I’m not going to pile on the preseason again like I did in the AFC Preview. So here are the NFC Division predictions with some others sprinkled in.

NFC West

4. San Franciso 49ers (6-10)

3. Arizona Cardinals (7-9)

2. LA Rams (10-6)

1. Seattle Seahawks (11-5)

That’s right, I’m going all in on the Hawks this season. I liked the Hawks before the Clowney trade, but now am even more on board now. Offensively, this might be the best offense the Hawks have had since, well, forever. Defensively as long as injuries don’t hit they should be fine, if not good.

The Hawks will have to fend off the Rams all season, but I think with the lingering Toddy Gurley injury and a suspect defense (other than the GOAT Aaron Donald) the Rams will come back down to earth a bit.

At the bottom of this division will be the 49ers and Cardinals. It will be a close contest between two intriguing teams. The Cardinals will be showcasing that new offense under Kliff Kingsbury, and I’m not going to even try to guess if that works out.

As for the 49ers, I’m not buying the hype. I think Jimmy G is overrated and that defense isn’t going anywhere in a physical division.

RoY- Kyler Murray QB Cardinals

This might be too obvious of a choice picking the number one draft pick, but he’s going to get every chance to make plays with his legs and arm all game long. I expect some ridiculous stats including a lot of turnovers.

DPoY- Aaron Donald DT Rams

Like I said, the Rams defense is not going to be good this year, but Donald will help them be average. Expect another 10+ sacks and constant havoc.

MVP- Russell Wilson QB Seahawks

Wilson will never put up crazy numbers, but they’ll always be towards the top of the leader board and then when you look closer you’ll see how efficient he really was lighting it up on the field.

NFC East

4. Washington Skins (3-13)

3. New York Giants (5-11)

2. Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

1. Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)

The Eagles are just too talented from top to bottom, and as long as Carson Wentz stays healthy they could have a special year. Defensively they might not be the most physical or talented squad, but they make enough big plays to keep them afloat.

I think this might be the year where the Cowboys and Jason Garrett part ways after a mediocre 9-7 record. With lots of hype heading into the season I just don’t see them living up to it. We’ll see!

As for the bottom tier of this division, Jay Gruden could be the first coach fired and it won’t even be his fault. Derrius Guice could be fun to watch :/. As for the Giants it’s almost time to replace the GOAT Eli Manning with his heir apparent GOAT Daniel Jones. Can you imagine a Daniel Jones-Saquon Barkley combo? I’m salivating already.

RoY- Miles Sanders RB Eagles

What a steal for the Eagles. Sanders will become that lead dog in the backfield quickly and could accumulate 1,000 yards of total offense and 6+ touchdowns.

DPoY- Demarcus Lawerence DE Cowboys

I was this close to picking fellow Cowboy, linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, but lets be honest sacks are sexy and that’s what Lawerence does. Look for close to 15 sacks.

MVP- Carson Wentz QB Eagles

The big if with Wentz is if he can stay healthy, and if he can he could be a real MVP candidate in the entire NFC. In a full season he’s going to put up some gaudy numbers.

NFC South

4. Carolina Panthers (5-11)

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10)

2. Atlanta Falcons (10-6)

1. New Orleans Saints (11-5)

This is an extremely top and bottom heavy conference. The biggest surprise might be the Panthers finishing last, but I just don’t see that organization making any leaps in forever. Meanwhile Newton has to stay healthy, and I don’t know if he can.

The Buccaneers offense could be good, really good under new head coach Bruce Arians. But that defense is absolute garbage and quarterback Jameis Winston needs to learn how to take care of the ball.

Battling for first should be the Falcons and Saints. Both teams are known for there elite offenses, but it’s there defenses that will separate these two. On paper the Falcons defense does look better, but I’ll take the Saints experience for one more season.

RoY- Devin White LB Buccaneers

To be completely honest with you the NFC South did not draft very often this year and when they did it was not exactly sexy. White though is the Buccaneers first round pick and should get plenty of tackles on that porous defense.

DPoY- Luke Kuechly LB Panthers

If Kuechly can stay healthy, even on a bad Panthers team, he should be able to lock this thing up quickly. He’s a top five defensive player in the league.

MVP- Matt Ryan QB Falcons

Ryan should put up some heavy numbers in this offense, and he’s always been an underrated quarterback in this league. His main competition for this is Drew Brees, but I’m not sure he’s got the same arm he used to have.

NFC North

4. Detroit Lions (5-10-1, YOU LIKE THAT TIE)

3. Minnesota Vikings (9-6-1)

2. Chicago Bears (10-6)

1. Green Bay Packers (12-4)

This is going to be a very close and physical division, but I see Aaron Rodgers having a career year and spearheading the Packers to the division crown.

The Bears are not far back, and it’s possible that defense with guys like Khalil Mack, Kyle Fuller and Leonard Floyd could be the pivotal group to lead them to a division title. BUT, no it won’t happen.

This division will be very close with the Vikings also playing some tough football on both sides of the ball, but I just don’t see them having enough fire power with Kirk Cousins at quarterback.

As for the Lions this will be a tough year. Matt Patricia could be gone by the end of the season.

RoY- David Montgomery RB Bears

This was one of my favorite picks of the draft. Montgomery is going to become the cowbell back in this offense, and he’s going to put up some serious numbers.

DPoY- Khalil Mack DE Bears

Last year Mack was just getting used to the NFC North and put up 12.5 sacks. This season I’m guessing 15+ sacks and constant headaches to all NFC North quarterbacks.

MVP- Aaron Rodgers QB Packers

In the end Rodgers should have the last laugh over everyone in this division. He’s had a couple of down years (which are only down for him) and I’m expecting some staggering actual MVP stats this season.

Playoffs

Wild Card

Falcons 28 @Eagles 24

Bears 17 @ Saints 27

The Falcons pull off the upset in Philly as Matt Ryan goes off and the Falcons make some key stops. Meanwhile the Saints handle the Bears who can’t handle the Superdome noise.

Divisional Round

Falcons 20 @ Packers 17

Saints 21 @ Seahawks 23

Another big upset by the red hot Falcons over the Packers at a cold Lambeau field, where Atlanta’s defense tops the Packers. In the other game the Seahawks barely edge out the Saints in a loud and physical game.

Conference Championship

Falcons 20 @ Seahawks 26

Russell Wilson leads a game winning drive to beat a tough Falcons team. Seahawks defense causes a couple of key turnovers, and the run game keeps the ball from Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense.