With Super Bowl 59 in the rearview mirror, it is already time to start thinking about the 2025 NFL season. While there is a long way to go in terms of the offseason with free agency, the 2025 NFL Draft, training camp, and preseason still to play out, here at PFSN, we have already started making predictions for the 2025 NFL season.
All probabilities in this article are the outcome of 10,000 PFSN NFL Playoff Predictor simulations, which are based on our Power Rankings and determined using metrics and our analysis of the upcoming offseason. Those rankings and the probabilities will be updated regularly as the NFL offseason begins to play out in terms of cuts, re-signings, free agents, and the 2025 NFL Draft.
Arizona Cardinals 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.3-7.7
- Playoff Probability: 40.7%
- Divisional Probability: 19.4%
- Super Bowl Probability: 1.4%
The Arizona Cardinals’ charge for the playoffs fell short in 2024, and our numbers indicate they are facing an uphill battle again. The San Francisco 49ers should come back stronger than they were in 2024, and the NFC West is one of the most competitive divisions in football.
The Cardinals should be right there when it comes to the final few weeks of the 2025 season. With a few improvements on the defensive side of the ball this offseason, they have every chance of being playoff contenders and making a run toward Super Bowl 60.
Atlanta Falcons 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 8.3-8.7
- Playoff Probability: 27.3%
- Divisional Probability: 17.9%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.6%
The Atlanta Falcons were in such a dominant position at one point in the NFC South last season that they will likely be kicking themselves for letting it slip. Their 2025 situation is tough to predict because they ranked in the bottom half of our metrics, and they will be starting Michael Penix Jr. next year, who is still essentially a rookie in terms of NFL playing experience.
If Penix can keep this offense as a top-10 unit in 2025 and they can improve the defense (29th), the Falcons could be back in the NFC South picture next year. However, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were much stronger in terms of the metrics, and both the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints should improve, making it tough for the Falcons.
Baltimore Ravens 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 12.1-4.9
- Playoff Probability: 93.8%
- Divisional Probability: 63.9%
- Super Bowl Probability: 16.8%
The Baltimore Ravens are set up nicely for a potential return to the playoffs as they finally look to make that Super Bowl run. They were a top-10 team on offense and defense last year, with a slow start on defense costing them a home playoff game in the Divisional Round. They have some needs to address to stay at that level, but they currently top our initial 2025 power rankings.
The Ravens’ position at the top of our power rankings means they have the best chance of winning the Super Bowl of any team (20%). However, their playoff probability and divisional probability fall below some others due to the competitive nature of the AFC North. Their division could cannibalize itself, so if the Ravens drop games in silly spots outside the division, they could find themselves in trouble down the stretch.
Buffalo Bills 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 12.1-4.9
- Playoff Probability: 96.7%
- Divisional Probability: 83.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 13.4%
The Buffalo Bills came agonizingly close to Super Bowl 59, and the numbers suggest that they or the Ravens should have been the team facing the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans. The positive for the Bills is that their core is set, and they can largely focus on upgrades this offseason rather than chasing major losses.
The AFC East stepped aside and handed the Bills a playoff spot this season, but that should change in 2025. All three teams should be better next season, but the Bills still start the season as the clear favorite to win the division. If the other three teams do struggle again, then the Bills could have a path to the No. 1 seed in the AFC, which would be crucial if they want to go back to the Super Bowl.
Carolina Panthers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 6.3-10.7
- Playoff Probability: 5.2%
- Divisional Probability: 3.4%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The Panthers are somewhat of an enigma in 2025. They improved throughout last season and were just starting to move through the gears towards the end of the season. Bryce Young has bought himself another go as the starting quarterback, and the team around him should go up a level.
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Whether that step up will be enough to challenge for the division depends on the moves. However, the Panthers could be a team we see climbing through our rankings, and their probabilities increase as the offseason goes on. Their defense ranked 32nd in the league last year, so most of their resources need to go there, but they still need to keep developing the offensive talent around Young as well.
