2010 NFL Football Season Predictions

Over the past week or so, I have become a bit of a psychic on Twitter. The number of things I correctly predicted, including a game-winning touchdown catch by Riley Cooper 2 minutes before it happened, is beginning to scare me. That being said, do not be surprised if all these predictions are right. Then again, don't be surprised if I just jinx myself and I put up an embarrassing 0 fer. I'll make my division picks, followed by wild card picks, followed by conference championship predictions and Super Bowl predictions.

NFC

East: The NFC East is one of the more interesting divisions this year. The Redskins acquired Donovan McNabb, the Giants maintained a relative status quo after last year's major disappointment, the Eagles overhauled everything on the field after a decent season that was soured by the last 2 games, and the Cowboys maintained a relative status quo. McNabb needs weapons to function. Redskins lack weapons. This division will come down to the Eagles, Cowboys, and Giants. This one pains me. NFC East Champion: Dallas Cowboys

North: The moment that the Bears find Jay Cutler a coach who does not treat him like a pocket passer is the moment I can begin to take the Bears seriously. This division is a 2-team race between the Vikings and the Packers. Aaron Rodgers is entering the prime of his career, whereas Favre is well past his. Vikings are being ravaged by injuries; Packers are not (yet, anyway). Adrian Peterson fumbles too much. NFC North Champion: Green Bay Packers

South: The Bucs suck. The Panthers could be a sleeper team. The Falcons could challenge for the title. The Madden curse could rear its ugly head on Drew Brees. I don't see any of these teams really stepping up and overtaking the Saints in this division. NFC South Champion: New Orleans Saints

West: The Rams are terrible. The Cardinals might be starting Derek Anderson this year. The Seahawks are terrible and getting more terrible. The 49ers are mediocre. A mediocre 8-8 record is all it will take to win this wholly pathetic divison. NFC West Champion: San Francisco 49ers

AFC

East: Anyone of 3 teams could conceivably win this division. The Bills are pathetic, but New England, the Jets, and Miami are all decent, football squads. Mark Sanchez is entering a 2nd year with a great defense to once again bail him out of his mediocre QB play. Ever since, 18-1, the New England Patriots have never felt the same with Brady and Belichick. Then again, Brady did have a knee injury that put him out all of 2008. I think Chad Henne and the Dolphins are going to surprise a few people this year. AFC East Champion: Miami Dolphins

North: The second that Big Ben learns to control Little Ben is the second that the Steelers will be much better off in life. His missing a 1/3 of the season is all the Steelers will need to knock them out of legitimate contention. The Browns better hope Colt McCoy can play in the NFL. The Ravens are a decent team, but Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are in the twilight of their career and I don't know how their bodies, with all the physicality they play with, will hold up over the course of a season in this stage of their career. I think people are honestly underestimating the Bengals. They have Chad Ochocinco, T.O. (granted it is not 2005, but the guy can still play football), and Jordan Shipley (who has been having an excellent pre-season) in the slot. The Bengals have the best QB, offense, and defense in this division. This division won't be as close as some people think it will be. AFC North Champions: Cincinnati Bengals

South: I doubted Peyton Manning last year.  I thought that his window had closed. I will not doubt Peyton Manning anymore. The rest of this division has no hope. AFC South Prediction: Indianapolis Colts

West: With the release of JaMarcus Russell, the Oakland Raiders are instantly 1,000% better. Jason Campbell has always been some sort of enigma for me. Everytime I see him I get the feeling that he has potential to be an NFL QB but the constant change of coach he had endured throughout his entire football career was taking a toll on him and bringing it down. Granted, there is another chance this change is no better, but I think this total change of scenery might be good, provided Tom Cable does not get fired this year. The Broncos will fool everyone into thinking they are great at the start of the year......and will end the year trying Tim Tebow as starting QB. The Chiefs are meh. Contrary to what everyone on ESPN thought in 2008, Matt Cassel is not a great QB. The Chargers lost LT, but have been able to win with LT declining the past year or 2. Norv Turner needs to be fired yesterday. AFC West Champion: San Diego Chargers

NFC Wildcard

Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings

AFC Wildcard

New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens

NFC Championship

Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints

AFC Championship

Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Super Bowl XLV

Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts

Super Bowl XLV Champion

Indianapolis Colts.

Peyton Manning will get his 2nd Super Bowl ring in Arlington, Texas and Jerry Jones won't even live out his lifelong dream of seeing the Cowboys play a Super Bowl home game.