These are my predictions for which teams will make the playoffs in the NFL this season:
NFC North Champions: Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) talks to center Frank Ragnow (77) before a snap against Los Angeles Rams during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
NFC West Champions: Los Angeles Rams
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NFC East Champions: Philadelphia Eagles
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean (33) celebrates his interception for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
NFC South Champions: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) reacts after a first down during the third quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Washington Commanders at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
NFC Wild Card Team 1: Washington Commanders
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NFC Wild Card Team 2: Green Bay Packers
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NFC Wild Card Team 3: Minnesota Vikings
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
On The Bubble: Chicago Bears
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On The Bubble: San Francisco 49ers
Jun 11, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass during a team OTA at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
On The Bubble: Atlanta Falcons
Jun 11, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) warms up during Minicamp at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Training Ground. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
AFC North Champions: Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets ready to launch the ball during first half action at the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025.
AFC West Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks off the field after losing against the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
AFC East Champions: Buffalo Bills
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AFC South Champions: Houston Texans
Dec 25, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) runs onto the field before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
AFC Wild Card Team 1: Cincinnati Bengals
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AFC Wild Card Team 2: Los Angeles Chargers
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AFC Wild Card Team 3: Denver Broncos
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On The Bubble: Indianapolis Colts
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On The Bubble: Pittsburgh Steelers
Dec 25, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) takes the field against the Kansas City Chiefs at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
