NFL Predictions

Just realized that I have not made any predictions for this year, and while one game is already in hand, I think it is still fair for me to throw out a couple of picks.

• AFC East: New England (a safe pick, and while Miami should be better, I think Brady is too good to let the team slip)
• AFC North: Cincinnati (mostly due to me expecting the defense to be improved enough to complement the explosive offense)
• AFC South: Indianapolis (another safe pick; Jacksonville will be better, but they are not going to dethrone the Colts this year)
• AFC West: Kansas City (a new QB in San Diego will not help their cause, but Denver could sneak into the mix)
• AFC Wildcards: Miami and Pittsburgh (the only reason I am not picking Pittsburgh is because I did not make the pick before their first game; their defense is impressive)
• AFC Champion: Indianapolis (probably a safe pick, but I think this is the year everything falls in place)
• NFC East: New York (they may not go far in the playoffs, but this is Eli’s year to shine)
• NFC North: Minnesota (Chicago would be safe, but I have too many safe picks; the Vikings will have just enough to pull off the surprise)
• NFC South: Carolina (this team has it all – a strong defense, decent QB, strong running game, great WRs)
• NFC West: Seattle (no competition here in what has to be the weakest division in the NFL)
• NFC Wildcards: Philadelphia and Atlanta (the Eagles will rebound, while the Falcons are my homer pick, after all, I need a reason to cheer them on)
• NFC Champion: Carolina (safe pick is Seattle, but I did not respect them last year, so no point in starting now)

Super Bowl will feature Indianapolis over Carolina. Just don’t remind me in January if I am wrong in September. Happy football!