With the preseason now in the rearview mirror, it's a mad dash to the 2021 regular season. As we step closer to the Sept. 9 opener between the and defending champion , we here at CBS Sports are making our calls as to how the season is ultimately going to unfold. Here, we'll be rolling through our staff picks for each division this coming season. Given their succe s a season ago, the were an extremely popular pick in the AFC East. Meanwhile, our experts were split on the NFC West where three different teams were pegged as the po sible winner.Before we jump
Amon-Ra St. Brown Jersey into all our picks, here's a rundown on the staff members making the picks: Senior writer Pete Prisco; NFL insider Jason La Canfora; NFL insider ; staff writers John Breech, Jared Dubin, Jordan Dajani, Josh Edwards, Jeff Kerr, Tyler Sullivan, Chris Trapa so and Ryan Wilson.Buffalo Bills -155 +340 +350 +2200Wilson: Bills -155. and this offense are too good -- and will be improved over a year ago -- and the defense will be better too. Dubin: Bills -155. The Bills seem like the clear cla s of the AFC East. The Pats and Dolphins are likely to vie for a second-place finish, and I still trust Bill Belichick more than anyone else to get his team up a level. The Jets just don't have enough talent (yet) to compete.Prisco: Bills -155. The Bills weren't a fluke last year and they will be even better this season. Josh Allen for MVP? It's po sible. The Patriots and Dolphins will fight for second, with New England getting it no matter who plays quarterback.Sullivan: Bills -155. Both the Patriots and Dolphins are on the cusp of contention, but this is Buffalo's division to lose
Aidan Hutchinson T Shirts at this point. Josh Allen and Co. should also have their sights set even higher than a second consecutive AFC East crown, though. Dajani: Bills -155. The Patriots are an intriguing flier at +350, but I think the Bills can repeat as divisional champs. Josh Allen got paid and should be as confident as he has ever been, plus the defense should be improved. The ground game is still a question mark, but I'll take Buffalo here.Breech: Bills -155. I'm buying all the Bills stock I can get my hands on. Not only am I picking them to win the division,
Alex Anzalone Jersey but I've got them as my team out of the AFC.Jones: Bills -155. They won't win it as easily as last year with the Patriots bearing down on them, but they are by far the most complete team in this division. Edwards: Bills -155. I think New England is going to be much improved and are likely to make the playoffs. With that being said, I am not going to disrespect the Bills. They have earned the NFL's respect and are a legitimate contender on the back of Josh Allen.Kerr: Bills -155.Hard to pick against the best quarterback and the top offense in the division. Allen is a MVP candidate again and the Bills have an excellent group of pa s catchers to aid him in his quest for the league's top honor. Buffalo has the makings of a 13-win team.Trapa so: Bills -155. Most complete team in the division with an elite-level offense and continuity galore. La Canfora: Bills -155. Best roster in division, best QB by far. If they can keep their anti-vaxxers in line sky is the limit. +120 +145 +400 +2500Wilson: Browns +145. is playing with confidence -- thanks in part to Kevin Stefanski leaning on the run game and putting his quarterback in position to succeed -- and that will serve this team well late in the season. Dubin: Browns +145. I had a lot of trouble deciding between the Browns and Ravens, but Baltimore's injuries on offense tilted me in Cleveland's direction. I could easily see it swinging the other way, though. I am not confident in Pittsburgh's offense, nor in Cincy's defense.Prisco: Browns +145.
D'Andre Swift Jersey The Browns have the most talent, but now they have to deal with expectations. I think Kevin Stefanski and gang will handle them well. The Steelers will be good if the offensive line holds up to edge out the Ravens for second in the division. The Bengals are a year away.Dajani: Browns +145. I've been a detractor of this team in the past, but with the additions it made on defense in free agency and in the draft, I think the Browns can be the best team in this division. Their ceiling hinges on Baker Mayfield, but with the offensive line, running back duo and wide receiving corps he has to work with, I'm confident he can do enough to win the AFC North. Breech: Steelers +400. Everyone is sleeping on the Steelers, except for me, because I don't sleep. This team won the division last year and I'm expecting it to repeat as champs in 2021.Sullivan:
Tim Boyle Jersey Browns +145. Year 2 under Kevin Stefanski has the promise of big things in Cleveland. That's also not mentioning a stellar offseason by the Browns that should put them over the top in this division race. There's a ton of pre sure on Baker Mayfield, but I believe he puts together a career year. Good value here.Edwards: Browns +145. Baltimore has had Cleveland's number but the work done by Kevin Stefanski in his first season while dealing with the coronavirus has been underappreciated. They were a blown targeting penalty away from potentially knocking off the to advance to the conference championship. The defense has been substantially upgraded and the leadership is strong. Jones: Browns +145. Cleveland will need another sound and solid year from Baker Mayfield if it wants to beat out the Ravens for the North. All the other pieces are in place.Kerr: Ravens +120. This division suddenly opened up with J.K. Dobbins' season-ending injury. Hard to see Baltimore's run game mi sing a beat with him out, even though Dobbins appeared set for a breakout year. Baltimore still has an elite defense and Lamar Jackson is the quarterback. The most dangerous player in the NFL should get the Ravens back to the top of the division.Trapa so: Browns +145.Genuine and effective identity on offense with a
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