Another NFL season is about to begin and I couldn’t wait. I love my New York Yankees and the sport of baseball, but hey I’m ready to see some guys kicking the shit out of each other. Plus we’ve got so many storylines in the league this year that it should be pretty exciting.
There was one major thing that stood out to me while looking over the top tier of teams, and that’s that no one stands out as a favorite. Yes, you have the defending champions Pittsburgh Steelers, Brett Favre in Minnesota, Tom Brady back in New England and a dangerous QB combo in Philadelphia but none of them stand out from each other. They’ve all got us good a chance as the others.
Throw in the Falcons, Giants, Colts, Ravens and a few others, and you can see that this is going to be a great season.
How did I come up with my records? I went through every game on this year’s schedule picking a winner. So if you add everything up you come out to a perfect .500 record. Let’s get started.
AFC East
1. New England Patriots 13-3
2. New York Jets 9-7
3. Buffalo Bills 8-8
4. Miami Dolphins 8-8
AFC North
1. Pittsburgh Steelers 11-5
2. Baltimore Ravens 11-5
3. Cincinnati Bengals 7-9
4. Cleveland Browns 7-9
AFC South
1. Indianapolis Colts 12-4
2. Tennessee Titans 9-7
3. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8
4. Houston Texans 5-11
AFC West
1. San Diego Chargers 11-5
2. Denver Broncos 5-11
3. Kansas City Chiefs 5-11
4. Oakland Raiders 4-12
AFC Division Winners – New England, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, San Diego
AFC Wild Cards – Baltimore, New York
NFC East
1. Philadelphia Eagles 11-5
2. New York Giants 10-6
3. Dallas Cowboys 8-8
4. Washington Redskins 6-10
NFC North
1. Minnesota Vikings 11-5
2. Green Bay Packers 10-6
3. Chicago Bears 9-7
4. Detroit Lions 2-14
NFC South
1. Atlanta Falcons 10-6
2. New Orleans Saints 9-7
3. Carolina Panthers 6-10
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-11
NFC West
1. Seattle Seahawks 9-7
2. Arizona Cardinals 9-7
3. St. Louis Rams 4-12
4. San Francisco 49ers 3-13
NFC Division Winners – Philadelphia, Minnesota, Atlanta, Seattle
NFC Wild Cards – New York, Green Bay
PLAYOFFS
Wild Card Round
AFC Game 1 – New York Jets @ Pittsburgh – Winner – Pittsburgh
AFC Game 2 – Baltimore @ San Diego – Winner – San Diego
NFC Game 1 – New York Giants @ Atlanta – Winner – New York Giants
NFC Game 2 – Green Bay @ Seattle – Winner – Green Bay
Divisional Round
AFC Game 1 – San Diego @ Indianapolis – Winner – San Diego
AFC Game 2 – Pittsburgh @ New England – Winner – New England
NFC Game 1 – New York Giants @ Philadelphia -Winner – Philadelphia
NFC Game 2 – Green Bay @ Minnesota -Winner – Green Bay
Championships
AFC – San Diego @ New England – Winner – New England
NFC – Green Bay @ Philadelphia – Winner – Philadelphia
Super Bowl
New England and Philadelphia
Super Bowl Winner – New England Patriots.
MVP – Tom Brady, New England Patriots
Offensive Player of the Year – Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings
Defensive Player of the Year – Richard Seymour, Oakland Raiders (the team’s lone bright spot as he plays with huge chip on his shoulder)
Rookie of the Year – Mark Sanchez, New York Jets
Comeback Player of the Year – Tom Brady, New England Patriots (obviously)
Coach of the Year – Jim Mora, Seattle Seahawks
So there we go those are my predictions. Hate having most peoples two preseason favorites but that’s how it played out based on the playoff matchups. This page will stay up for the entire year to see how accurate it winds up.
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You’re way off. Super Bowl is going to be Eagles beating the Texans. Rarely does the most popular pick ever win the Super Bowl. I think the last time it all actually synched up Vegas oddsmakers and the media prognosticators was in 2004 with the Patriots winning repeating and winning their 3rd championship. Whether they one that one legitamitely is anyone’s guess though.
James you’re right its very rare for the most popular pick to win it. Which is why I’m not liking having either the Eagles or Pats in the final.
BUT
Based on current rosters and how the playoff matchups would set up with those records, they are the most likely to get there.
i have to say vikings vs patriots ……..honestly i say patriots on top but will be rooting for vikings nonetheless
damn what are you smokin???
49ers 3-13 thats some bs
[...] 2009 NFL Predictions [...]
How about Vikings vs. Patriots?
Pats are not going 13-3, Saints are the best in the South, and the Steelers are better than 11-5.
Super Bowl will be an all PA affair – Steelers vs Philly
I’d agree with a healthy Saints team but they are far from it. Both of their top running backs are gimps right now, can’t count on them for anything. And without a running game, Drew Brees will be getting teed off on by defenses.
[...] Richard Seymour, Oakland Raiders DL – What a trade for the Raiders. They make a trade and player almost refuses to show up. Seymour shows up Saturday and plays on Monday with no practice. The results 2 sacks and 3 tackles. He’s got a chip on his shoulder and wants to make the Pats regret the move, it’s why I’m keeping him listed as my predicted 2009 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. [...]