Chicago Bears 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 6.5-10.5
- Playoff Probability: 5.4%
- Divisional Probability: 1.0%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The Chicago Bears season seemed to swing on that incredible Hail Mary moment against the Washington Commanders. Now they have a new head coach in Ben Johnson to guide second-year quarterback Caleb Williams, who had a tough rookie season. This offense ranked 30th in the league last year, so Johnson must work his magic immediately.
The key for the Bears will be keeping a talented defense, which ranked inside the top 10 for most of last year, intact while building out their offense. Going against them is that the division is really tough, and even if all three take a step back from their 2024 seasons, the Bears are still two steps behind them, at least.
Cincinnati Bengals 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.2-6.8
- Playoff Probability: 77.8%
- Divisional Probability: 34.6%
- Super Bowl Probability: 4.6%
The Cincinnati Bengals are the big winners in our 2025 NFL season predictions. Having missed the playoffs in 2024 despite a late surge, our numbers have them returning to the postseason next year. They have some needs to address, especially on the offensive line and defense, but they must also decide how to handle the Tee Higgins situation.
The defense ranked 28th last season, while the offensive line was 29th. They have changed their coaching staff, but Zac Taylor could be in trouble if there are no significant improvements to the point where this team makes the playoffs. However, this team is one good offseason away from challenging the Ravens for the AFC North and pushing for a potential playoff spot.
Cleveland Browns 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 4.4-12.6
- Playoff Probability: 0.6%
- Divisional Probability: 0.1%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
Unfortunately, the Cleveland Browns are far from being challengers in the 2025 season. The quarterback situation is a mess, leading to the Browns having the worst offense in 2024. There is uncertainty over the health of Deshaun Watson, and the Browns do not have the cap space to replace him with a top-tier option this year.
It is hard to see how the Browns turn it around in 2025, and that feeling is reflected in Myles Garrett asking to be traded so he can compete for a Super Bowl somewhere. Things start to look better in 2026, but that will be little solace for the Browns and their fans.
Dallas Cowboys 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 7.3-9.7
- Playoff Probability: 17.2%
- Divisional Probability: 5.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.2%
The return of Dak Prescott in 2025 should give the Dallas Cowboys an immediate improvement. However, Prescott struggled when he was playing early in the season, which is why this offense ranked outside the top 20. Hopefully, he was dealing with some kind of underlying injury and can come back fully healthy and close to his best next season.
The other concern for the Cowboys was that the defense ranked 25th last year. If a team has just one unit to turn around, that is not too much of a concern, but trying to improve both of the main units in one offseason with relatively limited cap space is a tough ask. The Eagles and the Commanders will both be tough teams to surpass in 2025.
Denver Broncos 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.3-7.7
- Playoff Probability: 68.4%
- Divisional Probability: 29.8%
- Super Bowl Probability: 3.9%
With another good offseason, the Denver Broncos could be in a position to challenge the Kansas City Chiefs for the AFC West. The Chiefs struggled at times in the 2021 season after their last Super Bowl loss, but there were no obvious challengers for their crown that season. That is different this year, with Bo Nix and the Broncos one of two contenders who could step in if the Chiefs stumble.
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The Broncos are in a great position with the first-ranked defense and offensive line from 2024. They need to improve their skill position options around Nix, with receiver, running back, and tight end reinforcements all needed. If they can get their offense to be a top-10 unit, and their defense holds as a top-10 unit, they can topple the Chiefs and make a run in the playoffs.
Detroit Lions 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 11.2-5.8
- Playoff Probability: 87.6%
- Divisional Probability: 51.7%
- Super Bowl Probability: 12.1%
The Detroit Lions head into 2025 off the back of an excellent season that was derailed by injuries in the playoffs. They will have to cope with the departures of Ben Johnson and Aaron Glenn, who have both taken head coaching jobs elsewhere. Additionally, they face one of the toughest divisions in football, the NFC North, leaving them with the seventh-toughest SOS.
