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2016 NFL Season: Final Record Predictions For All 32 Teams

By Erik Lambert

Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (7) and Blaine Gabbert (2) on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick (7) and Blaine Gabbert (2) on the field before playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-18. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field in front of Green Bay Packers guard Josh Sitton (71) after their NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. The Packers won 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) walks off the field in front of Green Bay Packers guard Josh Sitton (71) after their NFC Wild Card playoff football game at FedEx Field. The Packers won 35-18. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Washington Redskins (6-10)

Biggest Strength:  Wide Receiver

Part of Kirk Cousins having so much success last season was because he had reliable targets at his disposal.  Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson and Jamison Crowder offer plenty of playmaking skill.  That should only grow with the arrival of 1st round pick Josh Doctson.  He will provide an element of size at 6’3″ along with natural hands and knack for highlight reel catches.

Biggest Weakness:  Defensive Line

Eight times in the 2015 season the Redskins defense allowed at least 140 yards rushing.  That was their glaring weakness in the ugly playoff lost to Green Bay as they surrendered 205.  Part of the reason was not having the most imposing defensive line.  It doesn’t look like its gotten better since.  Jason Hatcher and Terrance Knighton are both gone, just Chris Baker as the only proven starter.

Final Record Reason

Washington was 9-7 last season and a big reason for that was their schedule.  Nine of their opponents finished 2015 with a losing record.  None of their victories came against a team with a winning record.  Chances are the NFC East will be better this season and the schedule won’t be nearly as kind.

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