by Chris Asbrock

The NFL season kicks off tonight when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The fantasy drafts have all taken place and there is that excitement in the air. Football fans got a little taste this past weekend with the college game but the premier professional league kicks off tonight. There will be many intriguing story lines throughout the season so it will be fun for all of us to watch play out. As with last year, I will be making my picks for the NFL season so here we go.

AFC North:
1. Bengals (10-6)
2. Ravens (10-6)
3. Steelers (9-7)
4. Browns (6-10)

AFC East:
1. Patriots (11-5)
2. Bills (9-7)
3. Dolphins (8-8)
4. Jets (3-13)

AFC West:
1. Broncos (11-5)
2. Chiefs (8-8)
3. Chargers (7-9)
4. Raiders (4-12)

AFC South:
1. Colts (13-3)
2. Texans (9-7)
3. Titans (7-9)
4. Jaguars (5-11)

Wild Cards: Ravens and Steelers

NFC North:
1. Packers (12-4)
2. Lions (10-6)
3. Vikings (7-9)

4. Bears (7-9)

NFC East:
1. Cowboys (10-6)
2. Eagles (10-6)
3. Giants (9-7)
4. Redskins (4-12)

NFC West:
1. Seahawks (11-5)
2. Cardinals (10-6)
3. 49ers (9-7)
4. Rams (6-10)

NFC South:
1. Falcons (10-6)
2. Saints (10-6)
3. Panthers (7-9)

4. Buccaneers (6-10)

Wild Cards: Eagles and Saints

Wild Card Round:
AFC: Broncos over Steelers & Bengals over Ravens
NFC: Cowboys over Saints & Eagles over Falcons

Divisional Round:
AFC: Colts over Bengals & Patriots over Broncos
NFC: Packers over Eagles & Seahawks over Cowboys

AFC Championship: Patriots over Colts
NFC Championship: Seahawks over Packers

Super Bowl: Seahawks over Patriots