Atlanta Falcons
2015 Record
|
8-8-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
2nd NFC South
|
Head Coach
|
Dan Quinn
|
2015 Top Passers
- Matt Ryan - 16 games, 66.3 completion percentage (cmp%), 4591 yards, 21 TDs, 16 INTs, 89.0 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Devonta Freeman - 1061 yards, 11 TDs, 4.0 yards/attempt (y/a), 1 fumble lost
- Tevin Coleman - 392 yards, 1 TD, 4.5 y/a, 3 fumbles lost
2015 Top Receivers
- Julio Jones - 136 receptions, 1871 yards, 13.8 avg, 8 TDs, 620 Yards After Catch (YAC)
- TE Jacob Tamme - 59 receptions, 657 yards, 11.1 avg, 7 TDs, 196 YAC
- RB Devonta Freeman - 73 receptions, 578 yards, 7.9 avg, 3 TDs, 425 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Paul Worrilow - 95 total tackles, 5 Tackles for Loss (TFL), 2 Interceptions (INTs), 1 Forced Fumble (FF)
- LB Justin Durant - 82 total tackles, 2 TFL, 1 FF
- S Ricardo Allen - 68 total tackles, 1.0 sack, 3 INTs
- DE Vic Beasley - 20 total tackles, 1 TFL, 4.0 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FF
2015 Notes
- WR Roddy White was not re-signed by the Falcons and remains a free agent
- Offensive Lineman Jake Long was signed by the Ravens
- LB Nate Stupar was signed by the Saints
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 17
|
Keanu Neal
|
SS
|
Florida
|
RD 2, no. 50
|
Deion Jones
|
OLB
|
LSU
|
RD 3, no. 81
|
Austin Hooper
|
TE
|
Stanford
|
RD 4, no. 115
|
De’Vondre Campbell
|
OLB
|
Minnesota
|
RD 6, no. 195
|
Wes Schweitzer
|
G
|
San Jose State
|
RD 7, no. 238
|
Devin Fuller
|
WR
|
UCLA
|
Free Agent Pickups
- QB Matt Schaub was signed out of Baltimore
- WR Mohamed Sanu was signed out of Cincinnati
- WR Lance Moore was signed out of Detroit
- C Alex Mack was signed out of Cleveland
- T Tom Compton was signed out of Washington
- DE Derrick Shelby was signed out of Miami
- DE Courtney Upshaw was signed out of Baltimore
- OLB Dwight Freeney was signed out of Arizona
- OLB LaRoy Reynolds was signed out of Chicago
- MLB Sean Weatherspoon was signed out of Arizona
- CB Brian Poole was signed as an undrafted free agent
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
Vs Tampa Bay
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ Oakland
|
W
|
3
|
9/26
|
@ New Orleans
|
L
|
4
|
10/2
|
Vs Carolina
|
L
|
5
|
10/9
|
@ Denver
|
L
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ Seattle
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
Vs San Diego
|
W
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs Green Bay
|
L
|
9
|
11/3
|
@ Tampa Bay
|
L
|
10
|
11/13
|
@ Philadelphia
|
W
|
11
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Arizona
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Kansas City
|
L
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Los Angeles
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
Vs San Francisco
|
W
|
16
|
12/24
|
@ Carolina
|
L
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs New Orleans
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Falcons return much of the team that went 8-8 during the 2015 season. The 2015 Falcons went through the season relatively healthy and RB Devonta Freeman had a big season, rushing for over a thousand yards in his sophomore season, while WR Julio Jones proved once again that he is one of the best wideouts in all of football. QB Matt Ryan threw for over 4500 yards but his touchdown to interception ratio was not stellar and he simply threw too many interceptions. During the offseason, the team brought in All-Pro center Alex Mack to help further their run game, giving Freeman and backup RB Tevin Coleman big holes to run through. The team also brought in WR Mohamed Sanu from Cincinnati to give Matt Ryan another target opposite of Jones, that should excel their passing game. They used their first round draft pick to draft a safety to help their secondary in a defense which gave up over 21 points/game. If all breaks well, and Devonta Freeman proves he is the running back from last year, the Falcons could have a solid season; I have them going 7-9, largely a product of their tough schedule, where they will travel to Denver and Seattle as well as host Green Bay.
