2011 NFL Season Predictions

Believe the hype!
AFC East
1. New England 11-5 (Albert Haynesworth a leader? No!)
2. NY Jets 11-5 (Rex Ryan has earned the right to talk smack)
3. Buffalo 6-10 (Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't that bad)
4. Miami 3-13 (The 'Fins fall apart)

AFC North
1. Pittsburgh 11-5 (Steelers remain steady)
2. Baltimore 10-6 (Ravens would love a home playoff game)
3. Cleveland 8-8 (Believe a little in Colt McCoy)
4. Cincinnati 4-12 (Same old Bungles)

AFC South
1. Houston 9-7 (Gary Kubiak out if Texans don't make the playoffs)
2. Indianapolis 9-7 (Thought this even if with Manning)
3. Tennessee 8-8 (Comeback season for Matthew Hasselbeck)
4. Jacksonville 3-13 (Jags look dysfunctional)

AFC West
1. San Diego 13-3 ('Bolts too talented not to put it together)
2. Denver 9-7 (Big season for Kyle Orton on his way out)
3. Oakland 6-10 (No one knows what Raiders are doing)
4. Kansas City 5-11 (First to worst)

Wild cards: NY Jets, Baltimore. AFC Champion: San Diego.

NFC East
1. Philadelphia 11-5 (NFL doesn't have Dream Teams)
2. NY Giants 9-7 (Tom Coughlin refuses to give in)
3. Dallas 9-7 (Offensive line, secondary a concern)
4. Washington 7-9 (Solid defense, questionable offense)

NFC North
1. Green Bay 12-4 (Aaron Rodgers starting a historic run)
2. Minnesota 10-6 (Donovan F. McNabb has something to prove)
3. Chicago 7-9 (Bears caught a lot breaks last season)
4. Detroit 7-9 (Lions are this season's overhyped team)

NFC South
1. Atlanta 11-5 (Falcons' defense needs to step up)
2. New Orleans 11-5 (Darren Sproles a big addition - really)
3. Tampa Bay 8-8 (Bucs will be better and win fewer games)
4. Carolina 3-13 (This is what you get with a rookie quarterback)

NFC West
1. St. Louis 10-6 (Big leap for Sam Bradford)
2. Arizona 8-8 (Kevin Kolb improved QB situation just by signing)
3. San Francisco 4-12 (Talk about a QB situation)
4. Seattle 3-13 (The worst QB situation in the league)

Wild cards: New Orleans, Minnesota. NFC Champion: Atlanta.

Super Bowl XLVI: San Diego over Atlanta.