AFC
East - NE (14-2), Miami (8-8), NYJ (8-8), Buffalo (5-9)
I'm all in on the Pats...Miami has talent but with that O line don't think they can break through. The Jets defense is scary...I think they'll get off to a poor start with a tough schedule. Have the talent to make it back to .500, but they may also implode and go 5-11. Buffalo lost Alonso and EJ Manuel doesn't seem to have the right stuff. If EJ breaks out though, they could snag a wild card.
North - Cincy (12-4), Baltimore (8-8), Pittsburgh (7-9), Cleveland (3-13)
Cincy is deep and, playoff questions aside, the way he's looked this preseason I think Dalton is poised for a big season. I don't know enough about Pitt right now, and there defense is getting younger and better so am tempted to give them 9 wins and a WC. Cleveland has talent, but not at QB or WR or RB -- going out on a limb here, but I think skill position players are helpful, but that's just me.
South - Indy (10-6), Tennessee (7-9), Houston (7-9), Jacksonville (5-11)
Indy isn't that great, but has a weak schedule. Whisenhunt isn't a great coach, but the Titans are pretty good if Locker stays healthy and progresses a bit more. Houston has talent but no QB, and Jacksonville I'm really tempted to project as a breakout team. But I think they stick with Henne in almost a 1-season tank mode and will be ready to roll by next year.
West - Denver (11-5), San Diego (10-6), Kansas City (6-10), Oakland (5-11)
Denver is really good, but killer schedule and some injuries. That might be a bit optimistic on SD, but agree with Danoo on KC taking a step back. I think Oakland wins some games and is competitive once they start playing Carr (2-14 if they stick with Schaub_
WC - SD & tie breakers
NFC
East - Philly (12-4), Washington (8-8), Dallas (7-9), NYG (4-12)
I feel like Philly is a huge breakout team this year. Washington has a good defense, running game and it all depends on RGIII -- 10-6 if he's good, 6-10 if he sucks, so will say 8-8. Dallas is better than people say, and the Giants are as bad as people think.
North - Green Bay (10-6), Detroit (10-6), Chicago (9-7), Minnesota (5-11)
I love some of these teams -- GB looks really good and, laugh at me, but I think Caldwell is just the right fit to discipline Detroit's talent. Chicago I like a lot, too, but still lacking on defense. Minny to me is a bit like Jacksonville -- wouldn't be shocked by a breakout, but only when Bridgewater is the QB and probably not for another year.
South - New Orleans (12-4), Tampa (8-8) Atlanta (7-9), Carolina (3-13)
New Orleans looks great. Tampa will be tough -- good talent, better coaching now. Atlanta ...I dunno...I do really think that Carolina will implode.
West - Seattle (12-4), San Fran (10-6), Arizona (8-8), St. Louis (5-11)
Seattle looks like the best team in the NFL, though their record will reflect a tough schedule. SF isn't as good as people think and AZ is close but Carson Palmer only gets you so far in this division. St. Louis would have been a pick for 10 wins, but I just don't see how they do that with S. Hill as their QB.
WC - SF and Det
AFCCG - NE over Denver
NFCCG - Seattle over NO
Super Bowl - NE over Seattle
