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2019 NFL record projections: Can Chargers prevent a Patriots run to Super Bowl LIV?
Nate Davis, USA TODAYPublished 6:32 a.m. ET July 22, 2019 | Updated 9:53 a.m. ET July 22, 2019 AFC WEST
Los Angeles Chargers (12-4): If they can finally stave off the injury bug -- Bosa, TE Hunter Henry and LB Denzel Perryman have their fingers crossed -- the Bolts have as much talent as any team, particularly at the skill positions. They're also battle-tested -- let's be honest, they basically play in front of a hostile crowd every week -- capable of winning in any environment, to include a Super Bowl audience in South Florida on Feb. 2. (And wouldn't it be kinda nice to see Philip Rivers join 2004 draft mates Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger on the championship dais?)
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5): Will an overhauled defense jell quickly? Can league MVP Patrick Mahomes possibly approach the mind-boggling production he managed in his first year as a starter? Are the off-field distractions at an end with the NFL choosing not to suspend WR Tyreek Hill? Lots of questions, though K.C. is equipped to provide correct answers between the lines. Early tests as AFC West champs open with three of four on the road.
Oakland Raiders (5-11): 'Hard Knocks' should be fun. The offense should be a lot more fun with WR Antonio Brown and rookie RB Josh Jacobs. But the defense still appears suspect, especially up front. Wouldn't bet on them heavily before they land in Vegas.
Denver Broncos (4-12): With new coach and accomplished defensive mastermind Vic Fangio calling the shots, they shouldn't have to score many points to win games. Still, those points could be hard to come by with a new quarterback (Joe Flacco) and top playmakers Phillip Lindsay (wrist) and Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) returning from major injuries.
AFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Patriots def. (6) Jaguars; (4) Colts def. (5) Chiefs
Divisional: (3) Patriots def. (2) Steelers; (1) Chargers def. (4) Colts
AFC Championship Game: (1) Chargers def. (3) Patriots NFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Eagles def. (6) Saints; (5) Bears def. (4) 49ers
Divisional: (3) Eagles def. (2) Falcons; (5) Bears def. (1) Vikings
NFC Championship Game: (3) Eagles def. (5) Bears Super Bowl LIV
Chargers def. Eagles
2019 NFL record projections: Can Chargers prevent a Patriots run to Super Bowl LIV?
Nate Davis, USA TODAYPublished 6:32 a.m. ET July 22, 2019 | Updated 9:53 a.m. ET July 22, 2019 AFC WEST
Los Angeles Chargers (12-4): If they can finally stave off the injury bug -- Bosa, TE Hunter Henry and LB Denzel Perryman have their fingers crossed -- the Bolts have as much talent as any team, particularly at the skill positions. They're also battle-tested -- let's be honest, they basically play in front of a hostile crowd every week -- capable of winning in any environment, to include a Super Bowl audience in South Florida on Feb. 2. (And wouldn't it be kinda nice to see Philip Rivers join 2004 draft mates Eli Manning and Ben Roethlisberger on the championship dais?)
Kansas City Chiefs (11-5): Will an overhauled defense jell quickly? Can league MVP Patrick Mahomes possibly approach the mind-boggling production he managed in his first year as a starter? Are the off-field distractions at an end with the NFL choosing not to suspend WR Tyreek Hill? Lots of questions, though K.C. is equipped to provide correct answers between the lines. Early tests as AFC West champs open with three of four on the road.
Oakland Raiders (5-11): 'Hard Knocks' should be fun. The offense should be a lot more fun with WR Antonio Brown and rookie RB Josh Jacobs. But the defense still appears suspect, especially up front. Wouldn't bet on them heavily before they land in Vegas.
Denver Broncos (4-12): With new coach and accomplished defensive mastermind Vic Fangio calling the shots, they shouldn't have to score many points to win games. Still, those points could be hard to come by with a new quarterback (Joe Flacco) and top playmakers Phillip Lindsay (wrist) and Emmanuel Sanders (Achilles) returning from major injuries.
AFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Patriots def. (6) Jaguars; (4) Colts def. (5) Chiefs
Divisional: (3) Patriots def. (2) Steelers; (1) Chargers def. (4) Colts
AFC Championship Game: (1) Chargers def. (3) Patriots NFC playoffs
Wild card: (3) Eagles def. (6) Saints; (5) Bears def. (4) 49ers
Divisional: (3) Eagles def. (2) Falcons; (5) Bears def. (1) Vikings
NFC Championship Game: (3) Eagles def. (5) Bears Super Bowl LIV
Chargers def. Eagles
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