NFL 2006 Season Prediction Thread

[bearcat]

Rank each team in each division (or just pick the playoff teams if you wish), and then pick your Super Bowl champ.

I'll start it off. Wildcards in italics.

NFC West
Seattle
Arizona
St. Louis
San Fran

NFC South
Carolina
Tampa Bay
Atlanta
New Orleans

NFC North
Minnesota
Chicago
Green Bay
Detroit

NFC East
New York
Philadelphia
Dallas
Washington

AFC West
Denver
Kansas City
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Cleveland

AFC East
New England
Miami
New York
Buffalo

Playoffs:

AFC:

Kansas City over Denver
New England over Cincinnati

Indianapolis over Kansas City
Pittsburgh over New England

Pittsburgh over Indianapolis

NFC:

New York over Philadelphia
Tampa Bay over Minnesota

New York over Seattle
Carolina over Tampa Bay

Carolina over New York

Super Bowl:

Carolina 27, Pittsburgh 24

[Loki]

Carolina? You're nuts!

NFC West
Seattle
Arizona
San Francisco
St. Louis

NFC South
Carolina
Tampa Bay
New Orleans
Atlanta

NFC North
Chicago
Minnesota
Detroit
Green Bay

NFC East
New York
Washington
Dallas...unless TO doesn't play then they switch with Philly
Philly

AFC West
Denver
Kansas City
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Tennessee
Houston

AFC North
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Cleveland

AFC East
Miami
New England
Buffalo
NY Jets

Playoffs:

AFC:
Pittsburgh over Kansas City
Cincy over New England

Indianapolis over Cincy
Pittsburgh over Denver

Indy over Pittsburgh

NFC:

New York over Minnesota
Tampa Bay over Carolina

New York over Seattle
Chicago over Tampa Bay

New York over Tampa Bay

Super Bowl:

Indy 34, New York 20


This is not a homer thing...though I'll be accused. Real predictions that just happened this way..oh well, sue me!

[Maize]

NFC West
Seattle*
Arizona
St. Louis
San Fran

NFC South
Carolina***
Atlanta*
Tampa Bay
New Orleans

NFC North
Chicago*
Green Bay
Detroit
Minnesota

NFC East
New York*
Washington*
Philadelphia
Dallas

AFC West
Denver*
Kansas City*
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis***
Jacksonville*
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Baltimore*
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland

AFC East
New England*
Miami
Buffalo
New York

* - Playoffs
** * - Home Field Advantage

AFC:
Jacksonville over Baltimore
New England over Kansas City

Denver over Jacksonville
Indianopolis over New England

Indianopolis over Denver

NFC:
Atlanta over Chicago
Seattle over Washington

Atlanta over New York
Carolina over Seattle

Carolina over Atlanta


Indianopolis over Carolina

[Sportsbuck]

Carolina will win the super bowl this year, book it. I've got my money on Foster/Williams combo in the backfield. It all falls on whether or not Kris Jenkins is healthy.

[Freak93]

Carolina is not going to win the Super Bowl. I will bet you they won't.

[Sportsbuck]

Oh no, Freak is betting. No super bowl for Carolina this year.

[NoT25hAbY]

NFC West
Seattle*
Arizona
St. Louis
San Fran

NFC South
Carolina*
Tampa Bay
Atlanta
New Orleans

NFC North
Chicago*
Minnesotta
Detroit
Green Bay

NFC East
Washington*
Philadelphia*
Dallas
New York

NOTE: The NFC East & South play eatchother this year, and being that they are the two hardest divisions in the NFC, that'll create problems. Chicago and Seattle are leagues better than the other teams in there conference. Detroit plays well without a Quarterback. Washington barely beats out Philly for the East titil. I have Giants being last in the East, because inexperience at Quarterback with Eli Manning has it's effect against Tampa Bay, Carolina and Atlanta in non-divisional games.

