiefs go 14-3 this year – BOOM!
Chris Tsaganeas, Wax Owls
New York Giants
I think it is going to be another tough year. Our division has gotten better but I think we’re going to make some meaningful improvement on last year, so long as Nabers and Jones stay healthy. I think 9-8 is a reasonable mark to shoot for.
Andrew Kyne, Grayscale
Philadelphia Eagles
Being a Philadelphian, I am always very cautious with my optimism when going into a new season of any sport. We bleed green, but we are realists. I am, however, feeling pretty good about the Birds this season. They made some great moves on both sides of the ball in the offseason, (shoutout Big Pimpin’) most notably acquiring Saquon Barkley. It’s been a while since the Eagles have had a true No. 1 in the backfield and I cannot wait to see him dicing up defenses and taking up a permanent residence in our opponent’s endzone. On the defensive side of the ball, the secondary felt like a weak point last season, but the additions of Quinyon Mitchell and Cooper DeJean are just what we needed. We’re going to be a defensive force. I can’t write this without mentioning the loss of some Birds’ all-time greats. Not having Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce this year hurts my heart and soul and the team has some big shoes to fill on and off the field, but I think we’ve made the right moves to be set up for the future. We also made some great coaching moves, something that felt like a large problem last year. Offensively, Jalen Hurts is an absolute stud and incredible leader, our receiving core is simply toooo good, Mailata and Johnson are two of the best tackles in the game, Goedert is healthy and a top 5 TE, and let’s not forget the G.O.A.T, Jake Elliott. If we have the right offensive coordinator, and I think Kellen Moore is our guy, our offense is going to be LETHAL. Overall I think the Eagles made some great moves and it’s going to put them in a really good position to win games this year. I have them going 17-0 with a Super Bowl win. (I have them going 12-5 with the hopes of a great playoff run) and I can’t wait for the season to get started. GO BIRDS.
Beau Bedford
Dallas Cowboys
11-6. There’s lots of magic left in the Micah, Dak, and CeeDee pack, and the Cowboys depth chart looks better than most of the league. Planning on watching the ‘Boys go deep in the postseason with this crew.
Zak Cox, Uncured
New York Jets
This one is easy. My brother Rex and I were born into a Jets/Mets family, so we are perennial champs of the pre-season. The Jets have the best defense in the NFL and a solid offense with an elite receiving corps. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is returning after missing last year with a ruptured Achilles. We like the Jets’ chances to dominate this year, at least until the 4th snap of the season!!
Dan Moffat, The Collect Pond
Seattle Seahawks
I grew up in Bellingham, Wa. and the Seattle Seahawks have always been the only football team for me. Every fall I wish that it will be the year we avenge Super Bowl XLIX — anything less is a disappointment. That said, I don’t think I’ve felt this hopeful in a while. We’ve got a new head coach (Mike Macdonald) who’s sure to fix our defensive struggles. He wreaked havoc on opposing teams’ offense when he was the defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. Now that we’ve got Sam Howell in the offseason as the new QB2, I’m confident the Hawks can go the distance even if Geno Smith suffers more injuries. We have an elite wide receiver corps, amazing tight ends, and soon-to-be lights-out D. I don’t think Macdonald could figure out the Chiefs when he was a coach in the AFC, so I worry about facing Maholmes in the Big Game. I’m predicting the Seahawks win the championship and lose The Super Bowl in another heartbreaker to the more experienced Chiefs. If we’re not facing the Chiefs on that Sunday, the Seahawks will take it all.
Eric Dash
Philadelphia Eagles
I think the Eagles are up for a bounce-back season. They started last year on pace with their previous season, but it obviously fell apart with Sirianni’s play-calling and Hurts’ poor decision-making. Another part of their inability to be consistent was the changed coaching staff; they lost their offensive and defensive coordinators.
This year though they have some previous coaching consultants coming back from their 2022 season of glory. Additionally, they’re secondary has been amped and their offense now has Saquon. I think we’ll watch them roll through offenses and make offensive coordinators have to shoot the moon. Only arms like Mahomes’s will be capable of keeping up if the Eagles are as good as they look on paper.
