2012 NFL Season Review and Postseason Predictions

First off I wanted to thank all those that have been following my game predictions all year.  I hope you found my picks entertaining.  I've been picking games since I was a little kid, but never really tracked the results.  I started last year, going 168-88 for the year.  I compared my results to whatever predictions I could find and I couldn't find any one out there having a better win-loss record.  It's a bit unfair of a claim, as many of those out there use the spread, which I don't.  I guess If I really wanted to, I could look at the scores predicted and see how I faired, but admittedly that's a bit too much work.  So, next year I think I'll do both the games and the games against the spread.

When I started this second season, my goal was to beat last years mark.  I actually wanted to hit above 75% correct, which I didn't do, but I did beat last years mark.  In week 17 I went 12-4 and finished the season with a 175-81 mark, beating last year by 7 games.  So, my goal is set for next year as well.

For this final post for this 2012 season, I'm going to pick the Wildcard games taking place this weekend and then pick the rest of the playoffs. I'll also give my takes on the awards.

Wildcard Games

Cincinnati Bengals @ Houston Texans

The Texans were monsters most of the season but had a terrible end to the year.  A month ago nobody would've dare predicted that they'd drop so far as to fall out of the top two seeds.  They did that and they lost their bye in the process.  Instead, they must host the Bengals in a rematch of last years Wildcard game.  Last year Houston advanced past the bengals and lost in Baltimore the following weekend.  This year though, they'll be facing a red hot Bengals team.  They've gone 7-1 in the past 8 games and in the game they lost, to Dallas, they were actually up by 9 late in the game, only to watch the lead and the game disappear.  Houston is rightfully favored, being home and to honor the season that they've put up.  However, I do believe that the Texans defense is hurting and they haven't been getting the running attack that is typical from an Arian Foster based ground game lately.  Cincinnati's defense is running on all cylinders and the Dalton-Green connection is still strong.  I think this will be a close game, but a game that I think Cincinnati will wind up winning when all is said and done.  Cincinnati 27-21

Indianapolis Colts @ Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore finished well.  But they are not unbeatable by any stretch of the imagination.  Indy is the feel good story of the year.  A team written off for dead before the season even began.  They have the most rookies starting or playing serious minutes out of any team this year.  They saw their new coach Chuck Pagano diagnosed, treated and then return for their final week of the season.  It was an emotional game that saw the Colts beat their division rival Texans.  This year was all about seizing the opportunity at the right time and getting quality play, especially on game tying/winning drives by rookie QB Andrew Luck. Overall though, on paper, they really aren't all that impressive.  But they pulled off 11 wins and they are the Cinderella story of this years playoffs.  I'll be pulling for them, but with all the rookies and inexperience here, they'll be facing a team that's been there and done that in the Ravens, who will be home.  While anything is possible, and I do hope I'm wrong, but I think Baltimore will take this one.  24-20

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

Minnesota's been another superb story this year.  They were another team that nobody predicted anything out of before the season and quite frankly, they are one dimensional on offense.  But boy oh boy, that dimension is crazy good.  They beat the Packers last week to get in this game, but I don't see them doing it two weeks in a row.  It's tough to pick this, seeing how they played last week, and it's not like GB packed things in early, as they didn't.  But, the Packers are a tough team, especially at Lambeau.  Sure there powerhouse team got beat up by the Giants last year, and they did lose to this very Vikings squad last weekend, but I just think the odds are in GB's favor.  GB 35-32

Seattle Seahawks @ Washington Redskins

Another game of two teams nobody thought would be playoff bound this year.  Both teams have stellar rookie QB's and are playing an entertaining brand of football with their pistol/read-option sets.  I really think Seattle deserves to be the road favorite here, but, I have a feeling RGIII will get things done. Garcon on Marshall will be a great matchup to watch, one that I do believe will determine how the game goes.  If he can take Garcon out of the picture, then look for a healthy dose of Moss and RGIII scrambling from the pocket.  Washington in a great game 38-37

Divisional Rounds

Cincinnati Bengals @ Denver Broncos

I like Denver to make it to New Orleans.  Manning is unbelievable this year and the Denver defense can attack.  Denver 35-21

Baltimore Ravens @ New England Patriots

New England will be healthier and they'll beat Baltimore in consecutive years.  New England 42-28

Conference Finals

New England Patriots @ Denver Broncos

Brady Vs. Manning.  One of the best QB duels of the decade gets to do it again.  I think this game would've gone to whoever has the home field advantage and seeing Denver does, I'll pick them to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.  Denver-31-28

In the NFC

Divisional Rounds

Washington Redskins @ Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta won the home-field advantage but I'm just not that impressed with them on defense.  I like RGIII against them and will take Washington here.  Actually, If Washington loses to Seattle, I'll take Seattle over Atlanta as well.  Washington 24-17/ Seattle 21-20

Green Bay Packers @ San Francisco 49'ers

Niners have found new life with Colin Kaepernick at QB.  They still have an outstanding defense as well.  I like Green Bay though.  Green Bay has so many weapons and are getting healthier as each week passes.  I can't wait to see what Rodgers does in the playoffs. GB 30-13

Conference Finals

Washington Redskins/Seattle Seahawks @ Green Bay Packers

Either way.  The feel good stories end.  Green Bay is more experienced. They are more talented.  I like what RGIII can do, but in Lambeau at this time of the year, I have to say determines the game.  If it's a blizzard, I think either Washington or Seattle wins, pretty much for the same reason, that neither know they aren't supposed to win and I love both teams running backs.  Green Bay is sorely lacking a back to rely upon, so if the weather is frightful, I think Aaron Rodgers and company may get grounded.  But, seeing I can't predict the weather, I'll take GB over either by the same score.  GB 34-24

Superbowl

Green Bay Packers Vs. Denver Broncos

Manning vs. Rodgers.  Draw.  Thomas and Decker vs. Jennings, Nelson, Cobb, Jones and Finley  Packers.  McGahee and Moreno vs. Grant  Denver.  Denver D Vs. GB D  Denver.  Coaching.  Fox Vs McCarthy Draw.  I'll take Denver 34-31.  Manning MVP

As for Awards, briefly:

AFC Offensive Outstanding Player- Peyton Manning

NFC Offensive Outstanding Player- Adrian Peterson- Also wins NFL Offensive MVP

AFC Defensive Outstanding Player-JJ Watt-Houston-Also wins NFL Defensive MVP

NFC Defensive Outstanding Player-Richard Sherman

AFC Rookie of The Year- Andrew Luck

NFC Rookie Of the Year- RGIII  also wins NFL ROY

AFC Coach of the Year- Chuck Pagano/Bruce Arians-Also wins NFL Coach of the year

NFC Coach of the Year- Leslie Frazier

NFL Executive of the Year- John Elway/Brian Xanders

Okay.  Hope everyone enjoys the playoffs.  And for those of you whose teams are not in the postseason, perhaps you'll be in on this coaching frenzy going on right now.  I'm certainly enjoying it right now and very eager to see how things shake out.  My pipe dream is for my Bills to land either Chip Kelly or Jon Gruden.  But more than realistically, I'll take Lovie Smith, Mike McCoy, Mike Zimmer, Gus Bradley or Ray Horton.

See you all around Draft time.  I'll put up a few mocks before then, starting about a month before April's Draft.  

Thanks again, and see you later on in the year.  

2012 NFL Season-Week 17 Game Predictions

Wow, how the time has quickly passed us by.  For some, (Cough, Cough) mercifully so.  But really, it seems like the hopes of every NFL city was still alive, each having a 0-0 record and a belief, like happens each and every year before the new year begins, but now, there's only one game left that truly has meaning.   Ok, there's a couple games that have seeding consideration, but the Washington/Dallas game is the only one with true implications.  I don't like either team, but I really hope Washington pulls it off and wins the division.  Part of me wants Dallas to win because I know a lot of Cowboys fans, but, I don't know, I just love how much success the rookie QB's have had this year and I guess, when you're team is brutal, you just have to tweak how you cheer.

