Carolina vs Washington in Super Bowl VIII?

The Carolina Panthers and Washington Redskins edged out San Diego and New York as their respective conference champions. The road to the championship goes through their home fields.

The breakdown...

NFC East

The Redskins and Giants are strong at the top but the Cowboys and Eagles are looking like the two worst teams in the USAFL. Washington has a tough defense, New York has a powerful offense. Cleveland looks improved by Pittsburgh has taken a huge step back, especially on offense.

1. Washington (13-3)

2. New York Giants (12-4)

3. Cleveland (10-6)

4. Pittsburgh (9-7)

5. Dallas (4-12)

6. Philadelphia (3-13)

NFC Central

This division title is up for grabs. Detroit and Baltimore do not have much offense, Green Bay and San Francisco do not have much defense. This will be bloody all the way.

1. Detroit (10-6)

2. Baltimore (9-7)

3. Green Bay (8-8)

4. San Francisco (8-8)

5. Chicago (6-10)

6. Minnesota (5-11)

AFC East

The Panthers won't have much competition for the division, it's the conference where resistance will be tough. Carolina is a much improved team from last year, New York has regressed. The rest of the division are about the same.

1. Carolina (14-2)

2. Atlanta (9-7)

3. Boston (7-9)

4. Miami (7-9)

5. Buffalo (6-10)

6. New York Jets (4-12)

AFC Central

The Chargers have the edge but look at those Chiefs! Launching from 2-14 last year to 12-4 and a very good chance at a wild card slot, at least...maybe the division? One caveat: they were expected to win 6 last year. Raiders are about the same but the rest of 'em: Broncos, Houston, Cincinnati - big dropoff.

1. San Diego (13-3)

2. Kansas City (12-4)

3. Oakland (11-5)

4. Denver (6-10)

5. Houston (4-12)

6. Cincinnati (4-12)

Details First Round Simulations

The DTC had a request to post details from the simulation run using players from Round 1.

NFC East

1. Washington (13-3)

2. New York Giants (11-5)

3. Pittsburgh (10-6)

4. Cleveland (9-7)

5. Dallas (6-10)

6. Philadelphia (2-14)

NFC Central

1. Detroit (12-4)

2. Baltimore (10-6)

3. Green Bay (9-7)

4. Chicago (6-10)

5. Minnesota (5-11)

6. San Francisco (4-12)

AFC East

1. Carolina (15-1)

2. Atlanta (10-6)

3. Buffalo (7-9)

4. Boston (7-9)

5. Miami (7-9)

6. New York Jets (5-11)

AFC Central

1. San Diego (13-3)

2. Kansas City (11-5)

3. Oakland (10-6)

4. Houston (5-11)

5. Cincinnati (3-13)

6. Denver (3-13)

Carolina Is Big Favorite for Championship

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.

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