Just for fun, I'm going to take a stab at the playoff teams and their records...
AFC
1. Indy (16-0) - They're just that good...
2. Denver (12-4) - Maybe the only team that poses a challenge to the Colts... however I think they'll lose this weekend and their final game (@ SD).
3. Pittsburgh (11-5) - I think they'll beat the Bengals this weekend, lose to the Bears the following weekend, and win out. They'll win the division on the tiebreaker.
4. New England (9-7) - They're getting a little healthier and they've got a pretty easy schedule. However, I think they'll lose their wild card game.
5. Cincinnati (11-5) - Slipping a little... I think they need to win in Pittsburgh this weekend to win the division.
6. Jacksonville (11-5) - They play Indy, and four of the worst teams in the league -- Garrard is a very good backup QB... they'll win at least three of these.
OUT: San Diego (10-6) - They need to win 4 of 5... and I think Week 16 @ Kansas City will kill them.
OUT: Chiefs (9-7) - Very, very tough schedule left.
NFC
1. Seattle (12-4) - I think they'll lose their last two games and still finish 1st.
2. Chicago (12-4) - A couple of tough games left, but their defense gives them a chance every weekend.
3. Carolina (11-5) - Four tough games left... but three of them are at home.
4. New York Giants (10-6) - If they can beat Dallas at home this weekend, the rest of their schedule is pretty easy.
5. Dallas (10-6) - I think they're a solid team, but I lost some confidence in them on Turkey Day... (they'll finish 5th because NYG will beat them by >3 points this weekend).
6. Tampa Bay (10-6) - It all comes down to Week 16 at home against Atlanta... and I think the Bucs will beat them again.
OUT: Atlanta (9-7) - Three tough road games lead to their demise.
OUT: Minnesota (8-8) - 257 points allowed in 11 games does not equal a playoff spot.
Playoffs (for now, at least...)
Cincy over New England
Pittsburgh over Jax
Carolina over Tampa
Dallas over New York (Parcells wins when it counts)
Indy over Cincy
Denver over Pittsburgh
Dallas over Seattle (see a theme here?)
Chicago over Carolina (Defense @ home)
Indy over Denver
Dallas over Chicago
Indy over Dallas
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