NFC Way-Too-Early Playoff Picture

[Merlin]

Figured what the hell, we're halfway through the sched so why not. Here's what we have right now, and what yours truly projects for this year's second season:

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NFC East
Redskins 5-2
Eagles 4-4

Division Outlook: Eagles still are probably favored by most, but I think the Skins can win the division particularly since the addition of Clinton-Dix was such a shrewd gain for their defense. Either way I think you have two playoff teams in this division.

NFC North
Bears 4-3
Vikings 4-3-1
Packers 3-3-1

Division Outlook: Bears are in a good spot but I don't think their QB is ready to sustain things. Vikes will likely win that division IMO and the Packers are going to chase that wildcard with the Bears.

NFC South
Saints 6-1
Panthers 5-2

Division Outlook: Saints will hopefully receive a big setback this weekend courtesy of our Rams, but I expect them to win the division rather easily. Panthers are playing some great ball right now but I personally am not a believer in them, that said they are definitely a contender as of this moment.

NFC West
Rams 8-0
Seahawks 4-3

Division Outlook: Rams pretty much have it sewn up. Seahawks are like many of the other teams above but their defense is clicking quite nicely and I think they will be a playoff quality team come end of the season.


NFC Wildcard Outlook: I think the wildcard will look something like this...

5. Eagles.
6. Panthers.
7. Packers.
8. Seahawks.

 

[bomebadeeda]

I'm not buying the Eagles. They have too tough a schedule. They play the Redskins twice. (at) Us, the Saints, (at) The Panthers and the Squawks. There are 4 losses in there. That's only 8-8. I see the Panthers (or the Saints) as 1 WC. The other will probably come from the NFC North.

 

[Noregar]

Our Rams take the West of course
Redskins take the East.
Packers or Vikings take the North
Saints win the South
My wildcard predictions are Panthers and Seahawks (both teams are on roll).
The Eagles or the Bears could also slip in but I expect only one team from the North and East get in because the records for those Divisions will be tightly clustered and they will be trading wins form each other in the Division.