We are one day away from NFL kickoff on August 9th 2015 when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Minnesota Vikings from Fawcett Stadium Canton, Ohio. Last season, the season kicked off with the New York Giants defeating the Buffalo Bills 17-13 in an Empire State battle. NY finished 5-0 in the preseason while Buffalo finished 1-4.My playoff prediction is that New England will not finish as champion once more. Here are my division standings: AFC East: 1. New England Patriots. Reason behind it: This is a tough choice, but Tom Terrific and Gronk are very talented and could carry the Pats to an 11-5 season. In my vision, Jimmy Garoppolo is a very good substitute for the four weeks Tom is out for Deflategate. Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman, who caught the Super Bowl winning touchdown, also act as deadly weapons for Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo .Lastly, if the running game can make an impact, we could be looking at a 13-3 or better year. 2. Buffalo Bills. Reason behind it: Miami falls behind Buffalo mainly due to this one reason: Shady McCoy. Buffalo acquired him from Philly in the offseason. Also, Mario Williams could have another huge year. Buffalo’s loss of linebacker Kiko Alonso to Philly was a heavy loss though, thus leading to less defensive power.3.Miami Dolphins. Reason behind it: I explained why Buffalo goes ahead of Miami in the Bills’ report, but if Miami can beat them, they could go No.2. Also, Miami has many stars like Ryan Tannehill, Cameron Wake, and Lamar Miller.4.New York Jets. Reason behind it: New York was awful in 2014, and while they gained and already have some stalwarts on offense and defense, they still haven’t figured out how to use them. The loss of coach Rex Ryan will be bad too, but fear not Jets fans, there are still a few bright spots! Last season, New York NEARLY beat Super Bowl champs New England twice.2015 might be the year they do. I could be wrong about the Jets, and they could be great if they figure things out. AFC North: 1.Pittsburgh Steelers. Reason behind it: Pittsburgh will suck at the start of the season, spending the first two games of the season without star Le’Veon Bell, who is being suspended (no idea why)and I won’t be shocked if they lose their first game of the season to the Pats 40-0,but with Bell back they can knock down everyone in their path. They will have to contend with Baltimore and Cincy for the division but they could pull ahead late in the year. Big Ben could carry Steel City to the playoffs again.2.Cincinatti Bengals. Reason behind it: This is a tough choice between Cincy and the Super Bowl XLVII champs, but Cincy has many star players like A.J Green, Andy Dalton, Vontaze Burflict, and especially, running backs Giovani Bernard and Jeremy Hill who had great years in 2014 and could explode this year. I don’t see them winning the division since I think Pittsburgh will cancel them out.3.Baltimore Ravens. Reason behind it: No one can argue Joe Flacco is a very talented quarterback, but the rest of the team won’t carry the Ravens to the division win. Their defense is, of course, very good, what with Terrell Suggs and company sacking everyone they see, but the main downside to this team is the loss of Haloti Ngata to Detroit. To me though, Baltimore could make the playoffs again.4.Cleveland Browns. Reason behind it:I don’t see a good year at all in Cleveland, thanks to the play of the so-called “Johnny Football”. However, if Manziel steps up, Cleveland could win the division. The defense led by Joe Haden, could also have a good year. AFC South: 1.Indianapolis Colts. Reason behind it: One might think this is a very difficult choice but think about it, if Houston and Indy faced each other for the division title, who would win? Indy by at least six points of course! I think the Colts will win the division because they will knock out their fellow southerners of the AFC.2.Houston Texans. Reason behind it: Houston is a defensive juggernaut, thanks to J.J. Watt, who finished second in the NFL MVP voting and first in the top 100 players of 2015 as voted by the players themselves. Watt totaled 20 sacks in 2015 and a pick six, not to mention a fumble return touchdown, but the team just can’t get it done against the Colts, their main contenders for the division, being swept this year losing 33-28 on the road and 17-10 at home. I see a winning record from Houston, but maybe not the playoffs.3.Jacksonville Jaguars. Reason behind it: This is a very, very, very, very tough choice between two talented young QBs: Marcus Mariota (Titans), and Blake Bortles (Jaguars). I pick Bortles over Mariota because he has more weapons than Mariota, and can run as well as throw. Jacksonville also has Paul Posluszny on defense, another boost.4.Tennesse Titans. Reason behind it: Don’t get me wrong, I like Marcus Mariota, but he doesn’t have enough weapons to make an impact in the NFL. Also, the defense is weak and has a low chance of being great. I’m sorry Marcus! AFC West: 1.Denver Broncos. Reason behind it: I thought twice about putting Denver at the top of the division because of Peyton Manning’s diminishment in talent and value but Denver has an easy schedule and a talented run game so I think they will win the division as well as win all their divisional games.2.Kansas City Chiefs. Reason behind it: It’s a close call between KC and SD, but when last season comes into view, we can see that the Chiefs swept San Diego 23-20 and 19-7, which I think will make the difference in this rivalry: KC will knock out SD.3.San Diego Chargers. Reason behind it: Like I said, KC will knock out the Chargers. San Diego however, has a quarterback in Phillip Rivers who is nearing the top ten list in career pass touchdowns, at about 25 behind Vinny Testaverde, who had 275.Other characters in Antonio Gates and rookie Melvin Gordon could also have an impact.4.Oakland Raiders. Reason behind it: If last year was any hint, the Raiders are horrible, finishing 3-13 with the worst streak in the NFL, a ten game skid which ended with a win over Kansas City at home. However, Oakland has some stars, like future Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, young Derek Carr, and Marcel Reece. Oops. Did I mention Oakland suffered the worst loss of the year, 52-0 against St.Louis.