Behold, the playoff twelve (with correct seeding):
AFC
1. Ravens
2. Colts
3. Chargers
4. Dolphins
5. Bengals
6. Steelers
Ravens are paper champs. Colts always go at least 12-4... Chargers have a cupcake schedule and face no challenge out in the West. Dolphins are very improved. Patriots are going to start losing steam, I think. Jets are going to be held back by Sanchez and have to REALLY hope that Greene/Tomlinson can produce on the ground. Bengals have a top ten D and it looks ike they might have a top ten O if Palmer can regain "Great" status. The Steelers will survive Ben's suspension thanks to their stout defense and the fact that Ward/Wallace/Miler/Mendenhall are great weapons for Dixon/Leftwich.
NFC
1. Packers
2. Cowboys
3. Saints
4. 49ers
5. Vikings
6. Panthers
Packers are very well-rounded and improved the O-Line which was their only huge problem last year. Cowboys are very solid all around as well. Saints did not lose anyone major from last season to I expect them to have a nice run, though Brees will be struck with the curse >_> 49ers have been improving lately. A full season of Crabtree will help Alex Smith a lot, as does improving the O-Line in the draft. The Vikings have a tough schedule that includes cold outdoor games which will hurt them since they enjoy being inside. If Favre leaves I might make them miss the playoffs... the Panthers would have been a playoff team last year if it weren't for John Fox sticking with Delhomme for so long. If Moore and Clausen game manage, the rushing attack and top ten defense should carry them to a WC spot.
Also, Dolphins beat 49ers in the Super Bowl.