There is one family in America that is ecstatic and that is the Harbaugh's.
In the NFC Championship game, the San Francisco 49ers lead by Jim Harbaugh, went into Atlanta to face the Falcons. After being down 17-0, the 49ers fought a great 2nd half and managed to grab the lead with a Frank Gore touchdown run in the 4th quarter. It was their first lead of the game. Atlanta tried to take back control of the game but after a failed 4th and 4 conversion attempt, the Falcons were all but done. The 49ers with Colin Kaepernick at the helm (not Alex Smith) managed to win the game 28-24 and advance to thier first Super Bowl since 1994.
As for the AFC Championship game, the Baltimore Ravens lead by John Harbaugh, Jim's older brother, went into New England and managed to keep Ray Lewis' career alive for one more final game. After being down 13-7 at the half, the Ravens defense clamped down while Joe Flacco and the offense took off. Flacco threw 3 touchdowns in the 2nd half with the last two going to Anquan Boldin. The Pats, meanwhile, couldn't put up any 2nd half points and managed one touchdown all game long. In their 2nd straight AFC Championship game vs New England, the Ravens overcome the Patriots 28-13 and go on to their first Super Bowl since 2000.
Super Bowl XLVII is set with the Baltimore Ravens vs. the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans. This marks the first Super Bowl in which the opposing head coaches are brothers. Definitely adds a bit to the term "Sibling Rivalry."
P.S. For a full recap of the 49ers win in Atlanta, click here. Be sure to visit the 49ers section at prosportsblogging.com for updates on the team before and after the Super Bowl.
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Saturday, December 22, 2012
MegaRecord for Johnson
The world isn't over? It was really just a calender that just flipped over after a long time? That seems a lot simpler that getting a free calendar in the mail every year.
First and foremost, there is none greater than Jerry Rice.... but Megatron is sure making a case to become at least an equal.
The 2nd to last game of the season had Calvin Johnson chasing NFL history while on a losing team. The Lions played the Falcons in Detroit and Calvin made sure the overall disappointed fans got history tonight. Johnson caught 11 balls for 225 receiving yards which helped Calvin pass the G.O.A.T. Jerry Rice for receiving yards in a single season. Rice had 1848 receiving yards in 1995 while Megatron now has 1892 receiving yards this season. The Falcons would still get the win despite the record 31-18.
Congrats to Johnson for breaking ONE of Jerry's many records.While Jerry might never be caught in most of the records he holds, it certainly says something about Calvin for breaking just one of them. Megatron has been on fire this season fantasy wise. Too bad that Fantasy Football means nothing (that's right, Van, nothing) as the Lions are 4-11 this year. Meanwhile the Falcons are 13-2 and have just clinched the #1 seed in the NFC which gives them home field advantage throughout the playoffs. It's a pity that doesn't come with a nitro boost to give you momentum like the team that actually wins the Super Bowl.
Anyway, Johnson might not be done yet. Now that he has broken this record, he has a chance to take it to over 2000 yards and really raise the bar for the next guy.
P.S. Now if you don't mind I have to try and get my money back on a deposit for a bunker that I never used.
First and foremost, there is none greater than Jerry Rice.... but Megatron is sure making a case to become at least an equal.
The 2nd to last game of the season had Calvin Johnson chasing NFL history while on a losing team. The Lions played the Falcons in Detroit and Calvin made sure the overall disappointed fans got history tonight. Johnson caught 11 balls for 225 receiving yards which helped Calvin pass the G.O.A.T. Jerry Rice for receiving yards in a single season. Rice had 1848 receiving yards in 1995 while Megatron now has 1892 receiving yards this season. The Falcons would still get the win despite the record 31-18.
Congrats to Johnson for breaking ONE of Jerry's many records.While Jerry might never be caught in most of the records he holds, it certainly says something about Calvin for breaking just one of them. Megatron has been on fire this season fantasy wise. Too bad that Fantasy Football means nothing (that's right, Van, nothing) as the Lions are 4-11 this year. Meanwhile the Falcons are 13-2 and have just clinched the #1 seed in the NFC which gives them home field advantage throughout the playoffs. It's a pity that doesn't come with a nitro boost to give you momentum like the team that actually wins the Super Bowl.
Anyway, Johnson might not be done yet. Now that he has broken this record, he has a chance to take it to over 2000 yards and really raise the bar for the next guy.
