Here are MSR’s Season 1 and overall cycle predictions for MSR. Thanks to all those that voted.
Super Bowl Winner:
1. Eagles (75%)
2. Jags/Jets/Packers/Ravens/Broncos (5%)
Super Bowl Loser:
1. Bills (40%)
2. Eagles (20%)
3. Ravens (15%)
All but 1 person selected the Eagles to make the Super Bowl, with nearly everyone picking them to win. I don't think there's ever been this much of a consensus on who will win it all. The Bills seem to be the favorite to match up vs them in the Super Bowl.
Highest Scoring Team:
1. Eagles (55%)
2. Ravens (20%)
3. Seahawks/Bills/Broncos/Chargers/Dolphins (5%)
With talent at every position on offense. It's hard not to see why people would pick the Eagles.
Least Points Allowed:
1. Broncos (20%)
2. Bears/Eagles (15%)
3. Browns/Cowboys/Packers (10%)
With some big playmakers on defense, the Broncos defense will be tested often vs some loaded AFC West offenses.
NFC Playoff Teams:
1. Bears/Eagles (100%)
2. Panthers (85%)
3. Packers/Seahawks (75%)
4. Cowboys/Commanders (70%)
There were 8 teams fighting for the 7 spots with a big drop off in votes after that. It'll be interesting to see how accurace this turns out ot be.
AFC Playoff Teams:
1. Ravens (95%)
2. Bills (90%)
3. Dolphins (80%)
4. Broncos (75%)
5. Chargers (65%)
6. Colts (50%)
7. Chiefs OR Titans (40%)
There was significantly less consenus on who makes the AFC playoffs. Every team received at least 1 vote. All but 3 teams had at least 20% too!
What division will combine for the most wins:
1. NFC East (65%)
2. NFC North (15%)
3. AFC North (10%)
Only 15% of the votes went to AFC divisions. Does this make the NFC the superior conference?
Cycle Predictions (based on what team they are in M24):
Most Improved User from M23:
1. Chiefs (30%)
2. Jets/Dolphins/Panthers (10%)
3. 8 teams tied (5%)
With an elite QB to start, big things are expected this year from Ice.
User that takes the biggest stepback from M23:
1. Seahawks (25%)
2. Broncos (20%)
3. Cards/Ravens (10%)
I'd say this would be a surprise but if you saw the M24 superlative results, you'd see how this is no surprise at all. Will these users prove the doubters wrong???
Teams Most Likely to Win at least 1 Super Bowl:
1. Eagles (90%)
2. Broncos (80%)
3. Bills (75%)
Nearly every participant believes the Eagles will win at least 1 Super Bowl this cycle. Will the Eagles let the pressure get to them though?
Teams Most Likely to Win multiple Super Bowls:
1. Eagles (60%)
2. None (25%)
3. Bills/Broncos (20%)
Not only are the Eagles expected to win at least 1 Super Bowl, most think they'll win multiple! With talent at every position, they'll certainly be in a great position to do this.
Most Undervalued Teams in Team Selection:
1. Chiefs (45%)
2. Bills (30%)
3. 5 tied (5%)
Both of these teams have elite QBs to start. While they aren't without issues, maybe people looked too much at what these teams didn't have, instead of just focusing on what they did have.
Most Overvalued Teams in Team Selection:
1. Texans (35%)
2. Seahawks (20%)
3. Bears/49ers (10%)
For the 2nd straight cycle, the Texans come out on top. Some people just love to rebuild teams, while others see that as a head-scratcher.
Thanks to all who voted! How did MSR do? Which prediction is least likely to happen?