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9 hours ago
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NFL.com's expert predictions agree on double-digit losses for the Saints in 2025
Whether the New Orleans Saints win three games in 2025 or five, the experts at are predicting the black and gold finish in last place in the NFC South. While the Saints have the second-easiest strength of schedule based on last year's standings, Ali Bhanpuri and Adam Rank both forecast a rocky season. "Five road trips over seven games is a lot for any team," Bhanpuri wrote, highlighting Weeks 7 to 14 as the lowest point on the schedule. While that does include a bye week before a grudge match with the rival Atlanta Falcons, cross-country flights to visit the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers in consecutive weeks isn't a recipe for success. However, Bhanpuri doesn't see that Week 12 Falcons game as an automatic win for Atlanta: "Went back and forth on this game until ultimately siding with Atlanta. But I wouldn't count out a rested Saints team making a statement at home against a hated rival." Rank agreed with Bhanpuri's predictions in picking the Saints over the rebuilding New England Patriots in Week 6, which he thinks could fuel them into a little win streak over the Chicago Bears (at Soldier Field) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (in New Orleans). But then it's seven consecutive losses for the Saints, until they win their last two games just in time to ruin their draft positioning. Could the Saints really be this bad in 2025? Maybe. Bhanpuri admitted that the team's proud veteran talent should set some kind of floor for success, but everything depends on how high the quarterback (whether it's Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler) can elevate a weak supporting cast on offense: "There are enough veteran leaders on hand for New Orleans to win twice as many games as projected, presuming competent quarterback play. But I'd be surprised if this team doesn't encounter its fair share of growing pains as it ushers in a new era of Saints football." More and more season predictions are coming in as we get closer to the regular season, and there's just not much confidence in what the Saints are building from around the national media landscape. Kellen Moore's team will have to prove a lot of doubters wrong if they're going to succeed in 2025. This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: expert predictions don't buy what the Saints are selling
USA Today
9 hours ago
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- USA Today
NFL.com's expert predictions agree on double-digit losses for the Saints in 2025
'I'd be surprised if this team doesn't encounter its fair share of growing pains' Whether the New Orleans Saints win three games in 2025 or five, the experts at are predicting the black and gold finish in last place in the NFC South. While the Saints have the second-easiest strength of schedule based on last year's standings, Ali Bhanpuri and Adam Rank both forecast a rocky season. "Five road trips over seven games is a lot for any team," Bhanpuri wrote, highlighting Weeks 7 to 14 as the lowest point on the schedule. While that does include a bye week before a grudge match with the rival Atlanta Falcons, cross-country flights to visit the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers in consecutive weeks isn't a recipe for success. However, Bhanpuri doesn't see that Week 12 Falcons game as an automatic win for Atlanta: "Went back and forth on this game until ultimately siding with Atlanta. But I wouldn't count out a rested Saints team making a statement at home against a hated rival." Rank agreed with Bhanpuri's predictions in picking the Saints over the rebuilding New England Patriots in Week 6, which he thinks could fuel them into a little win streak over the Chicago Bears (at Soldier Field) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (in New Orleans). But then it's seven consecutive losses for the Saints, until they win their last two games just in time to ruin their draft positioning. Could the Saints really be this bad in 2025? Maybe. Bhanpuri admitted that the team's proud veteran talent should set some kind of floor for success, but everything depends on how high the quarterback (whether it's Tyler Shough or Spencer Rattler) can elevate a weak supporting cast on offense: "There are enough veteran leaders on hand for New Orleans to win twice as many games as projected, presuming competent quarterback play. But I'd be surprised if this team doesn't encounter its fair share of growing pains as it ushers in a new era of Saints football." More and more season predictions are coming in as we get closer to the regular season, and there's just not much confidence in what the Saints are building from around the national media landscape. Kellen Moore's team will have to prove a lot of doubters wrong if they're going to succeed in 2025.
