If the simulation results from the Dallas Technology Center's labs are any indication, the USAFL 2011 season promises to be a bloody battle for the championship. The average wins of the top 3 teams in each conference are within 1 game of each other. For the AFC: San Diego, Oakland and Carolina; for the NFC: Pittsburgh, Detroit and New York (Giants).
The Chargers averaged the most wins over a simulation of 40 (yes FORTY) seasons, going 13-3. The Raiders and Panthers were right behind with 12-4 records. The AFC Central is easily the most dominate division in the league with 4 out of 6 teams expected to finish with winning records: SD (13-3), OAK (12-4), HOU (10-6) and DEN (9-7). The other teams with winning records in the conference are CAR (12-4) and NYJ (9-7).
The Steelers, Lions and Giants all averaged 11-5 records. Green Bay and Cleveland are the next tier with 9-7 records.
NFC East
1. Pittsburgh (11-5) Steelers have never finished below 11-5.
1. New York Giants (11-5) Shot at first division crown.
3. Cleveland (9-7) Well, hello Browns! First winning season ever.
4. Washington (8-8) Defending division champ is a great spoiler.
5. Dallas (7-9) Cowboys endure a second down year.
6. Philadelphia (3-13) Eagles still grounded.
NFC Central
1. Detroit (11-5) Lion Country rejoice! First time visit to the playoffs!
2. Green Bay (9-7) SB Champs have won 25 consecutive regular season games.
3. Baltimore (7-9) Progress in Pony Town.
3. San Francisco (7-9) Blitz-happy over-achiever to 13-3 last season.
5. Chicago (6-10) Two seasons in a row to miss the playoffs?
6. Minnesota (5-11) Whazzup with the Vikings.
AFC East
1. Carolina (12-4) Division title should not be any trouble.
2. New York Jets (9-7) Could squeak out a playoff slot.
3. Boston (8-8) Chance at playoffs, needs to out coach NYJ and HOU.
4. Atlanta (7-9) First time to miss playoffs in 5 years
5. Buffalo (5-11) Uptick 2 wins since last season but needs a lot more work.
6. Miami (3-13) Dolphins remain underwater. One of only 3 teams never to make playoffs.
AFC Central
1. San Diego (13-3) #1 Offense + #2 Defense = Super Bowl
2. Oakland (12-4) Matchups vs SD will be games to watch
3. Houston (10-6) First winning season in franchise history?
4. Denver (9-7) Superior coaching will put wins into double digits.
5. Cincinnati (6-10) Setback from nice improvement (9-7) last season.
5. Kansas City (6-10) Lianos reviving Chiefs from the dead.
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