The NFL is officially through the halfway point in the season after the MNF game, so it's a good time for me to review my predictions at this point in the season. This is coming out in four two division segments leading up to the first NFL Network broadcast of the year, first with the four NFC divisions, then with the four AFC divisions. Also, to quote my friend over at The Frosh 15, in making NFL predictions, you can review them, in life it takes Jesus. So, here it goes.
NFC East
Washington Redskins: (Prediction: 7-9, with Haynesworth and Campbell not doing too hot)
Well, that's been pretty money, just they've been worse than exprected. Also included, Jim Zorn will probably be fired at the end of the season, awful hire to begin with.
New Prediction: 5-11
Dallas Cowboys: (Prediction: 8-8 with Phillips being gone at end of year and not a prolific offense)
I'll eat my words here, as Dallas hasn't missed a beat without T.O. Also, Miles Austin has developed a repore with Tony Romo the past few weeks. Phillips now may get a new deal, and Romo just needs to get past one playoff game and win it.
New Predction: 10-6, wild card berth.
N.Y. Giants: (Prediction: 10-6 with offense performing below average without Plaxico Burress)
The Giants have been on a slide, losing 4 straight, and haven't really felt the effect of losing Burress. But, they have felt Brandon Jacobs not performing so well, contributing to the losing streak.
New Prediction: 8-8
Philadelphia Eagles: (Prediction: 11-5, Vick won't be game changer, and will do great community service)
Vick hasn't done squat since coming back, aside from proving me right, that he has been a model citizen, and doing community service by speaking with schools and helping the SPCA. They've played to the level of their opponent, which explains their record of 5-3.
New Prediction: 10-6, division winner, by beating Dallas in week 17.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Bucs: (Prediction: 5-11, Free man will start by Thanksgiving, rebuilding year)
Bang on correct, except that Leftwich just wasn't performing well at all. Freeman just started his first game, which coincidentally was the Bucs first win, they'll still finish last though.
New Prediction: 4-12
Carolina Panthers: (Prediction: 8-8, Not be as good as last season)
Correct, as they're now 3-5, and Jake Delhomme hasn't been too good, throwing the most INTs in the league. Running game is still very solid, with the 2 headed monster of Stewart and Williams.
New Prediction: 6-10
Atlanta Falcons: (Prediction: 9-7, Turner and Gonzalez losing a step and not being as good, just missing playoffs)
They've been very consistent, losing only to division leaders NE, NO, and DAL. Plus, those losses weren't by that much. Ryan and Gonzalez have hooked up a lot and Tony Gonzalez is having another very solid yr.
New Prediction: 10-6, wild card berth.
New Orleans Saints: (Prediction: 10-6, with Brees throwing for over 3 miles and D keeping teams in check)
Brees has been very solid, but now the Saints have a running game to go along with Brees and their passing game. Defense has also kept teams in check, with Darren Sharper being such a ball-hawk and leading the league in Interceptions with 7. Maybe best team in the league, with a great offense and solid defense, could win NFC.
New Prediction: 13-3, win NFC South.
Tomorrow: NFC North and West review and new predictions.
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