Predictions for Superbowl winners.

[Flyer]

LET'S GO SEATTLE

 

[Jon | Lqzer]

How 'bout those amazing games this week? Two great, last minute wins, all the upsets, +a tie!

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Ok, my predictions for the rest of the season; be aware, they are very in depth. I'll go over chances for each team that haven't already practically locked up their division. I'll start with the NFC seeds since the playoff picture there isn't that complex.

NFC

Seed 1 (First round bye + home-field advantage): New Orleans Saints (12-4)

Seed 2 (first-round bye): Seattle Seahawks (12-4)

The top 2 seeds are relatively easy to choose, seeing as these are the only two teams that have 9+ wins in the NFC. The rest only have 6 as of now. However, the order which the Saints and the Seahawks will rank is difficult to foresee. In my opinion, whoever wins the game in the Week 13 face-off between the two will earn the #1 seed. The Saints as of now are 9-2, and the Seahawks are 10-1. After this game, I only see each losing 2 games based upon the remaining schedule, putting the Saints at 11-4 and the Seahawks at 12-3. Now what about this upcoming game? The winner of that would take the #1 seed.

Let's say the Seahawks win: they would end the season with a 13-3 record while the Saints would be 11-5, and they get #1.

On the other hand, say the Saints win: the Saints would finish 12-4 and the Seahawks would also finish 12-4. However, the Saints would get #1 because they have the advantage in head-to-head games vs the Seahawks.

Thus, the top two spots will depend entirely on this game. Seeing how I have the Seahawks as the #2 seed and the Saints as the #1, I obviously predict the Saints to win the faceoff. They'll get revenge for what happened 2 seasons ago in the Wildcard round.

Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

The reason I have the Eagles here is because the rest of their schedule is very manageable. They face the red-hot Cardinals next week, which I believe will hand them a loss. However, the Bears and Lions are finding new ways to lose, and I feel that the Eagles can beat both of them. They are also the only other competition for the #3 seed, so even if the Bears, Lions, and Eagles all tie at 10-6, the Eagles will have the head-to-head advantage against both of them. Plus Nick Foles and their offense is on fire, and I don't foresee them cooling off anytime soon. The Cardinals are the only true challenge for the rest.

Seed 4 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Chicago Bears (10-6) ????

This is honestly driving me crazy to figure out. As of now,

• The Bears are 6-5
• The Lions are 6-5
• The Packers are 5-5-1

If they both TIE with the same final record, the Bears and Lions both split in games vs eachother, so head to head advantage won't matter. They've both beaten Minnesota once and will beat Minnesota again. That leaves the good ol' Packers for determining the divisional advantage. The Bears beat Green Bay earlier, but the Lions lost to the Packers. However, next week the Lions play an Aaron Rodgers-less depleted Green Bay team, which should give them the win to split. The Bears play the Packers on the last game of the season: Rodgers will be back by then. Remember, the Packers are also still in the running for winning the NFC North. Looking at the rest of their schedule, by the last game of the season they could very well be 8-6-1. Looking at the Bears schedule, they could be 9-6, if they lose to Philly. The winner of this game would have a higher rank in the division because:

• If the Bears win, they finish 10-6 and Green Bay finishes 8-7-1. The Bears would then win the NFC North because they would be 2-0 against the Packers, as opposed to Detroit who could at BEST be 1-1 vs Green Bay.
• If Green Bay wins, they finish 9-6-1 and Chicago finishes 9-7. Because of the tie, Green Bay has a higher rank.

This leaves Detroit, who I already have losing to Philly as well. At best, they finish 10-6. If the 1st scenario stated above happens, then Chicago would win the NFC North at 10-6 as well because of the head-to-head games vs Green Bay.

• If the second scenario (If Green Bay wins, they finish 9-6-1 and Chicago finishes 9-7. Because of the tie, Green Bay has a higher rank.) happens,

1. If Detroit is 10-6 then they win the division.
2. If Detroit is 9-7, Green Bay wins the division at 9-6-1 because of the tie.

For Green Bay to win the division,

• A) The second scenario listed right above (If Detroit is 9-7, Green Bay wins the division at 9-6-1 because of the tie.) COMBINED with (If Green Bay wins, they finish 9-6-1 and Chicago finishes 9-7. Because of the tie, Green Bay has a higher rank.) happens.
• B) Green Bay wins out, beats both Chicago and Detroit, finishes 10-5-1, and wins the division.
• C) They don't win the division and finish 8-7-1.

