NFL Playoff Predictions
 

NFC

East: Giants
South: Atlanta
North: Chicago
West: San Fran

Wild Cards: Green Bay, New Orleans

(not alot of change from last year)

AFC

East: New England
South: Houston
North: Cincy
West: Denver

Wild Cards: Baltimore, Kansas City


Super Bowl: Houston vs Chicago

SB Winner: Houston


Who is your surprise team? Who takes a step back?

My Surprise: Kansas City

Fall Backs: Pittsburg

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NFC E- NYG
NFC S - Atlanta
NFC N - Green Bay
NFC W- San Fran

Wild Cards - Carolina, Detroit

AFC E - New England
AFC S - Texans
AFC N - Baltimore
AFC W - Oakland

Wild Cards - Denver, Pittsburgh


Super Bowl - Green Bay v Baltimore

WInner - Green Bay

Skins finish 8-8 and miss playoffs by losing in week 17, putting Carolina in.

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NFCE - Giants
NFCN - Lions
NFCS - Falcons
NFCW - 49ers
wildcards: Packers, Redskins

AFCE - Patriots
AFCN - Ravens
AFCS - Texans
AFCW - Chiefs
wildcards: Steelers, Titans

NFC champ: Falcons over 49ers
AFC champ: Texans over Ravens

Super Bowl: Falcons over Texans

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NFCE- Giants (they are just loaded)
NFCW- Seattle (Big surprise team)
NFCS- Saints
NFCN- GB

Wildcards Detroit, Carolina


AFCE- Pats
AFCW- SD
AFCN- BENGALS
AFCS- Titans

Wild Card Broncos, Ravens

NFC CHAMP: Lions over Pack
AFC CHAMP: Pats over Bengals

SUPER BOWL: Pats over Lions

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NFCE - Giants (only because Philly and Dallas will have bad years and we're one year away)
NFCN - Packers
NFCS - Falcons
NFCW - 49ers
wildcards: Bears, Redskins

AFCE - Patriots
AFCN - Ravens
AFCS - Texans
AFCW - Broncos (won division last year with Tebow...now have Manning!)
wildcards: Bengals, Chiefs


Super Bowl: 49ers over Texans

The 49ers have an incredible defense and offensive line, plus a dangerous rushing attack and they have really stocked up on WRs to help Alex Smith with Crabtree, Manningham, Randy Moss. In Harbaugh's first year, they went 13-3 and were a fumbled punt return away from going to the Super Bowl.

The Texans made a deep run with a rookie, unknown, 3rd-string QB. Same strengths as San Fran, RBs Foster and Tate, defense, offensive line and Andre Johnson who's one of the best in the league if he can stay on the field this year.

The Redskins will take the last Wild Card spot at 9-7. Next year, we'll take the Division and maybe win a playoff game or two. RGIII, year 3, Super Bowl contenders.

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[B][U]NFC[/U][/B]

Eagles
Saints
Packers
49ers

Wild Cards: Giants, Bears

[B][U]AFC[/U][/B]

New England
Houston
Baltimore
Kansas City

Wild Cards: Bengals, San Diego


Super Bowl: Patriots vs Packers

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bengals over jags in the super bowl, maybe browns vs oilers in the pro bowl?

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Interesting San Diego seems to be a "comeback" team making the playoffs. I think of any division AFC West is the biggest toss up...and maybe the most under rated. Kansas City is loaded with talent all over the field. Denver with the Peyton effect, Oakland who can play really well at times, but seems unable to sustain it, much like San Diego.

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[B]NFC[/B][LIST][*]Giants[*]Lions[*]49ers[*]Falcons[*]Packers[*]Panthers[/LIST]
[B]AFC[/B][LIST][*]Patriots[*]Ravens[*]Texans[*]Broncos[*]Bills[*]Steelers[/LIST]

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With Ryan Mathews' health in question and the loss of Vincent Jackson, I don't see a huge leap for them. Norv is just a curse. :D

I see the Steelers finally regressing and the Bengals leapfrogging them in the division with all of their young talent and solid D.