Plus, we have Jeremiah Trotter Jr. now. If that isn’t a good omen, what is?
Bennett Baugus, The Stews
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons have had a great offseason, and barring any Falcons-like collapse that we’ve grown so used to, they will win at least one playoff game this year. We are set up with a bright future, lots of young talent, and cheap food at the stadium to keep the fans rowdy and satisfied! Rise Up!
Vince Wilburn Jr.
Chicago Bears
Bears all the way.
I’m a diehard Chicago Bears fan since I was 5 years old. We have excellent draft selections. We have an excellent quarterback in Caleb Williams with a stellar group of receivers. I predict we take the division. Go Bears!
Matt Walter, The Backfires
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are going all the way, baby! I’ll be realistic and predict a 14-3 regular season, but I think they will be Super Bowl champs.
Austin Williams
Tennessee Titans
Growing up right outside of Nashville, I’ve been a HUGE Titans fan! This year is a lot of weight on Will Levis, but I think with that wide receiver room and the improvements to the O line they have a shot to win some big games! So with that being said, I’m guessing somewhere around a 10-7 record this year. TITAN UP!!!!
Mark Miller, Sawyer Brown
Denver Broncos
I am a die-hard Denver Broncos fan. With our new rookie QB Bo Nix, I am optimistic and feel we could finish the season 10-7. That should get us into the playoffs!!!
Don Louis
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are making it to the Super Bowl! Dak Prescott and the team’s chemistry have been consistent these last couple of years, so I think we’ll have a great playoff run at the very least and he’s got too many weapons on the offensive side to not make him feel more comfortable. With the NFC East being one of the harder divisions, especially with the Eagles matchup, I’m going to predict we’ll have a 13-4 season.
Lakeview
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers are playoff-bound for sure. Plus, we have T.J. Watt! If the offense doesn’t win it, T.J. Watt will. Also, T.J. – if you’re reading this, let’s hang out?
Amy Jack
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys all the way! My prediction is 12-5.
Becca Bowen
Tennessee Titans
I’m pretty excited for this season because the Titans are coming with a completely new team along with new strategies and ideas for how to win through their new coach Brian Callahan. A huge player expected to make a great impact this season that the Titans acquired in the offseason is L’Jarious Sneed who will really add depth to the defense. Another improvement is our offense with the addition of Calvin Ridley and Tony Pollard. I think the odds may be low of making the playoff this year as the Titans are currently rebuilding and reworking the team to be a force in future years but I am hopeful they will! My guess for the Titans record this season would be 9-8 given the difficulty of the AFC South division this season.
Jordana Bryant
Philadelphia Eagles
As a Philly native, we’ve been spoiled by the Eagles the past few years. I think even though they are missing Jason Kelce this year they will win 14+ games and head all the way to the Super Bowl and win!!
Tori Rose
Pittsburgh Steelers
Growing up in Pennsylvania, my family has always been die-hard Steelers fans. I think they are well overdue to make it all the way this year and we’ll see at least 10 wins!
Mat & Savanna Shaw
Arizona Cardinals
We feel like the Cardinals are a team that is ascending and we wouldn’t be surprised at all to see them in the playoffs! We are especially excited to see Murray to Harrison Jr. and hope to make it to a game this year.
Paul Howard, Rodeo Mouth
Buffalo Bills
I relish the fact that most national talking heads insist the Buffalo Bills Super Bowl window is closed due to many offseason departures (Stefon Diggs, Tre’Davious White, Mitch Morse, Jordan Poyer, etc.). The Bills and Bills Mafia thrive on the underdog mentality, and love when people count us out, unlike a few years ago when everyone (national media) was riding our bandwagon and picking us as favorites to win or go to the Super Bowl. There’s always going to be moving and shaking of the roster, but as long as we have big No. 17 Josh Allen under center, we’ll always be in contention. That said, chalk up a fifth straight division win, a 12-5 record, and a trip to the AFC Championship game against who else but the Kansas City Chiefs. Will we finally defeat Goliath? We’ll find out in January. Go Bills.
