Baltimore Ravens
2015 Record
|
5-11-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
3rd AFC North
|
Head Coach
|
John Harbaugh
|
2015 Top Passers
- Joe Flacco - 10 games, 64.4 completion percentage (cmp%), 2791 yards, 14 TDs, 12 INTs, 83.1 passer rating
- Ryan Mallett - 2 games, 59.8 cmp%, 566 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 74.5 passer rating
- Jimmy Clausen - 2 games, 57.6 cmp%, 555 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs, 70.5 passer rating
- Matt Schaub - 2 games, 65.0 cmp%, 540 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs, 76.0 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Justin Forsett - 641 yards, 4.2 yards/attempt (y/a), 2 TDs
- Javorius Allen - 514 yards, 3.8 y/a, 1 TD, 2 fumbles lost
- Terrance West - 180 yards, 3.9 y/a
2015 Top Receivers
- Kamar Aiken - 75 receptions, 944 yards, 12.6 avg, 5 TDs, 202 Yards After Catch (YAC)
- Steve Smith Sr. - 46 receptions, 670 yards, 14.6 avg, 3 TDs, 263 YAC
- TE Crockett Gillmore - 33 receptions, 412 yards, 4 TDs, 253 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Darryl Smith - 121 total tackles, 5 Tackles For Loss (TFL), 3.0 sacks, 1 INT
- LB C.J. Mosley - 117 total tackles, 9 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble (FF)
- LB Elvis Dumervil - 48 total tackles, 4 TFL, 6.0 sacks, 1 FF
- CB Jimmy Smith - 54 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 3 INTs
2015 Notes
- QB Matt Schaub signed with Atlanta
- WR Chris Givens signed with Philadelphia
- G/T Kelechi Osemele signed with Oakland
- LB Courtney Upshaw signed with Atlanta
- DB Brynden Trawick signed with Oakland
- TE Chase Ford claimed off waivers by Cleveland
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 6
|
Ronnie Stanley
|
T
|
Notre Dame
|
RD 2, no. 36
|
Kamalei Correa
|
LB
|
Boise State
|
RD 3, no. 70
|
Bronson Kaufusi
|
DE
|
BYU
|
RD 4, no. 104
|
Tavon Young
|
CB
|
Temple
|
RD 4, no. 107
|
Chris Moore
|
WR
|
Cincinnati
|
RD 4, no. 130
|
Alex Lewis
|
T
|
Nebraska
|
RD 4, no. 132
|
Willie Henry
|
DT
|
Michigan
|
RD 4, no. 134
|
Kenneth Dixon
|
RB
|
Louisiana Tech
|
RD 5, no. 146
|
Matt Judon
|
DE
|
Grand Valley State
|
RD 6, no. 182
|
Keenan Reynolds
|
QB/WR
|
Navy
|
RD 6, no. 209
|
Maurice Canady
|
CB
|
Virginia
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Jerrod Johnson signed from the CFL
- WR Mike Wallace signed form Minnesota
- TE Benjamin Wallace signed from New Orleans
- G Vlad Ducasse signed from Chicago
- C Matt Skura signed as an undrafted free agent
- C/G Anthony Fabiano signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Victor Ochi signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Kavell Conner signed from San Diego
- FS Eric Weddle signed from San Diego
- CB Jerraud Powers signed from Arizona
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
Vs Buffalo
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ Cleveland
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
@ Jacksonville
|
L
|
4
|
10/2
|
Vs Oakland
|
L
|
5
|
10/9
|
Vs Washington
|
W
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ New York Giants
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ New York Jets
|
L
|
8
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
9
|
11/6
|
Vs Pittsburgh
|
L
|
10
|
11/10
|
Vs Cleveland
|
W
|
11
|
11/20
|
@ Dallas
|
L
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Cincinnati
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Miami
|
L
|
14
|
12/12
|
@ New England
|
L
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs Philadelphia
|
L
|
16
|
12/25
|
@ Pittsburgh
|
L
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ Cincinnati
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- The Baltimore Ravens have gotten old really quick since their most recent Super Bowl championship in 2012. QB Joe Flacco is now nearing 32 and still riding the massive extension he signed after dragging them to said championship. Their best wide receiver, Steve Smith, is 37 and was supposed to retire after last season prior to getting injured. After Smith, there is Kamar Aiken and Mike Wallace, who hasn't had a truly productive season since 2013 and only had 39 receptions all of last season. One of their strong points last year, their offensive line, was further strengthened by drafting tackle Ronnie Stanley out of Notre Dame with the 6th overall pick in the draft. In general, the Ravens will need big bounce back seasons from Flacco, RB Justin Forsett, and their wide receiving corps to have big bounce back seasons in order to be competitive. Last year, the offense was in the bottom ten in scoring, only putting up 20.5 points/game. 2015 was also a relative down year for the Ravens, something of a new experience for the franchise. Their defensive line is young, but generally unknown, their linebacking corps is going to get after opposing quarterbacks a lot this season, and their secondary was bolstered by signing safety Eric Weddle. His addition should help eat into the negative difference in their scoring totals, having been outscored by 5 points/game last year. I think the Ravens are going to continue their struggles this coming season, by going 3-13. I don't necessarily think that the team is as bad as this record, but I find it difficult to see them winning the games I picked them to lose.
