FINAL STANDINGS
After a season full of surprise teams and playoff upsets, New England defeated Philly in the Super Bowl, just as many people predicted before the season began. The seemingly unstoppable Patriots did lose a couple of games, breaking their streak, but they continued to win when it counted. Although Terrell Owens didn't help the Eagles finally win the NFC championship, Javon Kearse did, and Owens did make the Super Bowl surprisingly competitive.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's poll. Our combined Consensus Picks outscored Dr. Z and all other professional prognosticators! Congratulations to this year's winner, John van Gelder, who not only picked 9 out of 12 playoff teams but also nailed the Super Bowl winner and loser and the exact score! Click on any name below to see their preseason picks.
CURRENT NFL STANDINGS
AFC Division Leaders: Patriots, Steelers, Colts, Chargers; AFC Wild Card Teams: Jets, Broncos
NFC Division Leaders: Eagles, Packers, Falcons, Seahawks; NFC Wild Card Teams: Vikings, Rams
CURRENT PROGNOSTICATION STANDINGS
| Rank | Name | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John van Gelder | 19.49 pts |
| 2 | CONSENSUS PICKS | 18.46 pts |
| 3 | Tom Halfhill | 18.43 pts |
| 4 | Dave Kroll | 17.49 pts |
| 5 | Aj flint | 15.49 pts |
| 6 | Dr Z (Sports Ill)* | 15.48 pts |
| 7 | Rodney Spencley | 14.46 pts |
| 8 | Pro Football Weekly* | 14.46 pts |
| 9 | Linley Gwennap | 14.42 pts |
| 10 | Jim McGovern | 13.49 pts |
| 11 | The Sporting News* | 12.46 pts |
| 12 | Mark Purdy (SJ Merc)* | 12.46 pts |
| 13 | Bud Geracie (SJ Merc)* | 12.46 pts |
| 14 | Peter King (Sports Ill)* | 11.47 pts |
| 15 | Mark Santor | 11.41 pts |
| 16 | JJ Binx | 11.38 pts |
| 17 | Bill Flint | 10.45 pts |
| 18 | Don Banks (SI.com)* | 10.43 pts |
| 19 | Kirk Williamson | 9.47 pts |
| 20 | Jim Turley | 8.45 pts |
Click on any name above to view their preseason picks
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