All eyes will be fixated on the AFC when the Patriots host the Steelers Thursday night, but the NFC will seek its 27th Super Bowl crown in 2015. One team has boldly been chosen to do so, but along the way, the rest of the conference will find a way to surprise.
2015 Bold Predictions For The AFC
Below are five bold predictions sure to go wrong in the NFC this season.
Washington Secures No. 1 Overall Pick
Call it karma for carrying a ridiculously racist name, but the turmoil in Washington will come to a full stop in 2015. Jay Gruden has zero faith in RG3, Kirk Cousins isn't an NFL-caliber QB and Junior Galette has already been lost for the season (torn achilles).
The team is destined for the No. 1-overall pick. At least Daniel Snyder won't have to trade three years worth of draft picks to find the next player to derail his franchise.
The Rams Make The Playoffs
The vaunted Rams defense has all 11 starters returning in 2015, but it's the addition of a competent QB that will allow the team to take a necessary next step. Coming from Philadelphia via a trade, Nick Foles will benefit from a revamped offensive line and facilitate enough big plays to push St. Louis into the postseason.
Preseason Last Night: Nick Foles 10/11 128 yards passing and this beautiful TD toss. #BearDown pic.twitter.com/Gmi88L4xRv
— AZ Wildcat Country (@Wildcat_Country) August 30, 2015
JPP Finishes With At Least Five Sacks
There's a chance it won't be with the Giants, but Jason Pierre-Paul is playing this season. All reports indicate the 26-year-old is in good spirits and optimistic despite losing his right index finger.
And he should be. Ronnie Lott cut off his finger during an actual NFL game and still managed to play. Pretty sure JPP can handle breaking off the line of scrimmage.
Teddy Bridgewater Makes The Pro Bowl
This one comes with a caveat -- especially since half the league makes the Pro Bowl these days -- but expect Teddy Bridgewater to take massive step in 2015. The return of Adrian Peterson will force defenses to respect Minnesota's backfield, allowing the former Louisville man to dissect secondaries.
Bridgewater won't be voted in by the fans, but he'll produce a quality enough season to replace one of the many absentees.
The Packers Cruise Super Bowl 50
Speaking of absentees, don't expect to see Aaron Rodgers at the Pro Bowl. He'll be busy preparing for Super Bowl 50. With a 73.0 QBR since 2009, the reigning league MVP is second only to Peyton Manning in that regard. The loss of Jordy Nelson (torn ACL) for the season leaves a void at WR, but one the Packers can easily cope with.
Depth and a weakened division will allow them to secure homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. That will be enough to pave a path to Levi's Stadium in February, where they will hoist the Lombardi Trophy.
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