Predicting 2025 NFL Playoffs

Zak Drapeau
Jul 31
3 min read

by Zak Drapeau 7/31/2025 FansOnlySportz

2025 NFL Playoffs

AFC

1 - BUF

4 - HOU 21

5 - DEN 24

The Broncos will have an advantage on both sides of the ball and even though they are in Houston, should escape with a win.

3 - BAL 31

6 - PIT 21

After losing to the Steelers in Week 18 to miss out on the #1 seed, they will come back home and have an elite game for the win.

2 - KC 28

7 - NE 13

To be honest, New England is up and coming but they are lucky to be in the playoffs. In Kansas City the Chiefs will win this game without much fight.

NFC

1 - PHI

4 - DET 26

5- ARI 17

The Cardinals had a remarkable season on both sides of the ball but as good as they are, should be outmatched by a better roster in Detroit.

3 - LAR 27

6 - GB 31

A battle of McVay and his disciple, the Packers will come to LA with a dynamic offense and a superior defense. I like the Packers to outplay the Rams in the 4th.

2 - TB 35

7 - SF 24

One of the stories of the season, the Buccaneers have had one of the best offenses in the league and won't stop now. An air raid dominates the 49ers and the Buccs move on.

AFC

1 - BUF 24

5 - DEN 16

The Broncos come into this game with a lot of momentum in their defense but with an offense that has a tall hill to climb. I like Josh Allen to work his magic and score just enough to get the W.

2 - KC 21

3 - BAL 27

As much experience and clucth factor as Mahomes and the Chiefs have, I genuinely believe the Ravens are the better team. To walk out of Kansas City winners would be Lamar's greatest achievement... so far.

NFC

1 - PHI 34

6 - GB 24

Two great rosters meet but I think the Packers' secondary gets exploited the most. Coupled with an extra week of prep, give me the Eagles here.

2 - TB 38

4 - DET 35

A shootout for the ages ensues as Baker Mayfield wills his team to another huge performance. The Buccs give up TDs through the air but they don't break and some magic will allow them to win at the end.

AFC

1 - BUF 21

3 - BAL 27

This means either Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson will make their first Supe Bowl. With a win in the regular season, Lamar Jackson doubles down and outduels Allen as the Ravens make the Super Bowl.

NFC

1 - PHI 40

2 - TB 31

The Buccaneers were fantastic this season but the Eagles are focused on making their second Super Bowl in a row. Taking full advantage of the Buccs' secondary, they do just that.

Super Bowl LX

1 - PHI 23

3 - BAL 27

I know that this is a hipster pick but I also believe the Ravens have the best roster in football. Lamar Jackson has finished in 2nd place numerous times by now and finally gets some help from a defense that is loaded especially in the secondary. In a true war from start to finish, I believe the Ravens' clear edge in the passing game will be the downfall of the defending champs. Lamar Jackson will stand tall as the Super Bowl MVP after 4 elite playoff games and finally getting the monkey off his back.