Deeko's 2012 NFL Predictions!!

[zinfamous]

First comment without reading:

HORRIBLE PREDICTIONS! SCREW YOU, OP!







that out of the way....thanks OP! I really look forward to reading them! Always a highlight of the new season, if you ask me

 

[zinfamous]

Only one criticism and edit to make:

1. New Orleans Saints (10-6) – People are writing off the saints due to their various suspension, but there’s one thing that makes this team go, and he’s still leading the offense – Drew Brees. Also, don’t forget what happened the last time a team was slammed with this many sanctions…the 2007 Patriots went into “FU mode” and ran off a 18-1 season.
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=1928152

 

[zinfamous]

Niners have a pretty tough schedule this year and for them to snag 13 wins again probably won't happen, especially if they lose a divisional matchup against the Seahawks in Seattle.

Packers (away)
Lions
Giants
Saints (away)
Patriots (away)

yep. Both Niners and Raiders will have some damn fine games this year. It's the first season in my now-4 years in the Bay Area that I won't bemoan the non-regional coverage (of course....I will likely have to deal with more local blackouts. )

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Everything looks good except for the Colts and Texans. What a joke

Yeah, I don't think the Colts will win the division. While Luck has looked awesome, they have some serious issues:

1. Offensive line is awful.
2. Defense is more porous than normal.

I think the Texans probably win the division this year and maybe next, but their time is drawing to a quick close and the Colts will rule the division again soon.

 

[MontyAC]

The Giants are ready to defend their title tonight. The locker room is ready too:

 

[KeithTalent]

Seahawks are going to win the NFC West.

KT

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Seahawks are going to win the NFC West.

KT

I'm torn between predicting either San Francisco or Detroit as this year's bust team.

 

[vi edit]

Was reading the playoff brackets and kept seeing Denver advance. All the way to winning a Super Bowl. Wow. Now that is both bold, and daring.

It's going to be a fun season. Thankfully it's finally starting.

 

[Deeko]

Seahawks are going to win the NFC West.

KT

Hmm. That might be a stretch. I mean, with how terrible the Rams and Cardinals should be, its easy to see them finishing with a winning record. The 49ers are still pretty solid, though. I'm not so sure Wilson is ready to take on their defense. If the defense keeps its game up, Lynch can still play / isn't suspended, and they keep pumping sound into the stadium*, they could make a run at it. I doubt it though. That said, football is a game of inches and good bounces, and last year a LOT of those things swung in San Fran's favor last year. Its very possible for them to go the other way.

*Seriously, I've been there. Its unbelievably loud but when you look around NO ONE is cheering, and when they do, its usually AFTER a false start. They love their reputation more than they love their team.

 

[KeithTalent]

Hmm. That might be a stretch. I mean, with how terrible the Rams and Cardinals should be, its easy to see them finishing with a winning record. The 49ers are still pretty solid, though. I'm not so sure Wilson is ready to take on their defense. If the defense keeps its game up, Lynch can still play / isn't suspended, and they keep pumping sound into the stadium*, they could make a run at it. I doubt it though. That said, football is a game of inches and good bounces, and last year a LOT of those things swung in San Fran's favor last year. Its very possible for them to go the other way.

*Seriously, I've been there. Its unbelievably loud but when you look around NO ONE is cheering, and when they do, its usually AFTER a false start. They love their reputation more than they love their team.

I just feel the 49ers played over their heads last year and had barely any games lost to injury (same for Detroit, to ICF's post above), and while they kept their defense completely intact, the offense doesn't look all that different, so if their defense and luck go down even a small fraction from where they were last year, Seattle could slip in there. Schedules look to be about the same, but I like Seattle at home more and I honestly like either of their QBs over Alex Smith so that should be enough to do it.

KT

 

[ThePresence]

I just feel the 49ers played over their heads last year and had barely any games lost to injury (same for Detroit, to ICF's post above), and while they kept their defense completely intact, the offense doesn't look all that different, so if their defense and luck go down even a small fraction from where they were last year, Seattle could slip in there. Schedules look to be about the same, but I like Seattle at home more and I honestly like either of their QBs over Alex Smith so that should be enough to do it.

KT

They did add Manningham and Moss to their offense. but I agree, not a huge difference maker.

 

[KeithTalent]

They did add Manningham and Moss to their offense. but I agree, not a huge difference maker.

Moss is done. I like Manningham enough, but less so now that he does not have Eli throwing to him.

KT

 

[ThePresence]

Moss is done. I like Manningham enough, but less so now that he does not have Eli throwing to him.

KT

IMO Manningham is vastly overrated. He got this contract based on one good superbowl catch. He has the ability to be very good, but he consistently runs bad routes that lead to INT's. I'm happy he's out of NY.

 

[gorcorps]

Superbowl? That must have been what you were smoking...

What I've learned is that the Broncos defense is solid, but still can't stop the likes of Green Bay and New England. I don't see much changing on that end. The only hope is for the offense to do that much better to overcome the scores the defense will be able to hold with the higher end teams. I guess I'm just used to not getting my hopes up.

 

[CLite]

IMO Manningham is vastly overrated. He got this contract based on one good superbowl catch. He has the ability to be very good, but he consistently runs bad routes that lead to INT's. I'm happy he's out of NY.

This.

Many people who only casually watch football or specifically the NYGs over-estimate how many of Manning's interceptions are entirely his fault. If a QB lobs a ball and the WR breaks the wrong way it looks horribly thrown, but really is entirely the WR's fault.

