Playoff Teams from Last Season that Could Take a Step Back in 22 (1 Viewer)

[DerrickB]

I analyze five playoff teams from the previous season and explain why a regression could be coming in 2022. Enjoy!!

2021 playoff teams that could regress this season

In recent memory, it’s rare for every playoff team from the previous season to return to the tournament the following year. Teams do not remain in playoff contention for various reasons such as critical departures on the roster, injuries, and younger players that are not quite up to speed on...

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[SaintsMan209]

Surprised the 49ers weren’t mentioned

 

[DerrickB]

Surprised the 49ers weren’t mentioned

I thought about them, but I decided not to. I Trey makes them better than Jimmy G, but that's me though.

 

[RaginCajun83]

I think the Bengals won’t make the playoffs

 

[BooBirdSaint]

I think the Bengals won’t make the playoffs

The only team in their division to maybe challenge them is a WR'less Ravens. Browns and Pitts are not going far with their QB options. IMO. Bengals would seem like a lock to me.

 

[Judge_Smails]

The only team in their division to maybe challenge them is a WR'less Ravens. Browns and Pitts are not going far with their QB options. IMO. Bengals would seem like a lock to me.

I think it’s pretty likely they take a step back. Look at the Saints in 2010, they were still a playoff team, but didn’t win their division and were not nearly as lucky.

That Saints team was a lot more experienced than this year’s Bengals team. I wouldn’t be surprised to see them lose 8 or 9 games, but still be “dangerous.”