#ayayay. NFC East: 1.Philadelphia Eagles. Reason behind it: I know, I know, Dallas reached the divisional round last year but guess who they lost: D-Murray! And guess who they lost him to? Philly! Chip Kelly retooled A LOT in the offseason and Philly also gained linebacker Kiko Alonso from Buffalo. To ice the cake, Philly has a much easier schedule than Dallas, who must face Green Bay (NFC runner-up), Seattle (NFC champ), and New England (Super Bowl champs).Dallas Cowboys. Reason behind it: If you read my article on Philly, you know about why I place Dallas here. But I still think Dallas is much stronger than Washington and NY, which is why I have them here. If Dallas’ new RBs can step up, they might win the division.3.New York Giants. Reason behind it: It’s tough, but I think NY pulls ahead of Washington because of schedule magnitude. The Giants schedule is easier than Washington’s, giving them the edge in this rivalry. Also, NY swept Washington last season, giving them a larger edge.4.Washington Redskins. Reason behind it: Washington has finished at the bottom of the NFC East for the last two seasons even with a division win in 2012 which included a wildcard berth against Seattle(they lost).I don’t think RGIII, however, can be denied from reaching 2012 magic. NFC North: 1.Green Bay Packers. Reason behind it: The Pack edges out Detroit because of schedule magnitude. Both teams will obviously finish 5-1 within the division with losses to each other but the Packers schedule is 100x easier than Detroit’s, who must face Denver, Seattle, San Diego, SF and New Orleans(on the road).2.Detroit Lions. Reason behind it: Motown’s fate has been determined by what I wrote about Green Bay, but the Lions coaches know Peyton Manning very well and could pull off an upset. If they can do the same against Seattle, San Diego, New Orleans, SF, and most importantly Green Bay, the division landscape is highly shaken up.3.Minnesota Vikings. Reason behind it: The Vikings and the Bears, two very evenly matched sides, are hard to separate, but the Vikings win due to their schedule being easier than Chicago’s. Also, Adrian Peterson is back and with QB Teddy Bridgewater, who carried Minnesota to seven wins last year, can explode with AP.4.Chicago Bears. Reason behind it: Like I said, Minnesota’s schedule is easier than Chicago’s, but overall I think Minnesota is a better team than Chicago. The Bears might have another upset over SF (they had one last year) and beat Detroit at home at the best though. NFC South: 1.Carolina Panthers. Reason behind it: Tough choice between Carolina and New Orleans, whom I think will be great, if not perfect at home but the last time they faced Carolina at home they were pummeled 41-10 which I think will make the difference in this rivalry. Carolina will sweep New Orleans.2.New Orleans Saints. Reason behind it: If you read my article on the Panthers, you know why I put New Orleans behind Carolina but if the Saints can sweep the Panthers and/or upset Green Bay again (44-23 last year), they win the division.3.Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Reason behind it: I know, I know, the Falcons are good and I’m going to be the first to rebuke myself since I like the Falcons but I think Jameis Winston is going to beat Atlanta at least once and carry TB to a 6-10 or 7-9 season.4.Atlanta Falcons. Reason behind it: Now if you read my article on TB, you know why I have Atlanta here and I still think Atlanta can defeat TB and NO and even Carolina and win the division. Matt Ryan is a great quarterback and, depending upon if he stays healthy, Julio Jones can do wonders for Atlanta. NFC West: Seattle Seahawks. Reason behind it: C’mon, what else did you expect, they got a good D, a good run game, a good return game, and now a good passing game with the addition of Jimmy Graham from the Saints. What more could you want? The Hawks can go 16-0 this year and I think they’ll win the Super Bowl.2.Arizona Cardinals. Reason behind it: The main reason I think Arizona gets the edge over SF because SF lost Frank Gore to Indy. Gore is the Niners all-time leader in rushing yards and is a large loss to the team. However, the Cards lost Malcolm Floyd to three dislocated fingers.3.St.Louis Rams. Reason behind it: Have I shocked you? I thought so. The Rams beat SF 13-10 in the Golden State and can sweep them this season. Also, basically every Forty-niner has retired or left except Colin Kaepernick and Aldon Smith. Nick Foles will also be great for St.Louis.4.San Francisco 49ers. Reason behind it: Sigh. I like the 49ers (my third-grade teacher lived there) but they lost everyone they had. C-Kaep (I like calling him that) and Aldon Smith can’t take this franchise high on their own. The Niners will get at least seven wins though. Postseason prediction:AFC:East-Patriots.North-Steelers.South-Colts.West-Broncos.Wildcard-Bengals/Ravens.NFC:East-Eagles.North-Packers.South-Panthers.West-Seahawks.Wildcard-Saints/Lions.AFC Championship: Patriots-38, Colts,-41.NFC Championship: Seahawks-22, Packers-21.Super Bowl matchup: Colts -21, Seahawks-42.Super Bowl Champions-Seahawks. Super Bowl MVP: Russell Wilson, Seahawks. NFL MVP: Andrew Luck, Colts. Rookie of the year: Jameis Winston, Buccaneers. Defensive Rookie of the year: Eric Kendricks, Vikings. Defensive Player of the Year: Ndamukong Suh, Dolphins. Coach of the Year: Rex Ryan, Bills. Whatever happens, even if my predictions are absolutely horrible, this is sure to be a highly entertaining and fun NFL season.