The Pats should coast through the regular season, but 12.5 wins is a buttload, especially in an 8-8 league. I can easily see the Pats getting tripped up a couple times before midseason and be 6-2 at the halfway point, then coast to 12-4 for the rest of the way. At the end, it really depends on how the playoff seedings play out, I guess. I could see this one going either way, and it's probably best just to leave it alone.
You've gotta explain the Bengals getting to .500. I can't see it. I respect Carson Palmer, but the rest of the team is just a mess, IMHO.
I agree with the Colts less than 11 wins. They've got about the toughest schedule and the division has caught up with them. Too many questions, such as Marvin & Freeney to peg them 12 or more wins this year.
Vikings over. I agree. This defense is going to be nuts. Jackson should start to show his stripes. But even if they started AP at QB, they could probably get to 9 wins.
Raiders over. Sure. In a parity league, the Raiders are bound to rebound closer to .500 this year. They'll have a last place schedule and be playing in one of the weaker divisions in football.
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