This is my breakdown of how I believe each team will finish the 2039 season based on additions and loses. It's just my opinion and obviously is just for entertainment purposes. If I didn't give your team enough wins in my prediction then by all means win more games and make me look like an idiot. My intent isn't to disrespect anyone with my reviews.
AXC
WEST Oakland 10-6 y Kansas City 9-7 Vancouver 6-10 Indiana 4-12
EAST Buffalo 15-1 z* New England 9-7 New York 7-9 Miami 4-12
NORTH Cincinnati 12-4 y Toronto 12-4 x Houston 10-6 x Pittsburgh 8-8
SOUTH Dakota 14-2 y Michigan 12-4 x Texas 9-7 Daytona 4-12
With many starters returning plus upgrades at a few positions, the team has a chance to improve from last season.
Vancouver Vandals Dyluckyguess (3rd season) 2038 7-9
OFFENSE 2038 (24th)
They got younger on offense as 4 of 5 offensive lineman may be rookies this season.
Lost RB Shively, WR Narvaez, LG Hull, C Chamberlain, RG Yeun
Added WR Flemings (R), WR Kesterson (R), LT Bailey (R), LG Green (R), C Alanis (R), RG Hooper (R), RG Macomber (R)
DEFENSE 2038 (8th)
They Lost playmakers at LB and Safety and didn't replace them from a top ten defense.
Lost SLB Williams, SS Waters, CB Boutte
Added DT Hickman (R), DT McCleary (R),
PREDICTION 2039 6-10 (missed playoffs)
The offense will go through growing pains with the youth movement while the defense Lost big playmakers and should take a step back.
Indiana Fog Mlowe (3rd season) 2038 5-11
OFFENSE 2038 31st
They bring back most of the offense and drafted a playmaker to help improve an offense that finished 31st last season. They need QB Fitzgerald to recapture his success from his time in Philadelphia.
Lost RB Murray, TE Morgan,
Added WR Clinton (R), WR Collins (R), WR Bien, C Jean (R), RG Waddle (R)
DEFENSE 2038 27th
They lost 2 playmakers on defense plus dline depth but drafted replacements for 2 of them plus added dine depth. Strong front four but lack depth in the back 7.
The team returns intact minus 3 players and they drafted and signed 10 players to replace them. They are a veteran team with 48 players with at least 7 years of experience including 31 players with 10 or more years in the league
New England Crusaders John97334 (16th season) 2038 8-8
OFFENSE 2038 17th
They completely rebuilt their backfield and offensive line and Need QB Cunningham to improve and WR Coddington was drafted to help improve the passing game.
Lost RB Childs, RB Miller, WR Zahn, WR Tipton, LG Kessinger, RT Stauch, RT Easton, C Terrell, C Tuma, LT Yang
Added RB Buker, RB Elkins, RB Lewis, RB Griffen, WR Coddington (R), WR Alvis, WR Hayden, LT Prichard, LT West, LG Chaney, C Thomas, C Parker, RG Curtis (R),
DEFENSE 2038 25th
They retooled their front four and return most of the back 7. If the front four improves then so does the defense.
Lost LDE Anderson, DT Joseph, CB Thurman, SS Hickok
They didn't sit idle and Added players in tge trenches on both offense and defense. If they get improved play in the passing game and their rebuilt backfield can take some pressure off the QB, they have a shot at making the playoffs
New York Empire Brohl (19th season) 2038 7-9
OFFENSE 2038 16th
They only Lost their starting RG and 2 depth RBs but Added a playmaker at TE plus 3 rookie olinemen.
The defense Lost 2 starters and they drafted 2 late rounders to replace them.
Lost SLB Blackwell, SS Overton, FS Paul
Added WLB Fugate (R), SS Hernandez (R)
PREDICTION 2039 7-9 (missed playoffs)
The offense should improve while the.defense may take a step back.
Miami Nemesis Brucehum (1st season) 2038 5-11
OFFENSE 2038 28th
They lost their leading rusher and 3 olinemen but drafted a stub LT plus added 3 other olinemen. Offensively they need to improve especially at QB
Lost RB Lemos, TE Farquar, WR Mobley, LT Hake, LG Sturgis, RT Nardi
Added TE Peterson (R), LT Leyva (R), LT Hall (R), LG Olea (R), RG Williams, RT Davis (R)
DEFENSE 2038 31st
They lost their best pass rusher, 2 of their top 3 tacklers, their starting SS and slot corner. They drafted 7 defensive rookies in an attempt to rebuild the defense.
