With the NFL season just around the corner, it’s never too early to indulge in some NFL playoff predictions.

Although it remains to be seen how teams will adjust to their free-agent signees and losses, how much their draft will help immediately, and how they will respond to new coaches in some locations, we’re going to kick-off the prognostications based on what we do know at this point.

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Here is a brief overview and NFL divisional playoff predictions for the 2009-2010 season. 

NFL Playoff Predictions

AFC East Division prediction

 
Division winner: Patriots. Although we don’t expect to see the Patriots of old, the return of Tom Brady and New England’s proven veterans should be enough to hold off the Dolphins and again emerge as the class of the AFC East. 

AFC North Division prediction

Division winner: Steelers. Although this appears to be another trendy pick, the Steelers proved time and again they are a step ahead of the Ravens, the rest of the AFC North and, by winning last year’s title, the rest of the league for the time being.  

AFC South Division prediction

Division winner: Colts. They should have enough weapons in the post-Tony Dungy era to win this division on talent alone. Tennessee’s run last year seemed too good to be true; the Titans proved it by bowing out in the first round of the playoffs.

AFC West Division prediction

Division winner: Given their edge in personnel over the rest of the division, you would think the Chargers should be able to win 12 games without breaking a sweat. With Norv Turner in charge, San Diego proved winning eight games was no easy feat. Even so, it’s hard to make a case for anyone else in this division.

AFC playoff picture:
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers (wild card); winner at San Diego Chargers
Baltimore Ravens at Indianapolis Colts (wild card); winner at New England Patriots. 

NFC East Division prediction

Division winner: Eagles. Donovan McNabb now appears to have enough firepower surrounding him to elevate the eagles past the Giants, who didn’t make nearly enough off-season moves to keep pace. 

NFC North Division prediction

Division winner: Vikings. With or without Brett Favre, the Vikings should be the class of this division behind the running attack of Adrian Peterson and the Jared Allen-led defense.

NFC South Division prediction

Division winner: Panthers. Coach John Fox’s club has a dynamic rushing attack and should have an improved defense; the Panthers are also out for redemption after falling to the Arizona Cardinals at home in last year’s playoffs.

NFC West Division prediction

Division winner: Cardinals. Although the 49ers should be improved and have given the Cardinals fits in recent seasons, Mike Singletary’s rebuilding project is probably still a year away from threatening Arizona’s place atop this division. 

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NFC playoff picture:
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (wild card); winner at Carolina Panthers.
New Orleans Saints at Arizona Cardinals (wild card); winner at Philadelphia Eagles.