P.S. Now if you don't mind I have to try and get my money back on a deposit for a bunker that I never used.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Giants Crumble the Cheeseheads, Falcons Beat Bucs and More
The Sunday Night match up yesterday wasn't really a game so much as a beat down. The Packers wanted to win their postseason rematch vs. the Giants but New York wouldn't have any of it. The G-Men started to separate themselves from the Packers late in the 1st quarter and just continued into the 2nd quarter. Two more TDs by the G-Men in that quarter put them up by 21 at the half. One more TD for New York was all that was scored the rest of the game and the Giants put the Packers down 38-10. Eli Manning threw 3 TDs in this game while Aaron Rodgers threw one TD early and also an interception. Both teams are now 7-4.
Meanwhile, the Falcons took their questionable game play to Tampa to face the Buccaneers. This game featured a neck and neck game that went down to the final seconds as the Falcons barely make it out of central Florida with a 24-23 win. Atlanta scored the game winning TD with a Michael Turner 3 yard TD run in the middle of the 4th quarter. A FG miss for both sides afterwards put the end to this game. Falcons are now 10-1 while the Bucs fall to 6-5.
Tampa Bay, however, do not loss any ground in their Wild Card hunt. The Seahawks lose to the Dolphins 24-21 which keeps them at 6-5. So does Minnesota with their 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. True, Washington crept a step closer winning their game over Dallas on Thanksgiving but New Orleans 31-21 loss to San Francisco means they don't tie with the Bucs. So Seattle, Tampa, and Minnesota remain tied at 6-5 fighting for that 6th Wild Card spot.
Also, how does San Diego let Ray Rice convert a 4th and 29 on a dump play like that late in the game. The Ravens get the game tying FG as a result and then win it in OT 16-13. Someone fire Norv Turner now. He and Lane Kiffin never deserved their jobs. THAT'S RIGHT, LANE, I'M CALLING YOUR BS YOU CALL HEAD COACHING SKILLS OUT TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!
P.S. To read my full take on the 49ers win over the Saints, click here. Remember to check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
Meanwhile, the Falcons took their questionable game play to Tampa to face the Buccaneers. This game featured a neck and neck game that went down to the final seconds as the Falcons barely make it out of central Florida with a 24-23 win. Atlanta scored the game winning TD with a Michael Turner 3 yard TD run in the middle of the 4th quarter. A FG miss for both sides afterwards put the end to this game. Falcons are now 10-1 while the Bucs fall to 6-5.
Tampa Bay, however, do not loss any ground in their Wild Card hunt. The Seahawks lose to the Dolphins 24-21 which keeps them at 6-5. So does Minnesota with their 28-10 loss to the Chicago Bears. True, Washington crept a step closer winning their game over Dallas on Thanksgiving but New Orleans 31-21 loss to San Francisco means they don't tie with the Bucs. So Seattle, Tampa, and Minnesota remain tied at 6-5 fighting for that 6th Wild Card spot.
Also, how does San Diego let Ray Rice convert a 4th and 29 on a dump play like that late in the game. The Ravens get the game tying FG as a result and then win it in OT 16-13. Someone fire Norv Turner now. He and Lane Kiffin never deserved their jobs. THAT'S RIGHT, LANE, I'M CALLING YOUR BS YOU CALL HEAD COACHING SKILLS OUT TWO DAYS IN A ROW!!!
P.S. To read my full take on the 49ers win over the Saints, click here. Remember to check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Falcons Edge Out Cowboys, Steelers In-n-Out of New York with a Win, Bears Destroy the Titans and More
Sunday had many good games like every week in the NFL with some being close.
One of those close ones was the Sunday Night game between the Cowboys and the Falcons. Both sides were moving and clamoring but neither could really get anything significant until the final quarter. It took until the 4th quarter for either side to score their first TDs of the game. Atlanta broke the 6-6 tie with Michael Turner scoring a TD on a 3 yard run. After a Matt Bryant FG to make it 16-6, the Cowboys then scored their first TD with a TD pass to Kevin Ogletree for 21 yards with 5:21 to go.
The Falcons got the ball back and scored a FG to make it a 6 point game with another FG but not before taking away every second that they could leaving Dallas just 17 seconds to score a TD. The Cowboys were far short of making into the end zone as the game ended on a short pass to Felix Jones for 39 yards, still more than 20 yards short of 6. Falcons win it 19-13. Atlanta remains unbeaten at 8-0 while the Cowboys fall to 3-5.
