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Chris Meaney
I spent many summers with my family down at the shore.
There was always one day, once a year, where my uncle, his sons and I would erupt into loud arguments on the public beach in Beach Haven, N.J. The center of the argument was something all NFL fans do at barbecues, birthday parties or even by themselves late at night.
We project our favorite NFL win totals for the upcoming season.
So, instead of aimlessly yelling “WIN,” “LOSS,” or “TOUGH GAME” in the middle of a crowded beach surrounded by thoroughly annoyed families, I’ve decided to bring that practice to FTN Fantasy. Here is the final of my eight-part series where I project every team’s win total for the upcoming season. We already previewed the AFC East, AFC North, AFC South, AFC West, NFC East and NFC North, and NFC South. Let’s finish off our previews with the NFC West.
(All odds from DraftKings Sportsbook)
2024 NFC West Win/Loss Predictions
Seattle Seahawks
2023 Record: 9-8
2024 Projected Win Total: 7.5
Week 1 (Denver, Win): Seahawks defense too much.
Week 2 (at New England, Win): Too many offensive weapons for Seattle early in the season.
Week 3 (Miami, Loss): Dolphins win at Seattle in a very close matchup. Explosive plays are the difference.
Week 4 (at Detroit, Loss): Monday Night Football win sends the Lions into their bye week at a perfect 4-0.
Week 5: (NY Giants, Win): Seahawks 12th Man too much for Giants.
Week 6 (San Francisco, Win): Huge home victory for Seahawks to end four-game regular-season losing streak.
Week 7 (at Atlanta, Loss): Close loss in letdown spot for Seattle.
Week 8 (Buffalo, Loss): Bills get first road win of season on late Josh Allen touchdown drive.
Week 9 (LA Rams, Win): Seattle was swept last year by Rams, getting payback in 2024. Enter bye week at 5-4.
Week 10: Bye
Week 11: (at San Francisco, Win): Seahawks sweep 49ers with fantastic gameplan off bye week, while 49ers travel back from physical loss to Tampa Bay.
Week 12 (Arizona, Win): Seattle takes care of business against defensively challenged Cardinals.
Week 13 (at NY Jets, Loss): A rested Jets team wins off its bye week.
Week 14 (at Arizona, Win): Seahawks doing very well in the division. Sweep both 49ers and Cardinals.
Week 15 (Green Bay, Win): Seahawks earn fantastic SNF win over Green Bay.
Week 16 (Minnesota, Win): Seahawks defense stifles Vikings.
Week 17 (at Chicago, Loss): Nice home win for the rising Bears team.
Week 18 (at LA Rams, Loss): Rams split with Seahawks.
Seahawks Final Record: 10-7
Seahawks finish with the same record as 49ers and are the surprise winner of the NFC West.
San Francisco 49ers
2023 Record: 12-5
2024 Projected Win Total: 11.5
Week 1 (NY Jets, Loss): Jets pull huge road upset in Week 1 with healthy Aaron Rodgers.
Week 2 (at Minnesota, Win): 49ers win on road.
Week 3 (at LA Rams, Win): Shanahan owns McVay.
Week 4 (New England, Win): Tough opening schedule for Patriots.
Week 5 (Arizona, Win): San Francisco rolls to fourth straight victory.
Week 6 (at Seattle, Loss): Huge home victory for Seahawks to end four-game regular-season losing streak.
Week 7 (Kansas City, Win): 49ers get revenge from Super Bowl.
Week 8 (Dallas Win): After a slow start, San Francisco returns to elite form. Enters bye week at 6-2.
Week 9: Bye
Week 10 (at Tampa Bay, Loss): Tampa Bay earns another impressive home victory with physical defensive effort.
Week 11 (Seattle, Loss): Seahawks sweep 49ers with fantastic gameplan off bye week, while 49ers travel back from physical loss to Tampa Bay.
Week 12 (at Green Bay, Loss): Huge bounceback for Green Bay against NFC nemesis.
Week 13 (at Buffalo, Loss): Big win for Buffalo off their bye week with the 49ers at Green Bay the prior week.
Week 14 (Chicago, Win): 49ers too tough at home.
