Season Prediction

[slanidrac16]

6 wins. Maybe 7. Our offense will literally have to score just about every time we touch the ball.
It will only get worse if we play hurry up and go 3 and out.
Opponents will be able to keep our offense on the sideline. We are all worried about a pass rush and the secondary but have apparently forgot about our inability to stop the run.

 

[gamebird98]

6-11

 

[SECTION 11]

10-7

 

[cardncubfan]

12-5

+1

 

[Krangodnzr]

Lol a FIVE game span. Cmon krang, give us a real prediction, even if you aren’t totally committed to it.

I think 7-10 wins is possible but I’ll predict 8-9.

Too many variables and unknowns.

It's not a stretch to say that this team might struggle to rush the passer, or be top 5 in sacks. That's a variable that could have a big impact on the season record.

Or

Losing D Hop makes the offense struggle or this year the team has more weapons and has a better plan and doesn't struggle.

 

[Shane]

Too many variables and unknowns.

It's not a stretch to say that this team might struggle to rush the passer, or be top 5 in sacks. That's a variable that could have a big impact on the season record.

Or

Losing D Hop makes the offense struggle or this year the team has more weapons and has a better plan and doesn't struggle.

It is a massively huge stretch to say this team could possibly end up in the top five in total sacks.

 

[Krangodnzr]

It is a massively huge stretch to say this team could possibly end up in the top five in total sacks.

The did it in 2020 without Jones. Not a massive stretch.

 

[Shane]

The did it in 2020 without Jones. Not a massive stretch.

MASSIVE! and that’s with #birdcity optimism

 

[JohnnyCakes]

KC L
LV L
LA L
CAR W
PA L
SEA W
NO W
MIN L
SEA W
LA L
SF W
LAC L
NE L
DEN W
TB. L
ATL W
SF L


7-10, which begs the question--- why have a franchise QB if the rest of your team is absolute trash. Seems like shuffling the chairs on the titanic.

They dont even have enough bodies for a full cornerback group.

 

[Krangodnzr]

MASSIVE! and that’s with #birdcity optimism

If Gardeck alone meets his 2020 numbers and one other player chips in like 5 sacks, they replace Jones' production.

 

[Shane]

Yea I’m thinking the team starts 0-3

 

[kerouac9]

If this team starts 0-3 I wonder if the wheels come completely off. I have a hard time seeing it, but it would be a pretty damning indictment of the Cards' entire offseason if that happened.

 

[DVontel]

I don’t think the Raiders are some powerhouse or even great team this thread may perceive them to be.

Outside of the weapons, they’re almost just as flawed as we are.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I don’t think the Raiders are some powerhouse or even great team this thread may perceive them to be.

Outside of the weapons, they’re almost just as flawed as we are.

The Raiders went like 7-1 in one score games and had a -65 point differential.

They weren't a good football team last year.

 

[Cards_Campos]

The did it in 2020 without Jones. Not a massive stretch.

And without Watt

 

[Cards_Campos]

I can see us going 8-1 again and then losing 3 straight then closing out at 3-2 to get 11 wins.

 

[Cardsfaninlouky]

As far as the season as a whole.........i have no idea because there's so many different things that can happen. I see no worse than 1-2 to start the season really. The Raiders are not some unbeatable powerhouse club & the Chiefs lost Tyreke Hill. No one on this board thought we would start off 7-0 last season & our offense looks better on paper now, minus Hopkins for 6 games. Maybe just maybe losing Hopkins for pretty much the first half will stop the second half skid trend?

 

[PDXChris]

We would be third straight.

Even better!!! The Raiders will end the streak when we beat them in Vegas for back to back Champs and the Dynasty talks start!!

 

[tnmike]

There will be a Super Bowl in Arizona this year

 

[MadCardDisease]

9-8

 

[Zalixar]

Out of all the Arizona Cardinal seasons, this will be one of them.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Hopkins will eclipse 1000 yards receiving and 8 TDs in 11 games.
Connor will get at least 1500 all purpose yards and 10 TDs.
Hollywood Brown will clock 1200 yards receiving and 8+ TDs.
Ertz/McBride will combine for 1000+ yards and 9+ TDs.
The defense as a unit will earn at least 40 sacks.
Cards CBs (just CBs) will account for 6+ ints.
Simmons will lead the team with 100+ tackles.

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[kerouac9]

The Raiders went like 7-1 in one score games and had a -65 point differential.

They weren't a good football team last year.

20th in Weighted DVOA and didn't finish above-average in either offensive or defensive DVOA.

And without Watt

It's increasingly hilarious that people think that J.J. Watt is going to be a major contributor for all but a fraction of the 2022 season. Based on what evidence? He didn't even practice in training camp!

 

[HammerCards]

Lost me at Hopkins not being a difference maker.

 

[WakeForestCard]

I'm seeing a decent amount of predictions for 6 wins.

Last year the following teams won 6 games or fewer: Jets, Texans, Jaguars, Giants, Bears, Lions, and Panthers. I really don't see how we are that caliber of team (barring injuries, of course) where we'd be in line for a top 7 pick.

Anyways, my prediction is 9-8 or 10-7.