NFL Playoff Predictions

Hola! Sorry I haven't posted in a few. Busy times. My 2007 movie rankings are coming very soon. But first, let's talk about the NFL playoffs with what I think will happen. I'm listing the teams in increasing likelihood of winning the Super Bowl based on the current Trade Sports odds are.

12. Tennessee Titans 10-6 0.6%: Odd that the Titans make the playoffs when Vince Young played much worse than last year. The only real advantage the Titans have over their first opponent San Diego is coaching. San Diego seems to have turned it around from their miserable start and should easily knock Tennessee out of the playoffs. Maybe next year for the Titans. Of course...San Diego has been a notorious playoff flopper...and the miserable Norv Turner is coaching. Still....San Diego by 10.

11. New York Giants 10-6 1.0%: The Giants certainly looked like a contender against the Patriots. But did they waste all their energy? And do I trust Eli Manning in a playoff game...even against arguably the worst team in the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Bucs? No. I think the Bucs edge the Giants in a tight one.

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7 1.2%: Even if they beat the Giants, this team looks to stand no chance against either the Packers or Cowboys.

9. Washington Redskins 9-7 1.2%: The sentimental favorite and potential wild card in the NFC. They certainly have a winnable game against a mediocre Seattle team. Still, Seattle has the home field. But don't count out the momentum and emotion from such a roller coaster year. Seattle wins by 1.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers 10-6 1.8%: The only team with a home game that is the underdog and with good reason. Jacksonville is the better team and Pittsburgh has stumbled into the playoffs. The Steelers have the home field but Jacksonville won't be afraid. I say Jags by 1.

7. Seattle Seahawks 10-6 1.9%: Similar to Tampa Bay. At least they don't have to play Dallas. If they win they play Green Bay. Expect a double digit loss if they advance.

6. Jacksonville Jaguars 11-5 3.8%:My brother's dark horse pick to win it all. The Jags certainly have looked good this year. The only thing hurting their odds is having to play the first week. And they will be a significant underdog to either the Colts or Patriots.

5. San Diego Chargers 11-5 3.9%: My dark horse pick to win it all. I don't think they will. But they are the highest of the non-bye teams because they don't have to play the Patriots until potentially the AFC Title game. They'd be higher if they had a better coach though.

4. Green Bay Packers 13-3 5.5%: Ok maybe Brett Favre shouldn't have retired. Losing homefield will probably cost them though if they reach the NFC Title game.

3. Dallas Cowboys 13-3 12.0%: I know they were resting players, but boy they looked bad against Washington. Still, the favorite to reach the Super Bowl from the NFC. Will be hoping Tampa Bay and Seattle win so they don't have to play a divisional rival their first game.

2. Indianapolis Colts 13-3 14.4%: Don't forget about the Colts who want to end this Patriots talk and win their 2nd straight Super Bowl. If any team can knock off the Pats, it's the Colts. However, the home field advantage may be too great to overcome.

1. New England Patriots 16-0 52.9%: Who else? The Patriots have a very good chance of winning every game by double digits this postseason. They will be playing good teams every time. I think they will have to beat Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Dallas to claim the Super Bowl. But they will do it capping one of the most remarkable seasons in football history.