Monday, July 21, 2008
NFL Predictions
I can't wait for the NFL season to start so after going through the weekly schedules here's my initial predictions for the upcoming season. A lot is still up in the air, specifically Brett Favre's status, so these are subject to change but here's my initial thoughts...
AFC East
*Patriots 12-4
Jets 8-8
Bills 8-8
Dolphins 2-14
AFC South
*Colts 13-3
+Jaguars 12-4
Texans 8-8
Titans 6-10
AFC North
*Steelers 10-6
+Browns 9-7
Bengals 6-10
Ravens 5-11
AFC West
*Chargers 13-3
Broncos 9-7
Chiefs 5-11
Raiders 4-12
NFC East
*Cowboys 11-5
+Eagles 10-6
Giants 9-7
Redskins 8-8
NFC South
*Panthers 10-6
Saints 9-7
Buccaneers 9-7
Falcons 1-15
NFC North
*Packers 11-5
+Vikings 10-6
Lions 7-9
Bears 4-12
NFC West
*Seahawks 9-7
Cardinals 8-8
Rams 6-10
49ERS 6-10
AFC Wildcards
No. 3 Patriots over No. 6 Browns...injury-riddled Patriots still too much for semi-disappointing Browns.
No. 5 Jaguars over No. 4 Steelers...two losses to Colts put Jags in this place but they are too much for Pittsburgh.
NFC Wildcards
No. 6 Vikings over No. 3 Panthers...Peterson runs wild in a surprise win over the year's sleeper team.
No. 4 Seahawks over No. 5 Eagles...Seahawks rise up when it matters most and shake off lackluster regular season.
AFC Divisionals
No. 1 Chargers over No. 5 Jaguars...L.T. doesn't pout, actually plays and helps Chargers win thriller.
No. 2 Colts over No. 3 Patriots...too many weapons for suspect Patriots defense too overcome...defense gives up game-winning, last-minute drive for third straight year.
NFC Divisionals
No. 1 Cowboys over No. 6 Vikings...Romo gets the monkey off his back.
No. 4 Seahawks over No. 2 Packers...Holmgren finally gets to celebrate at Lambeau as Rodgers buckles under playoff pressure.
AFC Championship
No. 2 Colts over No. 1 Chargers...L.T. pouts on the sideline with his visor down, then yells at Rivers and then the Colts for stealing their taunts as Colts build early lead and exact revenge from last year's loss.
NFC Championship
No. 1 Cowboys over No. 4 Seahawks...Cowboys have too much power for Seahawks, ending their Cinderella, Giants-like run.
Super Bowl XLIII
Colts 34, Cowboys 24...Freeney and Sanders give Cowboys powerful offense trouble and lack of a pass rush allows Manning to carve up secondary as Colts win second title in three years.
Discuss...
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