Another good one was in the Meadowlands featuring the Steelers vs. the Giants. The Steelers flew in that morning and were to leave that night. That didn't seem to deter them from beating the Giants in MetLife 24-20. Eli Manning was far from par in this game going 10/24 for 125 passing yards and an INT. The Giants totaled just 182 yards of offense while the Steelers had 349 yards of offense. The overlooked Steelers are now 5-3 while the Giants are 6-3.
Other games around the league included the Bears destroying the Titans in Tennessee 51-20. While Cutler did his job with 3 TDs, the Bears also got points from the block punt returned for a TD and an interception returned for a TD by Brian Urlacher. Peyton Manning leads the Broncos to another win beating the Bengals 31-23. Manning went 27/35 with 291 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs. The Packers improve to 6-3 with a win over the Cardinals 31-17. Despite throwing just under 50% along with an INT, Aaron Rodgers threw 4 TD passes in the game. Last one I'll mention had the Colts winning one for Chuck Pagano against the Dolphins 23-20. Adam Vinatieri made what the proved to be the game winning 43 yard FG with 5:58 left in the game.
The week ends tonight with the Eagles going into New Orleans to face the Saints on Monday Night.
P.S. SPOILER ALERT: I'm back at KSUN for one night only. Tune into KSUNradio.com at 4 PM Today as I reunite with my old radio partner, Van, on Tailgate Talk with Van. That's KSUNradio.com... Pretty Good.
One of those close ones was the Sunday Night game between the Cowboys and the Falcons. Both sides were moving and clamoring but neither could really get anything significant until the final quarter. It took until the 4th quarter for either side to score their first TDs of the game. Atlanta broke the 6-6 tie with Michael Turner scoring a TD on a 3 yard run. After a Matt Bryant FG to make it 16-6, the Cowboys then scored their first TD with a TD pass to Kevin Ogletree for 21 yards with 5:21 to go.
The Falcons got the ball back and scored a FG to make it a 6 point game with another FG but not before taking away every second that they could leaving Dallas just 17 seconds to score a TD. The Cowboys were far short of making into the end zone as the game ended on a short pass to Felix Jones for 39 yards, still more than 20 yards short of 6. Falcons win it 19-13. Atlanta remains unbeaten at 8-0 while the Cowboys fall to 3-5.
Another good one was in the Meadowlands featuring the Steelers vs. the Giants. The Steelers flew in that morning and were to leave that night. That didn't seem to deter them from beating the Giants in MetLife 24-20. Eli Manning was far from par in this game going 10/24 for 125 passing yards and an INT. The Giants totaled just 182 yards of offense while the Steelers had 349 yards of offense. The overlooked Steelers are now 5-3 while the Giants are 6-3.
Other games around the league included the Bears destroying the Titans in Tennessee 51-20. While Cutler did his job with 3 TDs, the Bears also got points from the block punt returned for a TD and an interception returned for a TD by Brian Urlacher. Peyton Manning leads the Broncos to another win beating the Bengals 31-23. Manning went 27/35 with 291 passing yards, 3 TDs, and 2 INTs. The Packers improve to 6-3 with a win over the Cardinals 31-17. Despite throwing just under 50% along with an INT, Aaron Rodgers threw 4 TD passes in the game. Last one I'll mention had the Colts winning one for Chuck Pagano against the Dolphins 23-20. Adam Vinatieri made what the proved to be the game winning 43 yard FG with 5:58 left in the game.
The week ends tonight with the Eagles going into New Orleans to face the Saints on Monday Night.
P.S. SPOILER ALERT: I'm back at KSUN for one night only. Tune into KSUNradio.com at 4 PM Today as I reunite with my old radio partner, Van, on Tailgate Talk with Van. That's KSUNradio.com... Pretty Good.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Falcons Still Undefeated, Texans Are Not, Pats Upset by Another NFC West Team and More
Week 6 was a wake up call for a few teams.
One of those teams was the Houston Texans. The Packers came to Houston to take on the Texans and told them and the rest of the league that they can still destroy another team. Aaron Rodgers unloaded on the Texans with 6 TD passes and 338 passing yards. Rodgers and the Packers jumped to an early lead and never let the Texans catch up. Matt Schaub did poorly throwing 2 picks and no TDs. The Texans just didn't play up to par before their fans or the country. Packers win 42-24. Texans are now 5-1 and no longer undefeated.