Katherine Nagy
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears will no doubt be very competitive this season, as we’ve welcomed some exciting new offensive prospects in electric rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Rome Odunze, along with free agency additions D’Andre Swift and Keenan Allen. It’s a whole new offense in the Windy City. Our defense is also a force to be reckoned with, plus we have the best fans in the league. So I’m going with 11 wins and division champs! Go Bears!
Ben Landsverk, WONDERLY
Kansas City Chiefs
I predict the Chiefs top the AFC and Will. Go. All. The. Way. Three-peat for the Chiefs. They have great pass protection from veteran players and the new players on the OL.
Wentz is a great backup QB—he’s solid and seems like a great leader. He’s also played for several teams and could have strong insight on how best to defeat them. Ira Smith is a good addition. Marquise Brown is awesome, but he’s so injury-prone that I’m not sure where to put him. Worthy is going to be a star.
A player to watch this year is Xavier Worthy. No doubt. He opens up the opportunity for Mahomes to throw huge passes downfield, and his running ability will also pull defensive players from being able to cover Kelce, Rice, Brown, and Pacheco. It’ll be epic. I can easily see a record of 12-5, based on the opponents they will face… actually, I need to amend that…Based on Kermitgate, Mahomes will be even more dominant than usual. He will take them through an undefeated season – with trick plays! We will see at least one behind-the-back pass during a regular season game. It will be a Super Bowl win for the Chiefs against the Lions. Detroit will have a great season, and they’ve given KC a few headaches… but the Chiefs will prevail.
Rob49
New Orleans Saints
Of course, I’m going with my hometown team, the Saints! And I know they are gonna be UNDEFEATED this season, you crazy if you think otherwise!
Lisa Morales
Houston Texans
I am a Houston Texans fan. I lived in Houston for years and really look forward to seeing what this team can do to represent H-Town.
I swore them off while they had Deshaun trouble. But that’s a whole other topic and discussion that needs to be addressed.
The Texans looked exciting last season! We had a young energy—both C.J. Stroud and Collins were exciting to watch!
We’re going to be a good team this year because we won the AFC South last year and we won a playoff game. C.J. Stroud now has a year’s worth of experience and we’ve only improved the team through acquisitions like Danielle Hunter and Stefan Diggs.
We had a good draft with Kamari Lassiter from Georgia, and we have good depth in all or most of our positions. Go Texans!
Danny Saber, Black Grape
New York Jets
This is gonna be the Jets year!
Aaron Rodgers is gonna have a Brady-esque resurgence and bring them back to the greatness the guy who wore this jersey got them to and ride off into the sunset!! 12-5, Super Bowl win!!
John Treanor, Tombstones In Their Eyes
Los Angeles Rams
I’m going to predict that the Rams finish with an 11-6 record. They’ve got some great expectations with their running backs. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua should keep things interesting. Should be an excellent season for the Rams.
Lysa Opfer, Aeon Station
New York Giants
I have been entrusted with this question by my brothers-in-arms in the band, and while my lifelong fanaticism of the New York Football Giants came to abrupt end when Colin Kaepernick famously took a knee and exposed the true nature of the NFL organization, I can only offer this historically-based non-statistically-grounded evaluation about how this season will go:
The Giants will win a bunch of games, they will lose the home game to the Eagles, they will win a few more and be 2nd in the NFC East and somehow make it to the playoffs.
Despite the unfortunate decisions by the NFL, I will always hold the Giants in my heart, and I truly hope they bring home another big super win. A very heartfelt and nostalgic Big Blue forever!
Kevin Naquin, Urban Heat
New Orleans Saints
I think the Saints will struggle this season and be mediocre at best, but this may not be a bad thing. It could force the front office to make the much-needed changes at head coach and QB to speed up the rebuild. I expect to see rookie QB Spencer Rattler starting by the end of the year. Who Dat!
Ian Fisher
Kansas City Chiefs
I was born a Chiefs fan and almost died from being so surprised when they finally started winning championships a few years ago. I’d be less surprised if they went this season, but I’d still be happy as hell. The 2025 Super Bowl is two days after I release my next record, so it’d also be a good time to celebrate.
