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Marcus Mosher is an NFL expert who has spent more than a decade covering the league. Mosher hosts the Locked On Cowboys Podcast and Locked On Dynasty Football Podcast for the Locked On Podcast Network. The written work appears at Pro Football Focus, The 33rd Team, and USA Today. The predictions here run from weekly power rankings and season-win totals to playoff berths, fantasy sleepers, and player movement calls. Teams in the graded sample include the Cowboys, Packers, Broncos, Saints, Raiders, Buccaneers, Giants, and Colts. Among the players named in those calls: Rico Dowdle, Marvin Mims Jr., Sam Darnold, and Drake London.
Writes at The 33rd Team
77 graded calls in 14 articles, newest first — page 2 of 3. Every take from Marcus Mosher, including the ones still waiting →
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Houston Texans to win the division
“Houston will win the AFC South, but this team is not a Super Bowl contender.”
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
“The Chargers are still a contender in the AFC and should have no problem being the No. 5 or No. 6 seed in the conference.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to finish with 9 wins
“With a favorable schedule coming up, Tampa Bay could easily get to nine or more wins this season.”
Las Vegas Raiders to pick “top-three pick” (picks 1–3)
“the Raiders need to land a top-three pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to find their next franchise quarterback”
“Here are our updated power rankings going into Week 13 of the 2024 season”
Detroit Lions to win the division
“With a 10-1 record, the Lions are well on their way to winning the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the NFC.”
Green Bay Packers to make the playoffs
“The Packers are a lock to be in the playoffs and will be one of the toughest wild-card teams we've seen in recent years.”
Seattle Seahawks to win the division
“And with back-to-back divisional wins, they've set themselves up well to win the NFC West and host a home playoff game.”
Detroit Lions to take the top seed
“the Lions are well on their way to winning the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the NFC”
Denver Broncos to make the playoffs
“Denver's defense has been incredible this season, and it is well on its way to earning a Wild Card spot in the AFC.”
“Here is our full set of power rankings heading into Week 7: 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. New England Patriots”
Houston Texans to win the division
“The Texans already have a massive lead in the AFC South, and they could have the division wrapped up by Thanksgiving.”
Pittsburgh Steelers to make the playoffs
“Pittsburgh isn’t a great team, but it has a clear identity and should still wind up being a playoff team.”
Mason Rudolph to be 1st on the depth chart
“It feels like it’s only a matter of time before Mason Rudolph replaces him in the starting lineup.”
Washington Commanders to win the division
“Through five games, the Commanders have to be considered the clear-cut favorites in the NFC East.”
Minnesota Vikings to make the playoffs
“The Vikings are absolutely a legit playoff contender”
Will Levis to be 1st on the depth chart
“coach Brian Callahan is adamant that Will Levis will start when he is 100 percent healthy”
Chicago Bears to make the playoffs
“Chicago might be the worst team in the NFC North, but this should be a playoff team this year.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs
“they look like a sure-fire playoff team this season”
“Here is our full set of rankings coming out of the fifth week of action: NFL Week 6 Power Rankings 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. New England Patriots”
Jacksonville Jaguars to pick “inside the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft” (picks 1–5)
“The Jaguars look like a lock to pick inside the top five of the 2025 NFL Draft.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
“This still feels like Tampa Bay's division until further notice, especially if Mayfield continues to play at this level.”
“NFL Week 5 Power Rankings: 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. Jacksonville Jaguars”
Buffalo Bills to win the division
“If Buffalo's defense continues to improve, there is no reason why they shouldn't win the AFC East again this year.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to make the playoffs
“Don't look now, but the Buccaneers and the Saints both look like legitimate playoff teams this year.”
Buffalo Bills to beat Jacksonville Jaguars
“With the Bills up next, the Jaguars are looking at a possible 0-3 start.”
Closing line (Sep 23): Bills by 4 · favorite pick, Bills about 2 in 3 (66%).
New Orleans Saints to make the playoffs
“Don't look now, but the Buccaneers and the Saints both look like legitimate playoff teams this year.”
Pittsburgh Steelers to win the division
“And with the rest of the AFC North falling apart, this might just be their year.”
“NFL Week 3 Power Rankings — 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. Carolina Panthers”
Houston Texans to reach the Super Bowl
“The addition of Danielle Hunter could end up being why the Houston Texans make it to the AFC Championship this season.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win the division
“The Buccaneers have won the NFC South in three straight seasons, and it wouldn't be a surprise if they did it again this year.”
“NFL Week 2 Power Rankings — 1. Kansas City Chiefs ... 32. Carolina Panthers”
Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart
“It feels like it's only a matter of when, not if, Drew Lock will take over for Jones under center.”
Los Angeles Chargers to make the playoffs
“The Chargers are still a year away from being a legit contender in the AFC, but they have the look of a potential wild-card team right away.”