{"id":406795,"date":"2022-09-19T23:03:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/?p=406795"},"modified":"2022-09-19T23:03:20","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T23:03:20","slug":"early-predictions-playoff-contenders-nfl-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/news\/early-predictions-playoff-contenders-nfl-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Predictions: Playoff Contenders NFL 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What Does NFL History Say?<\/h2>\n<p>To make a Proper Prediction we need to check the statistics. Which goes as such &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/fivethirtyeight.com\/methodology\/how-our-nfl-predictions-work\/\">NFL history<\/a>, more than 90% of 0-2 teams miss the playoffs while more than 60% of 2-0 teams do.<\/p>\n<p>The playoffs were reached by five of the seven clubs that started 2-0. (71.4 percent). The six 0-2 starting teams were all eliminated from the playoffs.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Is Tua Tagovailoa about to provide the best performance of his young career? Can Bill Belichick avoid his first 0-2 start since 2001? NFL Network analysts make bold predictions for Week 2 of the 2022 season.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0A7ZFmlSbe\">https:\/\/t.co\/0A7ZFmlSbe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b8TGI9R1Bd\">pic.twitter.com\/b8TGI9R1Bd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AroundTheNFL\/status\/1570975038677057541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Eight of the 11 clubs who started 2-0 (72 percent) made the playoffs in 2020, the year the league first increased the playoff field to 14 teams. All 11 of the 0-2 clubs were eliminated before the postseason.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the fact that the current 17-game schedule gives teams a little more time to adjust and position themselves for the playoffs, the tendency persisted in 2021.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NFL Week 2 predictions: Steelers will make Patriots 0-2 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TiNONS3BXG\">https:\/\/t.co\/TiNONS3BXG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EdZoHAaAiy\">pic.twitter.com\/EdZoHAaAiy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; New York Post (@nypost) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nypost\/status\/1571415397097676801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 18, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Predictions Of Playoff Contenders-<\/h2>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SSbVGkAMotQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Before we start to discuss the contenders let&#8217;s take a look at the teams that got a black mark on them after week 2.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Any team should be concerned when it has a 0-2 record, especially recently. Check out which teams have a negative record through Week 2 first.<\/p>\n<p>Las Vegas Raiders 0-2<br \/>\nCincinnati Bengals 0-2<br \/>\nCarolina Panthers 0-2<br \/>\nAtlanta Falcons 0-2\\sHouston Texans 0-2<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Reply with your predictions \ud83e\udd14 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vmC8dBWdam\">pic.twitter.com\/vmC8dBWdam<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NFLonFOX\/status\/1570487621595324419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 15, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Panthers, Texans, and Falcons aren&#8217;t much of a surprise, but the Bengals and Raiders, who both added Davante Adams following last season&#8217;s Super Bowl appearance, are two potential playoff teams who will need to get their act together.<\/p>\n<h3>Now Coming To The Prediction Of Top 5 Contenders-<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Kansas City Chiefs (2-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The absence of Tyreek Hill doesn&#8217;t seem to bother Kansas City Chiefs. Chiefs have their star player Patrick Mahomes well adjusted to the new look passing game. The defence player has very well managed to make big plays in extremely critical situations. With an excellent coach like Andy Reid, chiefs is leading the game. The for sure is a contender.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">60 wins (8 in playoffs). 22,967 passing yards. 199 total touchdowns. Only 27 years old.<\/p>\n<p>Happy Birthday, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PatrickMahomes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@PatrickMahomes<\/a>\u203c\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/onaTuYLU5Y\">pic.twitter.com\/onaTuYLU5Y<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Chiefs\/status\/1571137020444934151?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 17, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Buffalo Bills (1-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This team is one of the favourites of Super Bowl 57. They made sure they showed their position to the Rams in the opening game. They are pretty sure I am going to keep up the same level of a game against Titans, chiefs, bills and other teams. No doubt they are a great contender.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">OFFICIALLY GAME DAAAAAAY\u203c\ufe0f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TENvsBUF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TENvsBUF<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BillsMafia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BillsMafia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1azcsVV8zf\">pic.twitter.com\/1azcsVV8zf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuffaloBills\/status\/1571710688216551424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tampa bay Buccaneers (2-0)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Tom Brady coming back after the retirement rumours meant a lot to the team. Although he had multiple injuries on the offensive line, the team managed to dominate against Dallas and New Orleans. The first half may seem like they are going to lose but they managed pretty well. They change their game from offensive to defensive exactly when needed. They are a very strong contender.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Family. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Re1Vje103U\">pic.twitter.com\/Re1Vje103U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Buccaneers\/status\/1571665517982920706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Miami Dolphins (2-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the early going of this 2022 season, the Miami Dolphins had appeared to be perfect candidates. Nothing could have prepared us for their adventures back at home in Week 2, even though their performance at Foxborough in Week 1 gave fans reason to dare to hope.<\/p>\n<p>Tua Tagovailoa and the lads in aqua and orange managed to pull off a victory after falling behind by 21 points twice in the third quarter before coming back to win 42-38. The Miami Dolphins have already overcame their biggest second-half deficit in team history.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Tua and 0. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VictoryMonday?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VictoryMonday<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lg6GFGXtUP\">pic.twitter.com\/lg6GFGXtUP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MiamiDolphins\/status\/1571831920136265728?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>As part of Miami&#8217;s incredible comeback, Tua Tagovailoa tied Dan Marino&#8217;s record with six touchdown passes, giving the impression that time had been turned back. The passing statistics combined with Tyreek Hill were astounding, matching totals from whole games in just the fourth quarter. Definately a contender.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Vikings (1-0)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kevin O&#8217;Connell is an offensive-minded coach. If he is being put up with McDaniel, an explosion will happen like Justin Jefferson and his achievement. Why kings seem to be doing pretty well on the defence as their players are out of better health and have a core of young players supporting the veteran in ones.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0The Predictions goes towards making them a contender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Ready for some Monday Night Football.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Skol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Skol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iH6a1ENE7j\">pic.twitter.com\/iH6a1ENE7j<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vikings\/status\/1571869284124758019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>FOR MORE NFL UPDATES-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/nfl\/score\">NFL LIVE SCORE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/yebscore.com\/nfl\/schedule\">NFL SCHEDULE\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Does NFL History Say? To make a Proper Prediction we need to check the statistics. Which goes as such &#8211; According to NFL history, more than 90% of 0-2 teams miss the playoffs while more than 60% of 2-0 teams do. The playoffs were reached by five of the seven clubs that started 2-0. 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