2014 NFL Predictions, NFC South: New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons

2014 NFL Preseason Predictions: NFC South – New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons

Our next edition of 2014 preseason predictions takes us to the NFC South, where last season was full of surprises. The NFL is so rich with parity and divisional rivalries are so intense that anything is possible, as the NFC South showed. The Atlanta Falcons fell off the face of the earth, while the Carolina Panthers came out of nowhere to steal the division crown. Really, though, this division comes down to how good the New Orleans Saints really are. They cut a lot of pieces, tied down Jimmy Graham, and are in the twilight of Drew Brees’ magical career. Where exactly does that leave them? Let’s take a look.

1. New Orleans Saints (11-5): It’s not just because I moved to New Orleans last year and believe in the magic of this city. It’s not just because of a man crush I have on Drew ...

2014 NFL Preseason Predictions, NFC North: Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers

2014 NFC North, NFL Preseason Predictions: Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears

I used to think the NFC East was the best division in football, but the emergence of Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers, along with the rebuilt Detroit Lions, the consistent Chicago Bears, and Adrian Peterson’s Minnesota Vikings have the NFC North as the best, in my book, from top to bottom over the past few years. Let’s take a look at how the NFC North will shake out in our 2014 NFL Preseason Predictions.

1. Green Bay Packers (12-4): This is a team that knows how to win. Aaron Rodgers will have the Packers in the hunt again this year, and I don’t really see them faltering. A balanced offense and a great coach should have Green Bay taking this one, as long as they stay healthy this year.

2. Chicago Bears (9-7): Does anyone else miss Brian Urlacher? I love the explosive offense the Bears have with Jay ...

2014 NFL Preseason Predictions – NFC East: Cowboys, Giants, Eagles,

NFL Preseason Predictions – NFC East: Cowboys, Giants, Eagles,

I always like to start my NFL predictions with the NFC East. Growing up in New Jersey, this is the division I know best. I follow the Dallas Cowboys closely and grew up with The Triplets winning Super Bowls, and the New York Giants have been one of my most profitable teams to bet with two upset Super Bowl wins while I was handicapping professionally. The Eagles are the team I hate most , which is why this article is so difficult for me to write – they seem poised for the NFC East division title this year.

But that doesn’t mean I’m going to pick them to win it. With every team in this division crawling out of such mediocre 2013 campaigns, I think this is anyone’s year.

1. New York Giants (10-6) – I expect clutter and mediocrity in this division again, but most of all, I expect Eli ...

Super Bowl Pick and Predictions: Denver Broncos over Seattle Seahawks

NFL Playoffs Picks: Super Bowl Prediction – Denver Broncos Vs Seattle Seahawks

I’ve hit the big game every year since the Giants upset the unbeaten Patriots. We’re on something of a streak, and I’ve published this pick for the last five years. Last year, with a great deal of trepidation, we hammered the Ravens and it paid off. This year, with a similar lack of confidence, I’m on the Broncos, but I certainly won’t be laying 12 units of fun like I did last year. Still, if you followed our 8-2 playoff picks, you’re playing with house money. Perhaps it’s a ...

NFL Playoffs Picks: AFC, NFC Championships

NFL Playoff Picks: AFC, NFC Championships: Broncos and 49ers Prevail

We have two NFL games today. Check out our blog post earlier this week for our write ups for these two games. For me, I think the better team in the AFC is definitely the Denver Broncos, and with revenge on their mind I expect a ML victory. On the flip side, I think the 49ers can steal this one in Seattle with all the momentum they’ve built up down the stretch. It should be a great day of football.

Cheers, and good luck.

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NFL Playoffs Picks: Division Round Predictions

NFL Playoffs Predictions: Divisional Round Picks

After going 3-1 against the spread in the first round of the playoffs, we’re back at it again hoping to stay hot as the NFL season comes to a close. Here are our picks for the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs:

New England Patriots (-7) over Indianapolis Colts

These are two teams that are not complete. The Colts are without their top wide receiver, and their offense has stumbled down the stretch as a result. Still, their incredible comeback has them in the second round. The Pats are on a bye and home, so that should be enough for their mad genius coach to shut down the Colts. I know the Patriots are missing some weapons and -7 has me nervous against a team as lucky as the Colts seem to be, but I think the Patriots will win this game and lean to New England to cover.

Patriots 34 – Colts 20

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NFL Picks Week 17: Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

NFL Picks: Week 17 – Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears

This is it! Everything is on the line with a division championship game. Winner takes all. NFC North with a win, home with a loss. Does it get any better than this?

The Green Bay Packers have their fearless leader back and Aaron Rodgers is active for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. The Bears had a chance to win the division last week, but they laid an egg agains the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there any recovery?

I say no. I don’t think you can have your season on ...

NFL Picks: Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

NFL Picks and Predictions: Sunday Night Football – Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles

I wanted to wait for the stakes to be laid, and thanks to a miraculous 4th and 12 touchdown from Tony Romo, this game means nothing to the Philadelphia Eagles. So, in effect, you have a must-win game for the Bears and a meaningless game for the Eagles. The Bears also getting three points. This seems too good to be true.

The Chicago Bears have their quarterback back and healthy, and two of the best wide receivers in football make Jay Cutler’s job pretty easy. I haven’t ...

NFL Picks: Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL Picks and Predictions, Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers – Sunday Night Football

The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to take total control of the division, but this is exactly the type of game they’ve lost in the past. Is it a new look Bengals team that is ready to emerge from a cluttered, mediocre division? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing the role of spoilers, win on their home field?

I look to the match ups here to determine who has an edge, and I like the defensive advantage the Bengals have. Cincy started the year with one of the best fronts in football, but injuries have taken that away to some degree. Still, you have to believe against the Steelers this defense has enough to get the job done. Pittsburgh hasn’t had a running game in years, and a one dimensional offense is very beatable.

Z-Code agrees, giving an edge to the road team here. The spread is tight ...

NFL Picks: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – SNF

NFL Picks: Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints – Sunday Night Football

The Saints don’t lose in the dome. They’re a phenomenal, undefeated, fast, aggressive, consistent team at home. The crowd is loud and helps their defense overachieve, and the turf helps their style of play.

The Carolina Panthers are on fire, and a win here means a lot to a team that has put their slow start well behind them. These divisional rivals have everything on the line, but I question if Carolina can keep up.

New Orleans’ offense is simply too good. The Panthers have a ...