Carolina Panthers
2015 Record
|
15-1-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
1st NFC South
|
Head Coach
|
Ron Rivera
|
2015 Top Passers
- Cam Newton - 59.8 cmp%, 3837 yards, 35 TDs, 10 INTs, 99.4 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Jonathan Stewart - 13 games, 989 yards, 4.1 y/a, 6 TDs, 2 fumbles lost
- QB Cam Newton - 636 yards, 4.8 y/a, 10 TDs, 3 fumbles lost
2015 Top Receivers
- TE Greg Olsen - 77 receptions, 1104 yards, 14.3 avg, 7 TDs, 364 YAC
- Ted Ginn Jr - 44 receptions, 739 yards, 16.8 avg, 10 TDs, 250 YAC
- Jerricho Cotchery - 39 receptions, 485 yards, 12.4 avg, 3 TDs, 177 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Luke Kuechly - 118 total tackles, 8 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 4 INTs, 2 FF
- LB Thomas Davis - 105 total tackles, 3 TFL, 5.5 sacks, 4 INTs, 4 FF
- FS Kurt Coleman - 90 total tackles, 3 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 7 INTs
- DT Kawann Short - 55 total tackles, 7 TFL, 11.0 sacks, 3 FF
2015 Notes
- T Nate Chandler signed with Chicago
- Offensive lineman Amini Silatolu signed with Chicago
- CB Josh Norman signed with Washington
- DB Roman Harper signed with New Orleans
- DB Charles Tillman retired
- P Brad Nortman signed with Jacksonville
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 30
|
Vernon Butler
|
DT
|
Louisiana Tech
|
RD 2, no. 62
|
James Bradberry
|
CB
|
Samfod
|
RD 3, no. 77
|
Daryl Worley
|
CB
|
West Virginia
|
RD 5, no. 141
|
Zack Sanchez
|
CB
|
Oklahoma
|
RD 7, no. 252
|
Beau Sandland
|
TE
|
Montana State
|
Free Agent Pickups
- WR Keyarris Garrett signed as an undrafted free agent
- Offensive Lineman Gino Gradkowski signed out of Atlanta
- K Swayze Waters signed out of the Canadian Football League
- DT Paul Soliai signed out of Atlanta
- OLB Jeremy Cash signed as an undrafted free agent
- S Trenton Robinson signed out of Washington
- P Mike Scifres signed out of San Diego
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/8
|
@ Denver
|
W
|
2
|
9/18
|
Vs San Francisco
|
W
|
3
|
9/25
|
Vs Minnesota
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ Atlanta
|
W
|
5
|
10/10
|
Vs Tampa Bay
|
W
|
6
|
10/16
|
@ New Orleans
|
W
|
7
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs Arizona
|
W
|
9
|
11/6
|
@ Los Angeles
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
Vs Kansas City
|
W
|
11
|
11/17
|
Vs New Orleans
|
W
|
12
|
11/27
|
@ Oakland
|
W
|
13
|
12/4
|
@ Seattle
|
L
|
14
|
12/11
|
Vs San Diego
|
W
|
15
|
12/19
|
@ Washington
|
W
|
16
|
12/24
|
Vs Atlanta
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ Tampa Bay
|
W
|
2016 Outlook
- The Carolina Panthers look to pick up in 2016 right where they left off in 2015, by nearly going undefeated and making it to the Super Bowl. On the way to the Super Bowl, QB Cam Newton won MVP of the league and Offensive Player of the Year. Newton looks to build off last season, where he threw for over 3800 yards, rushed for nearly a thousand yards, and scored 45 total TDs. He'll have a full arsenal of weapons at his disposal, with Jonathan Stewart, Devin Funchess, and Greg Olsen all returning, plus WR Kelvin Benjamin coming back from injury. The Panthers' defense looks stellar like they did last season, despite losing All-Pro CB Josh Norman in the offseason. Carolina is almost guaranteed to win the division again this season, and will be a favorite to make the Super Bowl; I have them going 15-1 again, with their only loss coming at Seattle. There is the possibility of them going undefeated, however; there is also the possibility for some stumbling blocks throughout their schedule.