Cincinnati Bengals
2015 Record
|
12-4-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
1st AFC North
|
Head Coach
|
Marvin Lewis
|
2015 Top Passers
- Andy Dalton - 13 games, 66.1 cmp%, 3250 yards, 25 TDs, 7 INTs, 106.3 passer rating
- A.J. McCarron - 3 games, 66.4 cmp%, 854 yards, 6 TDs, 2 INTs, 97.1 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Jeremy Hill - 794 yards, 3.6 y/a, 11 TDs, 3 fumbles lost
- Giovani Bernard - 730 yards, 4.7 y/a, 2 TDs
2015 Top Receivers
- A.J. Green - 86 receptions, 1297 yards, 15.1 avg, 10 TDs, 345 YAC
- Marvin Jones - 65 receptions, 816 yards, 12.6 avg, 4 TDs, 275 YAC
- TE Tyler Eifert - 52 receptions, 615 yards, 11.8 avg, 13 TDs, 227 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Vincent Ray - 98 total tackles, 2 TFL, 1.0 sack, 1 INT
- FS Reggie Nelson - 77 total tackles, 2 TFL, 8 INTs
- DE Carlos Dunlap - 55 total tackles, 6 TFL, 13.5 sacks, 2 FF
2015 Notes
- WR Marvin Jones signed with Detroit
- WR Mohamed Sanu signed with Atlanta
- T Andre Smith signed with Minnesota
- DE Wallace Gilberry signed with Detroit
- LB Emmanuel Lamur signed with Minnesota
- S Reggie Nelson signed with Oakland
- CB Leon Hall signed with the Giants
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 24
|
William Jackson III
|
CB
|
Houston
|
RD 2, no. 55
|
Tyler Boyd
|
WR
|
Pittsburgh
|
RD 3, no. 87
|
Nick Vigil
|
MLB
|
Utah State
|
RD 4, no. 122
|
Andrew Billings
|
DT
|
Baylor
|
RD 5, no. 161
|
Christian Westerman
|
G
|
Arizona State
|
RD 6, no. 199
|
Cody Core
|
WR
|
Ole Miss
|
RD 7, no. 245
|
Clayton Fejedelem
|
S
|
Illinois
|
Free Agent Pickups
- RB Bronson Hill signed from New Orleans
- WR Brandon LaFell signed from New England
- K Zach Hocker signed from St. Louis
- Dezmond Johnson signed from Tennessee
- LB Karlos Dansby signed from Cleveland
- LB Jayson DiManche signed from Cleveland
- LB Jeff Luc signed from Miami
- CB Chykie Brown signed from the Giants
- S Jimmy Wilson signed from Kansas City
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
@ New York Jets
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ Pittsburgh
|
L
|
3
|
9/25
|
Vs Denver
|
W
|
4
|
9/29
|
Vs Miami
|
W
|
5
|
10/9
|
@ Dallas
|
W
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ New England
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
Vs Cleveland
|
W
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs Washington
|
W
|
9
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
10
|
11/14
|
@ New York Giants
|
W
|
11
|
11/20
|
Vs Buffalo
|
W
|
12
|
11/27
|
@ Baltimore
|
W
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Philadelphia
|
W
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Cleveland
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs Pittsburgh
|
W
|
16
|
12/24
|
@ Houston
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs Baltimore
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Cincinnati Bengals were finally able to put it all together during the 2015 season as QB Andy Dalton made the leap from above average to borderline elite at his position and the WR trio of A.J. Green, Marvin Jones, and Mohamed Sanu was among the NFL's best. Last season ended the way Cincinnati fans have gotten used to, a first round playoff loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Steelers. This upcoming season, the Bengals will be without Jones and Sanu who left via free agency. The front office brought in Brandon LaFell and drafted Tyler Boyd to replace them. This offseason also saw offensive coordinator Hue Jackson leaving to take the head coaching position in Cleveland and Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis will have to show if last year's offense that scored 26.2 points/game (good enough for 7th in the league) was his doing or Jackson's leadership. The Bengals also had the 2nd best scoring defense in the league last season and was mean, as typical of a Cincinnati defense. Led by a front seven featuring Carlos Dunlap, Geno Atkins, and Vontaze Burfict, the Bengals are certain to get after opposing QBs. Cincinnati will be really good this year, especially if Dalton can prove that last season was no fluke and that he is in the upper echelon of quarterbacks. The regular season has been no problem for the Bengals, however. The big test will come in the playoffs, a time when the Bengals have had problems advancing beyond the first round. I think the Bengals will actually improve on last season's record and go 14-2 this season.
Cleveland Browns
2015 Record
|
3-13-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
4th AFC North
|
Head Coach
|
Mike Pettine
|
2015 Top Passers
- Josh McCown - 8 games, 63.7 cmp%, 2109 yards, 12 TDs, 4 INTs, 93.3 passer rating
- Johnny Manziel - 6 games, 57.8 cmp%, 1500 yards, 7 TDs, 5 INTs, 79.4 passer rating
- Austin Davis - 2 games, 59.6 cmp%, 547 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs, 66.2 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Isaiah Crowell - 706 yards, 3.8 y/a, 4 TDs
- Duke Johnson Jr - 379 yards, 3.6 y/a
- QB Johnny Manziel - 230 yards, 6.2 y/a
2015 Top Receivers
- TE Gary Barnidge - 79 recceptions, 1043 yards, 13.2 avg, 9 TDs, 343 YAC
- Travis Benjamin - 68 receptions, 966 yards, 14.2 avg, 5 TDs, 301 YAC
- RB Duke Johnson Jr - 61 receptions, 534 yards, 8.8 avg, 2 TDs, 440 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- MLB Karlos Dansby - 108 total tackles, 7 TFL, 3 INTs, 2 FF
- SS Donte Whitner - 81 total tackles, 3 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF
- DE Desmond Bryant - 33 total tackles, 2 TFL, 6.0 sacks, 1 FF
2015 Notes
- WR Travis Benjamin signed with San Diego
- TE Jim Dray signed with Buffalo
- C Alex Mack signed with Atlanta
- T Mitchell Schwartz signed with Kansas City
- LB Karlos Dansby signed with Cincinnati
- LB Craig Robertson signed with New Orleans
- DB Tashaun Gipson signed with Jacksonville
- DB Johnson Bademosi signed with Detroit
- Acquired CB Jamar Taylor in a trade with Miami
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 15
|
Corey Coleman
|
WR
|
Baylor
|
RD 2, no. 32
|
Emmanuel Ogbah
|
DE
|
Oklahoma State
|
RD 3, no. 65
|
Carl Nassib
|
DE
|
Penn State
|
RD 3, no. 76
|
Shon Coleman
|
T
|
Auburn
|
RD 3, no. 93
|
Cody Kessler
|
QB
|
USC
|
RD 4, no. 99
|
Joe Schobert
|
OLB
|
Wisconsin
|
RD 4, no. 114
|
Ricardo Louis
|
WR
|
Auburn
|
RD 4, no. 129
|
Derrick Kindred
|
FS
|
TCU
|
RD 4, no. 138
|
Seth DeValve
|
TE
|
Princeton
|
RD 5, no. 154
|
Jordan Payton
|
WR
|
UCLA
|
RD 5, no. 168
|
Spencer Drango
|
T
|
Baylor
|
RD 5, no. 172
|
Rashard Higgins
|
WR
|
Colorado State
|
RD 5, no. 173
|
Trey Caldwell
|
CB
|
Louisiana-Monroe
|
RD 7, no. 250
|
Scooby Wright III
|
ILB
|
Arizona
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Robert Griffin III signed from Washington
- RB Terrell Watson signed from Cincinnati
- C Mike Matthews signed as an undrafted free agent
- K Patrick Murray signed from Tampa Bay
- DE Nick Hayden signed from Dallas
- DT Chigbo Anunoby signed from Minnesota
- DT Nile Lawrence-Stample signed as an undrafted free agent
- LB Demario Davis signed from the Jets
- LB Justin Tuggle signed from Houston
- S Rahim Moore signed from Houston
- Claimed LB Jackson Jeffcoat off waivers from Washington
- Claimed TE Chase Ford off waivers from Baltimore
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
@ Philadelphia
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs Baltimore
|
L
|
3
|
9/25
|
@ Miami
|
L
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ Washington
|
L
|
5
|
10/9
|
Vs New England
|
L
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ Tennessee
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ Cincinnati
|
L
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs New York Jets
|
L
|
9
|
11/6
|
Vs Dallas
|
L
|
10
|
11/10
|
@ Baltimore
