2015 Week 6 Game Picks

Dolphins (1-3) vs. Titans (1-3)
Pick: Dolphins
Texans (1-4) vs. Jaguars (1-4)
Pick: Jaguars
Bengals (5-0) vs. Bills (3-2)
Pick: Bengals
Broncos (5-0) vs. Browns (2-3)
Pick: Broncos
Bears (2-3) vs. Lions (0-5)
Pick: Lions
Washington (2-3) vs. Jets (3-1)
Pick: Jets
Cardinals (4-1) vs. Steelers (3-2)
Pick: Steelers
Chiefs (1-4) vs. Vikings (2-2)
Pick: Vikings
Panthers (4-0) vs. Seahawks (2-3)
Pick: Seahawks
Chargers (2-3) vs. Packers (5-0)
Pick: Packers
Ravens (1-4) vs. 49ers (1-4)
Pick: Ravens
Patriots (4-0) vs. Colts (3-2)
Pick: Patriots

2015 Week 4 Game Picks

Jets (2-1) vs. Dolphins (1-2)
Pick: Jets
Eagles (1-2) vs. Washington (1-2)
Pick: Eagles
Giants (1-2) vs. Bills (2-1)
Pick: Bills
Jaguars (1-2) vs. Colts (1-2)
Pick: Colts
Panthers (3-0) vs. Buccaneers (1-2)
Pick: Panthers
Chiefs (1-2) vs. Bengals (3-0)
Pick: Chiefs
Raiders (2-1) vs. Bears (0-3)
Pick: Raiders
Texans (1-2) vs. Falcons (3-0)
Pick: Texans
Browns (1-2) vs. Chargers (1-2)
Pick: Chargers
Vikings (2-1) vs. Broncos (3-0)
Pick: Vikings
Packers (3-0) vs. 49ers (1-2)
Pick: Packers
Rams (1-2) vs. Cardinals (3-0)
Pick: Cardinals
Cowboys (2-1) vs. Saints (0-3)
Pick: Saints
Lions (0-3) vs. Seahawks (1-2)
Pick: Seahawks

2015 Week 1 Picks

It's that time of year again! Here we go for week one picks. Since all teams playing tomorrow are 0-0, no records will be listed this week, per usual.

Colts vs. Bills
Pick: Colts
Browns vs. Jets
Pick: Jets
Dolphins vs. Washington 
Pick: Dolphins
Chiefs vs. Texans
Pick: Texans
Panthers vs. Jaguars
Pick: Panthers
Packers vs. Bears
Pick: Packers
Seahawks vs. Rams
Pick: Seahawks
Lions vs. Chargers
Pick: Lions
Saints vs. Cardinals
Pick: Saints
Titans vs. Buccaneers
Pick: Titans
Ravens vs. Broncos
Pick: Ravens
Bengals vs. Raiders
Pick: Bengals
Giants vs. Cowboys
Pick: Cowboys
Eagles vs. Falcons
Pick: Eagles
Vikings vs. 49ers
Pick: Vikings

2014 Week 17 Picks

Last week! Picks this week are tough, because it is unknown which teams will rest their starters.

Eagles (9-6) vs. Giants (6-9)
Pick: Eagles
Saints (6-9) vs. Buccaneers (2-13)
Pick: Saints
Colts (10-5) vs. Titans (2-13)
Pick: Colts
Cowboys (11-4) vs. Washington (4-11)
Pick: Cowboys
Bears (5-10) vs. Vikings (6-9)
Pick: Vikings
Bills (8-7) vs. Patriots (12-3)
Pick: Patriots
Browns (7-8) vs. Ravens (9-6)
Pick: Ravens
Jets (3-12) vs. Dolphins (8-7)
Pick: Dolphins
Jaguars (3-12) vs. Texans (8-7)
Pick: Texans
Chargers (9-6) vs. Chiefs (8-7)
Pick: Chargers
Cardinals (11-4) vs. 49ers (7-8)
Pick: 49ers
Rams (6-9) vs. Seahawks (11-4)
Pick: Seahawks
Raiders (3-12) vs. Broncos (11-4)
Pick: Broncos
Panthers (6-8-1) vs. Falcons (6-9)
Pick: Falcons
Lions (11-4) vs. Packers (11-4)
Pick: Packers
Bengals (10-4-1) vs. Steelers (10-5)
Pick: Bengals 

