Midseason Playoff Predictions

[DirtDirtDirt]

That didn't post right

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Some sleepers I didn't include in my prediction but think could be a factor in a couple weeks are the Saints and Titans. Saints are going to be getting some pieces on defense in breaux and Rankins which will make a noticeable difference. Defense doesn't have to be even mediocre for the Saints to cause big problems for teams. Titans I think are developing and quite honestly I think they are a better team than the Texans going forward. Whole NFCE is still in it still as well.

 

[bksballer89]

- Yup

I agree about the Packers. After I watched the Vikings play on MNF, I def think GB probably take the division but will be close. I'm thinking 10 wins may win that division

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

Some sleepers I didn't include in my prediction but think could be a factor in a couple weeks are the Saints and Titans. Saints are going to be getting some pieces on defense in breaux and Rankins which will make a noticeable difference. Defense doesn't have to be even mediocre for the Saints to cause big problems for teams. Titans I think are developing and quite honestly I think they are a better team than the Texans going forward. Whole NFCE is still in it still as well.

Agreed on the Titans being better than Houston, just don't know if the schedule lines up as well for them, I actually think the lose this week @SDGuy73


Id love to see the Saints make a run, Brees deserves so much better

 

[bksballer89]

Some sleepers I didn't include in my prediction but think could be a factor in a couple weeks are the Saints and Titans. Saints are going to be getting some pieces on defense in breaux and Rankins which will make a noticeable difference. Defense doesn't have to be even mediocre for the Saints to cause big problems for teams. Titans I think are developing and quite honestly I think they are a better team than the Texans going forward. Whole NFCE is still in it still as well.

Saints schedule is somewhat favorable over the next few weeks especially since it seems like they finally got their swagger back in the dome. Next 5 games are at San Fran, home against Denver, at Carolina, and home against the Rams and Lions. If they win against the Broncos next week then you can make a case that they will be 7-5 heading into the final 4 games of the season

 

[jerseyhawksfan79]

Call me crazy but here we go.

AFC

1. Pats
2. Raiders
3. Steelers
4. Titans
5. Broncos
6. Chiefs

NFC

1. Cowboys
2. Seahawks
3. Falcons
4. Packers
5. Redskins
6. Vikings

 

[Clayton]

AFC

1. Patriots
2. Broncos
3. Steelers
4. Texans
5. Chiefs
6. Raiders

I know that looks boring but thats what I'm seeing. Chiefs would have to go @Houston and @New England again. AFC seems consistent with last year for the most part. Steelers are all over the place and I dont like their schedule but the rest of their division isnt much of a threat imo.

NFC

1. Cowboys
2. Vikings
3. Cardinals
4. Falcons
5. Packers
6. Seahawks

I think the NFC East is going to beat each other up. Seahawks schedule and Falcons schedule look tough IIRC. Cowboys might be around 12-4 and then a lot of 10-6 teams fighting for position.

 

[Broncos6482]

AFC:

1. Patriots
2. Broncos
3. Steelers
4. Titans
5. Chiefs
6. Raiders

NFC:

1. Cowboys
2. Falcons
3. Vikings
4. Seahawks
5. Packers
6. Giants

 

[jarntt]

Call me crazy but here we go.

AFC

1. Pats
2. Raiders
3. Steelers
4. Titans
5. Broncos
6. Chiefs

NFC

1. Cowboys
2. Seahawks
3. Falcons
4. Packers
5. Redskins
6. Vikings

you're crazy

 

[Clayton]

Its weird that in the year with low NFL ratings, a Patriots/Cowboys Super Bowl is definitely in play and that would break every record by a good margin.

 

[bksballer89]

Call me crazy but here we go.

AFC

1. Pats
2. Raiders
3. Steelers
4. Titans
5. Broncos
6. Chiefs

NFC

1. Cowboys
2. Seahawks
3. Falcons
4. Packers
5. Redskins
6. Vikings

You're not that crazy. I think the Chiefs win the division though

 

[jarntt]

Its weird that in the year with low NFL ratings, a Patriots/Cowboys Super Bowl is definitely in play and that would break every record by a good margin.

The best part about that would be making 80% of the fans have to pick which one of their most hated teams they would have to root for...

 

[Clayton]

The best part about that would be making 80% of the fans have to pick which one of their most hated teams they would have to root for...

I actually don't see this Cowboys team as all that unlikable* and Im sure most Skins, Eagles, Giants fans will gladly root for the Patriots. The Patriots winning would actually boost the Giants in a weird way. Eagles fans might be rooting for a meteor but that happens.


* Cowboys dynasty was when I was a kid. Most millennials are way over it or have no knowledge of Cowboy dominance

 

[Clayton]

I think the Chiefs win the division though

Its in play. Chiefs have played very few good defenses, though, and Alex Smith's play is all over the place to the point where Nick Foles looks like he might replace him with almost no consequences.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

We're through week 9 and the Falcons are mowing through their psuedo bye-week as expected on TNF. Who ya got?

AFC:

1. Patriots
2. Chiefs (go homerism)
3. Texans
4. Steelers
5. Broncos
6. Raiders

NFC:

1. Cowboys
2. Vikings
3. Falcons
4. Seahawks
5. Packers
6. Eagles

Not bad what you have here overall...I do think the AFCW will get at least one WC, maybe both as you have it....Seeding I think PIT goes to 3, possibly 2 if KC wins the W.

1. NE
2. PIT...note if PIT and DEN tie PIT probably goes to the 3 seed on conf tiebreaker
3. DEN...wins DIV conf rec tie breaker
4. IND
5. KC
6. OAK

1. ATL
2. SEA
3. DAL
4. MIN
5. GB
6. PHI

 

[PDay8810]

* Cowboys dynasty was when I was a kid. Most millennials are way over it or have no knowledge of Cowboy dominance

yep and that's their issue
I wasn't around for the great colt & giant teams but I'm aware how special Johnny U & Y A were

 

[PDay8810]

well....since the card fans are bailing.
It appears the Falcons are the new flavor of the month.

week to week league and as the wind blows.
This I know...I'm a Cowboy fan

 

[Judge Fudge]

there is no friggin way goes 13-3. NO CHANCE. I don't make internet bets, but I'd bet my house on this one...

But, you would think a Seattle fan would know that...

Maybe he meant 13-2-1.

Completely forgot about the Arizona tie.

I would have said 12-3-1 with the schedule we have ahead. @Green Bay, @New England and vs Carolina.

I see us losing at least one of those. Im thinking GB

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Glad to see no one has my Giants

Huge game this week, if they can beat the Eagles

They get the Bears and Bengals at home, followed by the Browns


Wouldn't count them out

NYG...I haven't watched many games, but they are flying under the radar, clearly in the mix...3 straight home games...win all 3 and I think people will start to talk about them...I think they might struggle on the road...@ CLE they should win, but if they lose the other 3...9-7 will be about where they finish.

 

[DirtDirtDirt]

NYG...I haven't watched many games, but they are flying under the radar, clearly in the mix...3 straight home games...win all 3 and I think people will start to talk about them...I think they might struggle on the road...@ CLE they should win, but if they lose the other 3...9-7 will be about where they finish.

You know it never goes as planned, but winning this week would be a great start....If they lose a game they should win, like a home game loss to a Cincy, Detroit or Bears, that will be the back breaker.....As it looks to me, more than likely, they will need a road win in one of their last 2 @ Philly @ Washington

The only for sure loss I will chalk up is @ Pittsburgh.......I see the rest of the schedule as winnable, although that is not a prediction at all that they will win all those games