Going to the South: AFC/NFC South-- How they will finish

Time to head down south for the look into what has turned into a couple of divisions with a few surprise teams making early season runs. First and for most, the Titans are shocking the world as they remain unbeaten and in the NFC, 3 teams over 500, it could be close.

AFC SOUTH

Titans 8-0
This is obviously the most talked about team in football right now. When any team starts their season 8-0, it is something to talk about. When I look at this team, I just continue to wonder how they win football games. They do not have a QB that is worth anything in Kerry Collins. Their running game is not bad. It really is all their defense that is keeping them in games. But the thing is that they still score points and win games. I have been really impressed by this team but it is only a matter of time before they fall. And when they do, it is going to be hard.

Colts 4-4
Talk about disappointment. There really is no bigger one than this in my eyes. With an arsenal like this one, I do not understand how this team is only 4-4. They are in second place in the division but they have just not been playing good football. Addai will help if he stays healthy. Manning is starting to connect but really we have not seen the Colts of norm. They will make more of a come back in the next 8 weeks. A playoff spot is in question but it remains simply a possibility, not a guarantee.

Texans 3-5
At the beginning of the season, I predicted this team to improve to the point where they are making a playoff run. That I cannot see happening anymore. Maybe next year. This team just cannot find any kind of groove. They are lacking in all aspects of the game. They don't have a go to QB who can stay healthy or they can rely on to win ball games. Texans will struggle for the remainder of the season.

Jaguars 3-5
Complete abomination. They were predicted to be making a Super Bowl run this year. I could not believe those talks and I had said I saw the Texans taking their playoff spot. That will not happen either but it is for certain that the Jags most likely won't be in the playoffs either. The Jags have not put their talent together to be successful. We saw Garrard struggle early and now he has begun to settle down. I do not think he is where he wants to be and this team will win a few more games but not enough to make a run.

How they will finish...

Titans 13-3
Colts 9-7
Texans 8-8
Jaguars 7-9

NFC SOUTH

Panthers 6-2
I have certainly been caught off guard by this team. A 6-2 start is a huge feat for this struggling team. Smith missed the first two games of the year due to suspension and really, they have the tools to win and they have utilized. I like their chances in this division but it is a tough one to win out. At least this year.

Buccs 6-3
Huge surprise here as well. The Buccs have really proven that they know how to win games as well. Garcia will win you games but will not put up huge numbers. He finds ways to win but does not make t incredibly pretty. Dunn has been running the ball good enough to help enough to win as well. They have a defense that could tackle its way into the playoffs.

Falcons 5-3
Hey, Mike Vick. Matt Ryan is in town and making that QB role his own. He has done everything to impress me and the entire league. Taking a team that looked to be on the verge of the worst season in years, turns things around and turns this team into a contender. I do not like their road numbers nor their 0-2 record in divisional games. But if you are playing them at home, look out. This team can do some damage.

Saints 4-4
You can't count them out yet. I beleive they are right where they want to be to really make a comeback in this division. Dree Brees is probably the 1st half MVP at the QB position and Reggie Bush has been impressing by the numbers as well. They have not done enough yet to win games but they are just a little tweek away from a huge run.

How they will finish...

Panthers 10-6
Saints 10-6
Buccs 9-7
Falcons 9-7

Hopefully I can get the West done by tomorrow!!!