Reid Cain, Hayley and the Crushers
Denver Broncos
Well, I think we’re in for at least a few more seasons hanging around the bottom of the AFC and missing the playoffs. Without solving the quarterback issues that have plagued the Broncos since King Peyton left, Denver will certainly continue to play in mediocrity until they can see if Bo Nix is good enough to take the reins. Look for some in-season trades as Coach Payton continues to rebuild the team in his image as the better players on the team become disenfranchised with the struggles of the team and demand those trades. Look for them to lead the league in nothing and play out a season of rebuilding into a best case record of 8-9, resulting in a bad draft position and continuing the same cycle they’ve been stuck in for the last few years. Rough time to be a Broncos fan, so I guess GO LIONS!?
Nate Mangold, Jackson Roemers, Fabian Angel, Stratejacket
San Francisco 49ers
We think the Niners will have another great season this year despite also believing that their Super Bowl window is closing. We’re hoping we can hang on to Aiyuk especially after his performance last season. Excited for another year of Brock because he seems to be steadily improving with each game and after the experience of the Super Bowl the only thing he hasn’t seen in his career yet is a ring, which is amazing for second year Mr. Irrelevant. We think the 49ers could go 13 – 4 if Aiyuk remains on the team.
Lenny Zenith
New Orleans Saints
As a lifelong Saints fans, most of my friends and I are pretty split on how 2024 is going to go. I’m cautiously optimistic, but based on past performances, some of my friends aren’t too hopeful. They kinda worry about the aging roster and if Dennis Allen is the right coach.
The defense definitely gets some love though, and it may be a breakout year for players like Willie Gay and Chase Young. I have some doubts about the offensive line (and coordinator) after talking to a friend, especially with Trevor Penning, who might turn out to be a big draft bust.
Derek Carr is solid but not exactly thrilling. I get the feeling sometimes that he’s not the guy to take the team to the next level, especially with the current coaching setup.
I, for one, definitely miss the days when we knew every player’s name, but now it feels like the roster changes so fast that it’s hard to keep up. My New Orleans friends and I will back the team no matter what, and we always look forward to the ‘near heart attack-inducing’ game ending and we’re bracing for a tough season.
Overall, it’s a mix of measured hope and anxiety – there’s no way to know this early if 2024 will be the year things turn around or not. Geaux Saints and WHO DAT!
Chris Berardo
New York Giants
Many confused pundits and degenerate gamblers have predicted the worst for this year’s Giants squad, with at least one national talking head figuring them for the very worst team in the league, which probably says more about the current state of hyperbolic clickbait sports “journalism” than any actual football assessment, but still if this breaks wrong it could be a tough ride for Big Blue, and the current coaching regime would need to start thinking hard about positions at the Junior College level or maybe something in the event security field.
I think the keys to this campaign will be finally getting a healthy season out of QB Daniel Jones, the revamped offensive line, the addition of Brian Burns on defense, and the hope that the highly touted rookie WR Malik Nabers out of LSU can be explosive enough to make up for the loss of RB Saquon Barkley. The NFC East is always a brutal and unforgiving place, and while I hope that the Giants could eek out a playoff bid, it’s just as likely that they could find themselves shamed and run out of town like cheap carnival hucksters.
I’ll predict eight wins and enough progress to hope on for 2025 … Go Big Blue!
Greg Downing, Candy Whips
Chicago Bears
The prediction of the Bears’ 2024 season is one of hope and promise. Everything relies upon the development of rookie QB Caleb Williams, the overall health of the team (being injury-free), and being able to execute in close games with the time winding down. But I’ll be damned if I said I wasn’t excited about this year. I think this is the year where the frustrations of the past are cast aside and a new era of success is upon us. I’m going to predict 11 wins and a playoff appearance. Bold if you know our history, but I’m a bold individual thank you very much. That would be an awesome season and two of those 11 wins absolutely need to be versus the Green Bay Packers. Enough’s enough, you know what I mean. My family is from Chicago so along with a midwestern bloodline comes a tradition of pain and suffering watching the Bears. Last year was a rough one and this year the Bear’s hopes are tied up with a rookie quarterback, Caleb Williams, who has never taken an NFL snap. Seems foolish, but it’s tradition. BEAR DOWN.
