Menudo Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 O.k. As in previous years, I have went through the NFL schedule picking each game, and trying not to think about a team's record as I do it, just going with my picks week to week and then adding it all up. As usual, not everyone will agree with these, and most homers will think I didn't give their team enough wins. Also, some will think I was too safe, and some will think I'm nuts. Not to worry, I've never been 100% accurate on these Anyway, here we go: NFC East 1. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Division Winner #2 Seed [TB #4 - Conference Games] 2. Dallas Cowboys (10-6) Wildcard #5 Seed 3. New York Giants (8-8) 4. Washington Redskins (7-9) NFC North 1. Chicago Bears (9-7) Division Winner #3 Seed 2. Detroit Lions (7-9) 3. Green Bay Packers (7-9) 4. Minnesota Vikings (5-11) NFC South 1. New Orleans Saints (11-5) Division Winner #1 Seed 2. Carolina Panthers (9-7) Wildcard #6 Seed 3. Atlanta Falcons (6-10) 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11) NFC West 1. St. Louis Rams (8-8) Division Winner #4 Seed [3 Way TB # 3 - Common Games] 2. Seattle Seahawks (8-8) 3. San Francisco 49'ers (8-8) 4. Arizona Cardinals (6-10) AFC East 1. New England Patriots (12-4) Division Winner #2 Seed [#2 Seed over Indianapolis on TB #1 Head to Head] 2. New York Jets (8-8) 3. Miami Dolphins (7-9) 4. Buffalo Bills (5-11) AFC North 1. Baltimore Ravens (10-6) Division Winner #4 Seed [TB #3 Common Opponents] 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) Wildcard #6 Seed [#6 Seed over Jacksonville on TB #1 Head to Head] 3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) 4. Cleveland Browns (6-10) AFC South 1. Indianapolis Colts (12-4) Division Winner #3 Seed 2. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6) 3. Tennessee Titans (6-10) 4. Houston Texans (3-13) AFC West 1. San Diego Chargers (13-3) Division Winner #1 Seed 2. Denver Broncos (12-4) Wildcard #5 Seed 3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) 4. Oakland Raiders (3-13) Awards MVP = LaDainian Tomlinson Offensive POY = Peyton Manning Defensive POY = Troy Polamalu ROY = Calvin Johnson Wildcard Playoffs #3 Chicago Bears over #6 Carolina Panthers #5 Dallas Cowboys over #4 St. Louis Rams #3 Indianapolis Colts over #6 Pittsburgh Steelers #5 Denver Broncos over #4 Baltimore Ravens Divisional Playoffs #1 New Orleans Saints over #5 Dallas Cowboys #2 Philadelphia Eagles over #3 Chicago Bears #1 San Diego Chargers over #5 Denver Broncos #3 Indianapolis Colts over #2 New England Patriots Championship Games #1 New Orleans Saints over #2 Philadelphia Eagles #1 San Diego Chargers over #3 Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl San Diego Chargers 38 New Orleans Saints 17 MVP - Phillip Rivers .........and there you have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Wow, I actually like the list overall, but SB reps are CINN vs. DAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think the predictions in the tailgate are more inline with what will happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Wow, I actually like the list overall, but SB reps are CINN vs. DAL. Cincinnati's defense is going to be a major problem, especially against the pass. Their offense is potent though, but, I think their defense gets them in trouble. Dallas has a shot in the much weaker overall, NFC, where nothing would surprise me too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) Interesting, although I don't see the Saints and their not-that-great defense winning the NFC, while the Bears only manage 9 wins in a bad division. Right now, it looks like Dallas is the most complete team in the NFC. Still, a solid set of predictions. Edited August 30, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You, just like everyone else, is sleeping on Buffalo this year... But thats ok. Youll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) yah, you're nutty buuut...last year I remember you somewhat nailed the NFC South (i dont remember your projected records but i remember you picked the Saints to beat out ATL, and EVERYONE thought you were nuts) but this year NFC South 1. New Orleans Saints (11-5) Division Winner #1 Seed 2. Carolina Panthers (9-7) Wildcard #6 Seed 3. Atlanta Falcons (6-10) 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11) again, i think you're nuts, so you'll probably be right again. ATL over TB this year? you're so nutty, you should be an ice cream flavor. No way ATL gets more wins than TB..just no way. I wouldn't be shocked to see ATL go 2-14 edit: and sorry Kerwin, this was not intended for your