Time to throw down - 2019 official prediction thread

[Blaming Brad]

I know a bunch of us have made predictions in various threads but now that the 3rd preseason game is over and we're 2 weeks away from games that actually count, it's time to officially throw down. Give me your win/loss prediction and give me one bold prediction (something not likely to happen, but maybe you have a hunch or feeling on, or maybe just throwing something out there and thinking it will stick).

My official win/loss prediction is 6-10. I think the defense could be decent, but it won't be enough to make up for the lackluster offense. I see a lot of low-scoring close games with the Lions coming up short (and of course at least a couple games will be decided by a controversial judgment call - it wouldn't be a Lions season without that).

Bold prediction - Stafford gets benched at some point this season.

And while I wouldn't call this a bold prediction, I am also predicting this offense will be even more boring than last year, which might be even more depressing than their 6-10 record. Get ready for a lot of 2-3 TE sets, running the ball on first and second down, check downs and nary a throw down field other than the occasional Stafford bomb 10 yards past the receiver to "keep the defense honest".

Other NFC North Slappies feel free to chime in as well.

[badnews3123]

10-6. Can’t remember the last time I bought in, but I’m buying this roster. Think they have a top 10 defense with potential to be top 5. Offense has some concerns, but I think they did a good job addressing some of the issues they had last season.

Could see them starting 1-4, but I think they a nice stretch in second half to get back on track and make some noise....

So they’ll likely go 7-9

[TRUMP]

13-3.

[TRUMP]

13-3.

[goldenlions]

9-7

I think they have a potential to lose 4 or 5 of the first 6. But no season carries over and some of these other teams that won last year could go through some leaner times. I don't think the Chargers and Chiefs will be as good as last year, and being at home, the Lions could surprise with a victory in one of those.

We don't know how GB is going to be, how long Rodgers will go without an injury (I don't see him playing a full injury free season in the rest of his career). the Vikings have looked like the Lions in preseason where the first team players not doing that well, but preseason can mislead. Not sure about the Bears, I haven't really heard much about them, but trends dictate that defenses that had a great season usually do not follow it up the next season playing just as well or even better and I don't trust their offense to play long fields all game.

And we play a lot of bad teams from last year in the Giants, Bucs, Broncos, Raiders, but I expect them to be better than last year.

If the Lions can't beat the Cardinals in the first game, I will have to reevaluate this team, but as constructed, I think they pull at least 7 or 8 wins this year and win a couple they shouldn't to get to 9-7.

[Felix]

1 Sun. Sept. 8 @ Cardinals 4:25 p.m.
Im going to go ahead and call this a win. I dont like the lack of playing time together in preseason, however, a rookie QB with some key D players missing. Could be a rough season if they lose this one 1-0

2 Sun. Sept. 15 vs Chargers 1 p.m.
Not sure why, but I kinda like the Lions in this one. Gordon being out makes them a little more 1 dimensional and I guess I don't get all the hype surrounding the Chargers. Really, this is a toss up to me, but taking the Leos. 2-0


3 Sun. Sept. 22 @ Eagles 1 p.m.
First game we will get to see where the Lions really are. I don't think the Eagles are as good as their SB run year, but they are a solid team. Lions come back to planet earth this game. 2-1


4 Sun. Sept. 29 vs Chiefs 1 p.m.
Yeah, these aren't the Chiefs of last year, but still a high scoring team. I think this game is closer than we think and I give the Lions a chance for an upset, but just for realistic prediction purposes, Chiefs. 2-2


5 BYE
Insert the Bye wins jokes by some original types


6 Mon. Oct. 14 @ Packers 8:15 p.m.
Lions have owned the Pack the past few years and I think they still will...however, Monday night Football and the refs come through to "make" some Pack magic.... 2-3


7 Sun. Oct. 20 vs Vikings 1 p.m.
I think the Lions split the division this year and this is a home game, so I'll take the Lions here. If Lions beat the Pack the week before, then maybe they lose this one....3-3


8 Sun. Oct. 27 vs Giants 1 p.m.
I feel like the Giants may be the worst team in the NFL, with AZ, so Ill go ahead and give the Lions the W here, as long as Snacks is healthy to stop Barkley.... 4-3