|
L
|
11
|
11/20
|
Vs Pittsburgh
|
L
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs New York Giants
|
L
|
13
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
14
|
12/11
|
Vs Cincinnati
|
L
|
15
|
12/18
|
@ Buffalo
|
L
|
16
|
12/24
|
Vs San Diego
|
L
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ Pittsburgh
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- The Browns were really bad last year and will be really bad again this year. They were bad enough last season that it cost head coach Mike Pettine his job and Cleveland, in turn, went out and hired former Cincinnati Browns' offensive coordinator as their new head coach. They still do not have a true franchise quarterback and will start their 25th quarterback since 1999 when they turn to Robert Griffin III to guide their offense. Their one bright spot on offense last season was their offensive line and they lost two of their starters in Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz to free agency during the offseason. They still have future Hall-of-Famer Joe Thomas to anchor their line at tackle, however, and the rest of the line will be serviceable. On defense they lost several of their starters including linebacker Karlos Dansby and S Tashaun Gipson There is significant reason for optimism for the fans in Cleveland, though, and not just because of the Cavaliers and Indians either. The Browns made 14 draft picks during the draft this year, including wide receiver Corey Coleman who will lead their receiving corps for years. They also drafted multiple pass rushers, including Emmanuel Ogbah from Oklahoma State and Carl Nassib from Penn State, both of whom should have an immediate impact. In several years I feel that the Browns will be competitive and even in the discussion for playoff contention. That will not happen this season, though. I could actually see them going winless (0-16) this year and competing for the first overall draft pick.
Pittsburgh Steelers
2015 Record
|
10-6-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
2nd AFC North
|
Head Coach
|
Mike Tomlin
|
2015 Top Passers
- Ben Roethlisberger - 11 games, 68.0 cmp%, 3938 yards, 21 TDs, 16 INTs, 94.5 passer rating
- Michael Vick - 3 games, 60.6 cmp%, 371 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 79.8 passer rating
- Landry Jones - 2 games, 58.2 cmp%, 513 yards, 3 TDs, 4 INTs, 77.3 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- DeAngelo Williams - 907 yards, 4.5 y/a, 11 TDs, 1 fumble lost
- Le'Veon Bell - 556 yards, 4.9 y/a, 3 TDs
2015 Top Receivers
- Antonio Brown - 136 receptions, 1834 yards, 13.5 avg, 10 TDs, 570 YAC
- Martavis Bryant - 50 receptions, 765 yards, 15.3 avg, 6 TDs, 350 YAC
- Markus Wheaton - 44 receptions, 749 yards, 17.0 avg, 5 TDs, 163 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- ILB Lawrence Timmons - 119 total tackles, 5 TFL, 5.0 sacks, 1 INT, 1 FF
- LB Ryan Shazier - 87 total tackles, 8 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FF
- DE Cameron Heyward - 54 total tackles, 8 TFL, 7.0 sacks, 1 FF
- DB Mike Mitchell - 80 total tackles, 3 INTs, 2 FF
2015 Notes
- RB Jordan Todman signed with Indianapolis
- FB Will Johnson signed with the Giants
- T Byron Stingily signed with the Giants
- T Kelvin Beachum signed with Jacksonville
- T Kelvin Palmer signed with Tampa Bay
- T Mitchell Van Dyk signed with Indianapolis
- DT STeve McLendon signed with the Jets
- DT Cam Thomas signed with Los Angeles
- LB Sean Spence signed with Tennessee
- LB Terence Garvin signed with Washington
- DB Antwon Blake signed with Tennessee
- DB Brandon Boykin signed with Carolina
- DB Will Allen retired
- TE Heath Miller retired
- K Shaun Suisham retired
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 25
|
Arte Burns
|
CB
|
Miami
|
RD 2, no. 58
|
Sean Davis
|
S
|
Maryland
|
RD 3, no. 89
|
Javon Hargrave
|
DT
|
S.C. State
|
RD 4, no. 123
|