AFC West
Denver*
Kansas City*
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis*
Jacksonville
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Baltimore*
Pittsburgh*
Cincinnati
Cleveland

AFC East
New England*
Miami
New York
Buffalo

NOTE: Denver is the best team by numbers, though they will never get over Indianapolis on gameday. Kansas City runs into a wild card. Indianapolis holds off Jacksonville with injuries to Peterson, Jones and soon to be Taylor. Baltimore plays defense again and holds off a tie between Cincy and Pittsburgh. Steelers barely make playoffs like last season. New England is no match for other three in the East.

Playoffs:

AFC
Indianapolis beats Denver and then losses to New England in the Championship.... again

NFC
Washington falls to Seattle who losses to Carolina in the Championship.... again

Superbowl:
Carolina gets back at New England in a defensive route. Meanwhile, DeAngelo Williams and Laurence Maroney(Rookies) set a Superbowl record for being the first rookies to start at runningback for the two teams.

**You cant tell me that Carolina doesnt have what it takes to win a Superbowl. They have Delhomme, who is clutch and makes great decisions. Foster/Williams. Then they have Smith/Johnson/Carter/Colbert with a rediculous o-line. On defense, Peppers, Rucker, Jenkins and Kemoeatu is best in league with Morgan, Davis and Diggs/short at LB. Ken Lucas is a beast, and Gamble has intercepted 11 passes in 2 seasons. Not to mention Minter is a Top 10 safety like it or leave it.

It's last years team just better... which means Superbowl. Freak lol.

[Bearsbacker]

maizeandblue15 said:

NFC West
Seattle*
Arizona
St. Louis
San Fran

NFC South
Carolina***
Atlanta*
Tampa Bay
New Orleans

NFC North
Chicago*
Green Bay
Detroit
Minnesota

NFC East
New York*
Washington*
Philadelphia
Dallas

AFC West
Denver*
Kansas City*
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis***
Jacksonville*
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Baltimore*
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland

AFC East
New England*
Miami
Buffalo
New York

* - Playoffs
** * - Home Field Advantage

AFC:
Jacksonville over Baltimore
New England over Kansas City

Denver over Jacksonville
Indianopolis over New England

Indianopolis over Denver

NFC:
Atlanta over Chicago
Seattle over Washington

Atlanta over New York
Carolina over Seattle

Carolina over Atlanta


Indianopolis over Carolina

Sorry............no way Vick beats the Bears in Chicago in the cold weather.........remember what happened to them just a year ago. Vick dies at the hands of Urlacher and the rest of that Bear defense.

What happens after that I don't know......but no way Vick beats Chicago.......................................ever...................................while Urlacher lives

[bearcat]

If the Bears had any kind of offense...I would put them as a major player for the Super Bowl. I might have actually picked them to win it.

[DaBears54]

NFC West
Seattle
St. Louis
Arizona
San Fran

NFC South
Carolina
Atlanta
New Orleans
Tampa Bay

NFC North
Chicago
Green Bay
Minnestoa
Detroit

NFC East
New York
Philadelphia
Dallas
Washington

AFC West
Denver
San Deigo
Kansas City
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
Cleveland

AFC East
Miami
New England
New York
Buffalo

Playoffs:

AFC:

Denver over Jacksonville
Miami over Cincinnati

Indianapolis over Miami
New England over Denver

Indianapolis over New England

NFC:

Carolina over Philadelphia
Atlanta over New York

Chicago over Atlanta
Seattle over Carolina

Seattle over Chicago

Super Bowl:

Seattle 24, Indianapolis 31

[darjarbinx]

I'll add records for each team, although they aren't going to match up accurately so don't look into this too much.

NFC East
Dallas (11-5)
Washington (11-5)
Philadelphia (8-8)
New York (8-8)

NFC North
Chicago (10-6)
Detroit (8-8)
Minnesota (6-10)
Green Bay (3-13)

NFC South
Carolina (12-4)
Tampa Bay (11-5)
Atlanta (7-9)
New Orleans (3-13)

NFC West
Seattle (11-5)
Arizona (7-9)
San Francisco (4-12)
St. Louis (4-12)

NOTES: I took a risk sticking San Francisco ahead of St. Louis, I just think Alex Smith and Vernon Davis are a good fit. I like Detroit to win eight games, but miss the playoffs because of the Redskins and their 11-5 season. The Buccanneers also have a breakout season with Chris Simms behind center and they repeat their playoff appearance.