Anyhow, hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. As for the picks, I had another pretty good week, going 11-5 in week 16, bringing my season total to 163-77 for the year.  I need to go 6-10 this year to beat last years mark, so I'm crossing my fingers.  I should be ok, but you never do know truly how things will play out in Week 17, especially with so much decided already.

On to the Picks.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta has everything locked up.  I'm expecting a limited number of plays for the Atlanta starters and a heavy does of the Tampa Bay regulars.  For this reason i think Tampa will take this game easily.  28-10

New York Jets @ Buffalo Bills

Who knows here.  I hope my Bills lose.  Kind of a December tradition around here, rooting for the better draft pick.  But the Bills have this uncanny ability to thrive under meaningless situations or when wins actually hurt you in the long run.  As for the Jets, I have no idea what team we'll see on Sunday.  With McElroy somewhat hurt, I'm expecting Sanchez to play.  Hopefully he can light things up, showing his fanbase a reason to be encouraged for next year.  Hahaha, I couldn't keep a straight face typing that.  Well.  I guess I'll take Buffalo 13-10

Baltimore Ravens @Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals are locked into the 6 seed, but the Ravens can theoretically move up in the seedings with a win.  It is unlikely though that this will happen, so I don't know what the thought process in Baltimore will be.  Nor do I presume to know what Marvin Lewis is thinking as far as his players go.  I'll take the Ravens though, for no other reason than I think I'd take them if this game was for the division.  Ravens 26-23

Chicago Bears @Detroit Lions

Bears are in a bad way right now.  Lions just want the season to end.  This will all be about Calving Johnson again.  Perhaps he can add to his record and I do believe there's another one he can get to this week as well, but not 100%.  I'm taking Detroit.  27-20

Jacksonville Jaguars @Tennessee Titans

Jaguars are done.  Titans aren't much better, but after getting humiliated last week, I would have to hope they want to end their season on a better note.  With this opponent, I think they have that opportunity.  Titans 35-17

Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

Feel good story here.  Chuck Pagano back on the sidelines.  His team will be pumped up.  I'm sure they'll want this one for their coach, and not to mention, last time Indy had the chance to rest their starters going into the playoffs they did, and it cost them in the playoffs.  Yes, I know, different year, different team, but all things considered, I do think they'll want this game.  Houston will want it as well though.  They could theoretically slip down to third in the playoff standings with a loss.  I think it'll be a very difficult task to beat the Colts at home with the Pagano return, but I do think they'll pull it off.  Houston 17-14

Green Bay Packers @ Minnesota Vikings

GB could rest some players.  That is a possibility.  Minnesota has a couple of things to play for here.  With a win they are in, so that alone will keep them playing hard.  AP also has a record in his sights.  Personally I don't think he'll get it, but in any case, that is there to pay attention to.  I think the Vikings will lose, if Green Bay plays starters all the way through, but I'm not convinced they will.  Minnesota 20-14

Miami Dolphins @ New England Patriots

Miami is ending their season and the Pats could move into the second seed if other games turn out in their favor.  I don't think they'll move up, but I do think they'll win this game.  NE 31-21

Carolina Panthers @New Orleans Saints

Carolina is playing some good football lately, perhaps playing for their coach.  I don't know if the new GM will keep Rivera or want to bring his own guy in.  That is to be seen.  But I like the way the Saints have decided to play things out as well as they could, even if they've effectively reduced superstar TE Jimmy Graham to a pedestrian TE in the process.  I know they are having some line issues and with Joe Vitt they're trying to run more, but they're games were fun with Graham shredding defenses.  I think this game could honestly go either way, but I'll take the Saints at home.  34-31

Philadelphia Eagles @ NY Giants

I'm not really sure how the math works out for the Giants, but I'm assuming a win and some help could still get them in the playoffs, but I'm not positive.  The Eagles could then be facing a spoiler role here.  They also are starting Mike Vick again, most likely his last game in an Eagles uniform.  With that, I'm assuming Vick will be spectacular, as he'll likely be in audition mode, something he's done well before.  I will take the Giants though, as they Eagle defense is horrendous.  NYG 40-28

Cleveland Browns @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Another meaningless game.  I think the Steelers take this one at home, if for no other reason than for the Steeler Mystique itself.  Pittsburgh 21-10

Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

Denver wants to keep the bye and the Chiefs have absolutely no incentive to get up for this game.  I guess they could want to play hard for their coach and GM, who are working their last game as Chiefs, but, why really, many of them will be on the team next year and a win could move them to third in the draft and a loss would all but assure them the top pick.  Denver 28-10

St. Louis Rams @ Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks are perhaps the hottest team right now and want to keep things rolling.  Rams want to finish strong but they are out and playing in Seattle, an almost impossible place to play these days.  Seattle 33-13

Arizona Cardinals @ San Francisco 49'ers

Cardinals are done and are terrible.  SF wants to go into the playoffs with some confidence and they just got manhandled by Seattle last week, so look for them to take that out on Arizona.  38-7

Oakland Raiders @ San Diego Chargers

Matt Leinart anyone?  I think he gets the start, but personally if I was a Raiders fan I'd rather see Tyrell Pryor play.  But perhaps that's just me.  I think SD will finally change coaching staffs in the offseason, but who knows, we've thought that before.  SD should win here.  34-16

Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins

This is the game of the week. Hands down.  If Dallas wins they'll leapfrog the Skins and claim the division title.  With a loss Washington can still claim a wildcard spot but will then need some help from a Minnesota loss.  I do believe if Dallas loses they are out.  If this game was in Dallas I think I'd feel better about the Cowboys here, but Washington is hot and I'd love to see a Washington vs. Seattle playoff game about now, so that would most likely need a skins win here.  Do I think Dallas can win in DC?  Sure.  Do I think Washington can dominate Dallas here? Yep.  I do think this will be a game you don't want to miss and one that will be decided late though.  I'll take Washington on a RGIII rushing TD with under a minute remaining for the win.  Washington 37-31

Well, it's been fun.  I'll do some playoff picks each week, but the real work is done.  I hope you enjoyed reading my takes on each game throughout the season and like I said, I'll be doing a short piece for each playoff round and then pick things back up with Mock drafts and so forth as it gets closer to that time.  Have a great new year, thanks for following my posts.

2012 NFL Regular Season Game Predictions-Week 16

Last week was, in my opinion, a terrible week of football.  The only real saving grace was the SF-NE game, which did turn out to be pretty good.  Other than that we had some lopsided games and three shutouts, pretty boring and certainly not compelling.  Yet, as far as picking the games went, I finished 10-6 for Week 15 and now I'm sitting at 152-72 for the season.

With only two weeks left, I thought I'd dig back into the archives to see exactly what my record was last season.  I'd been saying all along that I picked near .750 last year, which, apparently my memory had a case of inflation, as my actual record last year was 168-88 or a .656 mark.  Still not bad, especially seeing I did go around to all the major sites and many of the lesser known ones as well, and I couldn't find any person with a higher winning percentage last year.

So, that all said, my goal hasn't changed.  My intention was to hit .750 and beat last years mark in the process.  Well, I did the math and where I sit right now, even if I went perfect for the last two weeks I'd be close but would not make the .750 mark. As for beating last year's mark, if the consistency I've shown all year plays out these last two weeks, I'll meet that goal.  All I have to do is go 16-16, or .500, to tie last years mark, so 17-15 to beat the .656 winning percentage from last year.  That said, I can only, at best, tie last year's mark this week, and that's with a perfect week, which I haven't had yet this year.  Ok, enough of that, onto the Week 16 picks.

