Oh Six Picks

The 2006 NFL season begins tonight. While I'm not as big a fan of pro football as college, I do respect the way it's marketed, and I find it hard not to watch sometimes.

Many intriguing unknowns lie ahead for teams with new players, new coaches and players coming off injuries this year. I'll be following relatively closely through my fantasy league (which I won last year, thank you.)

My top dogs are Carson Palmer and Chad Johnson. I'm crossing my fingers that Palmer stays healthy and that celebration penalties don't count as negative points.

Now, without further ado, I shall unveil my predictions for the records of each NFL team, based on extremely minimal research by me. So don't bet any scrilla on these; they're just for fun.

NFC North

Minnesota (9-7)
Chicago (7-9)
Detroit (4-12)
Green Bay (4-12)

NFC South

Carolina (11-5)
Tampa Bay (11-5)
Atlanta (10-6)
New Orleans (3-13)

NFC East

NY Giants (11-5)
Dallas (10-6)
Philadelphia (8-8)
Washington (5-11)

NFC West

Seattle (11-5)
St. Louis (8-8)
San Francisco (6-10)
Arizona (5-11)

AFC North

Cincinnati (14-2)
Pittsburgh (12-4)
Baltimore (9-7)
Cleveland (4-12)

AFC South

Indianapolis (11-5)
Jacksonville (9-7)
Houston (5-11)
Tennessee (4-12)

AFC East

New England (11-5)
Miami (9-7)
NY Jets (7-9)
Buffalo (6-10)

AFC West

Denver (9-7)
San Diego (8-8)
Kansas City (8-8)
Oakland (7-9)

Super Bowl XLI in Miami: Cincinnati over Dallas