2016 NFL Prediction Bonanza (Playoffs, Year-End Awards and more)

The NFL season officially kicks off tomorrow with a rematch of Super Bowl 50 (Carolina Panthers vs. the defending champion Denver Broncos) at the stadium formerly known as Sports Authority Field in Denver. In honor of football's glorious return, here are my playoff, year-end award and other miscellaneous predictions for the 2016 season.

Playoffs:

AFC:

1.Pittsburgh Steelers

2.New England Patriots

3.Oakland Raiders

4.Indianapolis Colts

5.Denver Broncos

6.Cincinnati Bengals

Wild Card:

Raiders over Bengals

Broncos over Colts

Divisional Round:

Steelers over Raiders

Patriots over Broncos

Conference Championship:

Steelers over Patriots 

NFC:

1.Seattle Seahawks
2.Green Bay Packers

3.Carolina Panthers

4.New York Giants
5.Arizona Cardinals
6.Minnesota Vikings

Wild Card:

Panthers over Vikings

Giants over Cardinals

Divisional Round:

Seahawks over Giants

Panthers over Packers

Conference Championship:

Seahawks over Panthers

Super Bowl:

Seahawks over Steelers 

Year-End Awards:

MVP: Russell Wilson (Seahawks)

Offensive Player of the Year: Russell Wilson (Seahawks)

Defensive Player of the Year: Khail Mack (Raiders)

Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ezekiel Elliott (Cowboys)

Defensive Rookie of the Year: Noah Spence (Buccaneers)

Comeback Player of the Year: Jordy Nelson (Packers) 

Coach of the Year: Jack Del Rio (Raiders) 

League Leaders:

Passing Yards: Drew Brees (Saints)

Passing Touchdowns: Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers)

Rushing Yards: Todd Gurley (Rams)

Rushing Touchdowns: Adrian Peterson (Vikings)

Receiving Yards: Julio Jones (Falcons)

Receiving Touchdowns: A.J. Green (Bengals)

Sacks: Khalil Mack (Raiders)

Interceptions: Malcolm Jenkins (Eagles)

Tackles: Luke Kuechly (Panthers)

AFC Team Most Likely to Surprise: Oakland Raiders
AFC Team Most Likely to Disappoint: Kansas City Chiefs
NFC Team Most Likely to Surprise: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFC Team Most Likely to Disappoint: Washington Redskins 

Top 10 Veterans that Need to Prove Themselves:
1.Kirk Cousins, quarterback (Redskins)
2.Tyrod Taylor, quarterback (Bills)
3.Olivier Vernon, defensive end (Giants)
4.Jeremy Hill, running back (Bengals)
5.Tashaun Gibson, safety (Jaguars)
6.Bene Benewikiere, cornerback (Panthers)
7.Derrick Shelby, defensive end (Falcons)
8.Greg Robinson, tackle (Rams)
9.Darqueze Dennard, cornerback (Bengals)
10.Robert Woods, wide receiver (Bills)

Top 10 Under-the-Radar Rookies to Look Out for:
1.Tyler Boyd, wide receiver (Bengals)
2.Jordan Jenkins, outside linebacker (Jets)
3.Devontae Booker, running back (Broncos)
4.Yannick Ngakoue, defensive end (Jaguars)
5.Joe Thuney, guard (Patriots)
6.Pharoh Cooper, wide receiver (Rams)
7.Justin Simmons, safety (Broncos)
8.Jerrell Adams, tight end (Giants)
9.Alex Collins, running back (Seahawks)
10.Jeremy Cash, outside linebacker (Panthers)

Projected Top 10 Draft Order for 2017:
1.49ers
2.Browns
3.Titans
4.Falcons
5.Dolphins
6. Browns (from Eagles)
7.Rams
8.Chargers
9.Cowboys
10.Lions