SI.com's NFL Predictions

[WSUCougar]

Five guys (including Dr. Z) with their division champ, wild card, conference champ, and Super Bowl champ picks:

NFC East: Eagles (5)
NFC North: Vikings (4), Lions (1)
NFC South: Panthers (5)
NFC West: Rams (3), Seahawks (1), Cardinals (1)

NFC Wild Cards: Falcons (5), Cowboys (2), Lions (2), Vikings (1)

NFC Champions: Panthers (3), Vikings (1), Falcons (1)

AFC East: Pats (5)
AFC North: Ravens (3), Bengals (1), Steelers (1)
AFC South: Colts (4), Jags (1)
AFC West: Chargers (2), Chiefs (2), Broncos (1)

AFC Wild Cards: Jets (4), Steelers (2), Broncos (1), Bills (1), Colts (1), Ravens (1)

AFC Champions: Pats (4), Colts (1)

Super Bowl Champions: Pats (2), Panthers (2), Colts (1)


Apologies if this has already been posted.

[Cuckoo]

Wow, I thought the Cowboys would be considered a sleeper at best this year, but it seems like everyone is picking them as a Wild Card. I wouldn't go that far yet, although it's certainly possible. But if I was making predictions, I don't think the Cowboys would be there.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Wow. Two of them picked the Lions to be a Wild Card team and one picked them to win the Division? Two thoughts: 1) I would like some of whatever they're on and 2) I find their faith in the team encouraging, if not somewhat misplaced.

[Raiders Army]

These guys are idiots. Everyone knows the Raiders are going to take it home this year.

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Wow. Two of them picked the Lions to be a Wild Card team and one picked them to win the Division? Two thoughts: 1) I would like some of whatever they're on and 2) I find their faith in the team encouraging, if not somewhat misplaced.

I don't think we should throw away all of the preseason hopes for the Lions because of a few lousy preseason games. I mean, we both know that they'll choke and do nothing as usual, but I'd take the choking early-90's that were exciting to watch anyday.

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I don't think we should throw away all of the preseason hopes for the Lions because of a few lousy preseason games. I mean, we both know that they'll choke and do nothing as usual, but I'd take the choking early-90's that were exciting to watch anyday.

Of course! I would be happy with a 9-7 season and a Wild Card birth. That'd be fantastic. Even if the envitible playoff meltdown/catastrophe were to occur.

At the moment I just have no faith in the offensive line, defensive pass rush, or the coaching staff. Harrington's play has slid a bit down the "worry chart".

[WSUCougar]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

I don't think we should throw away all of the preseason hopes for the Lions because of a few lousy preseason games. I mean, we both know that they'll choke and do nothing as usual, but I'd take the choking early-90's that were exciting to watch anyday.

Despite being a Vikings fan, I always have had a soft spot for the Lions. I enjoyed those Barry Sanders-era teams, the Wayne Fontes Watch, etc.

[pennywisesb]

I believe they left out the Raiders in that list. Therefore, I cannot take anything else they said seriously

[Honolulu_Blue]

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Despite being a Vikings fan, I always have had a soft spot for the Lions. I enjoyed those Barry Sanders-era teams, the Wayne Fontes Watch, etc.

See, that's the atitude I like to see. I can't see why anyone would hate the Lions. First, Barry Sanders was just too much fun to watch. Just pure joy on the football field. Wayne Fontes, while a horrible coach, was just so goofy looking, especially in his extreme-cold parka. His Rasputin-like ways were astounding. The Lions have never been good enough to hate. They have never really been a thorn in anyone's side. They just entertain and make people happy (especially opposing teams that beat them on such a regular basis). The Lions are all good.

This is why I am stunned when I hear opposing fans berating the Lions. Mocking them? Sure. Making fun of them? Sure. Being very disappointed if your team actually loses to them? Sure. But actually hating them? Impossible, I say.

[Dr. K]

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Five guys (including Dr. Z)

NFC East: Eagles
NFC North: Vikings
NFC South: Falcons
NFC West: Seahawks
NFC Wild Cards: Panthers, Lions

NFC Champions: Falcons

AFC East: Patriots
AFC North: Steelers
AFC South: Colts
AFC West: Chiefs
AFC Wild Cards: Jets, Ravens

AFC Champions: Colts

Super Bowl Champions: Falcons

[Schmidty]

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

See, that's the atitude I like to see. I can't see why anyone would hate the Lions. First, Barry Sanders was just too much fun to watch. Just pure joy on the football field. Wayne Fontes, while a horrible coach, was just so goofy looking, especially in his extreme-cold parka. His Rasputin-like ways were astounding. The Lions have never been good enough to hate. They have never really been a thorn in anyone's side. They just entertain and make people happy (especially opposing teams that beat them on such a regular basis). The Lions are all good.

This is why I am stunned when I hear opposing fans berating the Lions. Mocking them? Sure. Making fun of them? Sure. Being very disappointed if your team actually loses to them? Sure. But actually hating them? Impossible, I say.

Ditto.

I miss the Big Buck.