2023 NFL Preview: Best Players at Each Position, Top Coach, and Super Bowl Prediction

The NFL season has kicked off with the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Detroit Lions. FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video will broadcast games throughout the season. YouTube TV will carry NFL Sunday Ticket. Pro Picks predicts the Bengals will win Super Bowl 58.

Welcome to this special episode of Hot Off The Wire, where we dive into the exciting upcoming NFL season. The season officially kicked off on Thursday with an intense matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Detroit Lions.

As we've seen in recent years, FOX will be broadcasting Sunday afternoon games featuring NFC teams, while CBS will handle the AFC matchups. Both networks will share the responsibility of airing crossover games between the two conferences. Sunday Night Football will be aired on NBC, and Monday Night Football will be covered by ESPN. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video will be streaming most Thursday night games, providing fans with even more options to catch their favorite teams in action.

The NFL Network will also be airing select games throughout the season, and this year brings an exciting change as YouTube TV becomes the carrier of NFL Sunday Ticket. Make sure to check your local listings to see which games are available on each network in your area.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Rob Maaddi, a Pro Football Writer for The Associated Press. He will be breaking down the top players at each position, giving us valuable insights into the upcoming season. But before we dive into that, let's take a look at Maaddi's Pro Picks column from September 1, where he made predictions for the season.

So, who does Maaddi predict will come out on top? Here are his predictions:

NFC Division Winners:
- Dallas Cowboys
- Detroit Lions
- New Orleans Saints
- San Francisco 49ers

NFC Wild-Card Teams:
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings
- Seattle Seahawks

NFC Championship:
- Dallas Cowboys over San Francisco 49ers

AFC Division Winners:
- New York Jets
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kansas City Chiefs

AFC Wild-Card Teams:
- Buffalo Bills
- Baltimore Ravens
- Los Angeles Chargers

AFC Championship:
- Cincinnati Bengals over New York Jets

Super Bowl:
- Cincinnati Bengals over Dallas Cowboys

These predictions certainly provide some food for thought and will surely spark debates among fans. To read Maaddi's complete column and dive deeper into his reasoning, be sure to check it out here: [insert link to the column]

For more in-depth NFL coverage, make sure to stay tuned to The Associated Press. They provide comprehensive news and analysis to keep you up to date with all the latest happenings in the world of football.

About this program:
Our host, Terry Lipshetz, is a senior producer for Lee Enterprises. In addition to producing the daily Hot Off The Wire news podcast, Terry conducts interviews for our Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program, and is the producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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So sit back, relax, and get ready for an exciting NFL season filled with thrilling matchups, jaw-dropping plays, and unforgettable moments. Stay tuned to Hot Off The Wire for all the latest updates and insights.

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