NFL Predictions: Five Takeaways From Opta Analyst's 2025 Projected Standings
Though a few teams finish around where most people would expect in our 2025 season projections, there are some surprising landing spots among the best and worst teams from last season. As training camps commence across the NFL, the stage is set for another unpredictable season. With free agency moves, draft selections, and schedule releases now complete, we possess sufficient data to deploy our comprehensive projection model and forecast the 2025 campaign. Our analytical approach involved processing extensive data through 1,000 simulations to determine each team's projected record, playoff probabilities, divisional chances, and Super Bowl odds. The methodology incorporates player ratings, roster depth charts, coaching changes, and home-field advantages based on historical scoring differentials. Teams received individual "team scores" derived from these factors, then underwent head-to-head evaluations to project likely outcomes. The simulations account for potential ...