Thursday Night Football

Atlanta Falcons @ Detroit Lions

Well, the TNF games this year have been pretty bad overall.  Last week's wasn't terrible, but not great either.  This week looked like it would be a prime matchup before the season started but with Detroit getting beat down by Ryan Lindley and the Arizona Cardinals last week, home or not, I can't take Detroit over an Atlanta team that beat the SB champs 34-0 in week 15. Atlanta 24-14

Sunday Games

Oakland Raiders @ Carolina Panthers

Oakland is brutal.  Carolina will run all over them.  Newton will have his way at home.  33-13

Buffalo Bills @ Miami Dolphins

Stinker of a game.  Miami has actually been playing better as of late and well, the Bills have packed it in.  That game on Sunday was pathetic and hopefully will be the last straw that needed to happen to force managements hand at some serious change for 2013.  Miami will be looking to avenge the game earlier this year in Orchard Park.  Miami wins pretty easily.  27-14

Cincinnati Bengals @ Pittsburgh Steelers

This could be a pretty good game.  Pittsburgh's been losing lately and have fallen out of the top 6 and are now staring up at Cincinnati who are currently in the playoffs with the 6th seed.  I think Pittsburgh will take this one at home though. Just a gut feeling.  27-24

Indianapolis Colts @ Kansas City Chiefs

Colts big.  KC is already thinking about Geno Smith and perhaps Bill Polian.  35-7

New England Patriots @ Jacksonville Jaguars

Another lopsided game and the Pats will be mad the couldn't see last week's come back pay off.  NE 50-20

New Orleans Saints @ Dallas Cowboys

I like the Cowboys here, but I like the Saints a little more.  I am impressed with how Dallas has been playing lately and as a football fan I hope this division stays tied going into next week's Dallas-Washington game.  But, I think NO pulls this one out 17-14

Washington Redskins @ Philadelphia Eagles

Lots of chatter about Philly pulling out all the stops to get up for this game.  My thought is that if they need to try and get overly motivated for a division game where they could play a big-time spoiler, well, then they have already lost.  Washington, RGIII or not.  30-21

St. Louis Rams @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs were embarrassed last week.  The Rams were too, but to a lesser degree.  TB is at home and I think they have the better team.  TB 20-13

San Diego Chargers @ New York Jets

Terrible game.  Only thing to watch out for is how McElroy fares in first ever start.  Should be Tebow though.  Man, NY is a train wreck and the only thing making this terrible Bills season not as bad.  SD 24-10

Tennessee Titans @ Green Bay Packers

Titans have been playing better lately but so have the Packers.  Tennessee can't matchup talent or coaching with GB and being at home skews the odds all the more.  GB 35-17

Minnesota Vikings @ Houston Texans

I think Houston wins easily and wraps everything up.  But, I'll be watching this one, simply to cheer on AP as he shoots for 2000 yards and a shot at the record.  Houston 34-21

Cleveland Browns @ Denver Broncos

Cleveland's played well lately, especially on defense.  But, Denver has a special thing going right now and Peyton has been pure Peyton.  And the fact Nick Saban rumblings are being tossed about can't sit too well with the guys in the visitor's locking room either.  Denver big. 41-17

Chicago Bears @ Arizona Cardinals

Chicago is in free fall mode right now.  I can't hardly criticize them though, they've been bit hard by the injury bug.  But, despite the Cards winning last week, I think this is a get well game for the Bears.  Chicago 21-9

New York Giants @ Baltimore Ravens

Interesting matchup here.  With both teams, you never really know what you're going to get until game day.  I'm taking NYG here because Baltimore seems to be falling and now WR Smith is the latest of their injuries.  NYG rebound 17-13

San Francisco 49'ers @ Seattle Seahawks

Pretty awesome game to close out the week.  Seattle is almost unbeatable at home and that's where this one is being played.  A Seattle win makes things much more interesting for both these teams going into the final week.  I just think SF is the better team and with CK at QB, they are pretty explosive offensively and even Buffalo showed a couple flairs at the end of the first half last week.  Where Ryan Fitzpatrick couldn't take advantage of Seattles CB woes, (injuries and suspensions), CK and SF will do just that in week 16.  SF 34-24

I hope everyone enjoys a great week a football, all your teams win for you and that everyone has a great Christmas.  See you next week for the last week of the regular season.

2012 NFL Week 11 Regular Season Predictions

Last week we saw quite a few good teams pull off some really tight wins, i.e NE, HOU, PIT)  an upset in NO, a few blow-outs in DEN, TEN, CINCI, SEA and BAL and a Tie.  Seems like one rolls around every 4 or 5 years, but this marks the first time two teams ended a game tied since the league switched to their new OT rules.  All in all, a pretty entertaining week of football.

As for predicting the games, I went 10-3-1, but I've been trying to figure out what to do with the tie, as I didn't really get the pick wrong, and then again I didn't get it right.  So, I'll count it as a loss, seeing I certainly didn't pick the Tie.  In any case, 10-4 is pretty good, which brings my season record up to 98-48.  I'm satisfied where things stand right now, but would obviously like to increase the percentage before the season finishes out.  So, that's a perfect segue as any to get right to week 11 and the picks.

Thursday Night Football

Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

My Bills get a home primetime game.  These games have been forgettable though, going back many years.  There was the Dallas Debacle, the Flex Game Trouncing and the Season opening MNF game when McKelvin fumbled the game away on a return.  Growing up, this was the rivalry game.  Over the years though, this angle has pretty much dried up though.  Yet, it always feels good to get a win against the fish, so I 'm looking forward to some Thursday Night Football.  In the game itself, I think we'll see a lot of rushing.  The Bills have been pretty brutal on Rush D this year, and that bodes well for Reggie Bush and the Dolphins backs.  On the other side, Miami led the league in rushing allowed.  They held this for the season, yet have been getting gashed lately by the speedier backs that can cut the edge.  With Fred Jackson out, this is CJ Spiller's show and cut the edge, he can do.  I think CJ will be the difference here.  I predict he'll have an amazing game stat-wise, putting up 130+ yards on the ground, another 40 receiving and a TD as well.  Bills win 34-24

Sunday Games

Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions

This game should be fun to watch.  I think it'll be high scoring, with most of the action coming through the air.  Neither team is really strong on the ground, and after a few series or so, I believe both teams will ditch the run and go to the air.  I like GB though, as while I do think Stafford will have a quality start along with his receivers, I think a high ratio of passing only can benefit the GB pass rushers, where a costly mistake or two should be the difference.  GB 30-24

Arizona Cardinals @ Atlanta Falcons

Falcons finally lost last week.  Arizona still isn't very good.  I don't think this will be a contested affair.  Perhaps the Cardinals hang in their till the third, but Ryan and company should blow things open from there on in.  Atlanta 34-17

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers

Carolina didn't fare too well against the Broncos, so they're probably relieved to see Tampa roll into town.  However, the Buc's have been pouring it on lately.  They've been getting insane production from rookie RB Martin and WR Vincent Jackson is proving himself worth every penny of the monster deal that brought him to Tampa Bay in the Offseason.  These two guys are having a great effect on Josh Freeman, who, after a slow start, has really been a steady player the past several weeks.  I like Tampa and I think Martin has another huge game.  TB 24-14

Cleveland Browns @ Dallas Cowboys

This could be a sneaky game.  Cleveland's had two weeks to prepare for a shaky Dallas squad.  But, I think Dallas is talented enough to pull this one out.  Dallas in a closer than expected game 28-23

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Redskins

Looks like Mike Vick won't play, so we'll get Nick Foles at QB for Philly.  I liked the kid out of Arizona and was hoping he'd fall to Buffalo mid-way through the draft.  That obviously didn't happen and he's an eagle now.  This week, it's a pretty great matchup for his first start.  Opposing team's QB's have fared pretty well against the skins and I think they'll rely heavy on RB McCoy, both on the ground and through the air.  I like RGIII, who appears to get both Moss and Garcon back at full go this week.  I think they'll be able to do enough to make this a toss up, perhaps going to OT.  I like the Eagles though.  27-24