The Chiefs will have a good year, they made some nice pickups this offseason, however, Denver finished ahead of them last year with Orton and Tebow so I have to expect them to do it again with Peyton Manning.

I'm also leaving the popular pick of the Lions out of my predictions. Stafford had a monster year last season but that's also the first season he's been healthy. Chances are, based on his history, he won't play 16 games. Jahvid Best is a mess physically, LeShoure is suspended AND injured...their running game won't be a factor, so it's going to be another year of Calvin Johnson carrying the offense. A huge factor is going to be the team's, especially the defensive players' lack of discipline on and off the field. How many arrests have they had this offseason? How many suspensions will they get this year? Suh? Avril?

They have a ton of talent, but I don't see the team holding it together for a whole season.

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[quote=Monkeydad;932771]With Ryan Mathews' health in question and the loss of Vincent Jackson, I don't see a huge leap for them. Norv is just a curse. :D

I see the Steelers finally regressing and the Bengals leapfrogging them in the division with all of their young talent and solid D.

The Chiefs will have a good year, they made some nice pickups this offseason, however, Denver finished ahead of them last year with Orton and Tebow so I have to expect them to do it again with Peyton Manning.

I'm also leaving the popular pick of the Lions out of my predictions. Stafford had a monster year last season but that's also the first season he's been healthy. Chances are, based on his history, he won't play 16 games. Jahvid Best is a mess physically, LeShoure is suspended AND injured...their running game won't be a factor, so it's going to be another year of Calvin Johnson carrying the offense. A huge factor is going to be the team's, especially the defensive players' lack of discipline on and off the field. How many arrests have they had this offseason? How many suspensions will they get this year? Suh? Avril?

They have a ton of talent, but I don't see the team holding it together for a whole season.[/quote]

Yeah but keep in mind the Chiefs played most of last season w/o Berry, Charles, and Moeaki

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[quote=Lotus;932746]NFCE - Giants
NFCN - Lions
NFCS - Falcons
NFCW - 49ers
wildcards: Packers, [B]Redskins[/B]

AFCE - Patriots
AFCN - Ravens
AFCS - Texans
AFCW - Chiefs
wildcards: Steelers, Titans

NFC champ: Falcons over 49ers
AFC champ: Texans over Ravens

Super Bowl: Falcons over Texans[/quote]
It's amazing how much optimism runs through this place in the off season. We're definitely the greatest fans..

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[quote=IrMitchell;932798]It's amazing how much optimism runs through this place in the off season. We're definitely the greatest fans..[/quote]

Yeah, I know. But if you can't be optimistic before the season starts, when can you be? :)

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NFCE-Eagles
NFCW- 49's
NFCS- Falcons
NFCN- GB

Wildcards Giants,Lions


AFCE- Bills
AFCW- KC
AFCN- BENGALS
AFCS- Texans

Wild Card Broncos, Ravens

NFC CHAMP: Giants over Eagles
AFC CHAMP: Texans over Ravens

SUPER BOWL: Giants over Texans



............just guessing.

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[quote=Lotus;932801]Yeah, I know. But if you can't be optimistic before the season starts, when can you be? :)[/quote]
I don't disagree. It's just funny how for the last three seasons we've been in the wildcard hunt according to this forum.

Truth is we have a rookie quarterback, an unstable line and a secondary that could challenge for the worst in football.

RG3 is the key here, if he hits.. We're golden, otherwise it could get ugly.

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I don't like doing this when we are not even down to 53 on the roster, but here goes:

NFCE: Eagles
NFCW: 49ers
NFCS: Falcons
NFCN: Packers

Wildcards: Lions, Giants

AFCE: Pats
AFCW: Denver
AFCN: Ravens
AFCS: Texans

Football's Final Four:
NFC: 49ers, Packers
AFC: Texans, Pats

Super Bowl: Texans over 49ers.