There is only one undefeated team left in the NFL and even they had a scare in week 6. The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders should be an easy opponent to get by but they made it a bit difficult. Matt Ryan got picked off three times in this game and threw one TD in this game to Roddy White in the 2nd quarter. Meanwhile, the Raiders had 474 total yards on offense while the Falcons only had 286. The Falcons still were able to win it in the end with the Falcons making a quick drive down the field to score a 55 yard FG by Matt Bryant with one second remaining. Falcons win barely 23-20 and stay undefeated.
The rest of the NFL had some interesting games. The Patriots got upset again by another NFC West Team as the Seahawks win it 24-23 with a late 46 yard TD pass from Russell Wilson to Sidney Rice being the decider. Seahawks are now 4-2 and tied with the 49ers and the Cardinals in NFC West. The Cowboys lose to the Ravens 31-29 as Dan Bailey misses a 52 yarder to win it for Dallas. The Cowboys might've been able to get one more play off before kicking a FG but they all had to hustle to find out. The Lions beat the Eagles in OT 26-23 with Jason Hanson making the 45 yard FG to win it. Michael Vick threw two interceptions as the Eagles are lost. Last game I'll mention involves the Jets beating the Colts 35-9. Shonn Greene ran for 161 yards and 3 TDs on the ground just carrying the Jets to a win and stopping the Tebow talk for now.
Thank goodness this day is over. Week 6 ends tonight with the Broncos taking on the Chargers on Monday Night.
P.S. To read my take on what went wrong for the 49ers in week 6, click here. Check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
One of those teams was the Houston Texans. The Packers came to Houston to take on the Texans and told them and the rest of the league that they can still destroy another team. Aaron Rodgers unloaded on the Texans with 6 TD passes and 338 passing yards. Rodgers and the Packers jumped to an early lead and never let the Texans catch up. Matt Schaub did poorly throwing 2 picks and no TDs. The Texans just didn't play up to par before their fans or the country. Packers win 42-24. Texans are now 5-1 and no longer undefeated.
There is only one undefeated team left in the NFL and even they had a scare in week 6. The Atlanta Falcons hosted the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders should be an easy opponent to get by but they made it a bit difficult. Matt Ryan got picked off three times in this game and threw one TD in this game to Roddy White in the 2nd quarter. Meanwhile, the Raiders had 474 total yards on offense while the Falcons only had 286. The Falcons still were able to win it in the end with the Falcons making a quick drive down the field to score a 55 yard FG by Matt Bryant with one second remaining. Falcons win barely 23-20 and stay undefeated.
The rest of the NFL had some interesting games. The Patriots got upset again by another NFC West Team as the Seahawks win it 24-23 with a late 46 yard TD pass from Russell Wilson to Sidney Rice being the decider. Seahawks are now 4-2 and tied with the 49ers and the Cardinals in NFC West. The Cowboys lose to the Ravens 31-29 as Dan Bailey misses a 52 yarder to win it for Dallas. The Cowboys might've been able to get one more play off before kicking a FG but they all had to hustle to find out. The Lions beat the Eagles in OT 26-23 with Jason Hanson making the 45 yard FG to win it. Michael Vick threw two interceptions as the Eagles are lost. Last game I'll mention involves the Jets beating the Colts 35-9. Shonn Greene ran for 161 yards and 3 TDs on the ground just carrying the Jets to a win and stopping the Tebow talk for now.
Thank goodness this day is over. Week 6 ends tonight with the Broncos taking on the Chargers on Monday Night.
P.S. To read my take on what went wrong for the 49ers in week 6, click here. Check out the 49ers section at Prosportsblogging.com for my scoop on the team before and after the game.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Eagles Survive the G-Men, Saints Now 0-4, Falcons Get By Panthers and More
Week 4 of the NFL continued yesterday with us all thanking our refs and then yelling at them the next minute. After the awkward encounter, we pressed on.