Bear Rinehart
Tennessee Titans
I’m a Titans fan. It got pretty hard to watch at the end of the season last year. No idea what to expect with a new coaching staff this year, but excited to see Will Levis step into a season with it being his team. Also love Calvin Ridley coming over (former Alabama man). Eight wins seems like a realistic goal. Titan up.
Penny and Sparrow
Dallas Cowboys
Asking us to make a “prediction” about the Dallas Cowboys season is a bit problematic because “prediction” implies guesswork…
It’s like saying “they MIGHT win this many games”…or….”they COULD go to the playoffs”…
We have no truck with guesswork. We at Penny & Sparrow, LLC deal in facts. This is what we know to be true:
The Dallas Cowboys will win all their games except one (a nonsense game against the New York Football Giants where penalties and poor special teams play are at fault) and we will also win the Super Bowl.
John Schreffler, Shooter Jennings/Snake Mountain Studio session musician
Detroit Lions
The Lions fell just short of their first Super Bowl birth ever last year and I look for them to have a season WITHOUT disappointment. They’ve improved the defense and added much-needed depth. The offense is till the darling of this team and should be even better than last year with the emergence of Jameson Williams and the development of Gibbs and LaPorta. The regular season will be a brutal grind as they are now the hunted rather than the hunters. They finish 11-6 to win the division and advance ALL of the way to SUPER BOWL LIX where they come out VICTORIOUS over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Max and Ana Haunt, The Haunt
Pittsburgh Steelers
I’ve been a Steelers fan my entire life, but I was 10 years old when they won their last Super Bowl, so as you can imagine, it’s been a bit of a slow decline of hope. Having quarterback play from the outstandingly awful Mitch Tribisky and Kenny Pickett over the past two years, I think our record will improve this year, despite having one of the most difficult schedules in the league. That’s obviously due to the additions of Russell Wilson, and Justin Fields. There’s a decent chance that Russell Wilson’s play isn’t at the level the team would like it to be at, and by about halfway through the season, Justin Fields is starting, but as a fan, I honestly don’t care who starts, as long as it isn’t one of those nightmarishly bad QBs from previous years (not talking about Mason Rudolph, he’s the GOAT and our savior, I’ll never forget him.) With these new QBs, who will hopefully be able to provide us with decent to competent play for the first time in years, and the additions of those such as Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson on defense, I think our record could be somewhere in the 12-5 range this year, and we WILL win at least a single playoff game this year.
Beau Kuther, Smallpools
Seattle Seahawks
A lot of people hate on Geno Smith but I think he’s got the sauce this year with all his offensive weapons healthy to take the Seattle, Seahawks to the playoffs. D.K. Metcalf is a top 10 wide receiver and Walker III and Charbonnet sharing the backfield is strong. Defense is where we’re a little shaky with a new coach but this is a playoff-worthy team for sure! Think they go 10-7 this year.
Chris Crabb and Jay Tibbits, The Strike
Los Angeles Rams
Our favorite team is the L.A. Rams. We are thinking they’ll get second place in the NFC West, with a record of 10-7. Then, they’ll get a wildcard spot with a surprise win in the first round and lose in the second round. “Whose House?!”
David Maemone
Kansas City Chiefs
Big Kansas City Chiefs fan. I’m predicting they’ll get 1st place in the AFC West, with a record of 14-3. And the dynasty continues…three-peat here we come!
Chad Williams, Western Addition
Green Bay Packers
Sorry Detroit, you had your year of NFC North glory, but that’s over. The Pack is back. Jordan Love’s first season as a starter went well enough to net him an absurd payday. Which means expectations have gone from “hopefully not suck” to “deep playoff run or bust” in just a year. I’ll never understand guys wanting that much money instead of leaving the team with funds to invest in a supporting cast. Brady never went for the max payday, and he won 7 rings because of it. Anyway, the offense should be just fine, assuming Jacobs can pick up where Jones left off. As always, it’s the sketchy D that will make or break their season. If the new DC can move them from below-average to even slightly above-average, then these young bucks should have no problem knocking the Lions off and playing until at least late January.
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