AFC Season Predictions

AFC East:

The Bills division is one of the tougher ones in the NFL. The Patriots and Jets are both coming off Playoff appearances, the Dolphins aren't going to contend, but can win games despite their QB situation. Buffalo will be better than last year with their improved pass rush and could win any game. I see the Patriots running away with the division and the Jets fighting for a playoff spot.

NE: 13-3

NYJ: 9-7

BUF: 7-9

MIA: 5-11

AFC North:

The AFC North is broken down into two tiers, the Bengals and Browns at the bottom and the Steelers and Ravens fighting for the title. I can't see the Bengals winning more than 4 games with Andy Dalton at QB. The Browns will be like last year, in contention in most games and will be right around .500. The Steelers and Ravens, I believe, will both make the playoffs. With the Week 1 matchup between the two setting the tone for the season.

PIT: 12-4

BAL: 10-6

CLE: 8-8

CIN: 2-14

AFC South:

The AFC South is no up for grabs with the health of Peyton Manning in question. If he can come back to full health the Colts will win the division, but if he is out for more than 1/3 of the season I think the Texans will win it. The Jaguars and Titans both have new QB's and will be competitive but I can't see them in contention for the division. I can't see Peyton Manning being out for more than 6 weeks so I will still predict the Colts to win the AFC South.

IND: 9-7

HOU: 9-7

TEN: 6-10

JAX: 6-10

AFC West:

There are a lot of questions in the AFC West. Can Kyle Orton revive the Broncos along with stud rookie Von Miller at LB? Can the Chiefs replicate their great season of 2010? Can the Chargers win games in September or October? And Can the Raiders get out of the hole they've been in for years? I see the Chargers running away with the division with the Chiefs and Raiders fighting for 2nd.

SD: 12-4

KC: 8-8

OAK: 7-9

DEN: 5-11

AFC Playoffs:

1-New England

2-San Diego

3-Pittsburgh

4-Indianapolis

5-Baltimore

6-New York Jets

Pittsburgh over NY Jets

Baltimore over Indianapolis

New England over Baltimore

San Diego over Pittsburgh