NFL Win-Loss Predictions for each AFC Team

Prior to the start of every NFL season, it’s fun to look at every team and try to predict how their season will play out.

When doing this, you have to keep in mind that you are probably going to get most of these picks wrong, as there is simply no way to know how injuries and other factors might come into play for teams.

My Analysis

Still, we are going to do our best to try and predict the win totals for every NFL squad, so let’s get started with the AFC.

Kansas City Chiefs Win-Loss Prediction: 12

The Chiefs are the defending champions and will continue to hit double-digit wins until such times as Patrick Mahomes starts to decline, which seems a long way off in the future. I think they will be the best team in the AFC once again.

Baltimore Ravens Win-Loss Prediction: 11

The big question surrounding the Ravens is whether they can finally get the job done in the postseason in the Lamar Jackson era. They should still be good in the regular season.

Houston Texans Win-Loss Prediction: 11

It was a spectacular rookie season for CJ Stroud, who took the Texans to the postseason. Another step forward for the young QB this season, I believe.

Cincinnati Bengals Win-Loss Prediction: 10

This prediction comes with a big asterisk, as I think this win total depends on the health of Joe Burrow.

If he can stay upright and on the field, the number might even be higher.

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Buffalo Bills Win-Loss Prediction: 10

There are some pundits who believe that the Bills are about to take a backward step and potentially miss the playoffs. I’m not in that group.

Miami Dolphins Win-Loss Prediction: 10

One thing I do believe is that the AFC East is very much up for grabs, and there is the potential that we could see 3 teams head to the postseason.

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New York Jets Win-Loss Prediction: 9

The same rules apply to the Jets as they do with the Bengals, in that their win total depends on the health of their QB. Can Rodgers play the full season?

Cleveland Browns Win-Loss Prediction: 9

The AFC North is always tough to predict, as it is easily one of the most competitive in the league. You never really know which way the divisional matchups are going to go.

Pittsburgh Steelers Win-Loss Prediction: 9

Head coach Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season in his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, so I’m not betting against him maintaining that streak.

Jacksonville Jaguars Win-Loss Prediction: 8

I think the South is turning into the Texans versus the rest, as Houston appears to have set the bar. The Jaguars very much look like middle of the pack to me.