9 Sun. Nov. 3 @ Raiders 4:05 p.m.
I think the Raiders are better than last year and better than people think right now. This is about the time the Lions start putting it all together and maybe go for the 3rd or 4th win in a row here... Another coin toss, but I like the Lions on a late score like the last time they played here (I was there, wearing Lions gear and it was a fucking blast!) 5-3



10 Sun. Nov. 10 @ Bears 1 p.m.
Until proven otherwise, Bears are the team to beat in the NFCN and this is a home game for them...taking the Bears here 5-4


11 Sun. Nov. 17 vs Cowboys 1 p.m.
As much as I dont believe all the hype and I really, I mean REALLY hate the Cowboys, Lions just never seem to have any luck against them since 1991...hope Im wrong....5-5


12 Sun. Nov. 24 @ Redskins 1 p.m.
Lions broke that losing streak against them, then the road losing streak against them, now they break this 2 game slide.... 6-5


13 Thurs. Nov. 28 vs Bears 12:30 p.m.
Lions step up on thanksgiving...no other reason 7-5


14 Sun. Dec. 8 @ Vikings 1 p.m.
Well, I said they split, so heres the Vikes home game...although I could see Lions winning this with some extra rest and high off the TDay win against the Bears with the Division and PLayoffs in sight...but taking taking the home team... 7-6


15 Sun. Dec. 15 vs Buccaneers 1 p.m.
I think the Bucs do better than I am willing to give credit for right now, but Lions at home... 8-6


16 Sun. Dec. 22 @ Broncos TBD
Not real high on the Broncos this season, but this could come down to how healthy the Lions are...still taking the Lions 9-6


17 Sun. Dec. 29 vs Packers
Hmmm...if I called for the split and Packers won their home game, I guess this goes to the Lions...Lions end on a 3 game win streak and head into the playoffs confident...10-6


Hmmm...a little higher than Ive counted in the past...perhaps whoever wins the division sweeps the Lions putting them at 9-7? I tend to think 8-8 or 9-7 feels more correct, but I'll go with the 10-6 just for shits and giggles

[TRUMP]

Lions beat cards ..... 1-0
Lions lose to chargers....1-1
Lions lose to Eagles....1-2
Lions lose to Chiefs ... 1-3
Bye
At this point not going into game by game.
Lions crush Packers at GB.
Lions run the table finishing 13-3
Lions win NFC beating the Rams
Lions win SB beating NE

[liongeezer]

I think we go 7 wins and 1 loss at home (loss to KC). Then we split on the road at 4 wins and 4 losses (loss to Eagles, Vikings, Bears, and Broncos).


11 wins and 5 losses. We get at least a Wild Card.   I think the Vikings will take the division with a 12 and 4 record.  Fudgepackers will be taking it in the rear with a 6 and 10 record.


DaBears go 8 wins and 8 losses for 3 reasons.   1. They play a number 1 schedule against Rams and Saints both will be losses.  Everyone has seen how Nagy employs his offense and had the time to digest and find weakness.  3.  DaBears will miss Fangio a lot.  They also got lucky with a high numbers of turnovers last year.  This will balance out and DaBears will come back to Earth with a crash.

[thedane]

7-9

[JABF]

Sept 1, 2019 6:37:32 GMT -6 liongeezer said:

I think we go 7 wins and 1 loss at home (loss to KC). Then we split on the road at 4 wins and 4 losses (loss to Eagles, Vikings, Bears, and Broncos).


11 wins and 5 losses. We get at least a Wild Card.   I think the Vikings will take the division with a 12 and 4 record.  Fudgepackers will be taking it in the rear with a 6 and 10 record.


DaBears go 8 wins and 8 losses for 3 reasons.   1. They play a number 1 schedule against Rams and Saints both will be losses.  Everyone has seen how Nagy employs his offense and has had time to digest and find weakness.  3.  DaBears will miss Fangio a lot.  They also got lucky with a high numbers of turnovers last year.  This will balance out and DaBears will come back to Earth with a crash.

I'll bet no NFCN team gets more than 10 wins this year.  The Bears sure won't match their 12 wins of last year.  Regarding the Bears they do have a tougher schedule than last year.  I'm not worried about the defense remaining pretty stout, but the offense is a big question mark.  If Trubisky improves the Bears will have a 10 win season, but if he doesn't play well then it's going to be a rough year for the Bears.  Obviously injuries will be a huge factor for all 4 NFCN teams.  The Bears were very healthy last year and that was a huge help. 

