The 2006 NFL Season has turned the corner towards the last half of the season and the playoff picture is getting muddy. With 9 games played, who are the teams destined for the playoffs? Who are those that might sneak in? And who are those that need to start losing to get a better 2007 draft selection? Let’s take a look.
In the AFC East, there are two teams in playoff contention. The Patriots are 6-3 and have a one game on the 5-4 Jets. The Bills and Dolphins are playing for 2007.
The AFC North is Baltimore’s to lose. The Bengals are three games back and don’t look like a playoff team.
The Colts own the AFC Souththat’s a done deal. Jacksonville is 5-4 and has a shot at the playoffsif they can stop losing to teams like Houston.
The AFC West is a battle. Both the Broncos and Chargers are 7-2. Meanwhile, the Chiefs are 5-4 and in the hunt for a Wild Card.
The NFC East is a tight race. The Giants have a one game lead on Dallas and Philadelphia. Washington is dead.
Chicago will win the NFC North. The other teams are vying for 2007 draft selections.
The Saints are marching in the NFC South. It’s still...