AFC Division Winners

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NFL Division Winners/AFC

BY: Hirby

 

            So often we find ourselves seeing bias within the league based off controllable variables and group perceptions. These narratives sometimes drive opinions that may not be necessarily true and can lead to predictions that are not accurate. So, to help alleviate those prediction of the past below we dive into who will win the predictions and why it will happen.

 

AFC North- Cleveland Browns

The reasoning behind this pick is pretty easy. The Browns have the most feared pass rusher in the game overall. Garret will be an absolute terror off the edge. New coach KJ has always tried to build a defense who is fast off the edge and create pressure. However, in both previous cycles there has been one constant that KJ has proceeded to do regardless of the team, and that is run the ball. Now given one of the best offensive lines in the game along with a top 3 RB. The browns will control the clock and run the ball successfully.

            There will be no competition within this division like many think. The issue is the Bengals will not be able to compete every game due to their defense. The Ravens with Kfox will struggle early due to learning an offense that is very different than what most people are use to. Kfox will struggle not being able to pass as easy as with Herbert and those charger receivers. Poor Pat with the Steelers will struggle till they figure out their offensive identity.

 

AFC East- Miami Dolphins

            This one was a close one between the Dolphins and Bills. However, the offensive fire power the dolphins have will help. Tua will take a step forward with the weapons on the outside with Waddle and Hill. Factor in that good TE then we have an explosive offense that Adel will take advantage of. The secondary of the dolphins will do enough to help force a few turnovers with Howard (89) and Jones (87). Add in young Jevon Holland (83) and Eric Rowe (80) then the secondary is well rounded.

            The jets and patriots have some ground to make up roster wise so the first few seasons will be a slug fest with dolphins and bills. However, going into year one these young dolphins will be able to squeak out the division by a few wins.

 

AFC South- Indianapolis Colts

 

            This division will not be very close. Based on teams and users alone we can make assumptions, but when evaluating the teams with users more closely we can see that the gap in rosters will make the difference year one. The Colts are set up for a run now while having a nice mixture of young talent. One thing that we have seen on teams before that Astin has had success with is a good RB, few good O-linemen, and a good defense. These colts are set up perfectly and have a serviceable QB.

            The closest team that could give them a run would be the titans. They have all the makings to upset the colts, but do not believe they can compete offensively overall. The jags are young and filling in the pieces slowly and will give the colts a run later in the cycle but year one goes through Indy.

 

AFC West- LA Chargers

 

            This one will be short a sweet. This is the most complete team in the division. Chiefs lost Hill, Radiers have some holes throughout, and the Broncos could potentially give a fight in the end. However, the roster is not set up yet to help overcome the overwhelming power of the chargers. Weapons everywhere on offense, defensive playmakes everywhere as well equates to a potential dynasty?? We will find out.