Remember Rob Woodfork's predictions in the 2016 NFL Preview? See, what had happened was...
NFC EAST:What I predicted:Redskins 11-5Giants 8-8 Cowboys 7-9Eagles 6-10Best call: “…the fact of the matter is (the Eagles) don’t have as good a QB situation as their investment in it suggests.”Worst call: “With (Dallas’) patchwork D and an offense led by a rookie (QB) at least half the season, count on a very slow start but a competitive finish for not-so-big D.”
What happened:
Cowboys 13-3
Giants 11-5
Redskins 8-7-1
Eagles 7-9
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images
NFC NORTH:What I predicted:Packers 9-7Bears 8-8 Vikings 7-9Lions 6-10Best call: “Mike Zimmer’s Vikings are well coached so they’ll be competitive — but missing a good young QB on the verge of a breakout season is too much to overcome.”Worst call: “The arrow is pointed down in Motown…expect the Lions to assume their familiar position in the division basement.”
What happened:
Packers 10-6
Lions 9-7
Vikings 8-8
Bears 3-13
(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
AP Photo/Rick Osentoski
NFC WEST:What I predicted:Cardinals 12-4Seahawks 10-6Rams 6-10Niners 4-12Best call: “Hard Knocks and a relocation (to Los Angeles)? That’s too much for a team with no QB to overcome.”Worst call: “Even if Palmer can’t completely shake off his postseason demons, the title drought in the desert may finally be over.”
What happened:
Seahawks 10-5-1
Cardinals 7-8-1
Rams 4-12
49ers 2-14
(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
NFC SOUTH:What I predicted:Panthers 11-5 Falcons 7-9Saints 7-9Bucs 5-11Best call: “(The Saints offense) will probably still be a productive unit, but not good enough to overcome what is still an awful Saints defense.”Worst call: “Year 2 of the Dan Quinn Era in Atlanta figures to look a lot like Year 1: a good stretch will make you fall in love with them but they’ll ultimately disappoint.”
What happened:
Falcons 11-5
Bucs 9-7
Saints 7-9
Panthers 6-10
(AP Photo/David Goldman)
AP Photo/David Goldman
AFC EAST:What I predicted:Patriots 11-5Jets 8-8Dolphins 8-8Bills 5-11Best call: “(Tom) Brady comes back pissed and good as ever, New England easily wins its 13th division title in 14 years, and advances to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.”Worst call: “So with an average offense and average defense, expect another average season in Miami.”
What happened:
Patriots 14-2
Dolphins 10-6
Bills 7-9
Jets 5-11
(Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
AFC WEST:What I predicted:Raiders 10-6Broncos 8-8Chiefs 8-8Chargers 7-9Best call: “If this group of youngsters comes of age sooner rather than later, it could be a special season in the Bay Area.”Worst call:“Eric Berry’s return to the secondary should be a boost on and off the field, but not enough to send KC to the playoffs in a suddenly stacked division.”
What happened:
Chiefs 12-4
Raiders 12-4
Broncos 9-7
Chargers 5-11
(AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
AP Photo/Ed Zurga
AFC SOUTH:What I predicted:Jags 10-6Texans 9-7 Colts 6-10 Titans 3-13Best call: “These Colts look closer to the glue factory than the Super Bowl, and a .500 season would be a best case scenario.”Worst call: “I’m about to say three words that have perhaps never been spoken: I love Jacksonville.” (Woodfork’s note: This is my worst call of the decade, let alone the year.)
What happened:
Texans 9-7
Titans 9-7
Colts 8-8
Jaguars 3-13
(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.
