The first off-season has officially come to an end, so it’s that time where I will look at all 32 teams and try to predict who I think will have the biggest jump in impact & stats compared to season 1. This is part 2 where it is only NFC teams, part 1 is already out so make sure to check that out as well.
NFC EAST
Dallas Cowboys – ROLB – Michah Parsons
Parsons had a GREAT rookie season so it’s not very bold to say he’s going to being even greater this upcoming season. Man does this guy have every ingredient to be a future DPOY: speed, size, skill, and more. Could easily get 55+ tackles, 5+ sacks, and 5+ INTs.
Philadelphia Eagles – QB – Deshaun Watson
Pretty simple… KMFO > Curt. 100 TDs 0 INTs. In all seriousness I’ve never seen KMFO play, but there’s a lot of hype around him so I’m going to just predict Watson to have 45 TDs and 10 or less INTs.
Washington Football Team – WR – Curtis Samuel
With the addition of rookie QB Malik Willis I am assuming WFT user will want to test out his new QB. Nobody benefits from that more than the receivers and Samuel led the talented WR core of the WFT last season with 990 yards and 11 TDs. Logically it only makes sense to think his numbers will rise drastically. Could see around 1.4k+ yards and 16+ TDs.
New York Giants – RB – Saquan Barkley
BRO… how are you 32nd in rushing with SAQUAD. Thank the lord the Giants user has stated he will rely on Barkley a lot more this upcoming season. Not only will he be relied on more, but also it’s his contract year so this is his year to prove he can be that dude in the New York offense. Should be around 1.2k+ yards and 10+ TDS… realistically should be way more but, baby steps.
NFC NORTH
Chicago Bears – QB – Justin Fields
Field’s had a Winston like rookie season throwing for 42 TDs and 41 INTS. Predicting him to be the MIP has nothing to do with anything else besides a new season and a gut feeling. My prediction is 47 TDs and 27 or less INTS.
Detroit Lions – QB – Baker Mayfield
Before the Baker trade happened I thought for sure when I posted this article T.J. or Hall would have been the MIP for the Lions. However now that Baker is in the hands of HypeMike and NOT HD I am expecting a complete 180 from his last season. He put up 4.7k yards, 32 TDs, and 45 INTs with the Browns. HypeMike had a better season with a QB who is worse than Baker by 26 overall. He also added another target for Baker in the draft so I am expecting a 5k+ yard, 48+ TD, and 20 or less season for Baker.
Green Bay Packers – CB – Eric Stokes
This was definitely one of the toughest teams to pick a MIP candidate for because everyone had amazing seasons statically speaking and in my opinion I feel like it’s going to be repeated. So, the reason I picked Stokes is because he’s developed between the beginning of last season to now and with his talent & speed I can only imagine he is going to improve even more. Predicting 12+ INTS for the sophomore player.
Minnesota Vikings – QB – Kellen Mond
Mond had a rookie season he’d probably like to forget throwing 24 TDs and 34 INTs. He didn’t start until week 8 so that might’ve had something to do with the real slow start. Talking to the Vikings user he confirmed Mond will be the starting QB for the whole season. So, with that in mind and this off-season to get prepared I believe he’ll have a good bounce back season. Predicting 35+ TDs and 30 INTS.
NFC SOUTH
Tampa Bay Buccaneers – RB -Fournette/Jones
With Brady out of Tampa I feel like he should lean on the run game if he wants a chance at the division. The reason is pretty much that Mali threw a lot of picks with Brady so just imagine how many will be thrown with a worse QB in Lock. Lenny and Rojo should split the carries so I’ll say my prediction is 2k rushing combined and 28 TDs.
Atlanta Falcons – CB – A.J. Terrell
This decision has a lot to do with his division. The quarterbacks in his division last year threw more than 120+ combined and with Mali losing Brady, it’s only going to happen more often. AJ is also a young stud in the ATL secondary, but only able to get 2 INTS on the season I have a feeling he’ll get some more this season. Predicting about 6+ INTS this season.
New Orleans Saints – RE – Marcus Davenport
Davenport had a pretty good season last year racking up 20 tackles and 9 sacks. With Cameron Jordan losing his superstar abilites it most likely will lead to Davenport being the man of the Saint’s dline. I am predicting a 30+ tackle and 14+ sack season.
Carolina Panthers – CB – Jaycee Horn
Jaycee is a bright young star in the Panther’s secondary. He’s got youth and talent which is pretty much everything you want in a rebuilding team. Also very similar to the A.J. Terrell situation a lot of INTs are thrown in this division and with the Brady out of the NFC South even more will be thrown. That being said he only had 1 INT in his rookie season so hopefully he can go chase down a couple more this season. Predicting 5+ INTs.
NFC WEST
San Fransisco 49ers – QB/WR- Trey Lance/Deebo Samuel
The reason for this duo to be the MIP for the Niners is because they both had some pretty underwhelming seasons, Lance with 3k passing and a 26-23 TD-INT ratio isn’t the worst but also isn’t very great. Similar with Deebo 650 receiving yards and 4 TDs. I believe if he can take some focus off of Kittle and get Deebo involved it will accelerate his offense into a top tier offense. My prediction is Lance will throw for 4K yards and a 31-22 TD-INT ratio now that he has the keys to the offense and Deebo will have 1k receiving and 9 TDs.
Arizona Cardinals – RB – Nyheim Hines
Oh wow are there a lot of candidates for most improved on this team because when you end with only one win you’d hope the only way is up from there. With all that being considered I’m not gonna take the easy way out and say Kyler, instead I’ll go with Hines. The reason for that is because Goose seems like the type of guy that doesn’t want to waste money and with Hines being his new investment (signed the 5-year deal) I feel like he’s going to force the ball to Hines and make him earn that $$$. Prediction is 2k+ yards and 18 TDs combined rushing and receiving
Los Angeles Rams – RB – Cam Akers
Pretty similar to the JK Dobbins situation. Akers was injured all of last season and his back up had a pretty good season racking in 1.1k yards and 15 TDs, so I can only imagine that Akers will step in and produce even higher numbers than that. I’m predicting 1.6k rushing yards and 20 TDs.
Seattle Seahakws – TE – Gerald Everett
I think everyone can agree that Drama did not have the season he would’ve hoped for, BUT I feel like with everyone on his head he’ll try to bounce back from his bitchassness season. With that being said he’ll likely be targeting one his favorite weapons in tight end Everett. Predicting a 1k+ receiving yards and 13+ TDs.