The Sunday Night Football game featured the Giants going into Philly to take on the Eagles. Both teams were 2-1 entering the contest and looking to gain an edge in the NFC East (and hope that the Cowboys lose the next day). It was a slow start that picked up by the end of the first half with a TD pass from Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson to grab the lead for Philly. The Giants would answer back in the third quarter and it was neck and neck until the final drive of the game which had the Giants inexplicably getting first downs via Pass Interference calls. Finally an unfortunate offensive PI call causes Lawrence Tynes to miss the game winner (twice thanks to icing the kicker) for the Giants. Eagles win a close one at the end 19-17 and are somehow 3-1 on the season despite the turnovers and inability to score more points than 90% of the league (including the 49ers).
Earlier in the day, Lambeau had an interesting couple of teams with the Saints looking to get their first win while the Packers were looking to recover from the sacks and the bad call on the Monday Night game. Both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers played the role of gunslinger in this QB duel. They threw for a combined total of 765 yards and 7 TDs. In the end, it was Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting the last shot in with an 11 yard TD pass to Jordy Nelson to be the game winner in the 4th quarter. Packers win a close one 28-27. Saints are still winless and have a bigger grudge against the league than the Packers do.
As for the rest of the league, the Falcons survive a visiting Panthers and their QB Cam Newton 30-28 by Matt Bryant making a 40 yard FG leaving 5 seconds left. Cam Newton actually ran for a first down to seal the deal for the Panthers but forgot the ball fumbling it to lead to a 4th down punt. The Patriots adjust for the Bills at halftime and end up destroying them in the 2nd half. They scored 45 second half points to win the game 52-28. The Vikings rattle another team beating the Lions 20-13. The aid of 2 special teams TDs help them win that game and they are surprisingly 3-1. Last one I'll mention is the Redskins beating the Bucs with a FG at the end 24-22. A fine effort by the Bucs to make the comeback in the 2nd half only to come up short.
Another Sunday well wasted in front of the tube. Just wish I could find those chips I lost. I swear they were all in the bag this morning.
The Sunday Night Football game featured the Giants going into Philly to take on the Eagles. Both teams were 2-1 entering the contest and looking to gain an edge in the NFC East (and hope that the Cowboys lose the next day). It was a slow start that picked up by the end of the first half with a TD pass from Michael Vick to DeSean Jackson to grab the lead for Philly. The Giants would answer back in the third quarter and it was neck and neck until the final drive of the game which had the Giants inexplicably getting first downs via Pass Interference calls. Finally an unfortunate offensive PI call causes Lawrence Tynes to miss the game winner (twice thanks to icing the kicker) for the Giants. Eagles win a close one at the end 19-17 and are somehow 3-1 on the season despite the turnovers and inability to score more points than 90% of the league (including the 49ers).
Earlier in the day, Lambeau had an interesting couple of teams with the Saints looking to get their first win while the Packers were looking to recover from the sacks and the bad call on the Monday Night game. Both Drew Brees and Aaron Rodgers played the role of gunslinger in this QB duel. They threw for a combined total of 765 yards and 7 TDs. In the end, it was Aaron Rodgers and the Packers getting the last shot in with an 11 yard TD pass to Jordy Nelson to be the game winner in the 4th quarter. Packers win a close one 28-27. Saints are still winless and have a bigger grudge against the league than the Packers do.
As for the rest of the league, the Falcons survive a visiting Panthers and their QB Cam Newton 30-28 by Matt Bryant making a 40 yard FG leaving 5 seconds left. Cam Newton actually ran for a first down to seal the deal for the Panthers but forgot the ball fumbling it to lead to a 4th down punt. The Patriots adjust for the Bills at halftime and end up destroying them in the 2nd half. They scored 45 second half points to win the game 52-28. The Vikings rattle another team beating the Lions 20-13. The aid of 2 special teams TDs help them win that game and they are surprisingly 3-1. Last one I'll mention is the Redskins beating the Bucs with a FG at the end 24-22. A fine effort by the Bucs to make the comeback in the 2nd half only to come up short.
Another Sunday well wasted in front of the tube. Just wish I could find those chips I lost. I swear they were all in the bag this morning.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Falcons Beat Manning and Broncos on MNF
Peyton Manning had a fine week 1 performance and so did the replacement refs for the most part. Both sucked this week.
