The NFC South has produced a ton of Super Bowl competitors over the last decade or so, including last season when the New Orleans Saints won it all for the first time in franchise history. Which one of these four recent Super Bowl contenders will earn the right to go back to the playoffs again this year? Find out with our pro football betting analysis of the NFC South odds.
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New Orleans Saints (-150 odds) – Simply put, there should be no stopping the Saints this season. QB Drew Brees might still be one of the most underrated players in football in spite of the fact that he just led his team to a win in Super Bowl XLIV last year. He has offensive weapons at his disposal second to none in the NFC, and with a defense that has a tendency to turn you over, HC Sean Peyton should be heading back to the postseason with another division title in tote.
My NFL Predictions: 13-3, 1st place in NFC South
Atlanta Falcons (+200 odds) – The Falcons came up just short of the playoffs last season, but they proved for the second straight year that they are a legitimate force to be reckoned with. The second year for QB Matt Ryan was a successful one in Hot ‘Lanta, and the only question mark is going to be whether or not RB Michael Turner can return to form or not after a bit of an injury-riddled 2009 campaign. Add DB Dunta Robinson to the mix, and the defense should be good enough to carry the Falcons to the second season.
My NFL Predictions: 10-6, 2nd place in NFC South
Carolina Panthers (+600 odds) – Carolina could be in a boat load of trouble this season. Yes, both RBs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart are capable of being 1,000+ yard backs again this year, but that doesn’t mean the offense will be successful overall. There could be a rotating quarterback system in place for the Panthers, as neither Matt Moore nor rookie Jimmy Clausen really strikes fear in us. Add the loss of DE Julius Peppers and the fact that HC John Fox doesn’t have a contract in place for once this season is over, the recipe could be ripe for a disaster.
My NFL Predictions: 5-11, 3rd place in NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+1500 odds) – The Bucs know that they are still at least one more rebuilding year away from being able to compete in the NFC South. They did win some shocking games down the stretch last year, including winning in the Superdome at the end of the season to nearly keep the Saints from carrying home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. HC Raheem Morris is one of the most exciting young coaches in the league. Two rookie defensive tackles will highlight a defense that has at least eight starters under the age of 26. That will be great in the future for Tampa Bay in all likelihood, but at least for right now, it could be another long season.
My NFL Predictions: 4-12, 4th place in NFC South
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The Dallas Cowboys are coming off of a division title and the first playoff win of the QB Tony Romo era in 2009. However, for owner Jerry Jones, nothing less than a Super Bowl will be considered a success. Check out how we feel the Boys are going to do in 2010-11 NFL betting action.
