In this edition of the Gridiron Blitz, we preview the upcoming NFL season.

Awards predictions:

MVP: Joe Burrow (Cincinnati). Others in contention: Pat Mahomes (Kansas City), Josh Allen (Buffalo), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia), Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco)

Offensive POTY: Christian McCaffrey (San Francisco). Others in contention: Lamar Jackson (Baltimore), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota), Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia), Josh Allen (Buffalo)

Defensive POTY: Nick Bosa (San Francisco). Others in contention: Myles Garrett (Cleveland), TJ Watt (Pittsburgh), Micah Parsons (Dallas), Sauce Gardner (NY Jets),

Coach of the Year: Zac Taylor (Cincinnati). Others in contention: Dan Campbell (Detroit), Kyle Shannahan (San Francisco)

Rookie of the Year: Bijan Robinson (Atlanta). Runner up: Jahmir Gibbs (Detroit)

AFC

East: Buffalo, NY Jets (wild card), Miami (wild card), New England

North: Cincinnati, Baltimore (wild card), Pittsburgh, Cleveland

South: Jacksonville, Tennessee, Indy, Houston

West: Kansas City, LA Chargers, Broncos, Raiders

AFC Championship: Cincinnati over Kansas City

NFC

East: Philadelphia, Dallas (wild card), NY Giants, Washington

North: Detroit, Minnesota (wildcard), Chicago (wild card), Green Bay

South: New Orleans, Atlanta, Tampa, Carolina

West: San Francisco, Seattle, LA Rams, Arizona

NFC Championship: San Francisco over Philadelphia

Super Bowl: Cincinnati over San Francisco

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