New York Jets @ St. Louis Rams

Jets should win this game, but I don't think they will.  They've been playing terrible lately, the locker room chatter is firing up and they're getting beat around lately.  St. Louis has fare really well under their new coach, who's done a great job with the defense.  But Stephen Jackson and Sam Bradford have looked really good lately as well.  Bradford's having a nice season so far.  I think the Rams Defense will shut Sanchez and company down and Bradford will find the time to throw a TD or two here.  STL 23-13

Cincinnati Bengals @ Kansas City Chiefs

Good showing for the Chiefs this past monday.  But you kind of have to put things in perspective though.  They played against Leftwich for most the game, after Big Ben hurt his shoulder, which is far easier to play against then playing against their starter.  Cincinnati has been up and down all year, but Dalton to AJ Green has been hot all season long.  I look for that connection to continue this week.  Pretty easy win for the Bengals.  42-14

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Houston Texans

I see no hope for Jacksonville here.  Their defense will not stop the Texans offense in any manner, nor will their offense be able to do anything against the Houston defense.  Houston huge 38-6

New Orleans Saints @ Oakland Raiders

Two defenses that have been pretty bad this year square off.  Each team has had their troubles running the ball as well.  This could be a fun game to watch, as both QB's have been slinging it this year.  But for outcomes, I can't take Oakland, not against Brees and his weapons.  31-23

San Diego Chargers @ Denver Broncos

SD has made too many major mistakes this year and Denver's defense should be more than capable to stir up a turnover or two in this game.  On the other side, I don't think it matters how good the other team's defense is, Peyton Manning is getting the job done in a big way.  Love the Broncos this week.  33-20

Indianapolis Colts @ New England Patriots

I love how Andrew Luck has played this year.  It's a feel good story seeing this team that no one predicted to do anything at all, to currently sit in a playoff spot.  Their rallying behind their QB and playing for their coach, doing their part to show their support of him in his trying time.  However, I think Buffalo might have caught NE napping a bit last week, and while they still won the game, they had every reason why they should've lost.  I think that game will serve as a reality check and Tom Brady will pick apart Indy's defense here.  NE 37-17

Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers

I probably would've had a tough time picking this game if Big Ben didn't get hurt.  While he's not out officially yet, the word is that Byron Leftwich will get the start, and that's terrible news for Steeler fans and great news for the Ravens. Baltimore wins 24-13

Monday Night Football

Chicago Bears @ San Francisco 49'ers

Interesting game to look at.  Both teams have top 5 defenses.  Both Teams have excellent kickers.  Both are doing great in their ground attack.  The difference in my opinion is Vernon Davis for the niners and Brandon Marshall for the Bears.  However, both starting QB's may be out this week.  If this does indeed happen, which the odds look good for this to play out, second year QB Colin Kaepernick will take SF's reigns while capable journeyman Jason Campbell will go for the Bears.  I think these QB's will limit the production potential somewhat and create a situation where the best defense wins.  I should take Chicago then, but something about Kaepernick tells me he'll do some things scrambling that the Bears won't be in position to prepare themselves adequately for.  I'll take SF in a close on 17-14

Have a great week of football.  See you in week 12

2012 NFL Game predictions-Week 6

As a Bills fan I just want to redact last weekend from my mind.  But, on the prediction front, I did a nice job, going 10-4, making it two consecutive weeks picking impressively.  At 47-30, I'm making up the so-so start.  That said though, just want to take a minute or two and say wow, who would've thought Indianapolis would've pulled that one out.  The 3 other losses didn't shock me as much.  But this game, having that big lead, only to lose on the missed kick, wow, is all I can say.  If I seem shocked, well yeah, I am, out of all the games last week, this was my lock and my survivor pick.  This, the Vikings win over SF and the Cardinals victory over NE in weeks past, just go to show you, there's no such thing as a guaranteed win in the NFL, as strange things aren't just possible, they do happen, and for this season, 3 out of 5 weeks has a shocker in there, pretty high odds.  Anyhow, just something to keep in mind as things move forward.  And on that note, we'll do just that.

It's on to week 6, where New Orleans, Jacksonville, Chicago and Carolina have their byes, leaving 14 games to try and get a handle on.

I'm not making any excuses, no, I try not to do that, especially before the games are played, but this week's games, I have to say were the toughest to call so far this season.  While I have a feeling of how things should pan out, or at least how I think they will, my confidence is pretty low for a few of them, as there are an easy 4 games this week I think could realistically go either way.  So, onto the picks.

Thursday Night

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Tennessee Titans

Tennessee is still without their talented 2nd year QB Jake Locker for this one.  Star WR Kenny Britt is still getting back into game shape and RB Chris Johnson has barely showed up since signing his big contract after his holdout last year.  To make matters worse, there defense has been scored upon more than any other team.  This is extremely hard to believe, that anyone could have a poorer defense than my Bills in any respect this year, but it's true, not by much, but it is in fact true.  On the other side of the ball, we have a Steeler offense that isn't quite gelling yet.  Big Ben's having some issues with his new play caller Todd Haley and the line's been struggling a bit, mainly due to injuries, but still, struggling.  They got a shot in the arm last week with RB Mendenhall's return, looking great in the process.  But going against the Titans defense shouldn't be hard.  On defense, they'll be without LB Woodley and S Polamalu, who just returned last week, only to get hurt again.  Pittsburgh should have this one.  27-13

Sunday Games

Oakland Raiders @ Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta is rolling right now and unless Oakland devised some foolproof scheme during their bye week, they'll be in trouble against Ryan and company this week.  For fantasy purposes I love the Raiders passing game though, as if Atlanta's defense does have a problem, it would have to be defending the pass, and having to play behind most of the game, I like the Raiders QB and WR's this week.  But in reality, not much of a game the way I see it.  Atlanta 34-14

Dallas Cowboys @ Baltimore Ravens

Everyone's ripping on the Cowboys right now, pointing out this flaw and that flaw, when it's really only one flaw, and unfortunately it's one I don't see them overcoming this year, the Offensive Line.  Romo's not getting much time to throw and when he does it seems like highly drafter WR Dez Bryant can't hang on to the ball.  You'd think a shaky o-line would have it easier run blocking, but their not really opening extended holes for RB Murray either.  All this said, it creates a major dosage of pressure upon the defense, one that's played pretty well so far, which is kind of as advertised before the season started.  Baltimore is winning, but their identity isn't truly known yet, one week they win it on Flacco's arm, the next off Ray Rice's legs, or then, like last week, you get the familiar Raven theme of winning off your defense.  This, inconsistency is actually good in my mind though, as each aspect of the team has proven they can do their jobs extremely well, it's just getting all facets to come together in a single game that's been the problem.  Kind of scary to think of when they actually do, seeing their winning now anyhow.  To this game, I'd love to pick the Cowboy's here, as I do think it's not a bad matchup for Romo and his WR's against the Raven secondary, but I'm just not convinced the line will give him much time to get Torrie Smith open deep, which will completely alter their ability to diversify their attack.  I'm taking the Ravens.  21-17

Cincinnati Bengals @ Cleveland Browns

Funny how things work out.  I was actually planning on taking the Browns this week.  I thought they'd been playing better each week, which they have been, and with this rivalry, teams typically play each other tough, so I thought they had a real shot to pull off the upset.  But, and a big but, after their poor play and loss against Miami last weekend, I have to think they'll get their ship aright and pull this one off.  But, as has been the theme with Cleveland so far, it'll be close throughout.  Cinci's too talented offensively not to pull this out now with the added reality check they had last week.  Bengals 28-16

