By: Jake Rajala

The Buffalo Bills are the biggest Super Bowl favorite in the eyes of countless NFL analysts. It’s clearly hard to bet against the Josh Allen-led Bills, who also signed the future Hall of Famer Von Miller this off-season. With that said, I’m going to simply untwine the likely victories, potential losses, and overall record for the Bills in 2022.

Week 1: at the Rams

The Bills-Rams showdown could be the Super Bowl LVII preview. It may seem like the Bills are the favorite after Miller jumped from LA to BUF, but I still trust the Rams a bit more in Week 1. I like the Rams addition of Allen Robinson and he could excel against the rookie Kaiir Elam. I believe LA wins 35-28.

Week 2: vs the Titans

I expect the Tennesee Titans will take a dip in 2022 and they may potentially be in the Malik Willis era at some point next season. I believe the Bills win 35-21.

Week 3: at the Dolphins

It will take time for the Dolphins to grow chemistry with their new pieces next season. I trust in Allen and the Bills quite a bit more than the Dolphins in this contest. I believe the Bills win 35-24.

Week 4: at the Ravens

The Ravens may have the best secondary in the NFL, but I still don’t believe Lamar Jackson will keep pace with Allen in the show-down. I believe the Bills win 28-21.

Week 5: vs the Steelers

The Steelers made the playoffs in miraculous fashion in 2021. I expect the Bills to win 38-21 in this game.

Week 6: at the Chiefs

The Chiefs may still have an explosive offensive attack without Tyreek Hill. Nonetheless, I like the Bills overall talent a bit more – as I expect BUF to win in this re-match by a score of 42-35.

Week 8: vs the Packers

I don’t love the Packers direction, to say the least. I believe the Bills win 38-28.

Week 9: at the Jets

The Bills will certainly mop the floor against the Jets. I foresee the Bills winning 35-14.

Week 10: vs the Vikings

I project the Vikings to win the NFC North, but I don’t feel confident in them beating the Bills. I expect the Bills to beat the Vikings by a score of 35-27.

Week 11: vs the Browns

It seems like Deshaun Watson could miss the 2022 season. I expect the Bills to beat the Browns 35-24.

Week 12: at the Lions

The Lions will not come close to upsetting the Bills — as the Bills should have a monster victory by a score of 42-14.

Week 13: at the Patriots

The Bills will sweep their despised opponent in New England next season. I believe the Bills win 28-14 in this show-down.

Week 14: vs the Jets

I predict the Bills win 35-17 against a Jets team that could have a new HC-QB combo in 2023.

Week 15: vs the Dolphins

The Bills should expect to face an improved Dolphins team in their second match-up. Although, I still believe the Bills will win 28-24 in this game.

Week 16: at the Bears

I am not in awe of Justin Fields’s ability to edge out the Bears. I really believe the Bills win 35-21 in this contest.

Week 17: at the Bengals

I honestly like how the Bengals match up to the Bills and I expect the Bengals to win a very close game by a score of 42-38.

Week 18: vs the Patriots

I believe Bill Belichick will really want to win this game, but I still expect the Bills to keep their foot on the pedal and win 35-24.

Final record: 15-2

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By: Jake Rajala

The Denver Broncos transitioned from a mediocre AFC team to a Russell Wilson-led Super Bowl favorite this off-season. Wilson is out of the wretched Seahawks island and he’s hungry for his second Super Bowl ring in Denver. With that said, I’m going to simply outline three reasons why the Denver Broncos could reach Super Bowl LVII.

The Broncos depth on offense

It’s obvious that Courtland Sutton and second-year RB Javonte Williams are expected to be superb contributors in 2022. Although, it should also be noted that the Broncos also carry tremendous depth at RB and WR. Melvin Gordon is an excellent 1B at RB, while Tim Patrick is a sleeper WR3 option. Patrick has 730+ yards without Wilson in each of the past two seasons without a quality QB. I expect him to be one of the breakout AFC WRs this season.

Strength of schedule

The Broncos might play in the wild AFC West, but they actually carry the 15th most difficult schedule next season. Meanwhile, the reigning Super Bowl Champions (LA Rams) have the most challenging schedule in 2022. The Broncos should feel ecstatic about facing a modest slate of opponents and even the Tyreek Hill-less Chiefs twice in the regular season. The Broncos also have the easiest strength of schedule among all AFC West squads.

Improved pass rush

Denver and Von Miller didn’t reunite this off-season, but the Broncos still have excellent horses at their edge-rushing spots moving forward. Bradley Chubb will return healthy (missed 10 games in 2021) and they expect a lot of production from the new speed rusher Randy Gregory, as well. The Broncos flexed the eighth-best pass defense last, but they could make more magic with their shiny, insanely athletic pass-rushing duo.

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