Week 15 (LA Rams, Win): Shanahan owns McVay, redux.
Week 16 (at Miami, Loss): Dolphins at home win a critical game against last year’s NFC Champions.
Week 17 (Detroit, Win): Tough late-season win for 49ers on Monday Night Football.
Week 18 (at Arizona, Win): 49ers sweep Cardinals to make playoffs.
49ers Final Record: 10-7
San Francisco struggles throughout the season but still makes the playoffs as a Wild Card.
Los Angeles Rams
2023 Record: 10-7
2024 Projected Win Total: 8.5
Week 1 (at Detroit, Loss): Lions roll in home opener on Sunday Night Football.
Week 2 (at Arizona, Loss): Rams defense can’t contain Kyler Murray.
Week 3 (San Francisco, Loss): Shanahan owns McVay.
Week 4 (at Chicago, Loss): Bears send Rams to 1-3 start.
Week 5 (Green Bay, Win): Packers stumble on road to tough Rams passing game.
Week 6: Bye
Week 7 (Las Vegas, Win): Rams attack Raiders with elite wide receivers.
Week 8 (Minnesota, Win): Sam Darnold turnovers gift Rams challenging victory.
Week 9 (at Seattle, Loss): Seattle was swept last year by Rams, getting payback in 2024.
Week 10 (Miami, Loss): Dolphins too much firepower for Rams defense.
Week 11 (at New England, Loss): Patriots get second win of the year with strong defensive effort.
Week 12 (Philadelphia, Loss): Rams outscore Eagles at home with superior offensive attack.
Week 13 (at New Orleans, Loss): Desperate Saints get home victory.
Week 14 (Buffalo, Loss): Bills win sixth game in last seven at Rams team that continues to struggle in close games.
Week 15 (at San Francisco, Loss): Shanahan owns McVay, redux.
Week 16 (at New York Jets, Loss): Rams struggle in chilly New Jersey weather in December. Jets run the ball effectively.
Week 17 (Arizona, Win): Rams split with Cardinals.
Week 18 (Seattle, Win): Rams split with Seahawks.
Rams Final Record: 5-11
Rams overachieved last season and will regress in 2024. Fall below their lofty preseason win total.
Arizona Cardinals
2023 Record: 4-13
2024 Projected Win Total: 6.5
Week 1 (at Buffalo, Loss): Cardinals will be improved, but the defensive talent discrepancy gets the Bills an opening win at home.
Week 2: (LA Rams, Win): Cardinals on the board with first win of the year.
Week 3 (Detroit, Loss): You aren’t beating the Lions without a strong defense.
Week 4 (Washington, Loss): Arizona defense cannot stop Washington two-headed running back duo of Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler.
Week 5 (at San Francisco, Loss): San Francisco rolls to fourth straight victory.
Week 6 (at Green Bay, Loss): Packers offense simply too much for limited Cardinals defense.
Week 7 (LA Chargers, Win): Every team has a bad loss, Chargers stumble against mobile Kyler Murray.
Week 8 (at Miami, Loss): Miami has one of the easiest strength of schedules per Vegas projected win totals, and you are seeing exactly why. Dolphins start the year 6-1.
Week 9: (Chicago, Loss): Bears offense too much for struggling Arizona defense.
Week 10 (NY Jets, Loss): This schedule really sets up nicely for the Jets. New York now 9-1 heading into Week 11.
Week 11: Bye
Week 12 (Seattle, Loss): Seattle takes care of business against defensively challenged Cardinals.
Week 13 (at Minnesota, Loss): Cardinals struggles continue on the road.
Week 14 (Seattle, Loss): Seattle takes care of business again against defensively challenged Cardinals.
Week 15 (New England, Win): Kyler Murray’s rushing ability is a variable that even Bill Belichick struggled to stop.
Week 16 (at Carolina, Loss): Panthers win four of last five games.
Week 17 (at LA Rams, Loss): Rams payback.
Week 18 (San Francisco, Loss): 49ers sweep Cardinals to make playoffs.
Cardinals Final Record: 3-14
Cardinals really struggle without any semblance of a defense and questions arise around Kyler Murray as their franchise quarterback.
