Denver Broncos: NFC Playoff Predictions
By Aric Manthey
Steven Kriz: Contributor
1. Green Bay Packers 12-4
2. Seattle Seahawks 11-5
3. Carolina Panthers 11-5
4. Dallas Cowboys 10-6
5. Minnesota Vikings 11-5
6. Atlanta Falcons 10-6
Explanation: The NFC is a complete crapshoot but the Packers are too good on offense and have the luxury of 4 easy wins over the Lions and the Bears and end up nabbing the number one seed.
Aaron Rodgers proves his status as the best quarterback in football, throwing for over 5,000 yards and 41 TDs. He just loses out of MVP, bested by only Ben Roethlisberger.
Seattle goes on a nice tear out of the bye week as Russell Wilson really gains a good rapport with Jimmy Graham. There are a few hiccups along the way, losing a few close games, but between a good offense and a great defense, they look like the best team in the conference despite the number two seed.
The Panthers get their act together after a very slow start and come on strong down the stretch to nab the south. Dallas edges out the Eagles and the Giants behind a stellar performance by rookie Dak Prescott who finishes what he began after another Romo injury. The wildcards go to the Vikings and the Falcons, who cool down a bit after hot starts, but still do enough to make it to the dance.