2014 Week 14 Picks

Jets (2-10) vs. Vikings (5-7)
Pick: Vikings
Giants (3-9) vs. Titans (2-10)
Pick: Giants
Rams (5-7) vs. Washington (3-9)
Pick: Rams
Ravens (7-5) vs. Dolphins (7-5)
Pick: Ravens
Panthers (3-8-1) vs. Saints (5-7)
Pick: Saints
Texans (6-6) vs. Jaguars (2-10)
Pick: Texans
Steelers (7-5) vs. Bengals (8-3-1)
Pick: Steelers
Colts (8-4) vs. Browns (7-5)
Pick: Colts
Buccaneers (2-10) vs. Lions (8-4)
Pick: Lions
Bills (7-5) vs. Broncos (9-3)
Pick: Broncos
Chiefs (7-5) vs. Cardinals (9-3)
Pick: Chiefs
49ers (7-5) vs. Raiders (1-11)
Pick: 49ers 
Seahawks (8-4) vs. Eagles (9-3)
Pick: Seahawks
Patriots (9-3) vs. Chargers (8-4)
Pick: Patriots
Falcons (5-7) vs. Packers (9-3)
Pick: Packers

2014 Week 13 Picks

Panthers (3-7-1) vs. Vikings (4-7)
Pick: Vikings
Saints (4-7) vs. Steelers (7-4)
Pick: Steelers
Bengals (7-3-1) vs. Buccaneers (2-9)
Pick: Bengals
Raiders (1-10) vs. Rams (4-7)
Pick: Rams
Giants (3-8) vs. Jaguars (1-10)
Pick: Giants
Washington (3-8) vs. Colts (7-4)
Pick: Colts
Browns (7-4) vs. Bills (6-5)
Pick: Browns
Chargers (7-4) vs. Ravens (7-4)
Pick: Ravens
Titans (2-9) vs. Texans (5-6)
Pick: Texans
Cardinals (9-2) vs. Falcons (4-7)
Pick: Cardinals
Patriots (9-2) vs. Packers (8-3)
Pick: Packers
Broncos (8-3) vs. Chiefs (7-4)
Pick: Chiefs
Dolphins (6-5) vs. Jets (2-9)
Pick: Dolphins 

2014 Week 8 Picks

Lions (5-2) vs. Falcons (2-5)
Pick: Lions
Vikings (2-5) vs. Buccaneers (1-5)
Pick: Vikings
Texans (3-4) vs. Titans (2-5)
Pick: Texans 
Bears (3-4) vs. Patriots (5-2)
Pick: Patriots
Bills (4-3) vs. Jets (1-6)
Pick: Bills
Seahawks (3-3) vs. Panthers (3-3-1)
Pick: Seahawks
Ravens (5-2) vs. Bengals (3-2-1)
Pick: Ravens
Dolphins (3-3) vs. Jaguars (1-6)
Pick: Dolphins
Rams (2-4) vs. Chiefs (3-3)
Pick: Chiefs
Eagles (5-1) vs. Cardinals (5-1)
Pick: Cardinals
Raiders (0-6) vs. Browns (3-3)
Pick: Browns
Colts (5-2) vs. Steelers (4-3)
Pick: Colts
Packers (5-2) vs. Saints (2-4)
Pick: Packers
Washington (2-5) vs. Cowboys (6-1)
Pick: Cowboys 

