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Aug 26, 2011

2011 NFL Season Projections

Yep. I am back. And it's that time. You may recall I successfully predicted the Green Bay Packers to win the Super Bowl prior to last season. Here's the evidence.

Here are my predictions for the 2011 NFL Season

AFC
East: Patriots
North: Steelers
South: Texans
West: Chargers
Wild Cards: Jets and Ravens

NFC
East: Eagles
North: Packers
South: Falcons
West: Rams
Wild Cards: Saints and Lions (yep!)

AFC Title: New England Patriots over San Diego Chargers
NFC Title: New Orleans Saints over Green Bay Packers
Super Bowl: New England Patriots over New Orleans Saints

NFL MVP: Phillip Rivers QB San Diego

Off. Player of the Yr: Calvin Johnson WR Lions

Def Player of the Yr: Ed Reed S Ravens

Coach of the Yr: Jim Schwartz Lions

Off Rookie of Yr: Julio Jones WR Falcons

Def Rookie of Yr: Corey Liuget DL Chargers

Comeback Player: Plaxico Burress WR Jets

First Coach Fired: Tony Sparano Dolphins

Breakout Off Player: Mike Wallace WR Steelers

Breakout Def Player: B.J. Raji DT Packers

Biggest Surprise: Detroit Lions

Biggest Disappointment: Chicago Bears

Winner of the Andrew Luck Sweepstakes: Seattle Seahawks