eyes Edited August 30, 2007 by LooGie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) Vikings (5-11) Where are the other 2 wins gonna come from... Edited August 30, 2007 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 You, just like everyone else, is sleeping on Buffalo this year... But thats ok. Youll see. Yes, I will see..... I will see them in person in 3 weeks, getting a beat-down laid on them by the Steelers at Heinz Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peepinmofo Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Yes, I will see..... I will see them in person in 3 weeks, getting a beat-down laid on them by the Steelers at Heinz Field. Ahh... Sounds like a friendly sigline bet, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Vikings (5-11) Where are the other 2 wins gonna come from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 You know, the only quibble I have besides the Miami prediction (how could you predict more than 4 wins? right now they remind me of a Dave Shula-coached Bengals team from the '90s) is that as much as I hate to say it, I don't see the AFC North being all that strong this year. Competitive, absolutely ... but I wouldn't be terribly surprised if 9-7 wins the division this year, or that no wild card team comes from there. And I think it's a toss-up as to who wins -- I am not about to argue that the Bengals D doesn't worry me. It does. A lot. And not just the secondary. Doesn't mean we can't do a friendly sigline bet when the time comes, though. (Although I think you should still have your Steelers winning it all, even if you don't see it happening. I mean, there are some things I've come to count on in this world, and your never-ending optimistic homerism is one of them. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 (Although I think you should still have your Steelers winning it all, even if you don't see it happening. I mean, there are some things I've come to count on in this world, and your never-ending optimistic homerism is one of them. ) You might be onto something here. In past years, this thread would be up to 3 or 4 pages by now, because, I had always picked the Steelers to win it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Wow, I actually like the list overall, but SB reps are CINN vs. DAL.I too agree with everything except Muendo made two typos. The AFC and SuperBowl champions will be spelled C-O-L-T-S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I too agree with everything except Muendo made two typos. The AFC and SuperBowl champions will be spelled C-O-L-T-S. I'd love to agree with you, but I don't see them doing that without a halfway decent DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdrudge Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I'd love to agree with you, but I don't see them doing that without a halfway decent DT.Every year people say it isn't going to be this year because the Colts lost <insert key player(s)> on defense and yet in recent years they still do good during the season. I won't deny that the defense is a liability, but they put things together when it counted last year so the homer in me will root for them again this year. Realistically though, New England and San Diego also both look like good picks for the playoffs, at least now and on paper. I don't like Baltimore, Denver, or Pittsburg (sorry Menudo) to go all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) Every year people say it isn't going to be this year because the Colts lost <insert key player(s)> on defense and yet in recent years they still do good during the season. I won't deny that the defense is a liability, but they put things together when it counted last year so the homer in me will root for them again this year. If you're relying on a below-average defense to "flip the switch" once again and play at a much higher level than they did during the regular season, you're most likely going to be disappointed. There's no doubt that the Colts will be competitive and probably with the AFC South once again, but keep in mind that last year was the first time in the last SEVEN playoff years that they've gotten through the AFC. I'll be rooting for them as well, but I'm not going to pretend that having a gaping hole in the middle of their D-line and absolutely awful coverage teams isn't a major problem. Realistically though, New England and San Diego also both look like good picks for the playoffs, at least now and on paper. I don't like Baltimore, Denver, or Pittsburg (sorry Menudo) to go all the way. The AFC is very competitive right now. I'd put Baltimore on the same tier as NE and SD. Edited August 30, 2007 by Bill Swerski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vichawkfan Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 NFC West records are pretty low.....not sure how you come up with those. Steelers 7-9.