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2019 NFL season: Final win-loss predictions before Week 1

By Maurice Moton

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the snap against Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears awaits the snap against Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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Summer decisions changed the outlook of the 2019 NFL season. Following Andrew Luck’s retirement and blockbuster trades, how does each team’s year pan out?

More than likely, your 2019 NFL season predictions changed between May and August. A handful of star players have significantly affected the upcoming season for multiple teams.

Quarterback Andrew Luck shocked players, coaches and fans when he decided to retire still in pain from an ankle injury. The Houston Texans unloaded pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney and acquired left tackle Laremy Tunsil in separate deals. As of Thursday, running back Melvin Gordon is still holding out.

In addition to the summer transactions, we must also consider injuries, suspensions and a player on the comeback trail. Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung will miss an unspecified amount of time with blood clots. Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan will serve a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The league reinstated New England Patriots wideout Josh Gordon.

Without a doubt, all the latest transactions and happenings around the league will alter expectations for multiple teams in the win or loss column.

Every year we can expect the unexpected to occur. We’ll see division champions fall to the bottom and cellar dwellers rise to the top. With the regular season set to kick off between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers in just a few hours, we’ll go through each division with a final estimate on final records for the 2019 season.

Will the Texans’ trade gambles pay off? How many games do the Indianapolis Colts win without Luck? Which division winners stay on top, and who’s set to plummet in the standings?

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