AFC East
Miami (10-6)
New England (9-7)
New York (3-13)
Buffalo (2-14)

AFC North
Cincinnati (10-6)
Pittsburgh (9-7)
Baltimore (5-10-1)
Topeka (3-12-1)

AFC South
Indianapolis (12-4)
Jacksonville (9-7)
Tennessee (4-12)
Houston (3-13)

AFC West
Denver (13-3)
Kansas City (8-8)
San Diego (8-8)
Oakland (6-10)

NOTES: Obviously my upset pick is Miami winning their divison. It is a major stretch, but I like the Dolphins offense. Daunte Culpepper should have a solid year with Chambers and McMichael to throw to. I think Ronnie Brown will do a pretty good job in his first real season starting. The Patriots will still get into the playoff with a nine win season. I like Carson Palmer to come off the injury and throw for 28 touchdowns while the Steelers lose the division in a tiebreaker. Kansas City sniffs the playoff spot, but Denver and Jake Plummer have the tools to dominate.

NFC Playoffs
Dallas 23 Chicago 17
Washington 27 Tampa Bay 13

Dallas 20 Seattle 17
Carolina 33 Washington 14

Dallas 17 Carolina 14

AFC Playoffs
New England 28 Cincinnati 21
Pittsburgh 16 Miami 0

Denver 30 New England 18
Indianapolis 37 Pittsburgh 24

Indianapolis 22 Denver 20

Super Bowl
Indianapolis 27 Dallas 21

MVP: Peyton Manning - 3 TD's

[Leak2Troupe03]

NFC West
Seattle*
Arizona
St. Louis
San Francisco

NFC South
Carolina***
Atlanta*
Tampa Bay
New Orleans

NFC North
Chicago*
Minnesota
Detroit
Green Bay

NFC East
New York*
Dallas*
Washington
Philadelphia

AFC West
Denver*
Kansas City
San Diego
Oakland

AFC South
Indianapolis***
Jacksonville
Houston
Tennessee

AFC North
Baltimore*
Pittsburgh*
Cincinnati
Cleveland

AFC East
Miami*
New England*
Buffalo
New York

* - Playoffs
** * - Home Field Advantage

AFC:
Pittsburgh over Miami
Baltimore over New England

Pittsburgh over Indianapolis
Baltimore over Denver

Baltimore over Pittsburgh

NFC:
Chicago over Atlanta
New York over Dallas

Seattle over Chicago
Carolina over New York

Baltimore over Carolina

Ravens 16-13 Panthers


You all might think im crazy now but the way I see it everybody's prediction of Baltimore winning it all was a year too early. This obviously is only if McNair can stay healthy. Am I really sure on this prediction, No but im going to go with it because its gut feeling.

I love Carolina this year, but I cant pick them beating us simply because I dont see them out playing us on defense. Therefore, I go with my favorite team and hope they dont make me look stupid like they did last year.

[NoT25hAbY]

I am from Indianpolis and I love the Colts. I live in Tampa, so I grew up admiring Tony Dungy. With that said, you are all very unrealistic in predicting Indianapolis as a Superbowl participant. They havn't yet been able to beat any of the harder teams in the league over the last 3 seasons and they wont start now after the loss of Edgerin James.

Leak... I think Baltimore, with the addition of McNair and there defense revamped, could win the division like I posted. However, if there defense doesn't play like it's 2002 squad, I dont see them beating not only Pittsburgh and Cincinatti, but Indiapolis, Denver and New England. It'll be a tough road.

As for St.Louis.... Steven Jackson will carry there team past San Francisco atleast lol. And Tampa Bay had 5 gifts by the refs last season that changed what would have been a 6-10 season into an 11-5 one. Chris Simms is nothing short but a second comming of Shawn King.