The Lions finished the 2024 season ranked first on offense, thanks in part to a sixth-placed ranking in offensive line and fifth on defense. They have some pending free agent issues to address, mostly on the defense, but a lot of their offseason can be about improving rather than consolidating. There is no reason they cannot be in the Super Bowl conversation again in 2025.
Green Bay Packers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.5-6.5
- Playoff Probability: 75.0%
- Divisional Probability: 33.3%
- Super Bowl Probability: 6.3%
The Green Bay Packers are an intriguing outside bet to take part in Super Bowl 60. They were a top-10 team both offensively and defensively last year but were found wanting in some key moments. This will be Jordan Love’s third year starting, so the team will hope he can take another step and develop into the elite tier of quarterbacks.
The Packers’ biggest challenge is that they are projected to face the toughest schedule in the league. Playing in the NFC North looks like tough sledding for the next few years, with all four teams either hitting their peak or building up. With the uncertainty of J.J. McCarthy in Minnesota and the Bears perhaps needing a year to get into their full stride, the Packers are the second-best team in the NFC North behind the Lions
Houston Texans 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.3-7.7
- Playoff Probability: 47.7%
- Divisional Probability: 41.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.5%
The playoff probabilities for the Houston Texans are very telling as to how the AFC South stacks up within the conference. There is only a 6.5% difference between their divisional and overall playoff probabilities, suggesting they would be an outside bet to make the playoffs if they do not win the division.
Those numbers could change for the Texans if they can improve their offense, mainly around their offensive line, which ranked 31st last season. The problem for Houston is that, if they remain static at their 2024 level, they could be vulnerable to improvements from the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, or Tennessee Titans. On the bright side, the Texans are projected to have the easiest schedule in the division.
Indianapolis Colts 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 7.8-9.2
- Playoff Probability: 32.9%
- Divisional Probability: 29.0%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
It was a case of nearly but not quite for the Colts in 2024. However, the fact that they were even in contention had to do with the division’s weakness as opposed to the team’s performance. They ranked 23rd in our power rankings, sitting outside the top 20 in both offense and defense.
The Colts have many areas they can improve, but their fate is likely tied to the development of Anthony Richardson. He finished 37th in PFSN’s QB+ metric last year, and if he does not make strides, the Colts will need to look at changing their quarterback situation. However, a case must be made that they only need a slight improvement to beat the Texans to the division.
Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 7.1-9.9
- Playoff Probability: 21.0%
- Divisional Probability: 18.1%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The Jaguars have another new head coach, the third in the Trevor Lawrence era. Liam Coen did a great job with Baker Mayfield last year (sixth in QB+), and if he can get a similar level from Lawrence, then the Jaguars will become instant contenders for the division.
The Jaguars also need to improve their defense, which ranked 31st last year, if they want to win games consistently and make a deep playoff run. There is plenty of talent on that side of the ball, so this coaching staff needs to work out how to get the best out of it while also bringing in some players they like on the open market this year to add starting-level strength and depth.
Kansas City Chiefs 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 11.3-5.7
- Playoff Probability: 93.9%
- Divisional Probability: 59.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 10.8%
As we saw with the 49ers in 2024, coming off a Super Bowl loss is always challenging. The Chiefs lost the game in 2021 and went 12-5 in an uncompetitive division. That is not the case anymore, with both the Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers likely to push them all the way.
The Chiefs are still a very good team with an excellent coaching staff. However, they have now been to three straight Super Bowls and five in six seasons. Consistent deep runs can take its toll on a roster, especially when combined with a loss. Kansas City has the infrastructure to avoid a complete collapse, but expecting them to waltz to the division in 2025 would be a mistake.