2013 Week 16 Picks

Dolphins (8-6) vs. Bills (5-9)
Pick: Dolphins     S: Dolphins
Buccaneers (4-10) vs. Rams (6-8)
Pick: Rams      S: Rams
Cowboys (7-7) vs. Redskins (3-11)
Pick: Cowboys    S: Cowboys
Colts (9-5) vs. Chiefs (11-3)
Pick: Chiefs    S:Chiefs
Browns (4-10) vs. Jets (6-8)
Pick: Browns    S: Jets
Titans (5-9) vs. Jaguars (4-10)
Pick: Titans     S: Titans
Vikings (4-9-1) vs. Bengals (9-5)
Pick: Vikings      S: Bengals
Saints (10-4) vs. Panthers (10-4)
Pick: Panthers     S: Panthers
Broncos (11-3) vs. Texans (2-12)
Pick: Broncos     S: Broncos
Cardinals (9-5) vs. Seahawks (12-2)
Pick: Seahawks     S: Seahawks
Giants (5-9) vs. Lions (7-7)
Pick: Lions    S: Lions
Raiders (4-10) vs. Chargers (7-7)
Pick: Chargers    S: Chargers
Steelers (6-8) vs. Packers (7-6-1)
Pick: Steelers     S: Packers
Patriots (10-4) vs. Ravens (8-6)
Pick: Ravens      S: Patriots
Bears (8-6) vs. Eagles (8-6)
Pick: Eagles     S: Eagles
Falcons (4-10) vs. 49ers (10-4)
Pick: 49ers     S: 49ers

2013 Week 6 Picks

Panthers (1-3) vs. Vikings (1-3)
Pick: Vikings       S: Vikings
Eagles (2-3) vs. Buccaneers (0-4)
Pick: Eagles     S: Eagles
Raiders (2-3) vs. Chiefs (5-0)
Pick: Chiefs     S: Chiefs
Steelers (0-4) vs. Jets (3-2)
Pick: Jets    S: Jets
Rams (2-3) vs. Texans (2-3)
Pick: Texans     S: Texans
Packers (2-2) vs. Ravens (3-2)
Pick: Packers    S: Ravens
Bengals (3-2) vs. Bills (2-3)
Pick: Bengals     S: Bengals
Lions (3-2) vs. Browns (3-2)
Pick: Lions    S: Lions 
Titans (3-2) vs. Seahawks (4-1)
Pick: Seahawks   S: Seahawks
Jaguars (0-5) vs. Broncos (5-0)
Pick: Broncos    S: Broncos
Saints (5-0) vs. Patriots (4-1)
Pick: Saints     S: Patriots
Cardinals (3-2) vs. 49ers (3-2)
Pick: 49ers    S: 49ers
Redskins (1-3) vs. Cowboys (2-3)
Pick: Cowboys    S: Cowboys
Colts (4-1) vs. Chargers (2-3)
Pick: Colts     S: Chargers

2013 Week 3 Game Picks

Week 3 picks for your viewing pleasure!

Texans (2-0) vs. Ravens (1-1)
Pick: Ravens      S: Ravens
Packers (1-1) vs. Bengals (1-1)
Pick: Packers       S: Packers
Rams (1-1) vs. Cowboys (1-1)
Pick: Rams       S: Rams
Falcons (1-1) vs. Dolphins (2-0)
Pick: Dolphins    S: Dolphins
Browns (0-2) vs. Vikings (0-2)
Pick: Vikings        S: Vikings
Bills (1-1) vs. Jets (1-1)
Pick: Bills       S: Jets
Buccaneers (0-2) vs. Patriots (2-0)
Pick: Patriots             S: Patriots
Chargers (1-1) vs. Titans (1-1)
Pick: Chargers       S: Titans
Lions (1-1) vs. Redskins (0-2)
Pick: Lions      S: Redskins
Giants (0-2) vs. Panthers (0-2) 
Pick: Giants       S: Giants
Colts (1-1) vs. 49ers (1-1)
Pick: 49ers       S: 49ers
Jaguars (0-2) vs. Seahawks (2-0)
Pick: Seahawks      S: Seahawks 
Bears (2-0) vs. Steelers (0-2)
Pick: Bears       S: Steelers
Raiders (1-1) vs. Broncos (2-0)
Pick: Broncos     S: Broncos

