TribLive writers offer predictions for 2025 NFL season

The NFL season has begun, and TribLive writers Joe Rutter and Chris Adamski and columnist Tim Benz have thoughts on how the season will shake out. Here’s a look:

Award winners

MVP

Joe Rutter: Jalen Hurts, Eagles

Chris Adamski: Joe Burrow, Bengals

Tim Benz: Josh Allen, Bills

Offensive Player of the Year

Rutter: Josh Allen, Bills

Adamski: Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

Benz: Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals

Defensive Player of the Year

Rutter: Micah Parsons, Packers

Adamski: Will Anderson, Texans

Benz: Maxx Crosby, Raiders

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Rutter: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

Adamski: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

Benz: Ashton Jeanty, Raiders

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Rutter: Abdul Carter, Giants

Adamski: Abdul Carter, Giants

Benz: Donovan Ezeiruaku, Cowboys

Postseason predictions

AFC East winner

Rutter: Bills

Adamski: Bills

Benz: Bills

AFC West winner

Rutter: Chiefs

Adamski: Broncos

Benz: Chiefs

AFC North winner

Rutter: Ravens

Adamski: Bengals

Benz: Ravens

AFC South winner

Rutter: Colts

Adamski: Texans

Benz: Texans

AFC Wild Card teams

Rutter: Bengals, Broncos, Texans

Adamski: Chiefs, Ravens, Steelers

Benz: Broncos, Chargers, Bengals

NFC East winner

Rutter: Eagles

Adamski: Commanders

Benz: Eagles

NFC West winner

Rutter: Cardinals

Adamski: Rams

Benz: Rams

NFC North winner

Rutter: Lions

Adamski: Packers

Benz: Lions

NFC South winner

Rutter: Bucs

Adamski: Buccaneers

Benz: Bucs

NFC Wild Card teams

Rutter: Packers, Vikings, Commanders

Adamski: Lions, Eagles, 49ers

Benz: Commanders, Packers, Cowboys

AFC champion

Rutter: Bills

Adamski: Bills

Benz: Bills

NFC champion

Rutter: Lions

Adamski: Packers

Benz: Eagles

Super Bowl champion

Rutter: Bills

Adamski: Bills

Benz: Bills