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2015 NFL Predictions Revisited

Rob Woodfork | rwoodfork@wtop.com

January 4, 2016, 4:56 AM

Washington Redskins' Alex Smith (83) and Spencer Long, carrying Colt McCoy (16), celebrate a long pass caught by Rashad Ross for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
NFC EAST: What I predicted: Eagles 11-5 Cowboys 8-8 Giants 7-9 Redskins 6-10 Best call: “The Giants should be fun to watch, but not a winning team.” Worst call: “I just have a feeling the combination of a better offensive line and those Chip Kelly miracle shakes will keep Bradford upright for 16 games and the Eagles in the driver’s seat for the NFC East title.” What happened: Redskins 9-7 Eagles 7-9 Giants 6-10 Cowboys 4-12 (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
AP Photo/Tim Sharp
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field during the second half an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC NORTH: What I predicted: Packers 13-3 Vikings 11-5 Lions 8-8 Bears 4-12 Best call: “Here’s your surprise team of 2015, folks … I’m banking on (the Vikings winning) at least 10 (games) and a triumphant return to the postseason.” Worst call: “If you haven’t had your fantasy draft yet, remember this name: Ameer Abdullah.” What happened: Vikings 11-5 Packers 10-6 Lions 7-9 Bears 6-10 (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
AP Photo/Matt Ludtke
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers organizes a team photo in the bench area during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 38-10 to clinch home field advantage for the playoffs (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
NFC SOUTH: What I predicted: Saints 10-6 Falcons 9-7 Panthers 7-9 Bucs 6-10 Best call: “Lovie Smith’s defense will be better, and so will Tampa — just not enough to avoid another last-place finish.” Worst call: “The Saints should win the division essentially by default.” What happened: Panthers 15-1 Falcons 8-8 Saints 7-9 Bucs 6-10 (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFC WEST: What I predicted: Seahawks 12-4 Cardinals 9-7 Rams 6-10 Niners 5-11 Best call: “ …everyone outside the Bay Area will be pointing and laughing at this team’s dramatic drop to the bottom of the division and maybe the conference.” Worst call: “If Foles plays like he did in 2013, this is a winning team. If he’s the guy from last year, they’re not.” What happened: Cardinals 13-3 Seahawks 10-6 Rams 7-9 49ers 5-11 (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AFC EAST: What I predicted: Patriots 12-4 Bills 11-5 Dolphins 6-10 Jets 4-12 Best call: “It’s good to be New England. They beat down Commissioner Roger Goodell in court, so Tom Brady shrugs off the Deflategate ruling to open the season. Thus, the offense will remain a well-oiled machine Pats fans won’t need to worry about.” Worst call: “I like new head coach Todd Bowles, but he’s fighting a losing battle here … it shall be dark in Gotham.” What happened: Patriots 12-4 Jets 10-6 Bills 8-8 Dolphins 6-10 (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP Photo/Lynne Sladky
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 3: Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Terrance West #27 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
AFC NORTH: What I predicted: Ravens 10-6 Steelers 10-6 Bengals 10-6 Browns 2-14 Best call: “Cincy will only go as far as Andy Dalton takes them. If he finally puts it all together and takes a step toward elite status, this is a potential Super Bowl team. If he’s the same old Andy, this is a one-and-done playoff team.” Worst call: “In a must-see regular season event, the (Ravens’) Christmas-weekend showdown with the Steelers could very well decide which team wins the division.” What happened: Bengals 12-4 Steelers 10-6 Ravens 5-11 Browns 3-13 (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after he cause Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles to fumble during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. The fumble was recovered by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AFC SOUTH: What I predicted: Colts 12-4 Texans 8-8 Jags 3-13 Titans 3-13 Best call: “…It looks like it’ll be another season of J.J. Watt single-handedly willing [Houston] to a .500 record.” Worst call: “(The Colts) just seem to have the goods … count on a deep playoff run that ends in Santa Clara.” What happened: Texans 9-7 Colts 8-8 Jaguars 5-11 Titans 3-13 (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Photo/David J. Phillip
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning pulls grass off his helmet during the second half in an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AFC WEST: What I predicted: Chargers 10-6 Broncos 9-7 Chiefs 9-7 Raiders 5-11 Best call: “It’s the beginning of the end for Manning in Denver.” Worst call: “I see the Chargers bolting their way to the top of the division and maybe even making some noise in the playoffs.” What happened: Broncos 12-4 Chiefs 11-5 Raiders 7-9 Chargers 4-12 (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
AP Photo/David Zalubowski
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Washington Redskins' Alex Smith (83) and Spencer Long, carrying Colt McCoy (16), celebrate a long pass caught by Rashad Ross for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field during the second half an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers organizes a team photo in the bench area during their game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Panthers won 38-10 to clinch home field advantage for the playoffs (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer (3) calls a play against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) greets wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) on the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 3: Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals tackles Terrance West #27 of the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on January 3, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after he cause Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles to fumble during the second half an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Houston. The fumble was recovered by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning pulls grass off his helmet during the second half in an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rob Woodfork

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.

rwoodfork@wtop.com

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