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[quote=Lotus;932801]Yeah, I know. But if you can't be optimistic before the season starts, when can you be? :)[/quote]

Oh man, Sad but True...

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I doubt the Eagles make the playoffs. Vick won't stay healthy. He's gotten injured every year since rejoining the league. This year won't be any different.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;932812]I doubt the Eagles make the playoffs. Vick won't stay healthy. He's gotten injured every year since rejoining the league. This year won't be any different.[/quote]
Why does Nick Foles take them completely out of the hunt?

[QUOTE=IrMitchell;932814]Why does Nick Foles take them completely out of the hunt?[/QUOTE]

Yes

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[quote=skinsfaninok;932817]Yes[/quote]
No I'm asking WHY?

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Foles looks pretty damn good so far.

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Just once, I want the Eagles to have a shitty draft. It seems like they get steals and/or make great picks every damn year.

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[quote=Lotus;932801]Yeah, I know. But if you can't be optimistic before the season starts, when can you be? :)[/quote]

good point, recent history deems that is the only time for us

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[quote=Mattyk;932819]Foles looks pretty damn good so far.[/quote]

So did Colt Brennan. :)

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[quote=IrMitchell;932798]It's amazing how much optimism runs through this place in the off season. We're definitely the greatest fans..[/quote]

Sorry, but Lotus was Slacking...

NFC East Champs -- Skins (Garcon catching the Division sealing TD and busting his arm in celebration)

NFC Champs -- Skins (Orakpo tearing an ACL stopping Ahmad Bradshaw at the 1yd line as time expires)

SB Champs -- Skins (RGIII broken collar bone after head butting the Superdome in celebration)

Gotta have positives and cynical all in the same post man come on!

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;932831]Sorry, but Lotus was Slacking...

NFC East Champs -- Skins (Garcon catching the Division sealing TD and busting his arm in celebration)

NFC Champs -- Skins (Orakpo tearing an ACL stopping Ahmad Bradshaw at the 1yd line as time expires)

SB Champs -- Skins (RGIII broken collar bone after head butting the Superdome in celebration)

Gotta have positives and cynical all in the same post man come on![/quote]
Right, god forbid I bring some realism into the thread.

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[quote=Mattyk;932819]Foles looks pretty damn good so far.[/quote]

Ha. So does Cousins........ Championship

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;932831]Sorry, but Lotus was Slacking...

NFC East Champs -- Skins (Garcon catching the Division sealing TD and busting his arm in celebration)

NFC Champs -- Skins (Orakpo tearing an ACL stopping Ahmad Bradshaw at the 1yd line as time expires)

SB Champs -- Skins (RGIII broken collar bone after head butting the Superdome in celebration)

Gotta have positives and cynical all in the same post man come on![/quote]

Hopefully we get all those guys healthy to repeat in 2013. :)

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NFC East-Eagles
NFC North-Packers
NFC South-Saints
NFC West-49ers
NFC Wild Card-Lions, Bears

AFC East-Patriots
AFC North-Bengals
AFC South-Texans
AFC West-Chiefs
AFC Wild Card-Bills, Steelers

NFC Championship-Packers vs. 49ers
AFC Championship-Patriots vs Texans
Super Bowl-Packers vs Patriots
SB Champs-Patriots

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[quote=IrMitchell;932814]Why does Nick Foles take them completely out of the hunt?[/quote]

The offense right now is tailored around Vick. He's a running QB. He's a left-handed QB.

Bringing anyone else in will throw everything and everyone off.

