August 9, 2009

Football 2009 Preview (with Fantasy Ranking update)

Ok so it is time to issue the predictions for the 2009 season, in addition to this I will make a few comments and drop a few thoughts...of which you are expected to disagree and comment (please I need something to do!!). Also I have updated my top 25 and top 10's for Fantasy as my drafts are coming fast and my strategy is changing. (by the way please don't scroll all the way down to my 2009 baseball predictions...because the Mets over the Sox in 6 with Dice-K as the MVP isn't looking that great lol...but at least I didn't go back and edit it...stupid integrity:)

Predictions:
NFC EAST: Eagles 11-5 Cowboys 10-6 Giants 7-9 Redskins 7-9 (The bEast) does not quite live up to the best division in football but the divisional games are all tough again. The Eagles with there savvy offense and maturing Wide Receiver core (led by DeSean Jackson) lead them to divisional title. The Cowboys get it together enough to win and the Skins QB situation maybe solidifies. ?? (Stars of Division-DeSean Jackson and Jason Witten)
NFC NORTH: Vikings 10-6 Packers 9-7 Bears 8-8 Lions 4-12
Vikings get their man in Farve, and the Pack make some nice strides in both defense and offense (Welcome back Ryan Grant to fantasy goodness?) however in the big games the old man handles the pressure and gets it done. The Bears experience growing pains (and by that I mean INT's from Cutler) and the Lions scratch together a two game winning streak...at some point. (Stars of Division Matt Forte and Calvin Johnson)
NFC SOUTH: Saints 12-4 Falcons 9-7 Bucs 6-10 Panthers 6-10 The Saints play defense by keeping their offense on the Field for hours at a time, The Falcons experience injuries and growing pains in a mild step backward, and both the Bucs and Panthers dream they got Michael Vick (not the Vikings)all year. (Stars of Division Drew Brees and Marques Colston)
NFC WEST: Seahawks 11-5 49ers 9-7 Carinals 7-9 Rams 5-11 The Hawks have a great season behind a healthy Matt Hasselbeck and a refreshed T.J. Housh even Julious Jones runs for 1,000 yards and 9 TD's. The 49ers are in the Wild Card race all year and Alex Smith takes his rightful job as a game manager...Kurt Warner throws a lot of TD's again...however he also throws a crap load of INT's and Beanie Wells is injury plagued all year...The Rams are um, The Rams yet again. By the end of this year the idea of swapping Matt Leinart straight up for Vince Young looks appealing to both parties. (Stars of Divison T.J. Housh, Larry Fitzgerald, and finally Frank Gore)
AFC WEST:
Chargers 10-6 Broncos 9-7 Chiefs 7-9 Raiders 6-10 A much better showing from all these teams than expected except the chargers who lose their Quarterback for a few games. The Broncos are surprisingly strong with a steady running game and a methodical passing attack after a slow start they pull off a 5 game winning streak. The Chiefs find their guy with Cassel, but lose Larry Johnson toward the end...and the Raiders well they run and play defense...although they start slow JaMarcus Russell does enough to win the Raider nation over.
AFC SOUTH: Texans 11-5 Colts 9-7 Titans 8-8 Jaguars 6-10 Yeah everybody is picking Houston but how can you not...the D-line is strong all year and Schaub starts all but one game. They spread the offense and keep their defense fresh. The Colts have a hard time scoring and Donald Brown doesn't mature as fast as everyone hopes. The Titans play noble but just do not have enough guys to catch the ball...and the Jags will lose their coach by the end of the season.
AFC NORTH: Steelers 10-6 Bengals 9-7 Ravens 8-8 Browns 6-10 Parody is king as the teams are all close at the end...but the steel crew comes alive with some fluky plays in its final 3 to seal the deal over a surprising Bengals team (Marvin Lewis keeps his gig). The Ravens play steady but have holes as their defense takes a hit and the Browns name a starter at the QB position ??? (not sure who though...wait Quinn today Anderson tomorrow)
AFC EAST: Patriots 14-2 Jets 8-8 Dolphins 6-10 Bills 4-12 The Pats start out 10-0 but lose to the Saints and the Texans toward the end...The Jets scratch to 8-8 but the Dolphins bench Pennington early and struggle the rest of the way...Trent Edwards plays well...but almost nobody else does for the Bills who look toward the future.

Playoffs: NFC round 1: Vikings Vs Cowboys-Eagles Vs Falcons NFC round 2: Saints Vs Eagles-Seahawks Vs Vikings NFC Title: Saints Vs Vikings Champ-Saints
AFC round 1: Steelers Vs Colts Chargers Vs Bengals AFC round 2: Pats Vs Colts-Chargers Vs Texans AFC Title: Pats Vs Texans Champ-Patriots
SUPER BOWL- 44 Saints
41 Pats MVP Drew Brees

Fantasy Rankings Update 8/9/09
Ok my top 25 period...in order.

1. Brady 2. M Forte 3. A Peterson 4. D Brees 5. M Turner 6. MJ Drew 7. L Fitzgerald 8. R Moss 9. S Jackson 10. C Johnson 11. DeA Williams 12. Steve Slaton 13. A Johnson 14. C Johnson(RB) 15. F Gore 16.M Colston 17. L Tomlinson 18. R White 19. Thomas Jones 20. A Boldin 21. B Westbrook 22. K Smith 23. B Jacobs 24. T Romo 25. M Schaub

Ok Now top ten's
Qb's 1.Brady 2. Brees 3. Romo 4. M Schaub 5. A Rodgers 6. C Palmer 7. P Manning 8. M Hasselbeck 9. K Warner 10. McNabb/Orton
RB's 1.M Forte 2. A Peterson 3. M Turner 4. MJ Drew 5. S Jackson 6. DeA Williams 7. S Slaton 8. C Johnson 9. F Gore 10. LTomlinson
WR's 1. Larry Fitzy 2. R Moss 3. C Johnson 4. A Johnson 5. M Colston 6. R White 7. A Boldin 8. W Welker 9. Houshmandzadeh 10. G Jennings

Good luck to all during your Fantasy Sports, Your Football betting, or your crap talking to rival fans !!!

3 comments:

  1. Are you kidding me the Pats again, the defense is nowhere near as good as you think Nick. I would be somewhat on board with your New Orleans prediction though. I am not happy about my Redskins, not at all. I assume you predict Michael Vick is coming to D.C. I hope you are right at least in a way.

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  2. GO PATS!

    As far as your predictions though, 5 wins are a lot to ask for from the Lions, lol.

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  3. I don't know I really think the Lions have 5 wins in them :) The Pats are so good on paper it is hard to deny them less than 14 wins :)

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