Arguably, the NFC South is one of the strongest divisions in the league, with two playoff teams last year, and another on the edge of making it. Though in week one, every one of them lost, every, single, one. First we had the Saints Thursday night thriller against the reigning champion Packers, then the Bears complete dismantling of the Failcons- er, Falcons, the Bucs shocking loss to the apparently improving Lions, and finally the Panthers disappointing loss, despite Newton blowing the most yards in a rookie’s opening game, record out of the water. Those wiley Cardinals. But alas, our division sits at an even 0-0, and wish the coming week, here are my picks for the NFC South.

Saints 31 Bears 17

The bears played well against the Falcons, but the Saints actually know how to score. And after the way the defense played against Greenbay, I think we will come out a more improved team. I think Brees gets 2 touchdowns, Ingram carries one in and Sproles has a 30+ yard return. Only time will tell, but the Bears aren’t the team they used to be, and the Saints are ready to show them how we play.

Buccaneers 17 Vikings 13

Should be a close game, I mean the Bucs are good yes, but let’s not forget that the Vikes still have a pretty good defense, and Rivers is just damn good. The Buccaneers will slip away with the win after Adrian Peterson tried to carry his team, but ultimately falls to McNabbs mistakes. Oh Vikings, your run was short, and I know it hurts, but maybe you can pick up Manning after his 7th neck surgery and give him his comeback year, only to completely shred him after he loses in the NFC championship of course. Classy.

Packers 38 Panthers 10

This is bold, yes. I like the Panthers, I really do. But I can’t see the rookie Newton getting too much action against this Packers defense. Rodger will ultimately shred the Panthers excuse for a defense and stroll out with a shiny “W” to show off the everyone. Sorry Cam. BUT if they win, mark my words, the Cam Newton band wagon will get so big not even Peyton Manning’s helmet will fit over it, so be prepared.

Eagles 35 Falcons 21

This will be a nail biter, I know it. All of Michael Vick’s pent up emotion, and Atlanta’s love hate relationship will show. These two teams are similar, but with the way the Falcons fell to the Bears, the Eagles defense shouldn’t have too much trouble. I think Vick comes out and has 4 TD’s with 400 yards against the birds, netting him a monster game and showing the age old tradition of having you’re old player come back and shred you, a la Nick Folk.

And there you have it. So shall it be written, so shall it be done! Have a great week.