Most likely, Chicago wins the division at 10-6. However, nothing is impossible in this crazy division.

Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (11-5)

Yes, there is the possibility of

• the Panthers winning out
• or at least winning 4 more games (beating the Saints twice in those games)

And the Panthers winning the NFC South at 13-3 or 12-4. However, I already see them losing a heart-breaker to the Jets and also one of the Saints matchups to finish 11-5.

Seed 6 (wild-card berth): Arizona Cardinals (10-6)

The way I see the rest of the season playing out, both of these teams will come into the final game at 9-6. The winner will get the last spot: simple. With the way I see the Cardinals playing, I think they'll get the win and the spot.

In the hunt:

• San Francisco 49ers
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• Dallas Cowboys
• St. Louis Rams

BRACKET:

Wild Card:

Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (11-5)
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Seed 4 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Chicago Bears (10-6)

Final Score:
Panthers, 34 WIN
Bears, 20 LOSS

The Panthers will handle the aging Bears with ease and move on to the next round- Thanks to Cam Newton!


Seed 6 (wild-card berth): Arizona Cardinals (10-6)
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Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

Final Score:
Eagles, 31 WIN
Cardinals, 27 LOSS

The Eagles at this point already lost to the Cardinals once at home. They won't let it happen again! Watch for a very close game.
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Divisional Round:
Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (12-5)
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Seed 1 (First round bye + home-field advantage): New Orleans Saints (12-4)

Final Score (OT):
Panthers, 41 WIN
Saints, 38 LOSS

The Panther magic lives on in this overtime thriller. Panthers move on to the NFC Championship!



Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
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Seed 2 (first-round bye): Seattle Seahawks (12-4)

Final Score:
Eagles, 24 WIN
Seahawks, 23 LOSS

Seattle is for real. Unfortunately, so are the Eagles! Chip Kelly works more magic and they win a very close game to face the Panthers in the NFC Championship.

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NFC Championship:
Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (13-5)
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Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (12-6)

Final Score:
Panthers, 31 WIN
Eagles, 27 LOSS

Yes, I am an Eagles fan. However, the Panthers will repeat their performance vs Philly in the 2003 NFC Championship Game, this time with the score a lot higher. The Panthers are going to the Super Bowl after an intense win!


AFC Predictions will come later.

 

[SniperSnakez]

How 'bout those amazing games this week? Two great, last minute wins, all the upsets, +a tie!

And the cowboys just won by 3, lol another close game.

 

[billyguy1]

The lions are making me cry evertim.

 

[Torchy // aezlurr]

The Ravens are doing a great job defending their title :/

 

[billyguy1]

The Ravens are doing a great job defending their title :/

Still celebrating xD

 

[cmk950003]

How 'bout those amazing games this week? Two great, last minute wins, all the upsets, +a tie!

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Ok, my predictions for the rest of the season; be aware, they are very in depth. I'll go over chances for each team that haven't already practically locked up their division. I'll start with the NFC seeds since the playoff picture there isn't that complex.

NFC

Seed 1 (First round bye + home-field advantage): New Orleans Saints (12-4)

Seed 2 (first-round bye): Seattle Seahawks (12-4)



Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)



Seed 4 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Chicago Bears (10-6) ????



Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (11-5)



Seed 6 (wild-card berth): Arizona Cardinals (10-6)



In the hunt:

• San Francisco 49ers
• Detroit Lions
• Green Bay Packers
• Dallas Cowboys
• St. Louis Rams

BRACKET:

Wild Card:

Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (11-5)
@
Seed 4 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Chicago Bears (10-6)

Final Score:
Panthers, 34 WIN
Bears, 20 LOSS

The Panthers will handle the aging Bears with ease and move on to the next round- Thanks to Cam Newton!


Seed 6 (wild-card berth): Arizona Cardinals (10-6)
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Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

Final Score:
Eagles, 31 WIN
Cardinals, 27 LOSS

The Eagles at this point already lost to the Cardinals once at home. They won't let it happen again! Watch for a very close game.
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Divisional Round:
Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (12-5)
@
Seed 1 (First round bye + home-field advantage): New Orleans Saints (12-4)

Final Score (OT):
Panthers, 41 WIN
Saints, 38 LOSS

The Panther magic lives on in this overtime thriller. Panthers move on to the NFC Championship!



Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (11-6)
@
Seed 2 (first-round bye): Seattle Seahawks (12-4)

Final Score:
Eagles, 24 WIN
Seahawks, 23 LOSS

Seattle is for real. Unfortunately, so are the Eagles! Chip Kelly works more magic and they win a very close game to face the Panthers in the NFC Championship.

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NFC Championship:
Seed 5 (wild-card berth): Carolina Panthers (13-5)
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Seed 3 (home-field advantage in the wild-card berth): Philadelphia Eagles (12-6)

Final Score:
Panthers, 31 WIN
Eagles, 27 LOSS

Yes, I am an Eagles fan. However, the Panthers will repeat their performance vs Philly in the 2003 NFC Championship Game, this time with the score a lot higher. The Panthers are going to the Super Bowl after an intense win!


AFC Predictions will come later.

Are u smoking

 

[Codered1218]

I'm hoping Pittsburgh at least makes the playoffs, but I doubt it. Kind of shocked the Steelers are even having a chance of being in the playoffs after how bad they started! I'm hoping to see Seattle win it all if the Steelers don't though. Nice to see teams with no Superbowl wins get one.

 

[Old_Spice_]

What I find interesting is that nobody mentions Denver. The Broncos are doing a fantastic job this season and are on fire, being one of now only two teams with only one loss, as Kansas City looses to the Chargers today making them 9-2. Kansas City has a fantastic defense, but they aren't really a team. They have several unbalances and balances, making them go all over the place. They had a devastating loss to Denver and then San Diego this week. Seattle is a fantastic team as well - They cooperate, work together, and are a great team to fight against. I believe this year's Super Bowl will be the Denver Broncos against the Seattle Seahawks.
As for the winner, I choose Denver. Not because they are my favorite and home team, but because they are a working machine. They have strategy and one of the best quarterbacks in the history of football, not to mention the #1 offense and defense in the NFL.

Sorry for this essay, I lecture a lot about what I like xD

 

[Twee]

Yes he will, he has more experience and probably home field advantage throughout the playoffs :3

seahawk fans FTW

 

[Codered1218]

What I find interesting is that nobody mentions Denver. The Broncos are doing a fantastic job this season and are on fire, being one of now only two teams with only one loss, as Kansas City looses to the Chargers today making them 9-2. Kansas City has a fantastic defense, but they aren't really a team. They have several unbalances and balances, making them go all over the place. They had a devastating loss to Denver and then San Diego this week. Seattle is a fantastic team as well - They cooperate, work together, and are a great team to fight against. I believe this year's Super Bowl will be the Denver Broncos against the Seattle Seahawks.
As for the winner, I choose Denver. Not because they are my favorite and home team, but because they are a working machine. They have strategy and one of the best quarterbacks in the history of football, not to mention the #1 offense and defense in the NFL.

Sorry for this essay, I lecture a lot about what I like xD

I was noticing the same thing. I agree with your prediction as well, but I think it could also be the Saints and Broncos. The Saints have been looking great, and they have a seasoned quarterback compared to Seattle which could help them in those clutch moments like the playoffs. I think the only reason people aren't talking much about Denver is because they are so good right now, there isn't much of a doubt they will make it far in the playoffs and probably to the Superbowl.

I'm hoping for the Seahawks to make it along with Denver(as long as the Steelers don't have a chance). Peyton Manning is such a great guy, I would love to see someone like him in the Superbowl again.

 

[Old_Spice_]

I was noticing the same thing. I agree with your prediction as well, but I think it could also be the Saints and Broncos. The Saints have been looking great, and they have a seasoned quarterback compared to Seattle which could help them in those clutch moments like the playoffs. I think the only reason people aren't talking much about Denver is because they are so good right now, there isn't much of a doubt they will make it far in the playoffs and probably to the Superbowl.

I'm hoping for the Seahawks to make it along with Denver(as long as the Steelers don't have a chance). Peyton Manning is such a great guy, I would love to see someone like him in the Superbowl again.

I agree. I would like to see Seattle get to the Superbowl. I personally like the Seahawks, so I would like to see them if they can. But of course, I want Peyton Manning to get the Broncos another ring.