New Orleans Saints
2015 Record
|
7-9-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
3rd NFC South
|
Head Coach
|
Sean Payton
|
2015 Top Passers
- Drew Brees - 15 Games, 68.3 cmp%, 4870 yards, 32 TDs, 11 INTs, 101.0 passer rating
- Luke McCown - 1 game started, 82.1 cmp %, 335 yards, 0 TDs, 1 INT, 91.8 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Mark Ingram - 769 yards, 4.6 y/a, 6 TDs, 0 fumbles lost
- Tim Hightower - 375 yards, 3.9 y/a, 4 TDs, 0 fumbles lost
2015 Top Receivers
- Brandin Cooks - 84 receptions, 1138 yards, 13.5 avg, 9 TDs, 378 YAC
- Willie Snead - 69 receptions, 984 yards, 14.3 avg, 3 TDs, 334 YAC
- TE Benjamin Watson - 74 receptions, 825 yards, 11.1 avg, 6 TDs, 240 YAC
- Marques Colston - 45 receptions, 520 yards, 11.6 avg, 4 TDs, 197 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- MLB Stephone Anthony - 112 total tackles, 6 TFL, 1.0 sacks, 1 INT, 2 FF
- SS Kenny Vaccaro - 104 total tackles, 4 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 1 FF
- CB Delvin Breaux - 37 total tackles, 2 TFL, 3 INTs
- DE Cameron Jordan - 45 total tackles, 5 TFL, 10.0 sacks, 1 FF
2015 Notes
- RB Khiry Robinson signed with the Jets
- TE Benjamin Watson signed with Baltimore
- G Jahri Evans signed with Seattle
- LB Ramon Humber signed with New England
- LB David Hawthorne signed with Buffalo
- DB Brandon Browner signed with Seattle
- DB Rafael Bush signed with Detroit
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 12
|
Sheldon Rankins
|
DT
|
Louisville
|
RD 2, no. 47
|
Michael Thomas
|
WR
|
Ohio State
|
RD 2, no. 61
|
Vonn Bell
|
S
|
Ohio State
|
RD 4, no. 120
|
David Onyemata
|
DT
|
Manitoba
|
RD 7, no. 237
|
Daniel Lasco
|
RB
|
California
|
Free Agent Pickups
- FB John Kuhn signed out of Green Bay
- TE Coby Fleener signed out of Indianapolis
- K Connor Barth signed out of Tampa Bay
- DE Darryl Tapp signed out of Detroit
- DT Nick Fairley signed out of St. Louis
- MLB James Laurinaitis signed out of St. Louis
- OLB Matt Shaughnessy signed out of Arizona
- S Roman Harper signed out of Carolina
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
Vs Oakland
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ New York Giants
|
W
|
3
|
9/26
|
Vs Atlanta
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
@ San Diego
|
L
|
5
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
6
|
10/16
|
Vs Carolina
|
L
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ Kansas City
|
L
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs Seattle
|
L
|
9
|
11/6
|
@ San Francisco
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
Vs Denver
|
W
|
11
|
11/17
|
@ Carolina
|
L
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Los Angeles
|
W
|
13
|
12/4
|
Vs Detroit
|
W
|
14
|
12/11
|
@ Tampa Bay
|
L
|
15
|
12/18
|
@ Arizona
|
L
|
16
|
12/24
|
Vs Tampa Bay
|
W
|
17
|
1/1
|
@ Atlanta
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- Success for the Saints in 2016 will largely be reliant upon whether Drew Brees can put off father time one more year and turn in another high output season. The fact that he threw for over 4800 yards last season in only 15 games with relatively mediocre weapons is encouraging, considering they brought in the talented Coby Fleener at tight end, who is more of the Jimmy Graham style than Benjamin Watson style. If Brandin Cooks and Mark Ingram can take another step forward in development, the Saints' offense will be one of the best in the NFC this season. On defense, the line will have to pave the way for success, with Cameron Jordan coming off a 10 sack season on the end with first round pick Sheldon Rankins moving into a starting position as a defensive tackle. I have the Saints having the same record this season at 7-9,with a majority of the wins coming towards the end of the season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2015 Record
