By Matt Noonan
Welcome to the official start date for the National Football League (NFL).
Are you ready for some football?
Whether or not, the season – yes, a new season of professional football – begins this evening with the Houston Texans visiting the Kansas City Chiefs in what should be an intriguing matchup.
Yet, before the defending Super Bowl champions begin their quest for a second-straight title later today, allow me to share my predictions for the upcoming season, including who I think will celebrate a championship next February in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Listen to our Noontime Sports 2020 NFL Season Preview (and yes, predictions, too) on Apple Podcast and Spotify!
Noontime’s NFL 2020 Predictions
AFC East Champions: Buffalo Bills
AFC North Champions: Baltimore Ravens
AFC South Champions: Tennessee Titans
AFC West Champions: Kansas City Chiefs
AFC Wild Card Teams: Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, and Pittsburgh Steelers
AFC Championship Prediction: Kansas City over Tennessee
NFC East Champions: Dallas Cowboys
NFC North Champions: Minnesota Vikings
NFC South Champions: New Orleans Saints
NFC West Champions: Seattle Seahawks
NFC Wild Card Teams: Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC Championship Prediction: New Orleans over Tampa Bay
Super Bowl Prediction: Kansas City over New Orleans
Coach of the Year: Mike Vrabel (Tennessee Titans)
Offensive Player of the Year: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
Defensive Player of the Year: T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Chase Young (Washington Football Team)
Comeback Player of the Year: Cam Newton (New England Patriots)
Listen to our Noontime Sports 2020 NFL Season Preview (and yes, predictions, too) on Apple Podcast and Spotify!