2013 Week 2 Picks

Browns (0-1) vs. Ravens (0-1)
Pick: Ravens
Rams (1-0) vs. Falcons (0-1)
Pick: Falcons
Panthers (0-1) vs. Bills (0-1)
Pick: Bills
Redskins (0-1) vs. Packers (0-1) 
Pick: Packers
Dolphins (1-0) vs. Colts (1-0)
Pick: Colts
Cowboys (1-0) vs. Chiefs (1-0)
Pick: Chiefs
Vikings (0-1) vs. Bears (1-0)
Pick: Vikings
Chargers (0-1) vs. Eagles (1-0)
Pick: Eagles
Titans (1-0) vs. Texans (1-0)
Pick: Texans
Lions (1-0) vs. Cardinals (0-1)
Pick: Lions
Saints (1-0) vs. Buccaneers (0-1)
Pick: Saints
Jaguars (0-1) vs. Raiders (0-1)
Pick: Raiders
Broncos (1-0) vs. Giants (0-1)
Pick: Broncos
49ers (1-0) vs. Seahawks (1-0)
Pick: 49ers
Steelers (0-1) vs. Bengals (0-1)
Pick: Bengals

2013 NFC North Predictions

1. Green Bay Packers
The Packers under-performed last year. Yes, they made the playoffs, but they didn't win the division. And they got knocked out by the 49ers. The offense's production fell off and the defense couldn't make a stop when they needed to. Letting San Fran put up 45 points is not good. They haven't had too much player movement, besides the departures of S Woodson, WR Jennings and C Saturday (who was injured much of last season anyway.) However, they also don't have any notable pick ups. The only things this team needs to do is perform up to expectations. But that is easier said than done.

2. Detroit Lions
I put the Lions here last year and they disappointed me. But I've liked what I've seen from them so far in the preseason and have high hopes for them this year. This is another team in the division that far under-performed compared to the level of talent on their roster. Stafford, Johnson and the new addition of Reggie Bush should be a lethal combination. Should be. The defense must improve. The addition of S Quin from Houston should help as well as building through the draft with CB Slay. The Lions lost many games last year either on the final drive or by 7 points or less. If they can find some discipline they can take the league by storm again. Otherwise Schwartz's job might be in question.

3. Minnesota Vikings
It is tough to downplay any team with Adrian Peterson on it. But Christian Ponder has only shown flashes of brilliance and must improve if this team is to have long term success. Losing WR Harvin is a blow, but picking up WR Jennings should give them more stability and less injuries to the position. I just don't think that the Vikings have the ability to compete with the other teams in their division, let alone in the league. They may make playoffs again, though I am doubtful. Defense must improve especially against the pass, which hurt them significantly last year. Lesile Frazier is a defensively minded head coach and he needs to show it.

4. Chicago Bears
The Bears had 10 wins last year, but didn't make playoffs and the result was the firing of their head coach. Now there's a new man in tow, Marc Trestman, from the Canadian football league. I'm not sure if he's prepared for the speed and competition at the NFL level. Cutler has improved and Brandon Marshall has settled down and become a reliable receiver. The offensive line must improve and keep Culter on his feet. Blocking for Matt Forte is also incredibly important, as he can be their strongest offensive weapon. The defense ranked highly last year (5th in the NFL), but it will be interesting to see how they perform without the leadership of LB Brain Urlacher, who left discontented with the team and management. Though he may have been aging, there is no replacement for the leadership. 

2012 Week 15 Picks

Some good games this week and some not good games this week (woe is to those who have to watch Chiefs/Raiders.) I believe that the Ravens could beat the Broncos, but also can't ignore the statistic that Peyton Manning has beaten the Ravens over 8 straight times. The Colts might be able to pull one out against the Texans, but I wouldn't hold out for it. And ghee, aren't we all excited for Monday Night football to be Jets/Titans...oh wait....

