#535: 2025 NFL Predictions + Week 1 Preview (with Hal Bent)

1. 2025 NFL Award Predictions-MVP (DKrom: Patrick Mahomes, Hal: Lamar Jackson)-Offensive POY (DKrom: Ja'Marr Chase, Hal: Joe Burrow)-Defensive POY (DKrom: Aidan Hutchinson, Hal: Will Anderson, Jr.)-Offensive ROY (DKrom: Ashton Jeanty, Hal: Travis Hunter)-Defensive ROY (DKrom: Abdul Carter, Hal: Travis Hunter)-Comeback POY (DKrom: Christian McCaffrey, Hal: Aidan Hutchinson)-Protector Of The Year (DKrom: Lane Johnson, Hal: Trent Williams)-Coach Of The Year (DKrom: Liam Coen, Hal: Sean Payton)-Assistant Coach Of The Year (DKrom: Zach Orr, Hal: Josh Grizzard)2. 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions-NFC North Division Winner (DKrom: Packers, Hal: Packers)-NFC East Division Winner (DKrom: Eagles, Hal: Commanders)-NFC South Division Winner (DKrom: Bucs, Hal: Bucs)-NFC West Division Winner (DKrom: 49ers, Hal: Rams)-AFC North Division Winner (DKrom: Ravens, Hal: Ravens)-AFC East Division Winner (DKrom: Bills, Hal: Bills)-AFC South Division Winner (DKrom: Jaguars, Hal: Texans)-AFC West Division Winner (DKrom: Chiefs, Hal: Broncos)-NFC Wild Card #1: (DKrom: Lions, Hal: 49ers)-NFC Wild Card #2: (DKrom: Commanders, Hal: Lions)-NFC Wild Card #3: (DKrom: Vikings, Hal: Eagles)-AFC Wild Card #1: (DKrom: Bengals, Hal: Chiefs)-AFC Wild Card #2: (DKrom: Steelers, Hal: Chargers)-AFC Wild Card #3: (DKrom: Chargers, Hal: Bengals)-NFC Championship Game: (DKrom: Packers over Bucs, Hal: Lions over Commanders)-AFC Championship Game: (DKrom: Ravens over Chiefs, Hal: Broncos over Ravens)-Super Bowl LX: (DKrom: Ravens over Packers, Hal: Broncos over Lions)3. Truth Or Exaggeration-Jaxson Dart will be the Giants starting QB by as early as Week 5-Tyler Warren will lead the Colts in receptions and/or receiving yards this season -After making Tim Patrick expendable, Lions rookie WR Isaac TeSlaa will eventually make Jameson Williams expendable as well-Trey Hendrickson will be the biggest free agent, regardless of position, on the open market in 2026 -One team will eventually bite the bullet and end up giving the Cowboys three firsts (or two firsts and a second) for Micah Parsons -The Tennessee Titans will win 6-7 games in 2025 thanks to a top-7 rushing attack, a stout run defense, and positive development from Cam Ward-If the Saints end up with the #1 overall pick in 2026, Arch Manning will declare for the 2026 NFL Draft -Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders will both start at least three games at QB for the Browns this season 4. Ravens at Bills Preview5. Week 1 Game Picks-Lock of the Week (DKrom: Cardinals over Saints, Hal: Bengals over Browns)-Upset Special (DKrom: Giants over Commanders, Hal: Panthers over Jaguars)-Cowboys at Eagles-Chiefs at Chargers-Bucs at Falcons-Dolphins at Colts-Raiders at Patriots-Steelers at Jets-49ers at Seahawks-Titans at Broncos-Lions at Packers-Texans at Rams-Vikings at Bears7. Bold Predictions-DKrom: Down 20-13 on 4th-and-Goal from the 12 with 3 seconds left in regulation, Russell Wilson finds Malik Nabers for the TD...and the Giants go for 2 and win it on a Cam Skattebo run up the gut -Hal: After throwing a pick-six to Travis Hunter, Bryce Young throws 3 TD passes, including the game-winner on 4th down to Tet McMillan8. Challenge Flags-DKrom: Texans OC Nick Caley, OL and RB's, PLEASE HELP C.J. STROUD!!!-Hal: Jerry Jones...PAY MICAH PARSONS!!!