I'd guess the Lions will have a much better season than last year... a wild guess would be a 9-win season.  I have no clue about the Vikes and Packers.  We will know a lot more after this first week of play.  That Bears/Packer opener will tell us a lot about those two teams.

[liongeezer]

Sept 1, 2019 20:45:48 GMT -6 JABF said:

Sept 1, 2019 6:37:32 GMT -6 liongeezer said:

I think we go 7 wins and 1 loss at home (loss to KC). Then we split on the road at 4 wins and 4 losses (loss to Eagles, Vikings, Bears, and Broncos).


11 wins and 5 losses. We get at least a Wild Card.   I think the Vikings will take the division with a 12 and 4 record.  Fudgepackers will be taking it in the rear with a 6 and 10 record.


DaBears go 8 wins and 8 losses for 3 reasons.   1. They play a number 1 schedule against Rams and Saints both will be losses.  Everyone has seen how Nagy employs his offense and has had time to digest and find weakness.  3.  DaBears will miss Fangio a lot.  They also got lucky with a high numbers of turnovers last year.  This will balance out and DaBears will come back to Earth with a crash.

I'll bet no NFCN team gets more than 10 wins this year.  The Bears sure won't match their 12 wins of last year.  Regarding the Bears they do have a tougher schedule than last year.  I'm not worried about the defense remaining pretty stout, but the offense is a big question mark.  If Trubisky improves the Bears will have a 10 win season, but if he doesn't play well then it's going to be a rough year for the Bears.  Obviously injuries will be a huge factor for all 4 NFCN teams.  The Bears were very healthy last year and that was a huge help. 

I'd guess the Lions will have a much better season than last year... a wild guess would be a 9-win season.  I have no clue about the Vikes and Packers.  We will know a lot more after this first week of play.  That Bears/Packer opener will tell us a lot about those two teams.

Thanks for the reply.  I have to disagree with no NFCN 10 win seasons.  The NFCN is one of the better divisions in the NFL.  3 teams (Bears, Vikes, Lions) in this division has improved immensely over the last 2 years.  Packers are the only team that have regressed talent wise due to bad management.  This division will hold it own against the AFCW and the NFCE due to excellent defenses and improved running games.  IOW all 3 teams are strong in the trenches and should be very competitive.

[Blaming Brad]

Aug 25, 2019 20:11:31 GMT -6 Blaming Brad said:

My official win/loss prediction is 6-10.

Not that I'm happy about it but I guess I'm the official winner. I actually thought I was undershooting it and thought this was a 7-9 team but figured it was the Lions so they would likely disappoint. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that they underperformed even my prediction but I do think if they have even average health they would have been a 7 win team.

[Felix]

Meh, I dont think anyone predicts all the injuries this team had and I think most of our predictions are based on being relatively healthy....I mean theres always injuries, but this was ridiculous...

[badnews3123]

Gave Patricia way too much credit to work with this D. Obviously missing some parts due to injuries and losing Stafford is a major factor, but a real piss poor showing.

Still stand by that this wasn’t a bad roster, just a lot of bad coaching, bad luck, and injuries.

[goldenlions]

My expectations were too high. I will not be going into next season with any enthusiasm. Patricia and Quinn are on a you have to prove it to me because I can't support what has been done so far.

[Blaming Brad]

Jan 3, 2020 21:05:23 GMT -6 Felix said:

Meh, I dont think anyone predicts all the injuries this team had and I think most of our predictions are based on being relatively healthy....I mean theres always injuries, but this was ridiculous...

Sure, they had more key injuries than most teams, but even if relatively healthy (including Stafford), do you think this team wins more than 8 games?

[Felix]

Jan 4, 2020 9:07:08 GMT -6 Blaming Brad said:

Jan 3, 2020 21:05:23 GMT -6 Felix said:

Meh, I dont think anyone predicts all the injuries this team had and I think most of our predictions are based on being relatively healthy....I mean theres always injuries, but this was ridiculous...

Sure, they had more key injuries than most teams, but even if relatively healthy (including Stafford), do you think this team wins more than 8 games?

probably right at 8...