The unknown.
What will this wildly unprecedented, unpredictable season look like? There's so much uncertainty, so much new, so much that's different about this team it's hard to say anything about them with certainty beyond what their uniforms will look like, who they'll be playing, where and when.
Drew Lock has all the weapons in 2020, but does he know how to use them yet? Baltimore is deep, fast and talented across the board, yet prime for a slight regression in 2020.
That makes them a great team to feature with some bold predictions.Belichick allowed his offense to throw the ball a lot because Brady was the best quarterback in NFL history. Thrilling. Pats 30, Jets 23,Oh, but wouldn't it be be glorious for these Patriots to get some Sunday Night Football revenge on the Ravens, a team that derailed their then undefeated season in2019, and exposed weaknesses the rest of the league would soon seize on in Brady's farewell campaign. The offensive line is average at best.
New England Patriots bold predictions for the upcoming 2020 NFL season.
Even with a long road trip to L.A., the Patriots are likely to see Justin Herbert and are also, therefore, likely to nab a win -- even if Herbert has a terrific supporting cast.Score prediction: Win, 24-17.
But Watson's experience will have him winning a duel with whoever is quarterbacking in New England.Score prediction: Win, 21-20.
After that? Russell Wilson's poise pushes the Seahawks past the Patriots. Better than Cam Newton. Record: 9-7; Division: No. "Frozen 2", no less. The broadcast draws the CBS A-team of Nantz and Romo, and a chance, even in front of no fans, for Cam to shine in his first start under center as the guy after Brady leads me to believe he'll gut this one out.
Gone is the GOAT QB, and with him the plug 'n play "Brady = 12 wins minimum and a trip to the AFC Championship" resurfaced this time of year the past decade.
In a land of gridiron certainty and perpetual dominance now questions, doubt and curiosity abound.
Let's imagine the Dolphins decide to start Tua Tagovailoa, the 2020 fifth-overall pick, in this game.
When have they not been able to remain competitive, even title worthy, while reconfiguring from within on both sides of the ball (2012 anyone?) These are just facts.
This will be the quarterback's first time back to …
Pats 34, Jets 18.It's time to embrace it.
Still, the Patriots edge past what will likely be a much-improved Arizona team in 2020.Score prediction: Win, 20-10.
Prediction: Welcome back, Jimmy Garoppolo. Early Roster Prediction 2020. And most of all I'M READY FOR THE PATRIOTS TO RETURN TO THE PLAYOFFS (ooh, spoiler!
Yes. Last year’s leaders in sacks (Jamie Collins, Sr. … You could make a strong case for why that run will end. Don't let Kyle Murray looking like Cam Newton having almost a foot on Kyler Murray fool you; these guys can score the football. And let's also imagine that Belichick knows exactly how to stop the former Nick Saban product.Score prediction: Win, 31-20. Hawks 23, Pats 17,Knock on wood if you think Jon Gruden's Raiders will be a tough out every week. Belichick is sure to have Jimmy Garoppolo's number, and the Super Bowl loss is sure to be tough for San Francisco.
"Frozen 2", no less. Better than Cam Newton? Patriots win 24-17. Unlimited steals the W from Superman in the late minutes. FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots reacts with teammates during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
In the QB's place comes a former MVP, with personality to spare, on a reclamation project year, seeking redemption and validation of his talents and efforts. And he'll bring the magic. That's gonna be a no from me, Dawg. The Patriots won't have the firepower to match Patrick Mahomes in 2020, not even if the Chiefs are suffering from …
Are the Patriots going to lose their final three games on the 2020 schedule? Like your milkshake he drinks it up! Pats26, Chargers 18,Tough turnaround; another LA team in but a half week's time?
Even with an elite secondary and a group of young and athletic linebackers, the Patriots are likely to have a tough time containing Kyler Murray and his explosive offense. 2 in AFC East; Playoffs: No. I just quoted a Disney movie to start my Patriots season prediction piece. New England will desperately need other players to step up in the absence of the greatest quarterback the franchise has ever known.Betting against Belichick to find a way to make this team competitive would be a mistake. Pats 23, Rams 21,Why bother trying to figure out how and why the Pats will lose this game when you know they will.
Pats 33, Cardinals 27,Game 1 of a West Coast same stadium 4 days 2 game swing sees the Pats taking on The Los Angeles Chargers, aka The Other SoFi Stadium home team, on a sunny SoCal Sunday afternoon. JavaScript is disabled. ", remember this place is cursed, personnel moves mean the teams know each other too well, Miami is improving, and the stadium is in Miai Gardens. Good game, Chiefs pull away late. I'll step out on the ledge. The Dolphins prevented the Patriots from earning a first-round bye in the AFC playoffs with an upset win in Week 17 last season, and Miami has been quite busy overhauling its roster through free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft over the last two months.
It's Gruden's first trip back as coach of the Raiders since, well, you know that famous game in the snow a few years back. Pats 24, Raiders 16,I'd love to tell you that the Pats can make their way into the house of the defending Super Bowl champs and avenge a frustrating defeat last season. Score prediction: Patriots 31-21 The Patriots will get a chance to avenge their most disappointing loss of the 2019 season to begin the 2020 campaign.
First let me say I hate the new playoff format.
Jarrett Stidham impressed as a rookie last year during training camp, the preseason and regular season practices. New England couldn't stop Lamar Jackson last year, and while the Patriots seem to be building a defense that's speedy enough to stop him, they won't quite be there yet.
Whatever juicy storyline you care to trumpet during this clash of division rivals, fact remains this should be a doozy.