It looks like the Carolina Panthers will be favorite for USAFL Champions for the 2012-2013 season. The DTC ran several seasons of simulations including the first round draft picks on their respective teams and the numbers show that a perfect season is very possible
for Tony Romo and Julius Peppers and friends. One caveat is that the Panthers lost 3 more games than expected last season including puzzling losses to Miami (5-11) and Kansas City (2-14), going 8-8 resulting in a poor grade from the DTC.
AFC East
The Panthers will devour all AFC East Division opponents and easily when the division. They will be double digit favorites against most teams, including the next best team in the AFC, San Diego. Their week 11 matchup will be huge.
AFC Central
It will be more competitive in the other AFC division with Kansas City, Oakland and San Diego beating on each other with the Chargers the ultimate victor. Latest numbers show them with a 13-3 record. SD vs CAR for the AFC Championship.
NFC East
The Washington Redskins at 13-3 are looking very good to take this division and fight expected AFC Central Champ Detroit for the NFC Championship. New York Giants (11-5) and Pittsburgh (10-6) are in the mix for the wild card slot.
NFC Central
Detroit Lions are still looking sharp for taking this division, going 12-4 with Baltimore and Green Bay showing 10-6 records. However, the Lions, like the Panthers, also severely underperformed last year getting a 'D' going 8-8 when 12-4 was expected. A challenge from either the Ravens or Green Bay is very possible...especially from the Packers.
Final Pre-season Predictions Post-Draft! Stay Tuned!