Lost LDE Baughman, RDE Gracey, MLB Stephens, WLB Swann, MLB Blaylock, SS Smith, CB Dunkin, CB Plunkett
Added LDE Wang (R), DT Montenegro, RDE Stearns (R), RDE Carter (R), SLB Li, MLB Miller, CB Embree (R), CB Apgar (R), SS Johnson (R), FS Kelleher (R)
PREDICTION 2039 4-12
They are rebuilding with youth in a tough division and will go through growing pains as they move forward
Coming off a top 5 offensive season, Cincinnati parts ways with QB Drew Lock and hands the reigns to 2nd year QB Fielding. They signed 4 free agents to cover the 4 players Lost plus drafted another WR.
They lost their 2 best pass rushers and will need the 4 new additions and existing players to fill that void.
Lost LDE Edge, DT Clifford, DT Saunders, WLB Berger, SS Hughes
Added LDE Lee, LDE Lee (R), DT Villanueva, RDE Cartwright, MLB Conrad, CB Kim (R), SS Martin, SS Hickok, FS Donaldson
PREDICTION 2039 12-4 (battle for division Title)
After a successful 13-3 season, the team will attempt to transition to a 2nd year QB while replacing their 2 best pass rushers. In a competitive division, Cincinnati could take a small step back which could open the door for a other team to win the division.
Toronto Titans Dangalanti (6th season) 2038 11-5 (wildcard)
OFFENSE 2038 3rd
They lost 3 depth players but Added 4 rookies and a vet including a rookie QB.
Lost RB Buker, TE Wingfield, C Hudock,
Added QB Smith (R), TE Diaz (R), WR Meade (R), LG Bruton, C Thibault (R)
DEFENSE 2038 11th
They lost 2 veteran depth players but drafted 3 rookies and signed 2 vets
The top 3 offense returns most its starters and the defense finished just outside the too ten and 2 rookie playmakers should push them into the top 10 this season.
They lost 3 offensive linemen so they drafted 4 and signed a 5th.
Lost LG Morelli, C Bush, RG Pratt
Added WR Sessums, WR Clayton (R), LT Peterson (R), LG Devlin (R), C Lyons, RT March (R), RT Mickelson (R)
DEFENSE 2038 23rd
They lost a LB and 2 CBs so they signed 2 free agents and draft a 3rd player to replace the three. In addition they Added 3 Dlinemen and a safety in the draft.
Lost WLB Chun, CB Dorazio, CB Smith
Added LDE Ray (R), DT Hall (R), RDE Mendoza (R), WLB Swann, CB Williams (R), CB Bagwell, SS Dixon (R)
PREDICTION 2039 8-8 (miss playoffs)
The offense should finish in the top half of the league and the defense should improve to near the middle as the team takes a step forward thus season
After winning the title, they lost 3 top WRs and 5 offensive linemen. They hit free agency and made trades to land 2 TEs, 2 WRs and 5 offensive linemen.
Lost QB Matson, RB Patridge, WR Williams, WR Campbell, WR Foster, LT Wiltse, LG Demaio, C Thomas, C Colon, RT Starkey
Added QB Vosburg, TE Wingfield, TE Martinez, WR Narvaez, WR Copeland, LT Douglas, LG Hull, LG Dow, C Tuma, C Hudock, RG Yeun, RT Hitchcock
DEFENSE 2038 2nd
The 2nd ranked defense lost 6 players including 3 starters but they signed or traded for 11 players including 4 established starters.
Lost LDE Houston, DT Sullivan, SLB Reid, MLB Taylor, WLB Evans, SS Johnson,
They lost 2 of their best WRs, 5 offensive linemen and 3 defensive starters but Added veteran players to replace their loses while upgrading at LT, DT, SLB, MLB & CB.
They improved on offense and brought in QB Lock to challenge incumbent QB Thompson. Defensively they lost a starting LB but drafted 2 rookies to replace him plus added depth on the front 4 and signed a CB.
They lost their leader in receptions to retirement and Added playmakers at TE and WR in the draft plus they drafted 2 possible starters on the oline.
Lost WR Ruch, WR Lashley, C Lyons,
Added TE Worley (R), WR Walker (R), LT Peoples (R), LG Pettit (R),
DEFENSE 2038 30th
They lost their 2nd best pass rusher and a depth LB but signed 2 veteran LBs and drafted 2 defensive backs
Lost LDE Smith, MLB Merrill,
Added SLB Reid, MLB Salamanca, SS Moore (R), FS Sterling (R)
PREDICTION 2039 4-12 (miss playoffs)
The team should continue to improve from 19th on offense to a possible top half offense. Defensively, they finished 30th and lost their 2nd best pass rusher so they may finish near the bottom again.
