The Herd's 2011 NFL Predictions

Colin Cowherd doesn't want to be a dream crusher, but sometimes, he has to be honest. Here's what he thinks will be each team's record at the end of the season. He also shares which teams he thinks will be most improved and which teams he thinks will fall behind.
AFC Step Up Team: Texans
NFC Step Up Team: Lions
AFC Step Down Team: Chiefs
NFC Step Down Team: Buccaneers
Colin Cowherd's 2011 NFL Predictions
Where will each team finish in 2011?
| AFC East | Record | NFC East | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 13-3 | Eagles | 11-5 |
| Jets | 11-5 | Cowboys | 10-6 |
| Dolphins | 7-9 | Giants | 8-8 |
| Bills | 6-10 | Redskins | 2-14 |
| AFC North | Record | NFC North | Record |
| Steelers | 12-4 | Packers | 14-2 |
| Ravens | 11-5 | Lions | 9-7 |
| Browns | 6-10 | Bears | 8-8 |
| Bengals | 2-14 | Vikings | 6-10 |
| AFC South | Record | NFC South | Record |
| Colts | 11-5 | Falcons | 12-4 |
| Texans | 10-6 | Saints | 11-5 |
| Jaguars | 6-10 | Buccaneers | 8-8 |
| Titans | 5-11 | Panthers | 5-11 |
| AFC West | Record | NFC West | Record |
| Chargers | 9-7 | Cardinals | 9-7 |
| Raiders | 8-8 | Rams | 7-9 |
| Chiefs | 6-10 | Seahawks | 6-10 |
| Broncos | 5-11 | 49ers | 2-14 |
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