Denver (10-3) vs. Ravens (9-4)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Redskins (7-6) vs. Browns (5-8)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins
Buccaneers (6-7) vs. Saints (5-8)
Pick: Saints   S: Buccaneers
Giants (8-5) vs. Falcons (11-2)
Pick: Giants   S: Falcons
Vikings (7-6) vs. Rams (6-6-1)
Pick: Vikings   S: Vikings
Packers (9-4) vs. Bears (8-5)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Jaguars (2-11) vs. Dolphins (5-8)
Pick: Dolphins   S: Dolphins
Colts (9-4) vs. Texans (11-2)
Pick: Texans    S: Texans
Panthers (4-9) vs. Chargers (5-8)
Pick: Panthers   S: Chargers
Lions (4-9) vs. Cardinals (4-9)
Pick: Lions   S: Lions
Seahawks (8-5) vs. Bills (5-8)
Pick: Seahawks    S: Seahawks
Chiefs (2-11) vs. Raiders (3-10)
Pick: Chiefs   S: Raiders
Steelers (7-6) vs. Cowboys (7-6)
Pick: Steelers   S: Steelers
49ers (9-3-1) vs. Patriots (10-3)
Pick: Patriots   S: Patriots
Jets (6-7) vs. Titans (4-9)
Pick: Jets    S: Titans

2012 Week 9 Picks

A few tough picks this week. I feel like the Bills could upset the Texans, but don't think they can go four quarters. The Lions are hitting a stride and could be fully back on track this week. Packers Cardinals could also be interesting, as well as Dolphins Colts. The Monday Night game between the Eagles and the Saints will be good -- and when I say good I mean full of offense. Also, if the Redskins win this weekend, the trend is that the incumbent will win the election. Food for thought.

Cardinals (4-4) vs. Packers (5-3)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Ravens (5-2) vs. Browns (2-6)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Dolphins (4-3) vs. Colts (4-3)
Pick: Dolphins   S: Dolphins
Lions (4-3) vs. Jaguars (1-6)
Pick: Lions   S: Lions
Broncos (4-3) vs. Bengals (3-4)
Pick: Broncos   S: Broncos
Bears (6-1) vs. Titans (3-5)
Pick: Bears  S: Bears
Panthers (1-6) vs. Redskins (3-5)
Pick: Redskins   S: Redskins
Bills (3-4) vs. Texans (6-1)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans
Vikings (5-3) vs. Seahawks (4-4)
Pick: Vikings   S: Vikings
Buccaneers (3-4) vs. Raiders (3-4)
Pick: Buccaneers   S: Buccaneers
Steelers (4-3) vs. Giants (6-2)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Cowboys (3-4) vs. Falcons (7-0)
Pick: Falcons   S: Falcons
Eagles (3-4) vs. Saints (2-5)
Pick: Saints   S: Eagles

2012 Week 7 Picks

Here they are -- week 7 picks! Not too many surprises this week and only three disagreements!

Cardinals (4-2) vs. Vikings (4-2)
Pick: Vikings
S: Vikings
Ravens (5-1) vs. Texans (5-1)
Pick: Ravens
S: Texans
Browns (1-5) vs. Colts (2-3)
Pick: Colts
S: Colts
Redskins (3-3) vs. Giants (4-2)
Pick: Giants
S: Giants
Titans (2-4) vs. Bills (3-3)
Pick: Bills
S: Bills
Saints (1-4) vs. Buccaneers (2-3)
Pick: Saints
S: Buccaneers
Packers (3-3) vs. Rams (3-3)
Pick: Packers
S: Packers
Cowboys (2-3) vs. Panthers (1-4)
Pick: Cowboys
S: Cowboys
Jaguars (1-4) vs. Raiders (1-4)
Pick: Jaguars
S: Raiders
Jets (3-3) vs. Patriots (3-3)
Pick: Patriots
S: Patriots
Steelers (2-3) vs. Bengals (3-3)
Pick:  Steelers
S: Steelers
Lions (2-3) vs. Bears (4-1)
Pick: Bears
S: Bears

2012 Week 6 Picks

There's a large difference of opinion this week, which I find interesting. I think a lot of teams will surprise! Notably  Browns will get their first win, Colts will continue the momentum and the Lions will get back on track!

