Remember Rob Woodfork's NFL Preview? He was horribly wrong about some teams but he also got quite a bit right. Point and laugh at all of the following.
Remember Rob Woodfork’s NFL Preview? He was horribly wrong about some teams but he also got quite a bit right. Point and laugh at all of the below.
NFC EAST
What happened:
Eagles 13-3
Cowboys 9-7
Redskins 7-9
Giants 3-13
What I predicted: Eagles 8-8Cowboys 7-9Giants 7-9Redskins 7-9Best call: “The Redskins will likely start slow on offense, intermittently struggle on defense, and play on the wrong side of .500 for most of the season.”Worst call: “(The Eagles are) more talented than last season, but it won’t necessarily show up in the won/loss column because of a tough schedule that includes games against the AFC West and a more competitive NFC East.”
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
AP Photo/Matt Rourke
NFC North
What happened:
Vikings 13-3
Lions 9-7
Packers 7-9
Bears 5-11
What I predicted: Packers 11-5Vikings 10-6Lions 7-9Bears 3-13Best call: “(The Vikings) have playmakers at every level of the D, so if they stay healthy — and that includes coach Mike Zimmer’s eye issues — this team can challenge for a wild card spot, and maybe even a division title.”Worst call: “…the Packers should be right there with the Seahawks as the NFC’s best.”
(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
AP Photo/Paul Sancya
NFC South
What happened:
Saints 11-5
Panthers 11-5
Falcons 10-6
Bucs 5-11
What I predicted: Bucs 10-6Falcons 10-6Panthers 9-7Saints 7-9Best call: “Even with the benefit of roster continuity, the Falcons will lose a couple more games while figuring out life without (Kyle) Shanahan … but win just enough to return to the playoffs via tiebreaker.”Worst call: “Tampa Bay wants to be badass and I think they will be … this is the favorite to win the annually unpredictable NFC South.”
(Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP)
Scott Clause/The Daily Advertiser via AP
NFC West
What happened:
Rams 11-5
Seahawks 9-7
Cardinals 8-8
49ers 6-10
What I predicted: Seahawks 12-4Cardinals 10-6Rams 6-1049ers 4-12Best call: “L.A. should get out to a strong start and be surprisingly competitive.”Worst call: “I expect to see both sides of the ball rank in the Top 10 and for Arizona to return to the postseason.”
(Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images
AFC East
What happened:
Patriots 13-3
Bills 9-7
Dolphins 6-10
Jets 5-11
What I predicted: Patriots 15-1Dolphins 7-9Bills 6-10Jets 1-15Best call: “Unfortunately for Miami, the schedule is tougher and they largely stayed the same — which means a drop in the standings.”Worst call: “Armagedon has arrived, and the Jets are on the clock for the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.”
(AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
AP Photo/Bill Kostroun
AFC North
What happened:
Steelers 13-3
Ravens 9-7
Bengals 7-9
Browns 0-16
What I predicted: Steelers 12-4Ravens 9-7Bengals 7-9Browns 4-12Best call: “Pittsburgh remains the (black and) gold standard in the AFC North and the biggest threat to New England’s return to the Super Bowl.”Worst call: “(Cleveland) is still a losing team but it’s one headed in the right direction.”
(AP Photo/Don Wright)
AP Photo/Don Wright
AFC South
What happened:
Jaguars 10-6
Titans 9-7
Colts 4-12
Texans 4-12
What I predicted: Titans 11-5Texans 8-8Jaguars 7-9Colts 4-12Best call: “The Colts will be bad this year—and so will the ensuing fallout for head coach Chuck Pagano.”Worst call: “I’m not buying into the hype coming from the Jaguars defense … this will be another losing season in Jacksonville.”
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File
AFC West
What happened:
Chiefs 10-6
Chargers 9-7
Raiders 6-10
Broncos 5-11
What I predicted: Chiefs 10-6Raiders 10-6Chargers 9-7Broncos 8-8Best call: “I see the Chargers contending for a Wild Card berth.”Worst call: Didn’t really have one! I mean, other than trusting Oakland to break .500 …
(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Rob Woodfork is WTOP's Senior Sports Analyst, which includes commentary and analysis in "DC Sports, Filtered" as well as duties as a multimedia sports reporter, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.