St. Louis Rams @ Miami Dolphins

Rams are not flashy on offense and they just lost arguably their best weapon in WR Amendola.  Their defense is playing great though.  As a result, their better than what most thought before the season started. Almost a mirror image is the Dolphins, who are getting it done by strong defense and a spattering of offense.  This is a toss up in my book, but being at home and having a few more weapons to work with on offense, I'll take the fish in an ugly one. 18-13

Indianapolis Colts @ New York Jets

Another toss up in my book.  Jets are in free-fall while the Colts are actually looking deadly offensively.  I actually have gone back and forth several times here, seeing it easily play out either way, but I'll fall back on the level of defense, which I have to give a good-sized edge to the Jets, and then being at home as well, I've settled on NY.  24-20

Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles

Third toss up in a row for me.  I'm looking at my notes right now, and it reads 23-20 Philadelphia, but I'm switching that right now, to 21-17 Lions.  The reason, I just have a hunch that this explosive offense will have corrected things during their bye week and will come out flying, while the Eagles have been pedestrian at times on offense and should be able to be beaten, despite having a very good defense.  So yeah, I'll take a shot on the Lions. 21-17

Kansas City Chiefs @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers

How about a fourth toss up in a row?  Well, since you asked for it.  I have no idea, Buc's aren't looking great lately, Josh Freeman is looking awful and I'm just not scared of them.  That said, KC is forced to start Brady Quinn, which I have to start in my fantasy league btw, which is not a good thing.  I think TB should handle this one, unless of course the fantasy gods shine down on my and Quinn has a career game, which, in my opinion is highly doubtful though.  TB 31-20

Buffalo Bills @ Arizona Cardinals

Ok.  Won't spend long on this one. Arizona is 4-1, but they are down to their 3rd string RB.  Ok, but buffalo's the worst run defense in the league. Somethings gotta give.  Buffalo's defense, which was lauded before playing a snap as one of the dominant lines in football this year is embarrassing this year.  Ok. But, Arizona's offensive line is the absolute worst line in football.  Correct.  Something's gotta give.  Arizona's defense is pretty good, not great, but pretty darned good.  Buffalo's offense can be explosive, but they haven't been and their down to a 3rd string RG, not ideal.  But, perhaps it's the homer in me, perhaps it's that I just can't see this gross product acting as it has for a third consecutive week, getting shredded by William Powell and Kevin Kolb, or perhaps it's just that I think Stevie Johnson can beat Patrick Peterson, which they'll feel otherwise and won't double him, something he'll make them pay for early or, finally, perhaps it's the belief that Arizona won't be able to stop CJ Spiller in space, which I have to believe that Chan Gailey will make every attempt to bring to fruition.  Yes, I know, that's a lot of if's and beliefs but it's sitting their in my gut right now, doesn't feel great, but it's what it is.  Buffalo big 38-14

New England Patriots @ Seattle Seahawks

Nobody plays well against Seattle in Seattle.  I don't think that will change this week.  It'll be a down week for Brady and company but it'll still be enough to beat Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch, (who I do like for fantasy this week for what it's worth).  Too bad the replacement refs aren't still going, perhaps this one would've had a chance to go differently.  NE 23-10

New York Giants @ San Francisco 49ers

79-3.  That's SF's point differential the past two weeks, ironically against Buffalo and NY Jets.  I'm sure the Giants will be quick to point out, in this instance, their from NJ.  I think this will be a great game actually.  Another toss up, but I'm going to take the offense over the defense here and go with Big Blue.  I think Eli is creative enough in spreading the ball around, even without Nicks, if he doesn't go, I just think that's how you beat the niners, which will be another close one, but don't think it'll be won or lost on special teams like last year.  30-29
NYG

Minnesota Vikings @ Washington Redskins

Another Toss up.  But I have enough confidence to take Minnesota, even on the road.  Washington can be thrown on, especially up the seam.  Look for big games out of Kyle Rudolph and Harvin.  RGIII, if he goes, will have his looks, but I just don't see the big play against this defense.  Close one though.  24-21 Vikings

Green Bay Packers @ Houston Texans
Big toss up.  Coin toss actually.  Will GB recovery from a very disappointing season so far or will Houston continue it's dominance over everyone.  I'm taking the Packers, just because I think the loss of Cushing will be bigger than people are leading it on to be, and I think Aaron Rodgers is the best QB out there right now.  Will I be surprised if Houston rolls the Pack, nope.  Just think it'll come down to some late game heroics, which Rodgers will hit whoever's lining up at WR, perhaps it'll be Jordy Nelson's welcome to 2012 party.  GB 34-31

Monday Night Game

Denver Broncos @ San Diego Chargers

Yep, you guessed it, another Toss Up.  But I'll roll with Peyton Manning, even on the road.  I'd like to see Ryan Matthews continue from his performance last week, in which case I think I may be wrong, but I don't trust their coach in using him properly, and I do trust Peyton Manning.  So, Broncos it is. 30-23

See you in week 7.

NFL Week 3 Game Predictions

Two weeks down and still not firing on all cylinders.  I was unhappy about going 9-7 in week one and even more unhappy about going .500 this past weekend.  9-7, 8-8 isn't terrible, but it's a small stones throw away from average.  I really thought I'd have a much better record after two weeks than where I'm sitting here today at 17-15.  But, there's still fifteen more weeks to be played, which is plenty of time to inch back to the amazing season I had just a year ago.

On to Week 3.

Thursday Night

New York Giants @ Carolina Panthers

I'm looking forward to this one.  The Giants aren't exactly playing Super Bowl Champion type of football and are really banged up, now throughout the roster.  The Panthers were pretty bad in week one, but got their ground game, their bread and butter, going this past week.  With Carolina's so-so secondary, I think Eli, Cruz and Nicks should be ringing up the highlight film once again.  But I also think Cam Newton will definitely be able to do some damage against a to-date, not so impressive Giants Defense.  I look for a high-scoring game with the Giants squeaking out the win late.  37-34

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Dallas Cowboys

Dallas' ineffectiveness in week 2 is most certainly cause to be concerned for Cowboy fans.  And outside a poor show of sportsmanship at the end of their week 2 contest, the new Buc's are pretty impressive so far.  I think Dallas will pull this one out though, they are the more talented team, right?  Close though.  21-20

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts

Jags aren't good, plain and simple.  There were some that thought Gabbert was getting it this year, that he had a deadly two headed RB attack with MJD and Jennings, along with a revamped WR corp, highlighted by rookie Justin Blackmon.  I never completely bought into them, and said that if they're going to win, it's because of strong defense and a strong running game.  Teams have run all over them this year, but MJD is rounding back into form, or so we have been hearing.  Indianapolis has had flashes offensively, QB Luck is showing why he was so highly touted in college and he's getting plays made by Wayne and Donnie Avery.  There defense is terrible all around though.  Well, with that logic, you'd have to take Indianapolis because of the more potent offense right?  well, not exactly.  I'm going with the Jags, as Indianapolis can't run the ball as of yet. Perhaps this will be the week they can, but I'll take Jacksonville in an ugly one. 23-21

Buffalo Bills @ Cleveland Browns

Bills had an impressive game last week, pushing the week one debacle in NY firmly behind them.  Cleveland is playing strong defensively and is showcasing talented RB Richardson.  Buffalo's been very stout against the run and will look to take Richardson out of the game early, making  QB Weeden beat them through the air, where I'd have to say it's been a split-decision for Buffalo's secondary so far.  This should be a close game up until somewhere in the 3rd quarter where the more talented Bills team takes control.  28-14

NY Jets @ Miami Dolphins

The Jets came back down to earth last week in Pittsburgh, Miami found it's wheels in RB's Bush and Miller alongside a pretty solid showing by rookie QB Ryan Tannehill.  I'm half tempted to take Miami here at home, but the Jets are just way more talented then they showed last week and Miami isn't playing the Raiders defense this week.  Jets in a good game in the style that has become a great division rivalry.  14-10

