With the NBA and NHL seasons beginning to wrap up, that means one thing: Football is around the corner.
Action Network NFL experts Chris Raybon and Stuckey linked up on the most recent edition of "The Action Network Podcast" to hammer out some NFC win totals for 2025.
With that said, check out our NFL win totals and 2025 NFL picks for the upcoming season.
NFL Win Totals for 2025
- Lions Under 10.5 Wins (-110)
- Eagles Under 11.5 Wins (-120)
- Packers Over 9.5 Wins (+110)
- Vikings Under 8.5 Wins (+120)
Detroit Lions
Under 10.5 Wins (-110)
By Stuckey
It seems like everyone's hyped up about Detroit making a Super Bowl run, but I've got some doubts. I'm skeptical about this team for a couple of reasons.
First, they lost Ben Johnson, who had played a crucial role in guiding Jared Goff since 2019. With him gone and Tanner Engstrand leaving to take over as the Jets' offensive coordinator, Goff's going to have a tougher time without that support.
Then there's the issue of their offensive line. Losing Frank Ragnow is a big blow, as he was a standout player. Now, they're likely looking at a revamped line with a new center and maybe a couple of rookie guards.
That interior pressure spells trouble for Goff if they're not up to par.
On the defensive side, I'm not losing sleep over them, but they're still not world-class, especially against top-notch quarterbacks. Add to that more games in outdoor stadiums for Goff this season, and I'm not seeing the stars align for Detroit.
Last year, it picked up 15 wins, thanks to pulling through in close games. In fact, the Lions went 7-2 in one-possession games.
This year, I'm just not convinced they'll break into double-digit wins. In fact, missing the playoffs wouldn't shock me in the slightest.
So, ultimately, I'm not jumping on the Detroit bandwagon.
Pick: Detroit Lions Under 10.5 Wins (-110)
Philadelphia Eagles
Under 11.5 Wins (-120)
By Stuckey
The Eagles have an undeniably talented roster, and their organization runs like a well-oiled machine. I wasn’t totally sold on their draft picks this year, but let's be honest, doubting the Eagles’ front office isn't exactly a smart bet.
We'll have to wait and see when Jihaad Campbell, who's nursing an injury, will be ready to jump back in. According to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Campbell's return might happen around training camp.
Now, as far as the defense goes, I have a feeling they might dip a bit. But hey, it's Fangio's second year, so maybe they surprise us with some slick schematic improvements.
Cooper DeJean's presence is huge; they're hoping to slot him into the nickel position. Fangio's hinted at possibly playing him at safety or on the outside when they're in base formations.
DeJean could iron out some issues at safety, and if things don't pan out with Adoree' Jackson or Kelee Ringo, he's a great option for the second cornerback spot.
Drafting DeJean and Quinyon Mitchell made a real impact, setting up their Super Bowl victory and reshaping the franchise’s defensive strategy.
There are still some question marks, though. The defense could still shine, but there are concerns over edge rush depth, plus wide receiver, running back and offensive line.
It's worth mentioning that they were pretty lucky with injuries last year, owning the second-best injury luck. If their luck changes, things could get rough depending on where and how injuries hit.
The signs seem a bit worrisome to me — they went 8-1 in one-possession games, but now their roster has taken a slight hit, and their schedule is about to get a lot tougher.
Last year, they played six games against playoff teams. This year? They’re up against 11. It’s one of the top-10 toughest schedules. Plus, they don’t have back-to-back home games all season, which is quite rare.
And let’s not forget about Dallas and the Giants, who are expected to improve. They might’ve had rough patches last year, but their quarterback situations should be more stable now, so those easy wins might not come Philly’s way as frequently.
I project the Eagles around 10.8 or 10.9 wins, so I’m leaning toward under 11.5 wins for them this season.
Factors like injuries, tight games, a tougher division and a grueling schedule are all hurdles.
Pick: Philadelphia Eagles Under 11.5 Wins (-120)
Green Bay Packers
Over 9.5 Wins (+110)
By Chris Raybon
The Packers definitely leaned on their running game last year, mainly because they found themselves in a lot of favorable situations during games.
However, they didn't perform well when up against playoff-caliber teams, going 2-5 against them in the regular season but sweeping non-playoff teams with a perfect 9-0 record.
Unfortunately, their playoff stint ended early, leaving them with a 2-6 record overall against playoff teams and a -27 point differential in those games.
But things aren't all bleak.
Matt LaFleur has a solid track record, going 5-1 on the win total over, surpassing expectations by about 1.8 wins. And let's not overlook Jordan Love, who had a better season than many might realize last year.
Pick: Green Bay Packers Over 9.5 Wins (+110)
Minnesota Vikings
Under 8.5 Wins (+120)
By Chris Raybon
The Vikings are kind of like a rollercoaster right now. They swing back and forth between being this powerhouse 14-win team under Kevin O'Connell and then a really average squad.
This upcoming season looks tricky for them, especially at home with teams like Philly, Baltimore and Washington on the schedule. Plus, they have Green Bay and Chicago, and the road games aren’t the easiest, with division games and a matchup against the Chargers in L.A., not to mention two games overseas.
Last season, they definitely outdid themselves. They actually had more wins than what their point differential suggested — they should've been at about 11.1 wins but ended up with 14.
Historically, when teams outperform like this, the next season isn’t so kind. From past data, if teams won two or more games than expected, they've historically fallen short of their win totals the next year about 68% of the time.
If Green Bay and Chicago do well in the division and Detroit stays being Detroit, there might be a bit of a gap with Minnesota.
Figuring we’ve seen the Vikings pull off both 14-win seasons and then drop to seven wins under O'Connell, I’m thinking we're heading towards the lower end this time.
I’ve got them down for just under eight wins. While it's still early to make any final bets on win totals, I’m leaning toward them not meeting expectations, mainly because Green Bay and Chicago seem more promising right now.
Pick: Minnesota Vikings Under 8.5 Wins (+120)
