NFL Predictions: Texans to go all the way?

Right, so here is my division-by-division predictions for the 2012 NFL Season, including wild-card picks, followed by a mock post-season. Feel free to comment if you agree or disagree!

AFC East: New England Patriots

It’s difficult to bet against the Patriots wit Bill Belichick at the helm and Tom Brady under centre. Put them amongst a rebuilding but yet not competitive Buffalo Bills side, a declining New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins, who start with a rookie at QB, and the Patriots should stroll the regular season.

AFC North: Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens-Steelers rivalries is one of the best in the NFL. Their matches usually throe back to the good old days of the NFL, with defense and running games dominating. Expect the Bengals also to be in the mix, but they might struggle due to the tough division. Cleveland Browns, as is too often the case, only making up the numbers

NFL Preview: Open season in store for ‘Year of the rookie quarterback’

The National Football League season gets underway in the USA tomorrow night, as the defending champion New York Giants host their great rival Dallas Cowboys at the New Meadowlands. On Sunday, 26 of the 32 teams get their campaigns underway before the final four teams get underway on Monday night. The NFL is one of the best sports to watch as a neutral. Every year, the competition is wide open. True, there are a few teams like the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, who are competitive every year. But they are not dominant. Meanwhile, there are always a few dark horses, coming from nowhere to challenge for honours. This season will be no different.