The team may take a step back due to the lose of 2 LBs to retirement that made the Hall of Fame ballot. The signing of DB Waters, an ALLPRO, should help offset the lose.
Washington Warriors Braindeadkidfromouterspace (2nd season) 2038 8-8 (missed playoffs)
OFFENSE 2038 23rd
They lost their backup RB and starting TE plus their best WR. They hit the draft and picked a RB, 2 TE, a WR and 2 olinemen. They also signed a veteran WR from the Dakota team.
Lost RB Rangel, RB Blair, TE Cross, WR Burroughs, WR Boger, C Parker
Added RB Stone (R), TE Wilson (R), TE Robinson (R), WR Morris (R), WR Williams, LG Patterson (R), RT Lackey (R)
DEFENSE 2038 15th
They lost their starting MLB and best CB to free agency as both signed with Dakota. They drafted a LB in the 1st round to offset 1 of the loses.
Lost RDE Allen, MLB Graham, CB Depaz, SS McDougal, FS Gwin
Added WLB Watson (R), CB Davenport (R), FS Moore (R)
PREDICTION 2039 9-7 (possible wildcard)
The team went under new ownership last season and finished last season going 6-2 in their last 8 games. If they continue the improvement, they could push Philadelphia for the division crown.
The team struggled with QB Matheney under center and his big contract so now QB Cruz becomes the undisputed starter and will need to improve his performance. They lost 3 WRs so they drafted 2 to replace them.
Lost QB Matheney, RB Mcphee, TE Gibbs, WR Bott, WR Day, WR Cameron,
They are a team in transition as they lost their Hall of Fame QB, their two leading rushers, a WR plus both starting tackles. They signed a QB and will have him battle with career backup Lyle for the starting job. They also signed a RB plus drafted a WR, TE & 4 olinemen including 2 tackles.
This is a rebuilding team, especially on offense but hopefully the defense can improve from last season to help the offensive growing pains.
Vegas Black Aces Claymore (18th season) 2038 12-4 (Conference Champion)
OFFENSE 2038 7th
They lost their starting C and 2 backup olinemen but they signed an elite veteran C plus 2 veteran backups. They also drafted 2 RBs including a 1st rounder who could take the starting job.
Lost LT Prichard, LG Littleton, C Rivero
Added RB King (R), RB Payne (R), LT Yang, C Criddle, C Chamberlain, RT Ortiz
The team improved at C plus added a rookie RB to inject youth into the offense and the top 5 defense returns all 11 starters plus added 2 veterans and 2 rookies to improve depth.
Los Angeles Challengers Joshw1999 (2nd season) 2038 11-5 (wildcard)
OFFENSE 2038 22nd
They lost their leading rushing and starting TE so they signed a veteran RB, added oline depth via free agency and tge draft.
Lost RB Sanders, RB Taylor, TE Brubaker, RT Adams
Added RB Mullen, FB Ross (R), WR Millls, LG Munn (R), RG Brown, RG Basso, RT Edwards
DEFENSE 2038 6th
This top ten defense Lost 2 starters on the front four including their 2nd best pass rusher and 2 depth players in the secondary. They signed a veteran for the front, Added 2 LBs and a CB through free agency.
Lost RDE Cartwright, DT Ponce, CB Sprinkle, FS Ray
The team lost their leading rusher and best pass catching TE retired so the offense may take a step back this season unless they find a way to replace the lost production. The defense led this team to the postseason last season but losing 2 of the 4 defensive linemen hurts but signing a veteran DE helps some. Thus unit should still be strong but might see a slight step backwards.
Los Angeles Challengers Joshw1999 (2nd season) 2038 11-5 (wildcard)
OFFENSE 2038 22nd
They lost their leading rushing and starting TE so they signed a veteran RB, added oline depth via free agency and tge draft.
Lost RB Sanders, RB Taylor, TE Brubaker, RT Adams
Added RB Mullen, FB Ross (R), WR Millls, LG Munn (R), RG Brown, RG Basso, RT Edwards
DEFENSE 2038 6th
This top ten defense Lost 2 starters on the front four including their 2nd best pass rusher and 2 depth players in the secondary. They signed a veteran for the front, Added 2 LBs and a CB through free agency.
