NFL win total predictions for 2022

Even though the 2022 NFL season is roughly four months from kicking off, it’s never too early to speculate about win totals — or to gamble on them.

As far as the latter is concerned, Caesars Sportsbook released its initial projected win totals for each team for the coming season. There’s a lot that will still happen between now and then, but NFL over/unders are open for wagering, so we asked our 32 NFL Nation writers to handicap the win totals of the teams they cover based on the initial Caesars numbers listed below.

There is plenty of optimism from our reporters about the fortunes of the teams they cover, a little pessimism and the occasional pragmatic push here and there. Whether it’s optimism about running it back with a winning team, giddiness about offseason additions or adopting a wait-and-see approach for rebuilding situations, NFL Nation is here to provide eager bettors with early advice.

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AFC EAST

Over/under: 11.5

Prediction: Buffalo won 11 games last year but should have won even more. The 2022 Bills should win more than 11. This roster is better than in 2021, thanks to the additions made throughout the offseason, most notably Von Miller. The AFC East improved around the Bills and the schedule has tough games in every portion, but this roster should win at least 12 games. — Alaina Getzenberg

Over/under: 8.5

Prediction: On paper, there are seven games that Miami should win if it considers itself a playoff contender. If it takes care of business in those games and pulls out a couple of swing games, Miami should clear 8.5. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Over/under: 8.5

Prediction: Bill Belichick’s team needs a few things to happen to hit the over, starting with quarterback Mac Jones making the often-discussed second-year jump. There are big questions at linebacker and…