🏈 Pulse Picks: AFC South & West Predictions for 2025 (Bold Upset Alerts)
The AFC South is that one division where 9–8 can sneak you into the playoffs, while the AFC West is all about Mahomes and everyone else trying not to look like background extras. But I’ve got a couple of bold upset predictions this year — because why play it safe when the NFL never does?
AFC South Predictions
1. Houston Texans (Pulse: 🟢 High)
CJ Stroud is the real deal. With Tank Dell and Nico Collins lighting up secondaries and a defense that plays faster than it should on paper, Houston is about to become a playoff staple.
Prediction: 11–6, division champs.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (Pulse: 🟡 Medium)
Trevor Lawrence will put up good numbers, but this team still lacks that killer instinct. I see them taking a slight step back.
Prediction: 9–8, Wild Card contender.
3. Tennessee Titans (Pulse: 🔴 Low)
New coach, new QB (again), and not enough weapons. Derrick Henry isn’t here to bail them out anymore — this could get ugly fast.
Prediction: 6–11.
4. Indianapolis Colts (Pulse: 🔴 Low)
Anthony Richardson is fun, but he’s still raw. This team feels like it’s in “next year” mode.
Prediction: 5–12.
💥 Bold Upset Alert #1:
The Texans will sweep the Jaguars this year, locking up the division before Week 17.
AFC West Predictions
1. Kansas City Chiefs (Pulse: 🟡 Medium)
Mahomes is still Mahomes, but he’s carrying a lot of weight. The WR corps is thin, and one injury could derail them. They’ll win the division, but not as easily as past years.
Prediction: 11–6, division champs.
2. Los Angeles Chargers (Pulse: 🟡 Medium)
New coaching staff + Justin Herbert’s cannon arm = playoff contender. But I can’t trust them to stay healthy for 17 games.
Prediction: 10–7, Wild Card.
3. Denver Broncos (Pulse: 🔴 Low)
Russell Wilson’s best days are gone, and Sean Payton looks like he’s one more losing streak away from throwing the headset.
Prediction: 7–10.
4. Las Vegas Raiders (Pulse: 🔴 Low)
The Raiders’ roster looks like it was built by someone drafting on autopilot. Adams is elite, but there’s no help.
Prediction: 6–11.
💥 Bold Upset Alert #2:
The Chargers will split the series with the Chiefs and steal a late-season game that keeps KC from earning the #1 seed.
AFC South & West Recap
- Division Winners: Houston Texans & Kansas City Chiefs
- Wild Cards: Jacksonville Jaguars & Los Angeles Chargers
- Hot Takes: Texans sweep Jags, Chargers shock Chiefs in Week 15.
Next Up: NFC East & North
From Dak’s eternal “prove-it” season to the Lions trying to go from loveable underdogs to real contenders, the NFC East & North are next on the hit list. Expect at least one shocker.
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