Yesterday had the Broncos and Manning going into Atlanta to face the Falcons. Manning threw for 253 yards and 2 TDs last week vs. the Steelers defense so it should stand to reason he should do better against the Falcons D. However, Atlanta was ready for him, especially in the 1st quarter. Peyton Manning threw 3 picks and all in the 1st quarter and all in the first three drives of the Broncos. Now the Broncos managed to cut the lead down to 6 late in the 4th quarter but the Falcons got it back and managed to convert for 1st downs to win the game. Falcons win 27-21.
The other story of the week were the replacement refs and their mistakes. They didn't really have an overall effect on the outcome but with time. The game took forever to complete because of the officiating mistakes and delays. They couldn't even manage to separate players after a fumble. It wasn't just this game but all over the NFL this last week. Fumble call on a throw in the Eagles win, a play that shouldn't have happened in the 49ers win, ruling that Roger Goodell's Toupee looks real.
The NFL's arrogance is getting tiring to see here and everywhere else. As for Manning, too little evidence to say this is cause for concern. Probably just a fluke performance. Can't afford that vs. the Texans, though.
Yesterday had the Broncos and Manning going into Atlanta to face the Falcons. Manning threw for 253 yards and 2 TDs last week vs. the Steelers defense so it should stand to reason he should do better against the Falcons D. However, Atlanta was ready for him, especially in the 1st quarter. Peyton Manning threw 3 picks and all in the 1st quarter and all in the first three drives of the Broncos. Now the Broncos managed to cut the lead down to 6 late in the 4th quarter but the Falcons got it back and managed to convert for 1st downs to win the game. Falcons win 27-21.
The other story of the week were the replacement refs and their mistakes. They didn't really have an overall effect on the outcome but with time. The game took forever to complete because of the officiating mistakes and delays. They couldn't even manage to separate players after a fumble. It wasn't just this game but all over the NFL this last week. Fumble call on a throw in the Eagles win, a play that shouldn't have happened in the 49ers win, ruling that Roger Goodell's Toupee looks real.
The NFL's arrogance is getting tiring to see here and everywhere else. As for Manning, too little evidence to say this is cause for concern. Probably just a fluke performance. Can't afford that vs. the Texans, though.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
2012 NFC South Preview: Falcons Clear for Takeoff
The NFC South should be very fun to watch unfold this year considering that each team is very intriguing for different reasons.
One thing that everyone couldn't stop talking about was Cam Newton and his rookie season as QB for the Panthers. He was phenomenal and could do even better this season. But I'm not sure he has the pieces around him to get it done and that defense needs improving . Hopefully rookie linebacker and the Panthers first draft pick in 2012, Luke Kuechly, can help give their defense a much needed boost.
What makes this division remarkable, however, is the fact that I honestly think each team has a shot at the playoffs (maybe more than some). Even though the Buccaneers had a bad season last year and have a new coach, there is still some hope for them. Josh Freeman may have slumped but partly due to a unbalanced offense. They will need help from the rushing attack a bit more and hopefully LeGarrette Blount does better along with new RB's Doug Martin and Michael Smith.
Even the Saints have a chance despite the fact that a couple of players are suspended along with the head coach and even the interim head coach for a while. They have a shot because of Drew Brees as their QB (which they risked jeopardizing a bit). But they are not my team in this division.
The Falcons are my choice for the NFC South. They might not be the sexiest pick but they are stable unlike most of the teams around them and they have a good QB in Matt Ryan looking to be called a great QB.
One thing that everyone couldn't stop talking about was Cam Newton and his rookie season as QB for the Panthers. He was phenomenal and could do even better this season. But I'm not sure he has the pieces around him to get it done and that defense needs improving . Hopefully rookie linebacker and the Panthers first draft pick in 2012, Luke Kuechly, can help give their defense a much needed boost.
What makes this division remarkable, however, is the fact that I honestly think each team has a shot at the playoffs (maybe more than some). Even though the Buccaneers had a bad season last year and have a new coach, there is still some hope for them. Josh Freeman may have slumped but partly due to a unbalanced offense. They will need help from the rushing attack a bit more and hopefully LeGarrette Blount does better along with new RB's Doug Martin and Michael Smith.
Even the Saints have a chance despite the fact that a couple of players are suspended along with the head coach and even the interim head coach for a while. They have a shot because of Drew Brees as their QB (which they risked jeopardizing a bit). But they are not my team in this division.
The Falcons are my choice for the NFC South. They might not be the sexiest pick but they are stable unlike most of the teams around them and they have a good QB in Matt Ryan looking to be called a great QB.
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