Lost RDE Cartwright, DT Ponce, CB Sprinkle, FS Ray
The team lost their leading rusher and best pass catching TE retired so the offense may take a step back this season unless they find a way to replace the lost production. The defense led this team to the postseason last season but losing 2 of the 4 defensive linemen hurts but signing a veteran DE helps some. Thus unit should still be strong but might see a slight step backwards.
Arizona Wranglers Almaric7 (4th season) 2038 5-11
OFFENSE 2038 26th
They lost their WR2 and starting RT but signed a vet WR and drafted 2 others plus drafted a RT in the 1st round that has a chance to be an ALLPRO talent. QB Martinez signed a 3 year free agent deal last season and was a disaster so they drafted a QB early in tge 2nd round who has a shot at becoming a francise QB.
Lost FB Garcia, WR Sessums, C Brott, RT Pederson
Added QB Walker (R), TE Riedel (R), WR Freeborn (W), WR Cowen (R), WR Zahn, RG Compton, RT Potter (R)
DEFENSE 2038 21st
They lost a starter at all 3 levels of the defense (DT/WLB/SS) so they signed a veteran DT, LB & 2 SS plus drafted a DT & CB
Lost DT Romig, WLB Castro, WLB Kent, SS Lackey,
Added DT Vallejo (R), DT Maple, MLB Small, CB Drake (R), SS Jones, SS Morrison
PREDICTION 2039 4-12 (miss playoffs)
Until the team gets the QB situation figured out, they will continue to be at the bottom of the league on offense. Defensively they are in much better shape and if it improves, they could win a few more games.
Gem City Gangsters Raidergreg69 (19th season) 2038 12-4 (Division Title)
OFFENSE 2038 13th
The offense Lost their WR3 and a backup RT so they drafted 4 players to fill those holes including a 3rd round WR who looks prepared to take the WR3 role and 2 olinemen who will challenge for starting jobs.
The 3rd ranked defense returns all 11 starters and virtual all the backups and they signed a couple vets and drafted a rookie CB who adds depth to an aging unit.
Lost None
Added DT Griffen, CB Lush (R), FS Baratta
PREDICTION 2039 12-4 (Division Title)
This team returns 21 of 22 starters and spent most of its draft capital on offense so they are primed and ready to repeat as Division Champs in an extremely tough NXC North.
This top ten offense from last season Lost a starting WR & RT and a backup TE so they drafted a WR and RB plus signed a TE and RG
Lost RB White, TE Taylor, WR Buttrey, RT Walker
Added RB Taylor (R), TE Gonzales, WR Bacon (R), RG Kepley
DEFENSE 2038 24th
The defense returns all 11 starters and they added a veteran linemen plus 4 rookies on all 3 levels of the defense.
Lost WLB Lynn, CB Saenz
Added LDE Anderson, DT Allen (R), DT Davis (R), WLB Rupert (R), CB Barth (R)
PREDICTION 2039 12-4 (possible division Title)
The team is leading by their offense and they retooled and are ready to do it again. Defensively, they need to improve and all the starters return and 5 new players were added to the mix so they should inprove.
Saint Paul Punishers Calebbwill (2nd season) 2038 10-5-1 (wildcard)
OFFENSE 2038 11th
The entire offense returns and the team drafted 2 TEs to add a new wrinkle to the offense.
Lost None
Added TE Green (R), TE Todd (R),
DEFENSE 2038 7th
Lost SS Little,
Added SS Ward (R), SS Davis (R), FS Frizzell
PREDICTION 2039 12-4 (possible division Title)
This team returns virtually the entire roster including 21 of 22 starters from last season. They Lost their starting SS so they spent 2 draft picks on replacing him plus signed a veteran. On offense they drafted 2 TEs to add to the offense. This is the 2nd year for the teams new owner for a proud francise that has made the postseason 9 straight seasons and 16 overall including 3 straight NXC Conference Championships from 2035-2037.
Zehlendorf Zecken Ctiger77 (4th season) 2038 2-14
OFFENSE 2038 27th
They lost their starting LG & RT and backups at TE & C so the team drafting a player at TE, LG & RT to fill those holes plus added a FB & WR in the draft.