Las Vegas Raiders 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 7.4-9.6
- Playoff Probability: 16.0%
- Divisional Probability: 2.6%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The arrival of a veteran head coach in Pete Carroll instantly makes the Las Vegas Raiders interesting in 2025. Carroll is not likely to take on a long rebuild at his age, so expect the Raiders to be aggressive this offseason to try and get into the AFC West battle. The division is probably beyond them, but a playoff spot is well within their reach if they make some improvements to the roster.
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The quarterback position is the big question mark. Chip Kelly coming in as offensive coordinator changes the way we might look at that position and the team’s options this offseason. Aidan O’Connell should get a chance to at least compete in training camp, but there are some intriguing players on the market for Kelly’s system, including Justin Fields.
Los Angeles Chargers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 8.5-8.5
- Playoff Probability: 38.8%
- Divisional Probability: 8.4%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.8%
It is tough to know whether the Chargers’ 2024 season was the start of something under Jim Harbaugh or just them taking advantage of a somewhat weird AFC. They are set at the most important position with Justin Herbert, although his playoff meltdown will have raised some eyebrows.
The Chargers’ defense was their calling card last year, and do not expect that to change with Jesse Minter returning as defensive coordinator. They need to figure out the secondary, but most of their pressing needs this offseason are on the offense. This feels like a Chargers team that will be right around .500, and how they do in those all-important one-score games could decide their playoff fate.
Los Angeles Rams 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.2-6.8
- Playoff Probability: 48.8%
- Divisional Probability: 19.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 1.6%
There is a lot of uncertainty swirling around the Los Angeles Rams and Matthew Stafford’s future. He will unlikely retire, but the trade noise will not go away. If Stafford leaves, there is a chance this could be a bridge QB destination. It is hard to make a case that is either good or bad for this team because Stafford was hardly incredible last year (22nd).
If Stafford leaves, this team will be downgraded slightly. With Stafford, they will be in the mix for the NFC West, but that division looks set to be brutal, and the Rams will face the fourth-toughest schedule in 2025 as things stand. A playoff spot is not out of the question, but they will not want the same slow start they had in 2024.
Miami Dolphins 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 8.9-8.1
- Playoff Probability: 56.3%
- Divisional Probability: 11.8%
- Super Bowl Probability: 1.1%
When you think about the Miami Dolphins’ playoff chances, the question always comes back to whether Tua Tagovailoa can stay healthy. If he can play a full season, this team is a double-digit win group, but if he misses a few games, then .500 is a more realistic number. Given that he has missed time in all but one season in the NFL, it is fair to lean toward caution.
Helping the Dolphins is the third-easiest projected schedule in the league. That should give Miami a chance to at least be in the Wild Card picture if not the division. If the Dolphins want to be Super Bowl contenders, then protecting Tagovailoa has to be the priority this offseason. It will take some cap maneuvering, but they need to spend big across their offensive line ahead of the 2025 season.
Minnesota Vikings 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.2-7.8
- Playoff Probability: 41.2%
- Divisional Probability: 14.0%
- Super Bowl Probability: 2.1%
It may seem harsh to project the Minnesota Vikings to step back in 2025, but Kevin O’Connell’s Coach of the Year trophy demonstrates how much they outplayed expectations in 2024. The issue for 2025 is that if Sam Darnold leaves, the team will likely have another quarterback change, with J.J. McCarthy starting.
Darnold was QB12 in our QB+ rankings last year, and it is hard to imagine McCarthy matching that in what will essentially be his rookie year. The defense does not have a lot of room for improvement, having ranked third last year, so if the offense steps back just a touch under McCarthy, that will slide the Vikings back into the midst of the Wild Card picture.
There is still enough talent on this team to compete, but penciling them in as playoff certainties would be bold.
New England Patriots 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 6.2-10.8
- Playoff Probability: 6.4%
- Divisional Probability: 0.9%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The New England Patriots have been grabbing the headlines for all the wrong reasons over the past couple of years. However, they have a bright spark in Drake Maye’s arrival, and Mike Vrabel is hopefully the right head coach to get the best out of the young quarterback.
