This is an especially difficult division to project as the two strongest teams, the Falcons and the 49ers, are vulnerable to injuries to their passers. The Falcons are somewhat better protected than last year by the addition of Danny Kannell, but the 49ers had better hope they do not get to try Jeff Garcia for an extended time. The defense remains solid. This prediction becomes null and void should Steve Young get injured. George Seifert finally gets recognition as a superior coach and not just the guy who followed Bill Walsh in San Francisco.
Defense continues to develop.