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NFC East Winner: Dallas (14-2)
NFC North Winner: Green Bay (14-2)
NFC South Winner: Tampa Bay (11-5)
NFC West Winner: Seattle (10-6)
1st Wildcard: New York Giants (11-5)
2nd Wildcard: Minnesota Vikings (10-6)
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I somewhat agree, but I see the seeding like this:
1. Dallas
2. Green Bay
3. Seattle
4. Tampa Bay
5. New York Giants
6. Minnesota.
ROUND 1
Minnesota @ Seattle
Interesting matchup. This will likely be a very close game. The Seahawks have been feasting on a weak schedule (they have only beaten one team with a winning record) but winning is winning. The Vikings are a completely different team now, starting the season 1-3, likely to finish the season 9-3.
I don't know if Tarvaris Jackson is a starting QB in this league, so how he will win a playoff game on the road, will be difficult. If the Seahawks can stop the run, they will win. If the Vikings can get a running game, stop the Seahawks running game (likely with the Hawks running woes) and blitz/confuse Hasselbeck causing him to turnover the ball, the Vikings could get the upset in Qwest Field.
Prediction as of now (unless Tarvaris Jackson proves me wrong):
Vikings 25
Seahawks 28
New York Giants @ Tampa Bay
The Bucs are an overrated team that like the Seahawks, have feasted on a weak schedule. They also have beaten only one winning team, the fading Titans. The Bucs have an average team, the only thing that really scares me about them is Joey Galloway (who has lost a step) and their pass defense (which is good, but hardly great). I think the Giants will win, but I wouldn't be surprised if Ronde Barber has like a 3 INT game.
Giants 28
Bucs 20
ROUND 2:
Seattle @ Green Bay
This game has upset written all over it. If you look at the stats, these teams are not that far off. Both teams pass a lot, kinda iffy running games, and inconsistent defensive play.
If this matchup happens, I fully expect Mike Holmgren to out coach Mike McCarthy and I wouldn't be surprised if Matt Hasselbeck outplays Brett Favre.
(OT)
Seahawks 38
Packers 35
New York Giants @ Dallas
We already know the Giants are not in the Cowboys league. For Eli Manning, this game would not be about winning, but if he can prove to America he is something special like his brother. If he has a good game, the Giants could make this respectable, if not, another easy win for Romo and the Boys.
Giants 25
Cowboys 40
Seattle @ Dallas
Pretty quick summary. Dallas is the much better team. Seahawks should be running on empty. Similar to the New Orleans Chicago NFC Championship last year or the Carolina Seattle NFC Championship two years ago.
Seahawks 17
Cowboys 35