 

[spacejamz]

No way the Cowgirls are going 9-7

I think they will lose these 9 games:
Sep. 05 at Giants
Oct. 01 Bears
Oct. 14 at Ravens
Oct. 28 Giants
Nov. 04 at Falcons
Nov. 11 at Eagles
Dec. 16 Steelers
Dec. 23 Saints
Dec. 30 at Redskins

Here are their other 7...They will probably win 5 or 6 of these....
Sep. 16 at Seahawks
Sep. 23 Buccaneers
Oct. 21 at Panthers
Nov. 18 Browns
Nov. 22 Redskins
Dec. 02 Eagles
Dec. 09 at Bengals

My guess would be 6-10

 

[Deeko]

No way the Cowgirls are going 9-7

I think they will lose these 9 games:
Sep. 05 at Giants
Oct. 01 Bears
Oct. 14 at Ravens
Oct. 28 Giants
Nov. 04 at Falcons
Nov. 11 at Eagles
Dec. 16 Steelers
Dec. 23 Saints
Dec. 30 at Redskins

Here are their other 7...They will probably win 5 or 6 of these....
Sep. 16 at Seahawks
Sep. 23 Buccaneers
Oct. 21 at Panthers
Nov. 18 Browns
Nov. 22 Redskins
Dec. 02 Eagles
Dec. 09 at Bengals

My guess would be 6-10

I bolded games where I disagree...which puts them, conveniently, right at 9-7

 

[spacejamz]

I bolded games where I disagree...which puts them, conveniently, right at 9-7

Giants and Steelers defense are gonna crush the cowboys o-line and Romo (assuming he is even still healthy at this point) will be running for his life...Redskins always play the cowgirls tough at home...

 

[Deeko]

Giants and Steelers defense are gonna crush the cowboys o-line and Romo (assuming he is even still healthy at this point) will be running for his life...Redskins always play the cowgirls tough at home...

If you think the Steelers aging defense is going to crush Romo, what do you think DeMarcus Ware is going to do to that horrible excuse for an offensive line in Pittsburgh? And you should check your history - Dallas has won 7 of the last 8 games against the Redskins.

edit: That said, there's a reason I don't do game by game predictions in the preseason - its foolish. Teams change drastically for one reason or another from the start to the end of a season, so there's no point in getting into any sort of an extended debate on who will win a game December 30...

 

[American Gunner]

I just feel the 49ers played over their heads last year and had barely any games lost to injury (same for Detroit, to ICF's post above), and while they kept their defense completely intact, the offense doesn't look all that different, so if their defense and luck go down even a small fraction from where they were last year, Seattle could slip in there. Schedules look to be about the same, but I like Seattle at home more and I honestly like either of their QBs over Alex Smith so that should be enough to do it.

KT

Not just that, look at the turnover differential. I doubt they force that many turnovers this year. I think the 49ers will be a solid team, but I don't think they will run away from the division or get a first round bye if they do win the division.

 

[KeithTalent]

Not just that, look at the turnover differential. I doubt they force that many turnovers this year. I think the 49ers will be a solid team, but I don't think they will run away from the division or get a first round bye if they do win the division.

Ah yes, forgot about that too. Going to be hard/impossible to repeat that.

KT

 

[chowderhead]

Go Niners! I believe this will be the year they do it.

 

[fustercluck]

Waiting till the last day Deeko, but glad you got your predictions in. I was reading replies to last year's thread and here are some notables:

9-08-2011

I think the Giants are going to win the NFC east. Also I think Detroit will beat out Chicago for a wildcard spot. Annnd I still think the Eagles/Vick will have a real disappointing season (not disappointing to me, since I don't like them anyways ), but everyone else seems to think they are superbowl bound. Not gonna happen.

AMDzen:

I know its a crazy prediction but I think the Giants finish last in the division this year. Eagles, Cowboys, Redskins, Giants.

Perknose:

Anyway, the Eagles brain trust gave Vick that ginormous contract, and they know more about pro football than I (or any other OT poster, for that matter) ever will, so . . .

Oh, and whoever said the Giants will win the NFC East is a complete and utter idiot.

Ahh it feels good to be so right while others are so wrong. Looking back in the past to a year ago is fun

I still got Houston vs San Fransisco (read more here: 2013 Superbowl picks).

Glad you got your picks in, Deeko! Also I'm blanking, who is Tom Brady's new "Best target" you mentioned? I don't recall them picking up anyone of consequence. Not that they need another receiver anyways.

 

[davmat787]

Hmm. That might be a stretch. I mean, with how terrible the Rams and Cardinals should be, its easy to see them finishing with a winning record. The 49ers are still pretty solid, though. I'm not so sure Wilson is ready to take on their defense. If the defense keeps its game up, Lynch can still play / isn't suspended, and they keep pumping sound into the stadium*, they could make a run at it. I doubt it though. That said, football is a game of inches and good bounces, and last year a LOT of those things swung in San Fran's favor last year. Its very possible for them to go the other way.

*Seriously, I've been there. Its unbelievably loud but when you look around NO ONE is cheering, and when they do, its usually AFTER a false start. They love their reputation more than they love their team.

Are you channeling your inner Tom Coughlin?

Remember 5 or so years ago when the NYG played played 2 games in Seattle, one in the post season? Remember all of those false starts due to the noise, and Coughlin (or one of the players) speculating about artificial noise? Anyway, IIRC this issue was put to rest back then, someone somehow proved the noise was legit. Of course things change under new coaches, and I wouldn't put anything past an NFL org.

FWIW, the few games I have been to seemed legit, I never really thought to study the noise during a game admittedly. Now you have me curious to go to a game and check this out. :hmmm:

 

[KMFJD]

I see the Lions anywhere from 6-10 and 11-5, they have a scary bad secondary though