Kansas City Chiefs@ New Orleans Saints

Should be a high scoring game.  Both teams have offensive talent and have pretty porous defenses so far this year.  In this case, I take the elite QB Brees over a bunch of talented but an underachieving KC offense.  New Orleans in a gunfight  35-24

Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Redskins

Skins should be, if not for a boneheaded mistake at the end of the game, 2-0.  Cincinnati has weapons so perhaps they'll make a showing of it.  Actually, with the Skins losses to Carriker and Orakpo, things did get a bit easier.  But I'm taking RGIII as he just seems to make plays.  Another close game.  Washington 17 Cincinnati 14

St. Louis Rams @ Chicago Bears

St. Louis has played two quality games so far, going 1-1, easily could be 2-0 though.  Chicago got embarrassed by GB last week.  I think they are the more talented squad, and they're at home.  Could be fun to watch if Bradford can repeat his week 2 performance, if not could be a long day for Ram fans.  Chicago 19-12

San Francisco 49'ers @ Minnesota Vikings

After stifling two of the leagues more prolific offenses in GB and Detroit, this week should feel like a bye for the niners.  SF 31-6

Detroit Lions @ Tennessee Titans

One of these teams will win.  Tennessee has been scored upon at will this year.  Just what Stafford and Calvin Johnson need.  Almost unfair.  Detroit 42-17

Atlanta Falcons @ San Diego Chargers

One of two games this week featuring two undefeated teams.  Both look a legit 2-0 as well.  Could be a highlight game on the schedule this week.  I'm going to take Atlanta, because of their defense, it's been pretty impressive so far.  The Chargers might get RB Ryan Matthews back though, which should open up an offense that's already clicking.  However, I'll stick with my gut here and take Atlanta in a good game.  24-21

Philadelphia Eagles @ Arizona Cardinals

The second battle of the undefeated teams.  While I'm not an Eagles fan by any stretch of the imagination, in fact I pretty much have rooted against them ever since they signed Mike Vick, but that's a conversation for a different time.  The Eagles though impressed me in being able to hang in there with Baltimore and eventually squeaking out the win.  Sure, the scab ref's blew a TD for the Ravens, but nevertheless, I left the game impressed.  Arizona, wow, just wow, they went to foxboro and did something no team has been able to do before, beat NE @ Gillete in a home opener.  That said, I just think there's a major disparagement of talent between these two teams.  I like the Cardinals too, one of my teams when growing up (another longer story), but I don't think they'll hang with Philly.  Eagles 35-14

Pittsburgh Steelers @ Oakland Raiders

Going out to the West Coast gives East Coast teams fits, but I think Pittsburgh walks all over the Raiders.  Pittsburgh 24-7

Houston Texans @ Denver Broncos

Could be a really good game.  Undefeated and perhaps, after SF, the best team in the league right now in Houston and a Peyton Manning led Broncos squad that looks to be a serious contender in the AFC this year.  This game could hold significance later on as well.  At home Denver gains an edge, but how the Texans have looked so strong on both sides of the ball, I just can't pick against them.  Houston 33-28

New England Patriots @ Baltimore Ravens

Two teams angry over week 2 losses.  Ravens are at home though and the Patriots will be without TE Aaron Hernandez, a featured weapon of Tom Brady's.  For these reasons I'll take Baltimore and look for Raven's QB Joe Flacco to have a big game in the process.  Baltimore 28-21

Monday Night

Green Bay Packers @ Seattle Seahawks

Teams don't fare well in Seattle, that's a fact.  Both teams are coming off dynamic wins over pretty good competition, but I can't take the home team, not unless Aaron Rodgers is a last minute scratch for no apparent reason.  GB 21-13

See you in week 4.

2012 Week 1 Predictions

I just posted my preview and predictions for the year a couple minutes ago.  However, I actually wrote most of that up a week to 10 days ago, and just finished typing it in tonight.

That said, like last year, I'm going to predict each week out individually again.  There will be differences as the year goes on, in fact there will probably be differences from the first week in the season predictions to the one I'm doing here right now.

Last year I had a better correct prediction percentage than I saw posted from anywhere.  And believe me, I looked.  You can check last years, and any of this years you may miss as the season goes on, just by going to the tab atop the screen.  Last years posts are already in there. I'm hoping to beat last years percentage.  And while I know that'll be difficult, I'm at least shooting to stay somewhere in that range.  Anyhow, here goes week one.

Being the first week, I won't go into as much detail with the picks as those of you who read my articles last season may recall.  Eventually I'll get write longer bits for each game, but bear with me the first few weeks until I get back into the routine of doing these each week.

Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Dallas Cowboys Vs. New York Giants

I know there are a lot of people out there predicting great things for Dallas this year.  I just don't see it.  Sure, they added some of what they lacked on defense, but really, if you look at it, they added a rookie CB, who should be good, and Brandon Carr, a guy I've never really been all too impressed with…actually, I'll clarify that by saying he's a solid, steady guy every team would like to have back there, but he's not a gamechanging CB.  At least I don't think so.  On offense, wow, I have questions.  Offensive Line, Romo's health, Austin's health, Dez's guidelines, not to mention Witten's status.  I'm going with the Giants, they are the champs and really don't have many question marks at all. 24-13

Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012

Indianapolis Colts Vs. Chicago Bears

Should be a blow out.  If it's not, perhaps I'm too high on the bears chances this year.  Luck's first regular season game should be intriguing though.  Chicago  34-17

Philadelphia Eagles Vs. Cleveland Browns

Another game that shouldn't really be close.  Things to watch for:  Vick staying healthy.  Weeden and Richardson's first action.  Eagles Big. 33-10

St. Louis Rams Vs. Detroit Lions

Another of the same type of game.  Detroit wins big.  Looking to see how the Lion's RB situation sorts itself out, but still, probably won't know much more until Leshoure gets in there.  Stafford to Calvin is always fun to watch for.  38-21

Miami Dolphins Vs. Houston Texans

See.  The theme this week is bad vs good teams.  Tannehill's first start is all I can see Dolphin fans looking forward too here.  Houston 42-7

Atlanta Falcons Vs. K.C. Chiefs

A bit better of a game.  Chiefs played strong down the stretch last year.  I think Romeo will do a nice job with them, but they have a tough opening few weeks.  Fully healthy and lots of offensive weapons.  But, not nearly enough to outmatch Matt Ryan and the Falcon's weapons, who should be very fun to watch this year.  Atlanta 24-13

Jacksonville Jaguars Vs. Minnesota Vikings

Two bad teams entering a season with the hope of being good.  One will get a win, one will get a loss.  MJD in on 3rd downs, and the Jags offense had a little spark to it this preseason, will be interesting to see if it can carry over.  But I'm going to take the Vikings, for coaching consistency and being home.  16-13

Washington Redskins Vs. New Orleans Saints

RGIII vs what's left of the Saints after Bountygate.  What's left.  Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham and the ability to score at will.  They'll be fine this year, just fine.  31-10

Buffalo Bills Vs. NY Jets

Lots of hype for my Bills this year.  I'm just hoping it's for real this year.  I'm interested to see how the Jets use Tebow, but hoping it won't work.  This all said, I have to think it'll be a close game, but one that the front four of the Bills Defensive dominates.  13-7 Buffalo

New England Patriots Vs. Tennessee Titans

The Locker era opens in Nashville.  Patriots could go undefeated this year, unfortunately.  But they do look great.  High Scoring game.  49-38

Seattle Seahawks Vs. Arizona Cardinals

I like Russell Wilson and can't wait to see this game.  I'm a big Ryan Williams fan as well, so will be nice to finally see him play.  However, with suspect QB play for AZ, and a stout Seattle defense, I think the Seahawks take this opener.  20-10

