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So there are currently nine teams that are 0-2: Ravens, Texans, Colts, Giants, Eagles, Lions, Bears, Saints, and Seahawks. Statistically, 12% of teams who start 0-2 go on to reach the playoffs (although I believe that number has shrunk this milennium).

Question: which team(s) are going to squeak in? I gotta think it's going to be the Bears and Saints.

The Bears just had some addition by subtraction courtesy of Tony Jefferson, who is doubtless receiving mountains of flowers and chocolates courtesy of Chicago right now, and heavens knows much of the NFC is looking somewhat lifeless.

The Saints story is even more simple: Verizon informs us that Luke McKown is ready to take charge if only he's given a chance to shine, some marketer is probably kicking himself for picking Brees' backup right about now and the NFC South can be won with, like, five wins tops.

My logic is of course irrefutable, but I welcome any pleb who wishes to try. Well deserved plaudits are also permitted required of course.