3rd Down 4 to Go: NFC Review

NFC East
1. Dallas (6-4) - If Tony Romo rights the ship and steers the Boys to a 11-5 record, could he oust Kurt Warner from the MVP throne. Highly unlikely that Romo does this, but it appears they will catch fire now that they most desperately need it.
2. Philadelphia (5-4) - Playoffs? We're talking about playoffs. Can you smell the last onion on the cheesesteak we call the Andy Reid-McNabb era in Philly? Expect an Iversonesque fire sale from the Eagles soon.
3. Washington (6-4) - It appears the Skins are wearing down Portis and his knee is riding metal to metal. Say hello to the NBA version of the Phoenix Suns, the best team for periods of the time of the season that can't catch a good break.
4. New York Giants (9-1) - Does losing Brandon Jacobs make this team better? Ward is better out of the backfield for the air game (not to mention 500 yards on the ground) and Bradshaw is a bruiser in his own right.

NFC South
1. New Orleans (5-5) - With 3 division games to end the season, there is hope. Yes, a small amount. Like the amount of hope gas prices will drop to high school prices of $1.09/gallon. I believe in miracles.
2. Carolina (8-2) - The running game has been superb as of late. But wat up Jake? Look likes he needs a mid-season emergency Tommy John surgery.
3. Atlanta (6-4) - When was the last time a team had all of the following: Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved (Roddy White) and the Rushing Champ? Arthur Blank is crying himself purple right now.
4. Tampa Bay (7-3) - How can a team continue to rack up these ugly wins? Shouldn't last year set the precedent for being good enough to get to the playoffs and lose be enough to enact a rule that Tampa shouldn't be allowed in unless they score more than 24 pts in 3 of their last 6 games? Sorta how the Flint Tropics had to sell out their games for the rest of the season with stunts like this to make it to the NBA. I love this sexy movie.
NFC West

1. Seattle (2-8) - I didn't even have to update this section all season, it reads the same: It's not that the Seahawks are that good, but more of saying that this could be the weakest division in football. Seattle may struggle early with a number of receivers out, but it should be better after the return of Branch and Engram. Man this division sucks.
2. St. Louis (2-8) - The Haslett era started with about as much promise as Charlie Weis and the Irish. Let's see if the Rams clean house after this or let the team move back to LA.
3. Arizona (7-3) - This team may be in line for the Tampa Bay curse of locking up your division too early, not playing down the stretch, and then stinking it out the first round. I hope not, this team can pass on anyway. As long as the Giants don't rough up Kurt Warner, they will be ok.
4. San Francisco (3-7) - Although the jury is still out on the Martz/Singletary era, this team is playing better so far.

NFC North
1. Green Bay (5-5) - Very mediocre division. Since we are past week 10, ladies and gentleman, meet Ryan Grant. This guy is like a bat, only comes out in November/December.
2. Minnesota (5-5) - Adrian Peterson. Adrian Peterson. Adrian Peterson. Adrian Peterson. Adrian Peterson. Thats all that comes to mind with the Vikes. That and how would Vick look running the wildcat with Peterson....hmmm?
3. Detroit (0-10) - At least you have Allen Iverson across town right? And you are not the Wolverines.
4. Chicago (5-5) - This team is one Kyle Orton ankle break away from out of the race. Devin Hester needs to break a kickoff back soon.

Original Playoffs Picks
Dallas, Green Bay, Seattle, New Orleans, WC - Philadelphia, Minnesota
Revised Playoff Picks
New York, Green Bay, Arizona, Carolina, WC - Dallas, Atlanta