FanNation | Great Debates | 100 Days Until a New NFL Season

Okay, OTA???s might have just started, but a new NFL season is only 100 days away. There is still a lot of offseason to go, including possible injuries and releases, but it is never too early to look at what teams might finish where. Here are some early predictions for the playoff teams come this winter in the AFC with the NFC coming later this week: AFC: East: New England Patriots -- They are still better than any other team in this division, regardless of their losses at corner and the still unresolved issues surrounding spygate. North: Cleveland Browns ??? The schedule is tough (AFC South and NFC East), but the Steelers have almost the same schedule, except plus the Patriots and Chargers. The Browns will win this division in the last few weeks of the season. The only way the Browns miss again: they can???t find a way to at least split with the Steelers. South: Indianapolis Colts ??? The Jaguars will give the Colts the stiffest competition they have seen in years for this division, but Peyton will find a way to keep the Jags from claiming the division his Colts have ruled since its creation. West: San Diego Chargers -- The Bolts still are not deep at WR, but will have enough to beat out the dysfunctional Broncos, the improving Raiders, and the very young Chiefs. Wild Cards: Jacksonville Jaguars -- Their offense is finally starting to gel, but the Colts will still have their number. This being said, the Jags could make a Super Bowl push if the passing game really takes flight and the defense stays healthy while incorporating young parts. Buffalo Bills -- Now, call me a homer if you like, but the numbers stack-up for Buffalo. They should get fours wins in the division, and could sweep an NFC West in transition. The Bills could also take three of four from a weaker AFC West. The young Bills will have to gel quickly on offense and get red zone touchdowns out of rookie WR James Hardy. Also up for the final Wild Card: Houston Texans and Pittsburgh Steelers.

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May 29, 2008 12:30 PM ET

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Jags will never get by the Pats, Steelers or Colts.. they have a decent team but will not be able to win in the playoffs against the top three teams next year..