2019 NFL Predictions Mania: Super Bowl, MVP, League Leaders and More

The NFL's historic 100th season starts this evening with a matchup between the league's oldest rivals (Bears and Packers) at Soldier Field in Chicago. With the indulgent anniversary kickoff ceremonies mere hours away, it's the perfect time to try and forecast the 2019 season. Below you'll find a series of oft-changed and not particularly confident predictions on everything from the winner of Super Bowl 54 to what head coach has the best chance of being fired before Thanksgiving. Hope you enjoy and may this season prove to be as joyous and rewarding as a Cris Collinsworth powerslide for your team.      

Playoff Predictions:

AFC:
1.Patriots
2.Chiefs
3.Texans
4.Steelers
5.Chargers
6.Broncos

Wild Card:
Texans over Broncos
Steelers over Chargers

Divisional Round:
Patriots over Steelers
Chiefs over Texans

Conference Championship:
Patriots over Chiefs

NFC:
1.Saints
2.Eagles
3.Bears
4.Rams
5.Falcons
6.Seahawks

Wild Card:
Bears over Seahawks
Falcons over Rams

Divisional Round:
Saints over Falcons
Eagles over Bears

Conference Championship:
Eagles over Saints

Super Bowl 54:
Patriots over Eagles

Year-End Awards:
MVP: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley (Giants)
Defensive Player of the Year: Aaron Donald (Rams)
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Kyler Murray (Cardinals)
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Devin Bush (Steelers)
Comeback Player of the Year: Devonta Freeman (Falcons)
Coach of the Year: Vic Fangio (Broncos)

League Leaders:
Passing YDS: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Passing TD's: Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs)
Rushing YDS: Saquon Barkley (Giants)
Rushing TD's: Alvin Kamara (Saints)
Receiving YDS: DeAndre Hopkins (Texans)
Receiving TD's: Davante Adams (Packers)
Receptions: JuJu Smith-Schuster (Steelers)
Interceptions: John Johnson III (Rams)
Sacks: Von Miller (Broncos)
Forced Fumbles: Myles Garrett (Browns)
Tackles: Bobby Wagner (Seahawks)

Miscellaneous Awards:
AFC Team Most Likely to Surprise: Broncos
AFC Team Most Likely to Disappoint: Browns
NFC Team Most Likely to Surprise: Buccaneers
NFC Team Most Likely to Disappoint: Cowboys
Most Likely to Go 16-0: Patriots
Most Likely to Go 0-16: Redskins
Coach Most Likely to Get Fired Before Thanksgiving: Kyle Shanahan