Inside the 2025 NFL Forecast: Surprising Standouts and Shocking Upsets Revealed by Opta Analyst
We already mentioned the Jaguars, while the Bengals would have easily made the playoffs if their defense could stop anyone. Cincinnati is returning its entire offensive core led by Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, so the hope is that new defensive coordinator Al Golden can wrangle a good showing together.
As for the teams they replace, most are all still on the bubble for playoff contention. The Texans, Rams and Lions (who made the playoffs a year ago) have between a 43-57% chance to make the playoffs. The only 2024 playoff team that doesn’t is the Minnesota Vikings, who have a 26.1% chance after replacing QB Sam Darnold with J.J. McCarthy despite a revamped offensive line and the same quality offensive weapons.
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