|
6-10-0
|
2015 Divisional Standing
|
4th NFC South
|
Head Coach
|
Lovie Smith
|
2015 Top Passers
- Jameis Winston - 58.3 cmp%, 4042 yards, 22 TDs, 15 INTs, 84.2 passer rating
2015 Top Rushers
- Doug Martin - 1402 yards, 4.9 y/a, 6 TDs, 4 fumbles lost
- Charles Sims - 529 yards, 4.9 y/a, 1 fumble lost
- QB Jameis Winston - 213 yards, 3.9 y/a, 6 TDs, 1 fumble lost
2015 Top Receivers
- Mike Evans - 74 receptions, 1206 yards, 16.3 avg, 3 TDs, 226 YAC
- RB Charles Sims - 51 receptions, 561 yards, 11.0 avg, 4 TDs, 420 YAC
- Vincent Jackson - 33 receptions, 543 yards, 16.5 avg, 3 TDs, 121 YAC
2015 Top Defensive Performers
- LB Lavonte David - 147 total tackles, 7 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 3 INTs, 2 FF
- MLB Kwon Alexander 93 total tackles, 7 TFL, 3.0 sacks, 2 INTs, 2 FF
- DT Gerald McCoy - 34 total tackles, 1 TFL, 8.5 sacks
2015 Notes
- RB Bobby Rainey signed with the Giants
- LB Bruce Carter signed with the Jets
- LB Danny Lansanah signed with Miami
- DB Sterling Moore signed with Buffalo
- DB Mike Jenkins signed with Arizona
- G Logan Mankins retired
2016 Draft Results
RD 1, no. 11
|
Vernon Hargreaves III
|
CB
|
Florida
|
RD 2, no. 39
|
Noah Spence
|
DE
|
Eastern Kentucky
|
RD 2, no. 59
|
Roberto Aguayo
|
K
|
Florida State
|
RD 4, no. 108
|
Ryan Smith
|
DB
|
North Carolina Central
|
RD 5, no. 148
|
Caleb Benenoch
|
OL
|
UCLA
|
RD 6, no. 183
|
Devante Bond
|
OLB
|
Oklahoma
|
RD 6, no. 197
|
Dan Vitale
|
TE
|
Nebraska
|
Free Agency Pickups
- RB Storm Johnson signed out of Jacksonville
- G J.R. Sweezy signed out of Seattle
- DE Robert Ayers signed from the Giants
- DT A.J. Francis signed out of Seattle
- LB Daryl Smith signed out of Baltimore
- CB Brent Grimes signed out of Miami
- CB Josh Robinson signed out of Minnesota
- P Bryan Anger signed out of Jacksonville
2016 Schedule
Week
|
Date
|
Opponent
|
My Guess
|
1
|
9/11
|
@ Atlanta
|
L
|
2
|
9/18
|
@ Arizona
|
L
|
3
|
9/25
|
Vs Los Angeles
|
W
|
4
|
10/2
|
Vs Denver
|
L
|
5
|
10/10
|
@ Carolina
|
L
|
6
|
Bye
|
Week
|
|
7
|
10/23
|
@ San Francisco
|
W
|
8
|
10/30
|
Vs Oakland
|
L
|
9
|
11/3
|
Vs Atlanta
|
W
|
10
|
11/13
|
Vs Chicago
|
W
|
11
|
11/20
|
@ Kansas City
|
L
|
12
|
11/27
|
Vs Seattle
|
L
|
13
|
12/4
|
@ San Diego
|
L
|
14
|
12/11
|
Vs New Orleans
|
W
|
15
|
12/18
|
@ Dallas
|
L
|
16
|
12/24
|
@ New Orleans
|
L
|
17
|
1/1
|
Vs Carolina
|
L
|
2016 Outlook
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have improved significantly on defense this offseason by drafting Vernon Hargreaves III and signing Brent Grimes to anchor the cornerback positions. They also signed veteran linebacker Daryl Smith and defensive end Robert Ayers to help the front seven. On offense, the Buccaneers really didn't need to go out and acquire much talent, they just need to continue to develop. Jameis Winston will look to build on a solid rookie season that ended with him winning rookie of the year, and the team around him is deep and talented. Tampa Bay's struggle this season will be the increasingly tough division they play in (Atlanta has improved this offseason and Carolina may be the best team in football) and their harsh schedule (traveling to Arizona and Kansas City as well as hosting Seattle and Denver). I have the Bucs going 5-11, but several of the games are coinflips and they will probably be closer to .500 on the season.
*all information and statistics are from espn.com, rosterresource.com, pro-football-reference.com, and oddsshark.com
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