[bearcat]

not25haby said:

I am from Indianpolis and I love the Colts. I live in Tampa, so I grew up admiring Tony Dungy. With that said, you are all very unrealistic in predicting Indianapolis as a Superbowl participant. They havn't yet been able to beat any of the harder teams in the league over the last 3 seasons and they wont start now after the loss of Edgerin James.

Leak... I think Baltimore, with the addition of McNair and there defense revamped, could win the division like I posted. However, if there defense doesn't play like it's 2002 squad, I dont see them beating not only Pittsburgh and Cincinatti, but Indiapolis, Denver and New England. It'll be a tough road.

As for St.Louis.... Steven Jackson will carry there team past San Francisco atleast lol. And Tampa Bay had 5 gifts by the refs last season that changed what would have been a 6-10 season into an 11-5 one. Chris Simms is nothing short but a second comming of Shawn King.

...And you have a Raiders avatar. Hmmm.

That aside, Baltimore and Miami are probably the more intriguing teams in the AFC this year, with proven quarterbacks at the helm, and both teams have viable targets to throw to. But it all depends on their health, and especially in Baltimore's case, if the defense can play up to the '02 form. If so, Baltimore will sneak up past Cincy for that last wildcard spot, and they could overtake KC as well. Miami could even win their division, with NE snagging a wildcard from another 9-7 or 8-8 team.

In the NFC, I think Tampa Bay has the horses to take a wildcard, but the division is another matter. Carolina's defense is just too good. If Jenkins can stay healthy for the first time in two seasons, I don't see how anyone would be able to run on them. I look for Carolina's offense to take off with Keyshawn at the #2 slot, opening up the run game. Seattle should have little to no drop off from a season ago, especially with Hamlin coming back, and the Giants will be no pushover this season as well.

Basically, what it comes down to, is that it's wide open, but Carolina has to be the favorite at this time.

[Leak2Troupe03]

I agree Carolina has to be the favorite and both statements about the Ravens. One of our problems that worries me isnt that our defense wont be how it was before, because I think their going to be top notch, what worries me is our offensive line.

Im confident in Ogden, Flynn, and Mulitalo because their proven vets and good when healthy, but im not confident in the other two which could be a mix of Tony Pashos, Keydrick Vincent, Chris Chester, Brian Rimpf and Adam Terry.

I hate Pashos and think he needs to be replaced by Terry, I constantly see Pashos get torn apart by the ends. I dont have any problems with Vincent, just hope he stays healthy. If he doesnt, then we're with Rimpf or Chester.

McNair has great confidence in himself and always remains calm in the pocket, thats the difference between him and Boller thats going to set our offense apart with years past. What can I say though, once again high hopes in a team that really let themselves down last season.

[NoT25hAbY]

haha... yes, obviously i am not a Buccaneer fan now that Grudens head coach. I became a Raider fan after I read football books, and watched game films and all that jazz. After doing so, I liked there swagger. A few of us out there actually pick our favorite team and not ust root for the home squad lol.

[sep]

I love it! All the hate on them Dirty Birds.

Bring on Febuary, I cant wait to buy my Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl T-Shirt.

[Loki]

sepsportsfanatic said:

I love it! All the hate on them Dirty Birds.

Bring on Febuary, I cant wait to buy my Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl T-Shirt.

;D

[bearcat]

sepsportsfanatic said:

I love it! All the hate on them Dirty Birds.

Bring on Febuary, I cant wait to buy my Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl T-Shirt.

As long as Vick is your quarterback, I don't see the Falcons making the Super Bowl.

Ha.

[Loki]

tbbearcat5 said:

sepsportsfanatic said:

I love it! All the hate on them Dirty Birds.

Bring on Febuary, I cant wait to buy my Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl T-Shirt.

As long as Vick is your quarterback, I don't see the Falcons making the Super Bowl.

Ha.

Exactly why I just smiled