The newest predictions from Experts for the NFL playoffs surprise: Not the Kansas City Chiefs but the Detroit Lions will win this year’s Superbowl in New Orleans !
The Expert prediction for the playoffs are:
– – In the first Wild Card round for the AFC the Chargers will beat the Texans, the Ravens will sweep the Steelers and the Broncos will win against the Bills.
—In the NFC Wildcard round the Eagles will defeat the Packers, the Buccaneers will win against the Commanders and the LA Rams will loose against the Vikings.
That will bring the following Divison Rounds:
– In the AFC the Chargers will deliver a thriller against the champions Kansas City Chiefs, which the Chiefs will win – and the Detroit Lions will defeat the Vikings.
– In the NFC Division Rounds the Ravens will win against the Bills and the Eagles will defeat the Bucs.
Which means:
– The Detroit Lions therefor will play the Chiefs in the AFC Championship games – and the Lions will win the AFC, the Chiefs will be out.
– In the NFC the Baltimore Ravens will win against the Eagles.
In the Super Bowl 2025 the fight for the championship will therefor be Baltimore Ravens against the Detroit Lions. The Experts predict a hard fought thriller with a final win by the Detroit Lions – and the Lions as the big winner in the Super Bowl 2025.
All the predictions and the predicted results in details:
This bold and thrilling roadmap through the NFL playoffs culminates in a dream Super Bowl matchup that rewrites the script for 2025: Ravens vs. Lions, with the Lions seizing their first-ever championship in a dramatic finish. Here’s a breakdown of the playoff predictions and key insights:
Wild-Card Round Highlights
- Chargers 27, Texans 24
- A high-stakes quarterback duel featuring Justin Herbert’s hot hand against rookie C.J. Stroud.
- The trenches battle (Slater & Alt vs. Hunter & Anderson Jr.) tilts slightly in the Chargers’ favor.
- Ravens 31, Steelers 16
- Lamar Jackson, with Derrick Henry in tow, dominates possession and minimizes risks. Jackson looks determined to erase his 2-4 postseason record.
- Bills 24, Broncos 22
- Sean Payton’s tactical brilliance and Vance Joseph’s pass rush give Josh Allen trouble, but Buffalo survives thanks to their experience and a stout defense.
- Eagles 24, Packers 20
- Jalen Hurts shakes off rust to outlast Jordan Love, while Philly’s defense suffocates the Packers’ limited offensive weapons.
- Buccaneers 34, Commanders 27
- Baker Mayfield connects with Mike Evans and rookie RB Bucky Irving shines, overcoming Jayden Daniels’ promising debut.
- Vikings 27, Rams 24
- Justin Jefferson’s heroics edge out Matthew Stafford in an offensive chess match between Kevin O’Connell and Sean McVay.
Divisional Round Breakdown
- Chiefs 23, Chargers 20
- Mahomes’ knack for clutch plays and Andy Reid’s brilliance in tight games propel the Chiefs to another close victory over a division rival.
- Lions 34, Vikings 27
- Jared Goff and the Lions thrive on fourth-down conversions, fueled by the home crowd, and exploit Brian Flores’ aggressive blitzes.
- Ravens 27, Bills 23
- Derrick Henry neutralizes Buffalo’s defense while Justin Tucker seals the game. Josh Allen falters under Baltimore’s pressure.
- Eagles 30, Buccaneers 22
- Jalen Hurts outwits Todd Bowles’ blitz-happy scheme with big plays to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, sending Philly to the NFC title game.
Championship Games
- Ravens 27, Chiefs 24
- Lamar Jackson exorcises his postseason demons, aided by Henry’s relentless ground game and Kyle Hamilton’s defensive heroics.
- Lions 27, Eagles 23
- Detroit reaches its first Super Bowl, spurred by Dan Campbell’s fearless coaching and Amon-Ra St. Brown’s clutch performance.
Super Bowl 2025: Ravens vs. Lions
- Storylines:
- Redemption for Jared Goff after his Super Bowl LIII loss.
- Lamar Jackson’s journey to the big stage, supported by Derrick Henry.
- The emotional return of Aidan Hutchinson inspires Detroit.
- Outcome:
- Goff and Jackson trade blows in a shootout, but Detroit’s defense and special teams clinch the game.
- Jake Bates drills the game-winning field goal as time expires.
- Final Score: Lions 34, Ravens 31.