This is not the savior of the Eagles:
[IMG]http://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nfl/players/full/14877.png&w=350&h=254[/IMG]

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;932844]Ha. So does Cousins........ Championship[/quote]

Foles has played against 1st stringers at least

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NFC E - Giants
NFC W - 49ers
NFC S - Saints
NFC N - Packers
Wildcards - Bears, Eagles

AFC E - Patriots
AFC W - Chiefs
AFC S - Texans
AFC N - Ravens
Wildcards - Steelers, Broncos

NFC Champ - Giants over Packers
AFC Champ - Patriots over Texans

Super Bowl Champ - Giants

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1) Houston 14-2
2) New England 13-3
3) San Diego 12-4
4) Baltimore 11-5
5) Kansas City 10-6
6) Pittsburgh 10-6

1) Philadelphia 14-2
2) Atlanta 13-3
3) Chicago 12-4
4) San Francisco 10-6
5) Green Bay 12-4
6) NYG 11-5

NFC Champ - Chicago over San Francisco
AFC Champ - Houston over New England

Super Bowl Champions - Houston

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[quote=IrMitchell;932840]Right, god forbid I bring some realism into the thread.[/quote]

Last I checked, only one or two guys picked the Skins to be wildcard teams before you "brought some realism" and several others hadn't put the Skins in the mix at all. Last year the Giants went 9-7 barely making the playoffs, and that happens with some outside the box team every year. It's not beyond the pale of realism to think that if things break right this year the Skins could get in, and if the division plays out along the lines of last year, a couple well timed end of year wins could put the Skins as division champs. I wouldn't put money on it, I wouldn't personally pick it, but to say that dumping on the 3rd year build of Shanahan's team is "bringing realism", just seems like being a downer for downers sake.

As for the normal concerns which feed your realism. Our secondary certainly could be our undoing. Our line, well I expect it to be middle of the road, not great. Rookie qb's of late have not been as ill prepared as others in the past, and I expect RGIII will have an overall positive year, add that to the fact that we will not have 3 Beck games, and I think optimism is finally a realistic realism.

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[quote=JermLalji;933003]NFC E - Giants
NFC W - 49ers
NFC S - Saints
NFC N - Packers
Wildcards - Bears, Eagles

AFC E - Patriots
AFC W - Chiefs
AFC S - Texans
AFC N - Ravens
Wildcards - Steelers, Broncos

NFC Champ - Giants over Packers
AFC Champ - Patriots over Texans

Super Bowl Champ - Giants[/quote]

Consecutive Super Bowls with the same teams? Ballsy pick.

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[quote=donofriose;933011]1) Houston 14-2
2) New England 13-3
3) San Diego 12-4
4) Baltimore 11-5
5) Kansas City 10-6
6) Pittsburgh 10-6

1) Philadelphia 14-2
2) Atlanta 13-3
3) Chicago 12-4
4) San Francisco 10-6
5) Green Bay 12-4
6) NYG 11-5

NFC Champ - Chicago over San Francisco
AFC Champ - Houston over New England

Super Bowl Champions - Houston[/quote]

With the NFC East's schedule this season, playing the AFC North plus each other, no way there will be a 14-2 team. There may not even be an 11-win team from our division, let alone 2.

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NFCE - Giants
NFCW - 49ers
NFCS - Panthers
NFCN - Packers

Wildcards - Lions, Bears

AFCE - Patriots
AFCW - Broncos
AFCS - Texans
AFCN - Bengals

Wildcards - Bills, Ravens

NFC Champ - Packers over 49ers
AFC Champ - Texans over Pats
SB Winner - Packers

NY Jets get first pick in the draft

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[quote=rypper11;933021]NFCE - Giants
NFCW - 49ers
NFCS - Panthers
NFCN - Packers

Wildcards - Lions, Bears

AFCE - Patriots
AFCW - Broncos
AFCS - Texans
AFCN - Bengals

Wildcards - Bills, Ravens

NFC Champ - Packers over 49ers
AFC Champ - Texans over Pats
SB Winner - Packers

[B]NY Jets get first pick in the draft[/B][/quote]

not to far...house would get cleaned.

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NFC

East: Eagles
South: Saints
North: Packers
West: 49'ers

Wild Cards: Redskins, Bears



AFC

East: New England
South: Houston
North: Ravens
West: Chiefs

Wild Cards: Chargers, Bengals


Super Bowl: Packers, Ravens

SB Winner: Packers


Who is your surprise team? Who takes a step back?

My Surprise: Redskins

Fall Backs: Falcons