Bengals (3-2) vs. Browns (0-5)
Pick: Browns  S: Bengals
Colts (2-2) vs. Jets (2-3)
Pick: Colts  S: Jets
Rams (3-2) vs. Dolphins (2-3)
Pick: Rams  S: Dolphins
Raiders (1-3) vs. Falcons (5-0)
Pick: Falcons  S: Falcons
Chiefs (1-4) vs. Buccaneers (1-3)
Pick: Buccaneers  S: Chiefs
Lions (1-3) vs. Eagles (3-2)
Pick: Lions  S: Eagles
Cowboys (2-2) vs. Ravens (4-1)
Pick: Ravens  S: Ravens
Bills (2-3) vs. Cardinals (4-1)
Pick: Cardinals  S: Cardinals
Patriots (3-2) vs. Seahawks (3-2)
Pick: Patriots  S: Patriots
Vikings (4-1) vs. Redskins (2-3)
Pick: Vikings  S: Vikings
Giants (3-2) vs. 49ers (4-1)
Pick: 49ers  S: 49ers
Packers (2-3) vs. Texans (5-0)
Pick: Texans  S: Texans
Broncos (2-3) vs. Chargers (3-2)
Pick: Broncos  S: Broncos

2012 Week 5 Picks

Week 5 picks! I've got a few upsets in here, notably the Redskins over the Falcons and Panthers over the Seahawks. I also think Manning will come out on top of Brady -- he's got the better defense behind him, I believe, and that will make the difference in the game.

Falcons (4-0) vs. Redskins (2-2)
Pick: Redskins   S: Falcons
Ravens (3-1) vs. Chiefs (1-3)
Pick: Ravens   S: Ravens
Eagles (3-1) vs. Steelers (1-2)
Pick: Steelers   S: Eagles
Dolphins (1-3) vs. Bengals (3-1)
Pick: Bengals   S: Bengals
Packers (2-2) vs. Colts (1-2)
Pick: Packers   S: Packers
Browns (0-4) vs. Giants (2-2)
Pick: Giants   S: Giants
Bears (3-1) vs. Jaguars (1-3)
Pick: Bears   S: Bears
Seahawks (2-2) vs. Panthers (1-3)
Pick: Panthers   S: Seahawks
Titans (1-3) vs. Vikings (3-1)
Pick: Vikings   S: Vikings
Bills (2-2) vs. 49ers (3-1)
Pick: 49ers   S: 49ers
Broncos (2-2) vs. Patriots (2-2)
Pick: Broncos   S: Patriots
Chargers (3-1) vs. Saints (0-4)
Pick: Saints   S: Chargers
Texans (4-0) vs. Jets (2-2)
Pick: Texans   S: Texans

2012 Week 2 Picks

Same deal as last week. Last week we tied, which was interesting. I'm still searching for that perfect week, which I've never had as long as I've been doing picks -- but I feel really good about this week! I have some upsets in there, notably Rams and Browns. They came so close last year, and always play well against each other. Remember all the first picks are mine.

Cardinals (1-0) vs. Patriots (1-0)
Pick: Patriots       Pick: Patriots
Buccaneers (1-0) vs. Giants (0-1)
Pick: Giants        Pick: Giants
Raiders (0-1) vs. Dolphins (0-1)
Pick:  Raiders     Pick: Raiders
Saints (0-1) vs. Panthers (0-1)
Pick: Saints    Pick: Saints
Vikings (1-0) vs. Colts (0-1)
Pick: Vikings    Pick: Vikings
Texans (1-0) vs. Jaguars (0-1)
Pick: Texans   Pick: Texans
Browns (0-1) vs. Bengals (0-1)
Pick: Browns   Pick: Bengals
Ravens (1-0) vs. Eagles (1-0)
Pick: Ravens   Pick: Ravens
Chiefs (0-1) vs. Bills (0-1)
Pick: Bills   Pick: Bills
Cowboys (1-0) vs. Seahawks (0-1)
Pick: Cowboys    Pick: Cowboys
Redskins (1-0) vs. Rams (0-1)
Pick: Rams   Pick: Redskins
Jets (1-0) vs. Steelers (0-1)
Pick: Steelers   Pick: Steelers
Titans (1-0) vs. Chargers (1-0)
Pick: Titans   Pick: Chargers
Lions (1-0) vs. 49ers (1-0)
Pick: 49ers   Pick: 49ers
Broncos (1-0) vs. Falcons (1-0)
Pick: Broncos  Pick: Broncos 

