The NFL is entering the stretch run. The NFL is about to enter the stretch run. We have no idea, if we are being honest, what will happen between now, and the kickoff in Santa Clara in February. Although we may have a good idea of who might be playing or what could happen before the end, we can’t guarantee anything. Daniel Jones, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback, was the top pick for the AFC in the current season. Who had Kansas? City Third place in AFC West but outside of the playoff picture. Washington Commanders with the third worst record in the NFC, a year after winning the conference championship. These are just some examples of the unexpected. With that in mind, we’re looking into the crystal ball, projecting ahead, and revealing our five bold predictions for the second half of the season.
Currently, the Colts hold the top AFC seed and first round bye. Drake Maye, the Patriots will surprise everyone when the season is over.
In the second half, 2025, the Patriots hold the No. The Patriots are the No. 2 seed and have a winning streak of six games. FanDuel Sportsbook shows that Buffalo is still not favored to win the division they’re in. Bills also have the best odds to win the No. 1 seed over Indy, New England and Indy. The Bills are the betting favorite to land the No. 1 seed even though they currently trail the Patriots on the loss list by one game and in the tiebreaker head-to-head. New England still has one of the easiest strength-of-schedule schedules in the NFL. It can easily stack wins and make the tiebreaker obsolete. Buffalo still faces the Bucs (road), Texans (road), Steelers and Eagles as well as the Patriots. That road is more daunting — and could result in them slipping further behind.
Colts’ schedule is the sixth most difficult in the NFL. Also, we shouldn’t forget that Daniel Jones had just a five turnover game against the Steelers during Week 9. Was that just a bad game, or was it the beginning of his return to reality? If it’s the latter, that only sets New England up even better to snatch the top seed.Bet NFL division and conference futures at FanDuel Sportsbook, where new users get $150 in bonus bets with a winning $5 wager.
The Miami Dolphins have reached the point of total rebuilding. The Miami Dolphins have just parted with their general manager Chris Grier, and at 2-7 they are on track to finish the season with one of the NFL’s worst records. This will likely lead to the firing of Mike McDaniel as head coach, and could also spell the end for TuaTagovailoa. The changing of the quarterback guard could happen sooner than you expect.
Tagovailoa, who is eligible to play as a quarterback in the second period, ranks 25th of 33 among all qualified quarterbacks for passer rating per dropback and EPA. Tagovailoa is ranked 24th out of 25 quarterbacks in terms of turnover-worthy throwing rate. He’s also ranked 17th for off-target throwing rate. And his 11 interception are tied with the league record. Once the Dolphins are mathematically out of playoff contention in 2025, their focus will shift to preparing for the season 2026. It’s important to take stock of their roster, and especially the quarterback. Tagovailoa has already started 71 regular-season matches for them. Quinn Ewers, a former Texas quarterback and seventh-round rookie pick, is not yet known to them.
It makes sense for a team that is about to tear down a building, Ewers should be given some time on the field so they can better understand their needs. Maybe he is the answer if he sets the world ablaze. Now you know.
Jonathan Taylor is the overwhelming favorite to win Offensive Player of the Year at -135 on FanDuel Sportsbook. The Colts’ running back is on fire through the first nine games, leading the league with rushing yards (895) and rushing touchdowns (12). That’s a stellar pace, but if it slows even a little — as we saw in Week 9 vs. Pittsburgh — it could open the door for someone like Christian McCaffrey to take over.McCaffrey is already putting together quite the OPOY résumé. He’s played a major role in helping the 49ers to stay afloat despite numerous injuries, such as quarterback Brock Purdy.
McCaffrey is the NFL’s leader in scrimmage yardage entering Week 10 with 626 receiving yards and 596 rushing. He’s on track for 1,125 receiving yards and 1,182 rushing yards. There has never been a player in NFL history who recorded 1,100 yards in both receiving and rushing in the same season. McCaffrey is unlikely to slow down, even if he’s not healthy. The 49ers are still battling injuries in their receiver room, and they’re in a tight race for the NFC West, which will force them to finish the season to get a playoff slot.
The Ravens are expected to go on a rampage and take the AFC North by storm. Even though they were 1-5 at the start of the season, the Ravens remained the betting favourite to win the division. FanDuel Sportsbook still has them at -145 to win the AFC North despite being two games behind Pittsburgh. I get it. It’s Lamar Jackson. John Harbaugh. Pittsburgh is too talented for them not to be a threat, especially when they are healthier. Baltimore still has two games against Pittsburgh to go, and it is important that they put themselves in the best position possible to move up in the standings.
I don’t believe it will happen. Pittsburgh can keep the Ravens away from them in the second halves. Baltimore has one of the easiest remaining schedules in the NFL. The Steelers, on the other hand, have the sixth most difficult. We’re highlighting how well Pittsburgh has performed to date, despite the easier path. Aaron Rodgers’ first eight starts have been impressive. He has thrown 17 touchdowns, completed 68.7% attempts, and posted a passer rating of 103.1. On the road he has been even better, throwing 10 touchdown passes with only 3 interceptions and a passer rating of 114.7. The defense has shown some signs of improvement, including the six turnovers it made last week against the Colts.
Pittsburgh (+1140) would have to lose a lot of games to be knocked out.
Minnesota has a +1700 chance of winning the NFC North, as the team is currently 4-4 and last in the division. The picture painted is gloomy, but there are times when the Vikings shine above their competitors. J.J. McCarthy’s return from a high ankle sprain sustained in Week 2 was impressive in Week 9 as he led the Vikings to a win against the Lions. He wasn’t great, but he was still good. And that is the scariest part for the rest.
McCarthy is the quarterback Minnesota needs to win. McCarthy has some of the top skill players in the league surrounding him, and his defensive unit is one of its most feared, especially since Andrew Van Gikel’s return. The win in Detroit moved Minnesota to 2-0 in the NFC North. They still have home games against the Lions, Bears, as well as both matches against Green Bay. The Vikings have the easiest schedule in their division. The Packers, Lions, and Bears all have flaws that they’ve shown in the first half of this season. This leaves them open to Minnesota sneaking into the top 10 if things fall together.
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