How did I do last year? Better than the year before. I completely nailed the AFC East. I picked 9 of the 16 teams correctly in the AFC, including two of the division champs. I was not as good at the NFC: only 3/16. I only got one division winner (Rams). Still, 12/32 or 38% correct? I think that is pretty good. Can I do even better this year?
AFC
East
Patriots
Bills
Dolphins
Jets
North
Steelers
Browns
Ravens
Bengals
South
Colts
Texans
Titans
Jaguars
West
Chargers
Chiefs
Broncos
Raiders
Wildcards: Chiefs, Browns
I know everyone is high on the Browns. I think they will be good, but will probably fall short of the division. Without the distractions, the Steelers should be fine and the defense looks solid. The Colts and Texans will battle for the division again, but I would not be shocked if the Jaguars surprise people and make a run at the division (they should have a good defense). And in the East…it is the Patriots, until they lose, I am not betting against them.
NFC
East
Eagles
Cowboys
Giants
Redskins
North
Packers
Bears
Vikings
Lions
South
Saints
Falcons
Panthers
Buccaneers
West
Seahawks
Rams
49ers
Cardinals
Wildcards: Rams, Falcons
Like the Browns, the Bears are the sexy pick, but I think the Packers will surprise people and this will be the last run for Rodgers. The Rams will not be as invincible as last year. The Eagles should be one of the top teams in the NFC again, as long as they are healthy. The Saints…they are the NFC version of the Patriots at this point.
AFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Chargers over Patriots
NFC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Saints over Eagles
SUPER BOWL: Chargers over Saints
Drew Brees versus Philip Rivers. I think Rivers finally gets his ring and can be talked about as one of the all-time greats.
