The MOF playoff picture was solved entering Week 18, with the only thing to battle for was seeding. Last edition we saw the playoffs expand by 1 team in each conference, and now we have 6 wild-card games! Also including the extra game, we could see a champion with 20 wins in one season! That's extraordinary. With the MOF playoffs, its always a crap shoot. Just because you were dominant in the regular season, doesn't mean you will be dominant in the playoffs. Despite the unpredictability our staffers and I have sent in our picks for the playoffs! I hope you all enjoy.
*Remember all these predictions are very in depth. We go game by game with the current schedule and predict games 1 by 1 and that's how we come up with our algorithms. Remember this is all in good fun and for some, some bulletin board material! Enjoy
by Commissioner Jeff
October 1, 2022
COMMISSIONER JEFF
AFC:
I'm actually shocked that Coach Mack did not make the playoffs, but that's neither here nor there. In the wild-card round, I see the Patriots dominating the Dolphins, as the Dolphins backed their way into the playoffs from 10-1 to 10-7. I like the Titans to beat the Chargers, and I like the Jaguars to knock off the Steelers in a close defensive battle. The divisional is going to be games for the ages. I like the Titans to edge out the Patriots 27-24, and the Raiders to edge out the Jaguars 20-14. Both games could go either way, honestly. The AFC title game, i have the Raiders beating the Titans 21-17 in a close game.
NFC:
The NFC is very wide open as well. I like the 49ers to beat the Commanders in a close battle. The 49ers could be the most complete team in the MOF period. The Bucs and Packers will have a great game, I think it will be high scoring and im leaning towards the Packers and Enzo. I also like MMX to squeak by the Seahawks in a close game. The divisional I am going with the 49ers beating the Packers 31-24 and the Eagles beating the Saints in a high scoring 45-38 victory. The 49ers and Eagles could be an instance classic, but Im going with the 49ers with a 28-24 victory to propel them into the Super Bowl.
I really like this Super Bowl matchup between the Raiders and 49ers. Two coaches that are very new to the MOF and squaring off for the title. I think the Raiders will take an early lead, but the 49ers will roar back and avenge their regular season loss by beating the Raiders 27-20 for the crown.
BIGDRE245
AFC:
Well, we have arrived at the Season 67 playoffs and there is intrigue and history. The AFC is represented by some new faces and other faces are missing for the first time in history. The Las Vegas Raiders and Coach BigReb secured the #1 seed in the AFC, so they have wildcard weekend off. The First matchup is the #2 seeded New England Patriots hosting the fortunate Miami Dolphins. The Pats won the division, a division that also houses the one of the most successful coaches in MackDaddy missing the playoffs for the 1st time in his storied career. I like the Patriots to take this game and move on. In the 3-6 matchup, we see the Tennessee Titans hosting the Los Angeles Chargers. The Titans took the regular season matchup, so I think the make it 2 and move on. The last matchup features the Pittsburgh Steelers hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Steelers took the AFC North but will fall short as the Jaguars move on. Raiders will defeat the Jags, and ultimately represent the AFC as the champion.
NFC:
The NFC playoffs is full of capable teams to win it all. The team to beat in my eyes are the San Francisco 49ers who are the #2 seed and get the Washington Commanders. I see the 49ers moving on and being the team. The Green Bay Packers host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with he Pack moving on. The final battle features New Orleans Saints taking on the Seattle Seahawks and RB Kenneth Walker. The run game will power the Hawks to move on here, but they next face the #1 seeded Philadelphia Eagles who will prevail. I see the NFC Title game being between the 49ers and Eagles with the 49ers moving on as NFC Champs.
The big game will be a Bay Area matchup between the Raiders and 49ers with the feeling being the 49ers will sit atop the MOF as Season 67 champions.
