Thanks to the recent string of injuries to the NY Giants defense I have updated my NFC predictions. The North and West remain unaffected, but the following changes have been made to the East and South.

NFC East

1.Dallas

2.Philadelphia (*)

3.NY Giants

4.Washington

The Giants have lost so much talent on the defensive side of the ball that they will have a hard time keeping pace with the rest of the division. I predict all these personnel losses will knock them out of playoff contention, allowing the Eagles to take second in the division and freeing up a Wild card spot for another NFC team. That team being...

NFC South

1.New Orleans

2.Carolina (*)

3.Tampa Bay

4.Atlanta

While I still believe Carolina's D-line and secondary are questionable, their running game has looked fantastic in the preseason. The O-line is playing well together and Delhomme is showing no signs of lingering elbow issues.  A Giants squad decimated by injuries, a favorable schedule and a coach who knows his job is on the line should be enough to allow the Panthers to sneak into the playoffs.