weird, i also think that new england wont actually make the playoffs this year either. probably bunched up with a huge number of afc teams on something like 9-6 for a wildcard spot.
i also agree that the jets will win the afc east.
im not sure about houston there as a pick, but there are so many strong afc contenders at the moment...baltimore, cincinnati, even cleveland, oakland, denver, kansas, san diego. buffalo might not fair well with jp losman rookie qb starting.
best to work the other way.....it might be safe to eliminate miami, buffalo, tennessee, jacksonville. leaving jets pats to fight for the east. leaving pittsburgh baltimore for sure to fight for the north, but cleveland and cincinnati potential challengers. only indy and houston in the south. and the west is wide open among all four.
in the nfc there is still only a few teams at the top and a whole bunch who are struggling.
in the east, philly dallas are certainties to challenge, but washington and giants together may make it very tight there. in the north only minnesota and detroit look good. packers and bears will struggle. in the south it will be as wide open as the afc west. carolina look very good to me too. new orleans might finally show their potential. falcons and bucs look strong too. it will be a 9-6 division winner. in the west, honestly, i also agree that only arizona surprise surprise look playoff bound. the rams will be the only real challenge. and i tip san fran to actually finish above seattle.