NFL Playoff Predictions

Okay, this is a little late, but I wanted to do it anyway. Disclaimer - I am a Patriots fan and probably overestimate their chances, but hey, they are truly amazing. I wish they would go back to their old uniforms

AFC
1. Patriots - good additions on both sides of the field make them scary, and no one will outscore them
2. Ravens - seems like they improved their offense and their defense is always their bread and butter
3. Texans - Manning out= it's finally Houston's turn
4. Chargers - someone has to win the division
5. Steelers - they could win the North, I label them 1b in their division, always tough on defense and good offense
6. Jets - I hate to put them in, but they have proved to be a good, solid team, I need to see some kind of fall before counting them out
Most Improved - Browns - I doubt they ever win the division, but it seems like they have a solid base to build around

NFC
1. Packers - they are the defending champs and getting all their weapons healthy only makes them more dangerous
2. Buccaneers - my sleeper pick, they are ready to break through and win the South after coming so close last year
3. Cowboys - forget the hype in previous seasons, I think they are for real this year and poised for a big season
4. 49ers - they seem to be the most solid in the division
5. Saints - I like Reggie Bush, but maybe they are better without him?
6. Bears - I like the Bears to sneak in if Cutler can stay on his feet
Most Improved - Lions - I think they just miss the playoffs, not bad in the shadows of an 0-fer season

Wildcard Games

Jets over Texans
Steelers over Chargers

Cowboys over Bears
Saints over 49ers

Divisional Games

Patriots beat the Jets again
Steelers get revenge against the Ravens in defensive slugfest

Packers beat rival Bears
Saints' experience outlasts Buccaneers

How's that for divisional rematches? It wasn't planned.

Conference Championships

Patriots are too much for the Steelers
Saints improved game takes out Packers

Super Bowl
Patriots win again in Indianapolis, digging up memories of their domination in that city, especially since Peyton Manning isn't suited up

Patriots 45 - Saints 27