San Francisco 49ers Vs. Green Bay Packers

Game many thought would've been played last year in the NFC championship game.  Should be the marquis game of the week in my opinion.  I like GB a lot this year, why wouldn't I thought, right?  The fact they shored up their defense some more, really should be the difference.  31-23

Carolina Panthers Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cam Newton vs new look Bucs.  I'm going with the Panthers in a better than advertised type of game.  Will be watching V-Jax and Doug Martin closely for the Bucs though.  17-9 Panthers

Pittsburgh Steelers Vs. Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning's first real game for Denver, at home, against a Steelers team that is not where they want to be right now.  Big play WR Mike Wallace is just getting acclimated to the new offense, a hodge-podge at RB and some offensive line concerns.  Can I see Pittsburgh winning, yes.  Will I pick them, no.  Denver. 21-14

Monday, Sept. 10, 2012

Cincinnati Bengals Vs. Baltimore Ravens

Should be a good game.  Two good teams with proving to do.  I really want to pick the Bengals, and if this was in Cincinnati I would've, but sometimes home cooking is all the difference.  24-21

San Diego Chargers Vs. Oakland Raiders

And so the week rounds out in the Black Hole.  Raider fans are way too excited for this season.  They aren't going to be as great as many make them out to be.  But I think they'll pull this one out.  As I'm getting some really bad vibes out of SD this year.  Hope they keep it interesting enough to give us reasons to keep watching the game to the end.  Raiders 28-24

See You in Week 2

2012 NFL Season Predictions-Overview

As I intend to do each year prior to the start of each new NFL season, I'll take my best educated guess as to what each teams overall record will be, and then, add in some playoff possibilities, awards and culminating with a predicted champion.

Well, after several attempts to get the alignment straightened out, I've run out of ideas.  Some of the post just didn't want to transfer aligned as it is on the page I wrote this up on.  I've noticed this type of thing happen before with blogger, and trying to fix it after the fact is often times futile.  Perhaps I'll simply type directly into blogger next time.

AFC

AFC EAST

WEEK		BUFFALO BILLS		MIAMI DOLPHINS		NY JETS		NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
1		@NYJ-W		@HOU-L		BUF-L		@TEN-W
2		KC-W		OAK-W		@PIT-W		ARZ-W
3		@CLE-W		NYJ-L		@MIA-W		@BAL-W
4		NE-L		@ARZ-W		SF-L		@BUF-W
5		@SF-L		@CIN-L		HOU-L		DEN-L
6		@ARZ-W		STL-W		IND-W		@SEA-L
7		TEN-W		BYE		@NE-L		NYJ-W
8		BYE		@NYJ-L		MIA-W		@STL-W
9		@HOU-L		@IND-W		BYE		BYE
10		@NE-L		TEN-L		@SEA-L		BUF-W
11		MIA-W		@BUF-L		@STL-W		IND-W
12		@IND-W		SEA-W		NE-L		@NYJ-L
13		JAX-W		NE-L		ARZ-W		@MIA-W
14		STL-W		@SF-L		@JAX-W		HOU-L
15		SEA-W		JAX-W		@TEN-L		SF-W
16		MIA-W		BUF-L		SD-L		@JAX-W
17		NYJ-L		@NE-L		@BUF-W		MIA-W

TOTAL       11-5                 6-10                  8-8             12-4

AFC NORTH

WEEK		BALTIMORE RAVENS		PITTSBURGH STEELERS		CINCINNATI BENGALS		CLEVELAND BROWNS
1		CIN-W		@DEN-L		@BAL-L		PHI-L
2		@PHI-L		NYJ-L		CLE-W		@CIN-L
3		NE-L		@OAK-W		@WAS-W		BUF-L
4		CLE-W		BYE		@JAX-W		@BAL-L
5		@KC-W		PHI-L		MIA-W		@NYG-L
6		DAL-W		@TEN-W		@CLE-W		CIN-L
7		@HOU-L		@CIN-L		PIT-W		@IND-W
8		BYE		WAS-W		BYE		SD-L
9		@CLE-W		@NYG-L		DEN-L		BAL-L
10		OAK-W		KC-W		NYG-L		BYE
11		@PIT-L		BAL-W		@KC-L		@DAL-L
12		@SD-W		@CLE-W		OAK-W		PIT-L
13		PIT-W		@BAL-L		@SD-L		@OAK-L
14		@WAS-W		SD-W		DAL-W		KC-L
15		DEN-L		@DAL-L		@PHI-L		WAS-W
16		NYG-W		CIN-W		@PIT-L		@DEN-L
17		@CIN-W		CLE-W		BAL-L		@PIT-L
FINAL		11-5		9-7		8-8		2-14

AFC SOUTH

WEEK		JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS		HOUSTON TEXANS		INDIAN. COLTS		TENNESSEE TITANS
1		@MIN-W		MIA-W		@CHI-L		NE-L
2		HOU-L		@JAX-W		@MIN-L		@SD-W
3		@IND-W		@DEN-L		JAX-L		DET-L
4		CIN-L		TEN-W		BYE		@HOU-L
5		CHI-L		@NYJ-W		GB-L		@MIN-W
6		BYE		GB-L		@NYJ-L		PIT-L
7		@OAK-W		BAL-W		CLE-L		@BUF-L
8		@GB-L		BYE		@TEN-L		IND-W
9		DET-W		BUF-W		MIA-L		CHI-L
10		IND-L		@CHI-L		@JAX-W		@MIA-W
11		@HOU-L		JAX-W		@NE-L		BYE
12		TEN-L		@DET-L		BUF-L		@JAX-W
13		@BUF-L		@TEN-W		@DET-L		HOU-L
14		NYJ-L		@NE-W		TEN-L		@IND-W
15		@MIA-L		HOU-W		@HOU-L		NYJ-W
16		NE-L		MIN-W		@KC-W		@GB-L
17		@TEN-L		@IND-W		HOU-L		JAX-W

FINAL                  4-12                    12-4           2-14           8-8

AFC WEST

WEEK		SAN DIEGO CHARGERS		OAKLAND RAIDERS		KANSAS CITY CHIEFS		DENVER BRONCOS
1		@OAK-W		SD-L		ATL-L		PIT-W
2		TEN-L		MIA-L		@BUF-L		@ATL-L
3		ATL-W		PIT-L		@NO-L		HOU-W
4		@KC-L		@DEN-L		SD-W		OAK-W
5		@NO-L		BYE		BAL-L		@NE-W
6		DEN-W		@ATL-L		@TB-L		@SD-L
7		BYE		JAX-L		BYE		BYE
8		@CLE-W		@KC-L		OAK-W		NO-L
9		KC-L		TB-W		@SD-W		@CIN-W
10		@TB-W		@BAL-L		@PIT-L		@CAR-L
11		@DEN-L		NO-W		CIN-W		SD-W
12		BAL-L		@CIN-L		DEN-W		@KC-L
13		CIN-W		CLE-W		CAR-W		TB-L
14		@PIT-L		DEN-W		@CLE-L		@OAK-L
15		CAR-W		KC-L		@OAK-W		@BAL-W
16		@NYJ-W		@CAR-W		IND-W		CLE-W
17		OAK-L		@SD-W		@DEN-L		KC-W
FINAL		8-8		6-10		7-9		10-6

