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Picks to win NFL Divisions
A buddy and I have a series of NFL bets going, one of which is to pick the winners of each division. I would like to hear some thoughts on some of the tougher divisions such as the AFC west or the NFC North.
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Re: Picks to win NFL Divisions
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A buddy and I have a series of NFL bets going, one of which is to pick the winners of each division. I would like to hear some thoughts on some of the tougher divisions such as the AFC west or the NFC North. [/ QUOTE ] NFC North I have the Panthers going to the Super Bowl. Delhomme is underrated (2004: 3886 yds, 29 TDs, 15 INTs ... this after Steve Smith missed most of the season), DeShaun Foster is back healthy and their D is nasty. Also remember that the Falcons have NEVER had back-to-back winning seasons in the franchises history. AFC West I can't add any insight here. Greg H. |
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Last time I looked Carolina was in the NFC South....
It kills me to say Minnesota will win the NFC North. AFC West will be San Diego. LT will be unstoppable this year! |
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The NFC North looks like a no brainer in Minnesota. Green Bay is going to be down this year. Chicago has already lost their starting QB for much of the season. Detroit has an outside chance if Harrington can finally come of age, Garcia is not an answer.
AFC West is tougher. Denver is always solid, I don't see why not this year. KC has potential, but still no defense. Raiders, you never know. But, I'll stick with San Diego. Last year was no fluke. SD is solid all around and has the best chance to pull out of this years divisional dogfight. Here's the SD schedule: Sep 11 Dallas 4:15pm Sep 18 @Denver 4:15pm Sep 25 N.Y. Giants 8:30pm Oct 2 @New England 1:00pm Oct 10 Pittsburgh 9:00pm Oct 16 @Oakland 4:15pm Oct 23 @Philadelphia 1:00pm Oct 30 Kansas City 4:05pm Nov 6 @N.Y. Jets 1:00pm Week 10 BYE Nov 20 Buffalo 4:15pm Nov 27 @Washington 1:00pm Dec 4 Oakland 8:30pm Dec 11 Miami 4:15pm Dec 18 @Indianapolis 1:00pm Dec 24 @Kansas City 1:00pm Dec 31 Denver 4:30pm Some tough road games, but at least they aren't playing at Denver, NYJ or NE in December. If they can split on the road, a home sweep is feasible. They'll probably end up 11-5 or 10-6 just eeking out the division on tiebreakers. The last game against Denver might be essentially a playoff game. When's the last time Denver has won a playoff game? |
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My Picks are:
NFC EAST: Eagles WEST: Rams NORTH: Vikings South: Panthers AFC EAST: Patriots WEST: Chiefs NORTH: Ravens South: Colts I would not put money on all these teams just who I think will probably win the divisions. |
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AFC West
I've been back and forth on this division, but now that it looks like Antonio Gates will be in camp I'm starting to really like the Bolts. Tomlinson is just a stud and if he stays healthy will have a big year. McCardell has really helped the offense out a lot and it even looks like Drew Brees has that same confidence in the preseason. Thier defensde keeps getting better and better and I think is really turning into a strength like most Wade Philips defenses do. NFC North This is a really tough division to handicap. The Packers lost both guards and look like they are going to have a hard time running the ball, leaving things open for Farvre to make more mistakes. They do open with a pretty easy first half of the year. The second half includes games at Philly, at Atlanta and at Baltimore. The Vikings just don't look as good to me as everyone thinks the are. Their offense looks weaker to me. I think Burrelson will struggle when teams are actually paying attention to him. Culpepper is a good QB, but defensive players are learning that it is really easy to make him fumble. Mike Tice is their coach. They seem set on starting Michael Bennett over the much more talented Mewelde Moore. With their schedule I still see them as an 8-8, 7-9 team. The Lions have great potential. Their offense is stacked with good young players. Their defense has really inproved. The biggest problem is how healthy will they be? And will they just not live up to expectations like they don't every year. They have a mediocre schedule with some tough home games against Baltimore, Atlanta and Arizona. Plus they have to go to Green Bay in December. The Bears have a great defense and a horrible offense. I really think all they need is a quarterback who make no mistakes and just grinds the clock away. I'm not sure they have that on the roster and Chad Hutchenson just keeps turning the ball over and you just see that look on the defense's face. The "Great...looks like we have to try and win this by ourselves" look. The only thing the Bears really have going for them is a very easy opening schedule. at Washington Detroit Cincinnati BYE WEEK at Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore at Detroit at New Orleans San Francisco |
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Thanks for the help guys here are my current picks
NFC North Lions NFC South ATL NFC West This is tough - but i think the rams NFC East Cowboys ( im crazy - know) AFC North Ravens (have them in the superbowl) AFC South Colts AFC WEST San Diego AFC East Jets NFC wildcard teams Panthers and Vikes AFC wildcard teams KC and Pittsburg |
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NFC North = Detroit
AFC West = Chargers SHIP IT |
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the chiefs are probably not even the second best team in their division
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the chiefs are probably not even the second best team in their division [/ QUOTE ] I'm expecting a pretty good year out of the Chiefs. Their defense really seems improved this year. Derrick Johnson is an absolute animal. The secondary is old, but if they stay healthy they should be pretty good. Probably 9-7, 10-6 which could be first or second in that division. |
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