2012 Week 1 Picks

Here's the deal for picks this year. For the first week, my boyfriend Steven and I are going head to head and you all get to watch. Hopefully, I represent well and beat him. (In interest of fairness, we picked completely separately from each other, which is easy because we live in different states right now.) The first pick of each game is my pick. The second is his. Because each team is undefeated, I haven't put records in like I normally would have. Enjoy! I've also provided a link here to the "experts" picks. NFL.com "Offical" picks

Colts vs. Bears
Pick: Colts    Steven: Bears
Falcons vs. Chiefs
Pick: Falcons   Steven: Falcons
Eagles vs. Browns
Pick: Eagles   Steven: Eagles
Redskins vs. Saints
Pick: Saints    Steven: Saints
Rams vs. Lions
Pick: Lions   Steven: Lions
Patriots vs. Titans
Pick: Patriots   Steven: Patriots
Jaguars vs. Vikings
Pick: Vikings   Steven: Vikings
Bills vs. Jets
Pick: Bills   Steven: Jets
Dolphins vs. Texans
Pick: Texans   Steven: Texans
Seahawks vs. Cardinals
Pick: Cardinals   Steven: Seahawks
49ers vs. Packers
Pick: Packers   Steven: Packers
Panthers vs. Buccaneers
Pick: Panthers  Steven: Panthers
Steelers vs. Broncos
Pick: Broncos   Steven: Steelers
Bengals vs. Ravens
Pick: Ravens   Steven: Ravens
Chargers vs. Raiders
Pick: Chargers  Steven: (Update) Chargers

NFC North Predictions

Green Bay Packers
How can anyone not have the Packers once again leading this division? We all know about the fire powered offense that almost no one could contain last year. All the main pieces are back, supplemented by the new additions of Jeff Saturday (C) and Cedric Benson (RB). What sunk this team last year was a defense that was in the bottom of the league. However, Tramon Williams is back from injury and they added another strong LB in Nick Perry in the draft to take some pressure off of Clay Matthews. They won’t be a top defense in the league, but they will be better.

Detroit Lions
Hey remember that year Matthew Stafford threw for 5,000 yards and didn’t make the Pro Bowl? Oh yeah that was last year. The league will not ignore Matthew Stafford this year. In his first fully healthy year, he proved why he deserved to be a number one overall pick. With Calvin Johnson to throw to, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t be just as productive this year. Look for rookie Mikel Leshoure to possibly help a depleted running game here as well. But as the Packers, what killed this unit last year was the defense. The secondary couldn’t stop anyone. Anyone. Ever. I’m not sure the problem has been solved either. The release of Aaron Berry hurt this unit. We’ll have to see if Bill Benthley, the new rookie CB can help.

Chicago Bears
The Bears finally realized that they had no actual wide receivers. No Devin Hester, you don’t count. So they went out and got Brandon Marshall and drafted Alshon Jeffery. Marshall and Cutler appear to be glad to be back together once again and will help this offense generate more big plays and take some pressure off Matt Forte, who got paid this offseason. The offensive line must product Jay Cutler, though there is no front runner at left tackle. The defense is always pretty good, though hasn’t been notable in the last few years. An injury to Brain Urlacher is a concern, though he claims he’ll be back for the opener against Indy. Look for improvement, but there’s no way they can keep up with the Lions and the Packers. They might sneak into the playoffs as a wild card however.

Minnesota Vikings
Vikings fans, there’s a lot that needs fixing here. Christain Ponder will improve in his second year, there is no doubt of that. It is his first year as the outright starter and all reports from training camp say that he has more confidence and poise, not to mention a greater knowledge of the offense. It helps that Adrian Peterson is back from his torn ACL/MCL and will be in the back field to help him. The addition of Jerome Simpson, best known for his leap in Week 16 last year, will help his awkward receiving core. The defense has been mediocre, middle of the pack, with the exception of Jared Allen who is one of the best defensive players in the league. Still, this division is too high powered for Minnesota to have a chance.