Best in the NFC?

[Arizona_Sting]

Which team is the best in the NFC right now?

 

[nebearsfan70]

Carolina.

 

[Jakology]

I went with the Panthers. Best defense in the NFC. Their dominant rushing attack opens up their passing game, so the lack of weapons is compensated for. I see too much inconsistency from the other teams.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Zona, they are by far the most complete team.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

My only problem with Carolina is that they do not have any WR's, and their offense is basically focused on Greg Olsen, Cam's scrambling, and Stewart on the ground. I feel like if they run into a good defense with a sound game plan they could be in trouble.

Their defense is scary though, and should keep them in any game. I'd love to see a rematch of last year's first round with Palmer healthy this time instead of Ryan F*cking Lindley.

 

[seafandoghawk]

I've seen the Hawks lose to the Packers, Panthers, and Cardinals so far this year (haven't yet seen them lose to the Vikings, although that may well be coming fairly soon). Anyway, of the other three, in my opinion the Cardinals are the best.

For one thing, I think that they have more overall talent.

For another, I think that their defense is approximately equal to the Panthers, and distinctly better than the Packers.

I think that they have the best offense of the three, much more balanced, and with Palmer having a true MVP-like season (unlike Newton in my opinion). Plus, Bruce Arians is as good if not better an offensive mind as anyone in the league.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Cardinals are the best right now without question, imo.

 

[Robotech]

I think it's the Cardinals. They're a complete team. Excellent defense and their offense is up there as well. Carson Palmer is playing better than Aaron Rodgers right now. Finally, they wear red.

 

[Davis_Mike]

Arizona has the #1 offense in the NFL to go along with a top end defense. Carolina's "dominant" running attack only averages's 15 more yards a game than the cardinals. While Carolina's defense is great, the cardinals are right there with them averaging less yardage against, and about the same in takeaways & points per game against. The Panthers definitely have a better pass rush.

My order:

AZ
Min
Car

 

[Robotech]

Also, they had the most convincing win against the Seahawks out of the teams mentioned. If it weren't for those two fumbles deep in AZ territory that led to two Seattle TD's (credit to the Seahawks on those plays, but those are unlikely occurrences that normally won't happen), the Cards would've won by 3 TD's.

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

Right now, for me, its pretty much a toss up between Arizona and Carolina. However, I might give Ariz. the SLIGHT edge...

 

[bksballer89]

My only problem with Carolina is that they do not have any WR's, and their offense is basically focused on Greg Olsen, Cam's scrambling, and Stewart on the ground. I feel like if they run into a good defense with a sound game plan they could be in trouble.

Their defense is scary though, and should keep them in any game. I'd love to see a rematch of last year's first round with Palmer healthy this time instead of Ryan F*cking Lindley.

Scored 27 on Seattle in Seattle

 

[bksballer89]

BTW Carolina played 3 top 10 defensive teams and are avg over 30 PPG in those games

 

[Bolts]

Both defenses are really good with a slight edge to the Panthers, but the Cards might have the best offense in the NFL. They a strong run game with cj2k and Ellington to go with a great WR trio in Brown, Floyd, and of course Fitz. Olsen is a beast for the Panthers and they have a solid RB, but they're severely lacking at WR. I just hope Palmer can stay healthy this time.

 

[Ned_Merrill]

Arizona Cardinals. They are balanced on offense, and are right behind MIN for fewest Points Allowed, with the biggest Point Differential in the NFC. Arians is one of the best head coaches in the NFL. As an NFL fan, I really want to see the Cards and the Panthers square off in the playoffs again. As a Seahawk fan, I highly respect both squads for their wins over Russ & Co.

 

[Montalban]

I'll stick to the dispicable Seahawks until someone knocks them out.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

13-9 AZ-CAR. All 22 votes to those 2 teams, damn.

 

[BloodType49]

I'll stick to the dispicable Seahawks until someone knocks them out.

pretty sure that's what happened Sunday night

 

[Montalban]

pretty sure that's what happened Sunday night

I mean knock them off as NFC champions, not some meaningless middle of the season game.

 

[SonnyCID]

Why are the Packers an option?