Full 2022 NFL Season Predictions: Division winners, awards, and more

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 26-20. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 14: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field after a preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at Allegiant Stadium on August 14, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Vikings 26-20. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is pursued by William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 24: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers is pursued by William Gholston #92 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game at Lambeau Field on January 24, 2021 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

NFC Playoff Teams

  • Green Bay Packers (14-3)
  • San Francisco 49ers (13-4)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13-4)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (13-4)
  • WC1: Los Angeles Rams (12-5)
  • WC2: Dallas Cowboys (12-5)
  • WC3: Arizona Cardinals (11-6)

Despite the loss of Davante Adams in Green Bay, the Packers should still be able to feast on the weak competition in the NFC North and finish with the NFL’s best record. Aaron Rodgers can certainly do enough to get this team to the playoffs regardless of who he has at wide receiver.

Elsewhere, the NFC West produced three playoff teams with the 49ers, Rams, and Cardinals all returning to the playoffs. With first-year starter Trey Lance under center, the 49ers’ offense is primed to explode with playmakers such as Deebo Samuel and George Kittle still in tow. The defending champion Rams reloaded their team as usual but the additions of Allen Robinson and Bobby Wagner may mean more in terms of name value than actual on-field productivity.

Finally, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers return to the playoffs after yet again running through the NFC South. Of course, Brady is always a threat to make the Super Bowl despite finishing as the third seed in the NFC. Their match-up with the Cowboys in Raymond James Stadium has the potential to be a shootout.