With the 2025 NFL season fast approaching, experts and pundits are heating up the debate:
Which team will hoist the Lombardi Trophy, and who will walk away as the NFL MVP? From bold computer models to renowned analysts, here’s what the pre-season forecasts are telling us.
1. CBS Sports’ John Breech: 49ers & Brock Purdy
CBS Sports’ John Breech predicts the San Francisco 49ers as Super Bowl favorites. He expects them to finish 13–3, secure the NFC West, and beat the Baltimore Ravens in the Super Bowl, 27–24
Niners Nation. His MVP pick? Quarterback Brock Purdy, citing his strong 2023 performance—4,280 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and fourth in MVP voting—leveraged by a QB-friendly system under Kyle Shanahan
2. Philadelphia Eagles Poised to Repeat.
Bleeding Green Nation outlines five big reasons for the Eagles’ repeat: elite talent, offensive versatility led by Jalen Hurts, a top coach in Nick Sirianni, and a revamped defense under Vic Fangio
Bleeding Green Nation. The implication? The Eagles are strong contenders for both Super Bowl and MVP honors.
3. The Supercomputer’s Pick: Chiefs & Mahomes
An AI-driven supercomputer analysis surprises some by projecting the Kansas City Chiefs to rebound from their Super Bowl LIX loss and win it all in 2025. It even names Patrick Mahomes as MVP, citing his leadership and bounce-back potential
4. Troy Aikman Bets on the Cowboys
In a more surprising turn, former Cowboys star Troy Aikman told Good Morning America that the Dallas Cowboys will win the Super Bowl—even though they enter with the 18th-best odds. He praises their offense led by Dak Prescott and acquisition of George Pickens
Blogging The Boys. It’s a bold pick, met with equal amounts of skepticism and playful critique from colleagues.
5. SI’s Greg Bishop: Ravens & Lamar Jackson
Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Greg Bishop lays out his 2025 picks: Super Bowl champions—Baltimore Ravens, beating the Vikings 31–27,and MVP—Lamar Jackson SI. Bishop’s reasoning? The Ravens’ roster depth, elite coaching, and Jackson’s dynamic playstyle make them lethal.
6. ESPN’s Power Rankings, Simulations & Insights
Mike Clay puts the 49ers in a favorable position, citing the league’s easiest projected 2025 schedule—they avoid every other Super Bowl favorite Meanwhile, ESPN analytics simulations show one outcome where the defending champion Eagles falter dramatically—ending up 6–8 and missing the playoffs .It highlights just how unpredictable the season could be.
7. NFL.com Analysts’ Award Picks
NFL.com’s panel of analysts has made predictions across award categories, though specific Super Bowl or MVP picks weren’t listed in the summary. Still,
their consensus is considered high-quality and shifts as the season progresses .
8. Odds & Power—Bills, Ravens, Chiefs, Packers
ESPN’s projections place the Buffalo Bills at the top of scoring potential (projected 481 points), followed by Ravens (473) and Eagles (452). Among defenses, the Texans are expected to allow the fewest points .
Buffalo currently ranks as the leading betting favorite to win the Super Bowl, with a 13.1% chance according to Opta. They also hold the highest odds to win the AFC East and reach the conference final
The Packers’ Super Bowl odds significantly improved after trading for All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons—shifting from +1700 to +1200, putting them among the top NFC contenders
Source Super Bowl Winner Predicted MVP
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John Breech (CBS) 49ers over Ravens Brock Purdy
Bleeding Green Nation Eagles (implied: Jalen Hurts)
Supercomputer (AI) Chiefs Patrick Mahomes
Troy Aikman Cowboys (not specified)
Greg Bishop (SI) Ravens over Vikings Lamar Jackson
ESPN Simulations Eagles fail (6–8 season) n/a
NFL.com Analysts not listed not listed
Opta Betting Odds Bills (not listed)
Packers Odds Post-Parsons Packers contenders (not listed)
10. Final Thoughts & What’s Next
As the 2025 season kicks off, here’s what to watch for:
49ers: If Purdy stays healthy and the offense fires on all cylinders, Breech’s pick could come true.
Eagles: Can they back up their dominant Super Bowl run with consistency and elite defense?
Chiefs: Will Mahomes bounce back strong and bring a record-setting third MVP?
Ravens: A dark horse with a superstar QB in Lamar Jackson and talent across the roster.
Bills: High scoring potential—but can they surpass playoff hurdles?
Cowboys: An intriguing outsider pick by Aikman—but is the hype justified?
Packers & Commanders: Emerging threats with talent upgrades—but still longshots.
Tune in as the season unfolds—these predictions will evolve, get validated, or be hilariously wrong. That’s part of the fun!
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