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2011 NFL Season: Final Predictions

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In my ever changing predictions…I think I have watched enough Pre Season, analyzed enough transactions, and finally trust my gut enough to put it down in writing….My season predictions.

AFC East    
New England Patriots 12–4 Very Established team with a franchise QB…problems arise with physicality
New York Jets 10–6 Solid team with a great pressure filled defense…I think Sanchez will miss some of his weapons
Buffalo Bills 7–9 Slowly improving team.  Does Fitzpatrick have enough help on offense though?
Miami Dolphins 5–11 I see this team plummeting around midseason…lame duck coach will only inspire team so long.
     
AFC North    
Pittsburgh Steelers 12–4 Does this team ever slow down?  Offense looks on par with defense.
Baltimore Ravens 10–6 Could be the last hurrah for Ray Lewis and Ed Reed?  Too bad I don’t see them slaying the Steelers
Cleveland Browns 6–10 Team is going the right direction and will push the Steelers and Ravens…in 2012
Cincinnati Bengals 3–13 Team is in rebuild mode…Bengals are in constant rebuild mode.
     
AFC South    
Houston Texans 10–6 I feel like I am not studying history when making this prediction.
Indianapolis Colts 9–7 Mojo is just not there for the Colts who will fall behind the 8 ball quickly.
Tennessee Titans 6–10 Nice to see CJ back but this team has defensive problems that will hinder them.
Jacksonville Jaguars 5–11 QB play, lack of weapons, and a defense that can not be counted on will make Del Rio’s seat…very warm.
     
AFC West    
San Diego Chargers 11–5 Team is built for a championship…coaches will keep them from attaining it.
Kansas City Chiefs 7–9 Chiefs will regret letting Weis go.
Oakland Raiders 6–10 I sense the Raiders are going to be horribly inconsistent from week to week.  Just a guess.
Denver Broncos 5–11 I think Elway/Fox will get the Broncos going the right direction…but time and patience will be needed.
     
Wild Card Winners  
Jets @ Chargers Chargers Jets just aren’t as good and Rex Ryan can only do so much.
Ravens @ Texans Ravens Texans just are too green in the Playoffs and it’s a Rule of Thumb the Ravens are always good for 1 playoff win.
     
Divisional Round    
Chargers @ Steelers Steelers No way the Chargers go into Pittsburgh and pull out a victory.
Ravens @ Patriots Ravens Patriots lack of physicality on offensive and defensive line will be exposed against the Ravens.
     
AFC Championship    
Ravens @ Steelers Steelers Sorry Ravens fans but I do not even remember the last time the Ravens beat the Steelers when Big Ben was playing.
     
Super Bowl    
Steelers vs. Falcons Steelers Close game, but Steelers will come up on top in another great Super Bowl
     
     
     
NFC East    
Philadelphia Eagles 11–5 Offensive line and Vick’s health will prevent them from winning more.
Dallas Cowboys 10–6 I think Garrett will get the Cowboys back to elite status.
New York Giants 9–7 Tough offseason for the Giants losing Austin, Thomas, and Amukamara for a while…doesn’t bode well.
Washington Redskins 6–10 Offense looks sound with Shanahan family running it…too bad defense will have some problems.
     
NFC North    
Green Bay Packers 12–4 There will be no Super Bowl Hangover for this team.
Detroit Lions 11–5 If injuries do not hit this team, they can hang with anyone.
Chicago Bears 8–8 Lot of luck went their way in 2010…unlikely it will happen 2 years in a row.  Plus Bears always let down after good season.
Minnesota Vikings 5–11 Lines of scrimmage are not what they once were.
     
NFC South    
Atlanta Falcons 12–4 Hardly any weaknesses on the team.  I think they are primed for greatness.
New Orleans Saints 11–5 Brees looks past last season turnovers…I sense a battle for the NFC South Crown.
Tampa Bay Buccs 8–8 I give this team the Most Overrated Label.  Young and inexperienced…I think 2012 will be there year.
Carolina Panthers 3–13 Newton will struggle and this team will be discussing Andrew Luck next season….I hope I am wrong.
     
NFC West    
St. Louis Rams 9–7 Weak division will allow a mediocre team to post 9 wins.
Arizona Cardinals 8–8 I think Kolb to Fitzgerald will be exciting…too bad the rest of the team is not.
Seattle Seahawks 5–11 No QB will doom the team.  I think not bringing back Hasselbeck was a sign that they will be in play for Luck.
San Fransisco 49ers 4–12 They look plain horrible.  Bottom line.
     
Wild Card Winners  
Lions @ Eagles Lions Vick will be on his last legs at this time and will not be able to escape Suh and the rest of the Pride.
Saints @ Rams Saints Saints will not repeat last season’s NFC West debacle.
     
Divisional Round    
Lions @ Falcons Falcons Close game but Falcons will not be upset at home.
Saints @ Packers Packers Battle supreme comes down to playing in Lambeau Field
     
NFC Championship    
Falcons @ Packers Falcons Matt Ryan will earn his elite status this post season.

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