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Swap the Bills and Phins around... and that looks as good as any guess I've seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDFFFreak Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 (edited) Looks about right Menudo. Cincy/Pitt is the only thing I may flip, but it's a coin flip. Edited August 30, 2007 by TDFFFreak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 O.k. As in previous years, I have went through the NFL schedule picking each game, and trying not to think about a team's record as I do it, just going with my picks week to week and then adding it all up. As usual, not everyone will agree with these, and most homers will think I didn't give their team enough wins. Also, some will think I was too safe, and some will think I'm nuts. Not to worry, I've never been 100% accurate on these Anyway, here we go: NFC East 1. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Division Winner #2 Seed [TB #4 - Conference Games] 2. Dallas Cowboys (10-6) Wildcard #5 Seed 3. New York Giants (8-8) 4. Washington Redskins (7-9) NFC North 1. Chicago Bears (9-7) Division Winner #3 Seed 2. Detroit Lions (7-9) 3. Green Bay Packers (7-9) 4. Minnesota Vikings (5-11) NFC South 1. New Orleans Saints (11-5) Division Winner #1 Seed 2. Carolina Panthers (9-7) Wildcard #6 Seed 3. Atlanta Falcons (6-10) 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-11) NFC West 1. St. Louis Rams (8-8) Division Winner #4 Seed [3 Way TB # 3 - Common Games] 2. Seattle Seahawks (8-8) 3. San Francisco 49'ers (8-8) 4. Arizona Cardinals (6-10) AFC East 1. New England Patriots (12-4) Division Winner #2 Seed [#2 Seed over Indianapolis on TB #1 Head to Head] 2. New York Jets (8-8) 3. Miami Dolphins (7-9) 4. Buffalo Bills (5-11) AFC North 1. Baltimore Ravens (10-6) Division Winner #4 Seed [TB #3 Common Opponents] 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) Wildcard #6 Seed [#6 Seed over Jacksonville on TB #1 Head to Head] 3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) 4. Cleveland Browns (6-10) AFC South 1. Indianapolis Colts (12-4) Division Winner #3 Seed 2. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-6) 3. Tennessee Titans (6-10) 4. Houston Texans (3-13) AFC West 1. San Diego Chargers (13-3) Division Winner #1 Seed 2. Denver Broncos (12-4) Wildcard #5 Seed 3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-10) 4. Oakland Raiders (3-13) Awards MVP = LaDainian Tomlinson Offensive POY = Peyton Manning Defensive POY = Troy Polamalu ROY = Calvin Johnson Wildcard Playoffs #3 Chicago Bears over #6 Carolina Panthers #5 Dallas Cowboys over #4 St. Louis Rams #3 Indianapolis Colts over #6 Pittsburgh Steelers #5 Denver Broncos over #4 Baltimore Ravens Divisional Playoffs #1 New Orleans Saints over #5 Dallas Cowboys #2 Philadelphia Eagles over #3 Chicago Bears #1 San Diego Chargers over #5 Denver Broncos #3 Indianapolis Colts over #2 New England Patriots Championship Games #1 New Orleans Saints over #2 Philadelphia Eagles #1 San Diego Chargers over #3 Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl San Diego Chargers 38 New Orleans Saints 17 MVP - Phillip Rivers .........and there you have it. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUISER Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I love that you said Muendo made two typos. Not sure if you spelled Menudo like that on purpose but it cracks me up either way. I jumped on here right away to see if he picked the Steelers. Maybe he's trying not to jynx them... I too agree with everything except Muendo made two typos. The AFC and SuperBowl champions will be spelled C-O-L-T-S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 The Falcons are either going to eat Sega! or have a playoff season. 6-10 is not an option. 3-13 or 11-5 is more like it but I'll be rooting for them all the way to Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roller Coasters Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I don't care how much talent they have, I refuse to believe a team lead by Norv Turner will even win a playoff game, let alone the Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Carolina has looked terrible in preseason, just bloody awful. I don't see them making the playoffs with Delhomo/Carr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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