Saurabh's NFL Predictions

Starting up my annual NFL Predictions which are 40% knowledge 60% bias which means as always the Niners will win the Superbowl this year!

Division Analysis
NFC North
First of all I hate Brett Favre and I can write entire post about how he thinks he is better then the game and will fade at the end of the year when the Vikings need him the most. Lions will win a game this year but not get more than 2. Expect big seasons from Ryan Grant and Aaron Rodgers. Vikings will start strong and have the pieces to be a contender but Brett Favre will choke and be hurt near end of season. I love Cutler and he gives Bears an offensive threat at all times to go together with a strong defense. I am picking Bears to win the division but expect Packers and Vikings to be in hunt entire year.

Lions 2-14
Packers 9-7
Vikings 8-8
Bears 10-6


NFC South
The Bucs are the only team in this division without playoff hopes. The Saints need to stay healthy and have fixed some defensive issues but still think they are very 1 dimensional and don't have enough. Panthers look the best on paper and are most complete team in the division. The problem here is Jake can't win big games. The Falcons have it all stud qb, stud rb, decent defense plus Tony Gonzo. Falcons win division but Panthers are playoff bound as well.


Falcons 12-4
Bucs 4-12
Panthers 11-5
Saints 8-8


NFC East
This is the most competitive division and I really have no clue how it will all play out. The redskins will improve again but without strong QB play they don't make it out of the NFC east. ELI was overpaid this summer and needs to prove why but I think he struggles not having Plaxico as he did last year after the incident. The Cowboys most talented team on paper in NFC but don't have coach or motivation to link it all together. The big screen blocking punts could be an amazing home field advantage. Eagles I love MIKE VICK and MCnabb, I want to be the guy who makes the plays for those 2. I am watching every Eagle game this season. Eagles win division but barely and every team in division has more than 7 wins.

Eagles 11-5
Cowboys 10-6
Giants 9-7
Redskins 7-9

NFC West
Rams and Seahawks are not doing anything this year so I won't waste time on them. Cardinals need to establish running game and get better defensively but offensively they scare every team in the league. However, I think Warner gets hurt this year and the Cards hopes end their. The Niners continue the success from last year put in consistent running and quarterback play. If they can manufacture a pass rush then there is no doubt about them winning the division but if not could be another long season for all us faithful. BTW Crabtree is an IDIOT.

Niners 10-6
Cardinals 9-7
Seahawks 5-11
Rams 4-12

AFC North
Cleveland struggles once again. Cincinnati will regain some form and I expect a great season from Palmer. Unfortunately with no D and Ravens and Steelers they go no where. I am not sold on Flaco and don't think the Ravens have enough offense to win the division. Steelers return it all but could be interesting to see how Ben handles his off court problems.

Steelers 13-3
Bengals 8-8
Ravens 7-9
Browns 3-13


AFC South
The Texans made no big moves and will continue to be on the basement of the division. The Jags will bounce back from last year but they are outclassed by the Colts and Titans. Colts lose the Dungy and his intangibles so I think they take a slight hit but will end the season strong. Titans have great running game and game changing d. Expect them to have another great season.

Titans 12-4
Colts 10-6
Jags 7-9
Texans 5-11

AFC East
Starting a rookie quarterback is to tough and sure Ryan did it but Sanchez won't be able to take Jets to playoffs yet. Dolphins and Bills will have subpar years. I hate to say it but easy division plus Brady back means big year for Moss and the Pats. They have very soft schedule as well and will run away with division.

Pats 14-2
Jets 7-9
Dolphins 6-10
Bills 4-12

AFC West
Chiefs are garbage. Raiders will probably have 5 knocked out assistants by end of year. Broncos have no defense and no QB to keep them in games. Chargers most talented team in league will cakewalk through the division. LT going to have big year.

Chargers 13-3
Raiders 6-10
Broncos 5-11
Chiefs 2-14


NFC Playoffs
1. Falcons
2. Eagles
3. Bears
4. Niners
5. Panthers
6. Cowboys

Round 1
Cowboys over Bears
Niners over Panthers

Round 2
Falcons over Cowboys
Eagles over Niners

Round 3
Falcons over Eagles


AFC Playoffs
1.Pats
2.Chargers
3.Steelers
4.Titans
5.Colts
6.Bengals

Round 1
Steelers over Bengals
Colts over Titans

Round 2
Colts over Pats
Chargers over Steelers

Round 3
Chargers over Colts.


Superbowl
Chargers over Falcons.

So Superbowl 2010 Champs will be the NINERS!