The Patriots have built an excellent staff of coaches around Vrabel, and they need it. They ranked 26th offensively and 30th defensively in 2024 and are devoid of talent across the roster. New England has the cap space to jumpstart their rebuild in a big way, but it is a stretch to view them as realistic playoff challengers in 2026. Then again, we said the same thing about the Commanders 12 months ago.
New Orleans Saints 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 5.9-11.1
- Playoff Probability: 4.1%
- Divisional Probability: 2.1%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
It is going to be another tough offseason for the Saints with their cap situation. Their roster has some nice pieces but lacks high-impact starters across the board and strength in depth. They will struggle to make wholesale improvements with such little cap space, which limits their ceiling in 2026.
They need to figure out Derek Carr’s situation in 2025. Is he the right man for the new scheme? If not, they need to move on. The Saints should realistically view the 2025 season as a free shot. If they get close to the playoffs, great, but if they limp to five or six wins, that is fine as long as some questions get answered.
New York Giants 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 4.5-12.5
- Playoff Probability: 0.3%
- Divisional Probability: 0.2%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The New York Giants are in a bit of a mess in 2025. They have no quarterback plan in place, their offensive line was a bottom-six unit, and their defense ranked 20th last year. The offensive line and quarterback are the biggest needs by some distance. They really need to fix both, but this year, they have to make strides at one of those, or else this coaching staff could be in trouble.
It is hard to envision the Giants as playoff contenders in 2025. They have too many needs to fix in one offseason, and no obvious franchise-changing quarterback is available in free agency, the draft, or by trade to jumpstart their rebuild. This year needs to be about development, but that is a tough sell with pressure already mounting for some success from this coaching staff.
New York Jets 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 7.7-9.3
- Playoff Probability: 28.6%
- Divisional Probability: 4.1%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.2%
The New York Jets are perhaps one of the biggest unknowns of the offseason. We know that they plan to move on from Aaron Rodgers, which leaves their quarterback situation a little up in the air. Once those dominoes start falling, their playoff probabilities will likely change fairly significantly.
The positive for the Jets is that Rodgers was mediocre last year, so even adding a league-average quarterback will mean they can be semi-competitive in 2025. However, they also need to make upgrades across their roster after finishing 19th in PFSN’s Offense+ metric and 15th in PFSN’s Defense+ metric last year. The offensive line is the next biggest concern after the quarterback position, with both tackles hitting free agency.
Philadelphia Eagles 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.5-6.5
- Playoff Probability: 77.2%
- Divisional Probability: 49.6%
- Super Bowl Probability: 7.5%
Coming off their Super Bowl win, the Eagles are set up nicely to make another run in 2025. The core of their roster is settled, and while they ranked 14th in Offense+, that is more about their offensive structure being so run-dominated than how they performed. Losing Kellen Moore hurts, but the offensive style should endure after the success this past season.
As expected, the Eagles’ schedule gets tougher this year. Having ranked as the second-easiest schedule in 2024, it is shaping up as the eighth-hardest in 2025, with the NFC North and AFC West on the docket and a cross-over game with the Bills. The Eagles’ roster is extremely talented, but it is far from a lock that they will be in the playoff picture come next January.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 6.3-10.7
- Playoff Probability: 8.2%
- Divisional Probability: 1.4%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
The Pittsburgh Steelers are another tough team to project because we do not know who their quarterback will be. Both Russell Wilson and Fields are free agents, and while someone like Rodgers could be on the card, that is far from certain. Pittsburgh also enters 2025 with some questionable numbers from 2024, with a 25th-ranked offense and a 24th-ranked offensive line.
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The conversation around Pittsburgh does not really start until we know the quarterback. At that point, we will have a more accurate picture of their expectations for 2025. Their ceiling feels like a fringe playoff team, similar to what we saw in 2024. However, the floor is closer to a four- or five-win team, and that is where our projections are headed for now.
