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sports1 month ago•22 min saved

Cowboys Top Pick, Chiefs Faded, and NFC North Split in CBS Experts' 2026 Division Bets

CBS Sports’ panel predicts the 2026 NFL division winners, with the Buffalo Bills reclaiming the AFC East and the Dallas Cowboys favored in the NFC East, while the Chiefs aren’t favored to win the division in the West. The AFC North is a mixed bag (Ravens vs Bengals), the Texans lead the AFC South, and the Chargers or Broncos win the AFC West. In the NFC, the Lions are the favorite in the North but the field is open with Packers, Bears and Vikings also in play; the NFC South is wide open between the Buccaneers and Saints; and the Rams and Seahawks contend in the West, illustrating a broad mix of convictions and value bets across divisions.

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sports1 year ago•10 min saved

2025 NFL Predictions: Playoff Picks, Team Totals, and Rising Stars

NFL.com analysts have predicted the division winners and wild-card teams for the 2025 NFL season, with the Bills favored to win the AFC East, Bengals in the AFC North, Jaguars in the AFC South, and Broncos in the AFC West, while the Eagles are expected to dominate the NFC East, Lions in the NFC North, Falcons in the NFC South, and 49ers in the NFC West. The wild-card teams include Bengals, Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs in the AFC, and Lions, Packers, Commanders, and Rams in the NFC.

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sports1 year ago•9 min saved

2024 NFL Playoff Race: Midseason Predictions and Surprises

At the midpoint of the 2024 NFL season, analysts have updated their playoff predictions, selecting division winners and wild-card teams. The Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs are favored to win their respective AFC divisions, while the Los Angeles Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Cincinnati Bengals are projected as wild-card teams. In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and a tie between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams are predicted division winners, with the Washington Commanders, Green Bay Packers, and Minnesota Vikings as wild-card contenders.

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sports2 years ago•10 min saved

C.J. Stroud Criticizes Aaron Rodgers, Prefers Eli Manning's Career

In today's Pick Six newsletter, C.J. Stroud criticizes Aaron Rodgers, suggesting Eli Manning had a better career and that Matthew Stafford could have won more Super Bowls with Rodgers' support. The newsletter also ranks the Cowboys as the most vulnerable division winners for 2024, discusses key questions for NFC East teams, highlights lower-round NFC rookies who could shine, and reveals Peyton Manning's high earnings from licensing royalties. Additionally, the Panthers propose an $800 million stadium renovation deal.

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sports2 years ago•6 min saved

NFL Playoff Projections and Super Bowl Odds: Midseason Predictions and Playoff Chances for 2023 and 2024 Seasons

Analysts update their preseason predictions for the NFL playoff field at the midpoint of the 2023 season. The Kansas City Chiefs are the unanimous pick to win the AFC West, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions are unanimous picks to win the NFC East and NFC North, respectively. Other division winners include the Buffalo Bills (AFC East), Cincinnati Bengals (AFC North), Houston Texans (AFC South), Atlanta Falcons (NFC South), and Seattle Seahawks (NFC West). The wild-card teams include the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC, and the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC.

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sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Rob Manfred Embraces MLB Playoff Format and Rule Changes

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defends the unpredictability of the new playoff format, highlighting the excitement and competitiveness it brings to the postseason. The Major League Baseball Players Association, however, expresses concerns about the value given to division winners and proposes longer division series and advantages for division winners in the wild-card round. Manfred acknowledges the ongoing discussions surrounding the format but believes it has served the league well. He also mentions the league's efforts to develop a baseball with better grip for pitchers without excessive manipulation.

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sports3 years ago•6 min saved

"Expert Predictions and Power Rankings for the 2023-24 NHL Season: Stanley Cup, Playoff Chances, and Awards"

ESPN staff members have made their predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season, including division winners, the Stanley Cup champion, and individual award winners. The Toronto Maple Leafs are favored to win the Atlantic Division, while the New Jersey Devils are predicted to top the Metropolitan Division. The Colorado Avalanche are expected to come out on top in the Central Division, and the Edmonton Oilers are favored in the Pacific Division. As for the Stanley Cup champion, the Carolina Hurricanes received the most votes. Connor McDavid is the favorite to win the Hart Trophy (MVP), while Auston Matthews is predicted to win the Rocket Richard Trophy (goals leader). Cale Makar is favored to win the Norris Trophy (best defenseman), and Ilya Sorokin is predicted to win the Vezina Trophy (best goaltender). Connor Bedard is the front-runner for the Calder Trophy (rookie of the year).

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sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"2023 NFL Season: Super Bowl Predictions, Playoff Picks, and Betting Tips"

CBS Sports' panel of experts have made their predictions for the 2023 NFL season, including division winners, wild card teams, and Super Bowl matchups. There was less agreement among the panelists this year, with no unanimous division winners and multiple teams receiving votes for playoff spots. The Rams and Cardinals were unanimously predicted to finish third and last in the NFC West, respectively. No panelist had the same Super Bowl matchup or winner, with votes spread across six different teams.

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sports3 years ago•29 min saved

"2023 NFL Division Winner Odds, Expert Picks, and Must-Watch Games: Commanders, Jaguars, and Saints in the Spotlight"

CBS Sports staff members make their predictions for the 2023 NFL division winners. In the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills are favored to win, with the New York Jets as a potential contender. The Kansas City Chiefs are the popular choice in the AFC West, although the Los Angeles Chargers are seen as a strong competitor. The Jacksonville Jaguars are predicted to win the AFC South, but the Tennessee Titans are also considered a threat.

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sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"2023 NFL Season: Division Winners, Wild-Card Teams, Practice Squad Tracker, Team Tiers, and AFC Breakdown"

Analysts predict the division winners and wild-card teams for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. In the AFC, the Buffalo Bills are favored to win the East, the Cincinnati Bengals are predicted to take the North, the Jacksonville Jaguars are chosen for the South, and the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to win the West. The New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Los Angeles Chargers are projected as wild-card teams. In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys are favored in the East, the Green Bay Packers in the North, the Atlanta Falcons in the South, and the Seattle Seahawks in the West. The Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, and Carolina Panthers are predicted as wild-card teams.

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sports3 years ago•8 min saved

2023 NFL Predictions: Eagles Fall, Falcons Rise, and Best Futures Bets

The Brinson Model™️ predicts the division winners and wild-card teams for the 2023 NFL playoffs. The Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Kansas City Chiefs are projected to win their respective divisions. The wild-card teams in the AFC are the Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, and Denver Broncos. In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons, and San Francisco 49ers are predicted to win their divisions, with the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Seattle Seahawks as wild-card teams.

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sports3 years ago•0 min saved

"MLB's 2023 Opening Day: Predictions, Numbers, Rankings, and Rule Changes"

With MLB Opening Day just around the corner, Yahoo Sports' MLB team has made their predictions for the upcoming season. The Yankees and Cardinals are favored to win their divisions, while the Astros and Mets are predicted to appear in the World Series. Shohei Ohtani is expected to have a standout season, and Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is a top pick for leading in home runs. Additionally, the team predicts breakout seasons for St. Louis' Jordan Walker and Lars Nootbaar, and will be tracking pitch-timer violations this year.

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