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 Content Producer, which includes duties as producer and host of the DC Sports Huddle, nightside sports anchor and sports columnist on WTOP.com.