Jerald Hawkins
|
T
|
LSU
|
RD 6, no. 220
|
Travis Feeney
|
OLB
|
Washington
|
RD 7, no. 229
|
Demarcus Ayers
|
WR
|
Houston
|
RD 7, no. 246
|
Tyler Matakevich
|
ILB
|
Temple
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Dustin Vaughan signed from Buffalo
- RB Daryl Richardson signed from Cleveland
- WR Canaan Severin signed as an undrafted free agent
- WR Issac Blakeney signed from Washington
- TE Ladarius Green signed from San Diego
- TE David Johnson signed from San Diego
- T Ryan Harris signed from Denver
- T Brian Mihalik signed from Philadelphia
- G Cole Manhart signed from Philadelphia
- DE Ricardo Mathews signed from San Diego
- DT Lavon Hooks signed from Green Bay
- DT Roy Philon signed from Detroit
- LB Mike Reilly signed from Cleveland
- LB Steven Johnson signed from Tennessee
- CB Montell Garner sigend from St. Louis
- CB Al-Hajj Shabazz signed from Tampa Bay
- S Ray Vinopal signed from Dallas
- S Jacob Hagen signed from St. Louis
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/12
|
@ Washington
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs Cincinnati
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
@ Philadelphia
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
Vs Kansas City
|
W
|
5
|
10/9
|
Vs New York Jets
|
W
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ Miami
|
W
|
7
|
10/23
|
Vs New England
|
L
|
8
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
9
|
11/6
|
@ Baltimore
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
Vs Dallas
|
W
|
11
|
11/20
|
@ Cleveland
|
W
|
12
|
11/24
|
@ Indianapolis
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs New York Giants
|
W
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Buffalo
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
@ Cincinnati
|
L
|
16
|
12/25
|
Vs Baltimore
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs Cleveland
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Pittsburgh Steelers had one of the NFL's best offenses last season, ranking 4th in scoring offense at 26.4 points/game. This was due in large part to their passing game, where Big Ben threw for nearly 4000 yards in only 11 games. The Steelers' issue in recent seasons, and last season, is that they struggle to field a healthy team all season. Last year both Roethlisberger and Le'Veon Bell played partial seasons due to injury. When everyone is healthy, however, they have one of the best offenses in football, with perhaps the best receiving corps. At the start of the 2016 season, the Steelers will already be shorthanded with Bell serving a three game suspension for missing a drug test and WR Martavis Bryant missing all of the season due to suspension. They ought to be able to overcome the loss of not having Bell, however, as DeAngelo Williams was more than serviceable in Bell's absence last season. The Steelers will need big outputs from Markus Wheaton and the rest of the wide receivers as well as their tight ends to complement Antonio Brown. Their defense in recent years has gone through a large-scale turnover and has started to gel together. Their front seven is one of the best in the league and has the ability to rotate in pass rushers to always get after the quarterback. Their struggle last year was their secondary, which the team tried to remedy by drafting cornerback Artie Burns with their first round pick. The team should be really good this year, and will go as far as their health allows them to. If the offensive line, which has continued to get better each season, can keep Big Ben on his feet, then the offense will stay productive despite suspensions. I think this will happen and the Steelers will go 13-3, and compete for the division championship and the top seed in the AFC.
*all information and statistics are from espn.com, rosterresource.com, and pro-football-reference.com.
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