Final AFC Standings

EAST

New England      12-4

Buffalo                11-5

NYJ                      8-8

Miami                           6-10

NORTH

Baltimore            11-5

Pittsburgh           9-7

Cincinnati            8-8

Cleveland            2-14

SOUTH

Houston              12-4

Tennessee          8-8

Jacksonville                  4-12

Indianapolis        2-14

WEST

Denver                10-6

SD                       8-8

KC                       7-9

Oakland              6-10

Playoffs

1. Houston          12-4 H2H over NE

2. New England  12-4

3. Baltimore        11-5

4. Denver            10-6

5. Buffalo            11-5

6. Pittsburgh       9-7

Wild Card Round

Pittsburgh @ Baltimore

         Baltimore- 24-21 OT

Buffalo @ Denver

         Buffalo- 17-13

Divisional Round

Buffalo @ Houston

         Houston-34-24

Baltimore @ New England

         Baltimore-31-30

AFC Championship

Baltimore @ Houston

         Baltimore 28-24

AFC Comeback Player of the Year- Peyton Manning, DEN, QB

AFC Offensive MVP- Tom Brady, NE, QB

AFC Defensive MVP- Mario Williams, BUF, DE

AFC Offensive ROY- Kendall Wright, TEN, WR

AFC Defensive MVP- Stephon Gilmore, Buffalo CB

AFC Coach Of The Year- Chan Gailey, Buffalo

NFC

NFC EAST

WEEK		DALLAS COWBOYS		WASHINGTON REDSKINS		NY GIANTS		PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
1		@NYG-L		@NO-L		DAL-W		@CLE-W
2		@SEA-W		@STL-L		TB-W		BAL-W
3		TB-W		CIN-L		@CAR-W		@ARZ-W
4		CHI-L		@TB-L		@PHI-W		NYG-L
5		BYE		ATL-L		CLE-W		@PIT-W
6		@BAL-L		MIN-W		@SF-W		DET-L
7		@CAR-W		@NYG-L		WAS-W		BYE
8		NYG-W		@PIT-L		@DAL-L		ATL-L
9		@ATL-L		CAR-W		PIT-W		@NO-L
10		@PHI-W		BYE		@CIN-W		DAL-L
11		CLE-W		PHI-L		BYE		@WAS-W
12		WAS-W		@DAL-L		GB-L		CAR-W
13		PHI-L		NYG-L		@WAS-W		@DAL-W
14		@CIN-L		BAL-L		NO-W		@TB-W
15		PIT-W		@CLE-L		@ATL-L		CIN-W
16		NO-L		@PHI-W		@BAL-L		WAS-L
17		@WAS-W		DAL-L		PHI-W		@NYG-L

TOTAL       9-7                   3-13                  12-4                    9-7

NFC NORTH

WEEK		MINNESOTA VIKINGS		GREEN BAY PACKERS		DETROIT LIONS		CHICAGO BEARS
1		JAX-L		@SF-W		STL-W		IND-W
2		@IND-W		CHI-W		@SF-L		@GB-L
3		SF-L		@SEA-W		@TEN-W		STL-L
4		@DET-L		NO-L		MIN-W		@DAL-W
5		TEN-L		@IND-W		BYE		@JAX-W
6		@WAS-L		@HOU-W		@PHI-W		BYE
7		ARZ-W		@STL-W		@CHI-L		DET-W
8		TB-W		JAX-W		SEA-W		CAR-L
9		@SEA-W		ARZ-W		@JAX-L		@TEN-W
10		DET-L		BYE		@MIN-W		HOU-W
11		BYE		@DET-L		GB-W		@SF-L
12		@CHI-L		@NYG-W		HOU-W		MIN-W
13		@GB-L		MIN-W		IND-W		SEA-W
14		CHI-L		DET-L		@GB-W		@MIN-W
15		@STL-L		@CHI-L		@ARZ-W		GB-W
16		@HOU-L		TEN-W		ATL-L		@ARZ-L
17		GB-L		@MIN-W		CHI-L		@DET-W
FINAL		4-12		12-4		11-5		11-5

NFC SOUTH

WEEK		CAROLINA PANTHERS		ATLANTA FALCONS		NEW ORLEANS SAINTS		TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
1		@TB-W		@KC-W		WAS-W		CAR-L
2		NO-L		DEN-W		@CAR-W		@NYG-L
3		NYG-L		@SD-L		KC-W		@DAL-L
4		@ATL-L		CAR-W		@GB-W		WAS-W
5		SEA-W		@WAS-W		SD-W		BYE
6		BYE		OAK-W		BYE		KC-W
7		DAL-L		BYE		@TB-L		NO-W
8		@CHI-W		@PHI-W		@DEN-W		@MIN-L
9		@WAS-L		DAL-W		PHI-W		@OAK-L
10		DEN-W		@NO-L		ATL-W		SD-L
11		TB-W		ARZ-W		@OAK-L		@CAR-L
12		@PHI-L		@TB-L		SF-L		ATL-W
13		@KC-L		NO-W		@ATL-L		@DEN-W
14		ATL-W		@CAR-L		@NYG-L		PHI-L
15		@SD-L		NYG-W		TB-W		@NO-L
16		OAK-L		@DET-W		@DAL-W		STL-W
17		@NO-L		TB-W		CAR-W		@ATL-L

FINAL                  6-10                    12-4           11-5               6-10

NFC WEST

WEEK		SAN FRANCISCO 49ers		ST. LOUIS @DET-L		ARIZONA CARDINALS		SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
1		@GB-L		WAS-W		SEA-W		@ARZ-W
2		DET-W		MIA-L		@NE-L		DAL-L
3		@MIN-W		@CHI-L		PHI-L		GB-L
4		@NYJ-W		SEA-L		MIA-L		@STL-W
5		BUF-W		ARZ-L		@STL-W		@CAR-L
6		NYG-L		@MIA-L		BUF-L		NE-W
7		SEA-W		GB-W		@MIN-L		@SF-L
8		@ARZ-L		NE-L		SF-W		@DET-L
9		BYE		BYE		@GB-L		MIN-L
10		STL-W		@SF-L		BYE		NYJ-W
11		CHI-W		NYJ-L		@ATL-L		BYE
12		@NO-W		@ARZ-W		STL-L		@MIA-L
13		@STL-W		SF-L		@NYJ-L		@CHI-L
14		MIA-W		@BUF-L		@SEA-L		ARZ-W
15		@NE-L		MIN-L		DET-W		@BUF-L
16		@SEA-L		@TB-L		CHI-L		SF-W
17		ARZ-W		@SEA-W		@SF-L		STL-L
FINAL		11-5		4-12		4-12		6-10

Final NFC Standings

EAST

New York            12-4

Philadelphia        9-7

Dallas                  9-7

Washington                 3-13

NORTH

Green Bay           12-4

Chicago               11-5

Detroit                11-5

Minnesota           4-12

SOUTH

Atlanta                12-4

New Orleans       11-5

Carolina              6-10

Tampa Bay          6-10

WEST

San Francisco      11-5

Seattle                6-10

Arizona               4-12

St. Louis              4-12

Playoffs

1. Atlanta            12-4 Better Conf. Record over GB, H2H NYG

2. Green Bay       12-4 H2H over NYG

3. NYG                 12-4

4. San Francisco  11-5

5. New Orleans   11-5

6. Chicago           11-5

*NO, CHI & DET all tied at 11-5.  DET lost both games H2H Vs. CHI and only game H2H Vs. NO., so DET eliminated.  CHI finished with all five losses in conference, whereas NO went 4-1 in conference, so they get 5^th and CHI gets 6^th.

Wild Card Round

Chicago @ NYG

         NYG- 35-24

NO @ SF

         SF- 30-28

Divisional Round

SF @ Atlanta

         SF-21-17

NYG @ Green Bay

         Green Bay-38-28

NFC Championship

SF @ Green Bay

         Green Bay 34-21

NFC Comeback Player of the Year- Randy Moss, SF, WR

NFC Offensive MVP- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay, QB

NFC Defensive MVP- Clay Matthews, Green Bay, LB

NFC Offensive ROY- Robert Griffin III, Washington, QB

NFC Defensive ROY- Nick Perry, Green Bay, LB

NFC Coach Of The Year- Lovie Smith, Chicago

Super Bowl

Baltimore Vs. Green Bay

         Green Bay- 41

         Baltimore- 27