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NFL Preview: Random Predictions and Awards

 
To close out the annual NFL preview, I will predict the Super Bowl winner, who will take home all of the major awards, and some of the winners of the NFL's "lesser known" prizes.  PLAYOFF SEEDINGS AND PICKS NFC 1. Dallas (12-4) 2. Seattle (11-5) 3. New Orleans (10-6) 4. Green Bay (10-6) 5. Philadelphia (10-6) 6. Minnesota (9-7) AFC 1. New England (13-3) 2. San Diego (12-4) 3. Jacksonville (11-5) 4. Cleveland (9-7) 5. Indianapolis (10-6) 6. Houston (10-6) Wild-Card Round: Jacksonville over Houston, Indianapolis over Cleveland, Minnesota over New Orleans, Green Bay over Philadelphia Divisional Round: San Diego over Jacksonville, New England over Indianapolis, Dallas over Minnesota, Seattle over Green Bay Conference Championships: San Diego over New England, Dallas over Seattle SUPER BOWL XLIII: San Diego Chargers over Dallas Cowboys One player does not a team make. The potential loss of Shawne Merriman for the season will be huge, but the Chargers are talented enough on both ... (link)

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