Lost TE Harding, LG Dow, C mann, RT Hitchcock
Added FB Jennings (R), TE Moore (R), WR Griffen (R), LG Herbert (R), LG Morelli, RT Slaughter (R)
The team had a down year after finishing over .500 the previous 2 seasons. The team has improved and made a huge trade with Indiana for an elite CB in Strickland. The prediction for 5-11 may be based more on the division they play in then the actual talent level of the team.
Tampa Bay Fireballs Casualcnote (19th season) 2038 9-7 (Division Title)
OFFENSE 2038 10th
The 10th ranked offense returns all 11 starters and they added a veteran WR.
Lost WR Geraci, C Harmon,
Added QB Gonzalez (R), WR Tipton, RT Sykes
DEFENSE 2038 16th
They lost 5 starters on defense (DT/2LB/CB/SS) and went to work signing a starting DT to a mega-deal, drafting LBs in the 1st and 2nd round then drafting a SS in the 3rd & a CB in the 4th round.
Lost DT Maple, WLB McCarty, WLB Salazar, CB Erickson, SS Jones,
Added DT Clifford, RDE Meredith (R), SLB Gomez (R), MLB Fritz (R), WLB Mahar, CB Warren (R), SS Lee (R)
PREDICTION 2039 10-6 (Division Title)
This francise spent 11 of its first 12 seasons with losing records then spent the next 7 seasons at 8-8 or close to it without a winning record before finally breaking through 2 seasons ago and have made tge playoffs the past 2 seasons. They will make it 3 in a row as they have set the foundation and found a way to improve or replace talent on offense and defense
They return all 11 starters but still traded for RB Murray to give them a solid 1-2 punch in the backfield. They also added 2 veteran WRs to improve the passing game.
Added DT Aquino (R), RDE Randolph (R), SS Hodgson (R), SS Wilson (R), FS Browder
PREDICTION 2039 10-6 (possible Division Title)
They have had 2 down years in a row despite having a top ten offense and top 12 defense last season. The offense improved with the trade for a RB and the defense Lost 2 players to retirement and they reloaded at safety with 2 draft picks and a free agent signing. Look for them to bounce back this season.
Memphis Maniacs Adamsneeka (3rd season) 2038 5-11
OFFENSE 2038 29th
The offense returns all 11 starters and they added 6 rookies and 2 veterans to the mix in an attempt to improve the 29th ranked offense from last season. The addition of RB Smith gives them a solid 1-2 punch.
They had an underrated defense last season and they only Lost 1 starter at CB3. They drafted a DT and signed 2 DBs to fill the hole in the secondary.
Lost DT Griffen, CB Coss
Added DT Jackson (R), CB Joyce, FS Anderson
PREDICTION 2039 7-9 (miss playoffs)
The offense should improve will all the draft picks Added to the mix and on defense they have a solid front 7 and an elite SS so their secondary still needs some work.
Atlanta Dominators Bruno77 (2nd season) 2038 1-15
OFFENSE 2038 32nd
They completely reworked the backfield while adding a TE, WR and 4 offensive linemen. Expect 3rd year QB Cerone to take the reigns as the offense should be young, dynamic but have plenty of growing pains.
Lost RB Metz, RB Elkins, FB Wyatt, WR Irwin, C Freeman, C Wilson,
Added RB Johnson (R), RB Leslie (R), FB Emmanuel (R), TE Bouldin (R), WR McConkey (R), LT Flores (R), C Colon, C Coker (R), RT Jordon (R)
DEFENSE 2038 32nd
They had the 32nd ranked defense and they parted ways with 7 players including 4 safties. They drafted 3 players including a nose tackle They can build around plus they have 6th year LB to lead the defense.
Lost DT Edwards, SLB Wood, MLB Elison, SS Krum, SS Mroz, FS Damone, FS Harris
Added LDE Crowder, DT Blankston, DT Grant (R), MLB Helton, CB Meador (R), CB Benavidez (R), CB Dorazio, SS Zane
PREDICTION 2039 3-13 (miss playoffs)
They have won 1 game the past 2 seasons but this once proud francise is under new ownership and he is rebuilding this 32nd ranked offense through the draft. The defense has a nose tackle and LB to build around but until then they have 9 JAGs (Just A Guy) filling in the rest of the positions.
F***, alright need energy and the clock is coming for me.
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Alright, time to put in the work. Grrrrr. (DMX growl) :)
In my case, when I saw 4-12, I thought "I wish I win 4". Oh well, 4-5 victories is nice with this young team, just now the guys are starting to know the defensive plays decently enough to apply them sometimes! At first no play had more than 33% knowledge (almost all rookie defense, to be expected).