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12 hours ago
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NFL analysts give positive prediction for Rams' 2025 season
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2025 season with the hopes of improving on a solid 2024 campaign. The Rams brought back most of the roster that went to the NFC Divisional round a year ago and upgraded at positions like receiver and offensive line. Does that mean the Rams of this year will be better than their predecessor? That remains to be seen. Ali Bhanpuri and Adam Rank went through every game in the 2025 regular season to determine each team's win-loss record. Both of them picked L.A. to win double-digit games and make the postseason. Bhanpuri had the Rams going 11-6, winning the NFC West and earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC, while Rank thinks the Rams will go 10-6, finish second in the division and play as the No. 5 seed. The two analysts had similar schedule predictions, too. Both picked the Rams to lose to the Eagles, Ravens and Jaguars before the bye week, as well as the Seahawks in 16, but also predicted L.A. would go 8-2 over the final 10 games of the season. The "toughest game to call" for the duo was Week 15 against Lions, although both predicted a win for L.A. The Rams could absolutely get revenge for their 2024 playoff loss to the Eagles in Week 3 and/or surprise Baltimore three weeks later, but it was hard to pick against the home squads in both of those matchups. That same calculation is why I ultimately took the Rams in L.A. over the Lions. But, honestly, hearing "JA-RED GOFF" chants after a Detroit win at SoFi is a totally plausible outcome. After an inauspicious start, the Rams put questions about Matthew Stafford's back to rest (if he's not right, don't expect this prediction to be, either) and accomplish something they've yet to do in the Sean McVay era: sweep November. Since 2017, L.A. has posted the 24th-best win percentage (.429) during the month — twice going winless and never going undefeated. Their 5-0 mark in November— part of a win streak that extends through mid-December — propels the Rams to the NFC West title. This would certainly be a great outcome for the Rams in a pivotal year for the franchise. Stafford will be 38 by season's end the Rams need to capitalize on his ability before he rides off into the sunset. This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: NFL analysts give positive prediction for Rams' 2025 season
USA Today
12 hours ago
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- USA Today
NFL analysts give positive prediction for Rams' 2025 season
The Los Angeles Rams enter the 2025 season with the hopes of improving on a solid 2024 campaign. The Rams brought back most of the roster that went to the NFC Divisional round a year ago and upgraded at positions like receiver and offensive line. Does that mean the Rams of this year will be better than their predecessor? That remains to be seen. Ali Bhanpuri and Adam Rank went through every game in the 2025 regular season to determine each team's win-loss record. Both of them picked L.A. to win double-digit games and make the postseason. Bhanpuri had the Rams going 11-6, winning the NFC West and earning the No. 2 seed in the NFC, while Rank thinks the Rams will go 10-6, finish second in the division and play as the No. 5 seed. The two analysts had similar schedule predictions, too. Both picked the Rams to lose to the Eagles, Ravens and Jaguars before the bye week, as well as the Seahawks in 16, but also predicted L.A. would go 8-2 over the final 10 games of the season. The "toughest game to call" for the duo was Week 15 against Lions, although both predicted a win for L.A. The Rams could absolutely get revenge for their 2024 playoff loss to the Eagles in Week 3 and/or surprise Baltimore three weeks later, but it was hard to pick against the home squads in both of those matchups. That same calculation is why I ultimately took the Rams in L.A. over the Lions. But, honestly, hearing "JA-RED GOFF" chants after a Detroit win at SoFi is a totally plausible outcome. After an inauspicious start, the Rams put questions about Matthew Stafford's back to rest (if he's not right, don't expect this prediction to be, either) and accomplish something they've yet to do in the Sean McVay era: sweep November. Since 2017, L.A. has posted the 24th-best win percentage (.429) during the month — twice going winless and never going undefeated. Their 5-0 mark in November— part of a win streak that extends through mid-December — propels the Rams to the NFC West title. This would certainly be a great outcome for the Rams in a pivotal year for the franchise. Stafford will be 38 by season's end the Rams need to capitalize on his ability before he rides off into the sunset.
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a day ago
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Broncos predicted to get off to hot start but who gives them their first loss?
Broncos predicted to get off to hot start but who gives them their first loss? originally appeared on The Sporting News The Denver Broncos are a team many see as one of the better teams in the AFC this coming season, and the schedule set up nicely for them in the first month, with the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts to start the season. Ali Bhanpuri and Adam Rank, two analysts over at recently made game-by-game picks for each team in the league. Broncos Country will love the thoughts of each of them. Bhanpuri has the Broncos finishing 11-6 on the season and becoming the AFC's top wild card. Rank does him one better, putting the Broncos at 12-5, winning the AFC West, and becoming the No. 2 seed in the AFC. Looking at things from a different perspective, John Breech of CBS Sports decided to predict when each team would lose its first game of the season. Breech has the Broncos getting off to a 3-0 start with wins over the Titans, Colts and on the road over the Los Angeles Chargers. But he suggests that the team will come back home in Week 4 and suffer its first loss at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals. "This might end up being the best game of Week 4. These two teams gave us a shootout last season and it won't be surprising if we get another one with the Bengals pulling off the road upset", wrote Breech. The Broncos and Bengals played in one of the best games of the 2024 season, going shot for shot with major playoff implications on the line. The Bengals won the game 30-24 in overtime, dealing a blow to the Broncos' playoff hopes while significantly helping their own. While the Broncos were the team that took the last playoff spot, many fans felt that the Bengals should have been there instead. The Broncos will still have that loss fresh in their minds for this one and will be seeking a measure of revenge. READ: Broncos backup QB making case for team to repeat recent history The Bengals are built just like they were last year, with a high-powered offense and a lackluster defense. The Broncos improved on both sides of the ball and could have one of the league's best defenses, so they should have the advantage in this game. MORE BRONCOS CONTENT Broncos predicted to cut one of the top players to hit this year's waiver wire 4 players Broncos must find a way to keep ahead of the 2025 season Broncos' 2024 draft pick looks like a sure cut ahead of final preseason game 4 Broncos players who should be worried about their roster spot ahead of second preseason game Broncos encouraged to cut productive third-year star before season starts