San Francisco 49ers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.5-6.5
- Playoff Probability: 78.9%
- Divisional Probability: 44.4%
- Super Bowl Probability: 3.0%
We cannot read too much into the 2024 season for the 49ers. They were ravaged by injuries on both sides of the ball, and things fell apart. The 49ers’ struggles last year should be a concern for the Chiefs after they lost the Super Bowl this year. However, that slump rarely extends to two seasons, and the 49ers are primed as big bounce-back candidates next season.
The 49ers’ roster is too talented, and if they can get their stars back healthy, they should look much better on both sides of the ball. It seems weird to project the 49ers as the favorites in the division, but thanks to their last-place finish in the division, they have the easiest schedule in the NFL for 2025.
Seattle Seahawks 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 9.1-7.9
- Playoff Probability: 42.5%
- Divisional Probability: 17.0%
- Super Bowl Probability: 1.1%
The Seattle Seahawks have addressed their biggest issue by changing offensive coordinators, with Klint Kubiak coming in. Until the roster fell apart in New Orleans, Kubiak’s offense looked dynamic, which is what the Seahawks need. They finished 20th on offense last year, thanks in large part to a 30th-ranked offensive line. That is the main area they need to improve.
The biggest question mark is what they do with Geno Smith. Kubiak will have his own thoughts, but he made Carr look more dynamic in the brief opportunities he had with him this year. Smith needs that same transformation if he is to elevate this team to the point where they can make a deep playoff run. If Smith continues to be league-average, this is a fringe playoff team with a fairly capped ceiling.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.7-6.3
- Playoff Probability: 84.1%
- Divisional Probability: 76.7%
- Super Bowl Probability: 6.0%
Throughout the 2024 season, the metrics indicated that the Buccaneers were better than their record demonstrated. They finished the regular season strongly before losing a game against the Commanders that saw both teams play at a high level. The Buccaneers were a few clutch moments away from being a potential Super Bowl team in 2024, and they should be in the conversation again in 2025.
Overall, they ranked eighth in our metrics last year, with their third-ranked offense being anchored by a third-ranked offensive line. The defense is an area that needs improvement, having finished 16th and allowed some high totals to opponents last year. The other big question is regarding their head coach, Todd Bowles, and whether he is capable of leading this team to a deep playoff run.
Tennessee Titans 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 6.0-11.0
- Playoff Probability: 13.0%
- Divisional Probability: 11.7%
- Super Bowl Probability: 0.1%
It seems that 2025 will be another rebuilding year for the Titans. The Will Levis era looks to be over, and the Titans will likely draft a quarterback with the first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. The problem for the Titans is that their issues run way deeper than just the quarterback position, and they have a lot to address in one offseason.
Tennessee ranked 22nd on defense, having started the season strongly, and 27th on offense, with a 28th-ranked offensive line a major part of the issue. Point to any position and you can make a case that the Titans need to upgrade that spot, so this offseason is going to be an intriguing one in Nashville, Tenn. It is unlikely it will lead to a playoff spot, but anything is possible in the weak AFC South.
Washington Commanders 2025 Prediction
- Projected Win-Loss Record: 10.3-6.7
- Playoff Probability: 64.5%
- Divisional Probability: 45.1%
- Super Bowl Probability: 5.7%
The Commanders are the beacon of hope for any team with low expectations entering the 2025 season. The hope was that 2024 would be a progression year with a new head coach and a rookie quarterback, but Washington blew that out of the water with an NFC Championship Game appearance. They will hope to avoid a second-year step back from Jayden Daniels and the offense while improving the defense from 17th last year.
Washington’s schedule will be harder this year, ranking 11th after playing last year’s easiest schedule. Therefore, they need to continue improving and not hope that just minor adjustments can put them over the top. Our numbers believe they can repeat the feat of making the playoffs, but there is still work to be done for them to be true Super Bowl contenders.
