| NFC North Minnesota Vikings (4-4) |
| NFC South Carolina Panthers (4-4) |
| NFC West Seattle Seahawks (5-3) |
| NFC Wild Card New York Giants (6-2) Arizona Cardinals (1-7) |
| national football league projected playoff teams Brian Marcrom Football Analyst |
| AFC EAST New England Patriots (6-2) |
| AFC North Pittsburgh Steelers (2-6) |
| AFC South Indianapolis Colts (8-0) |
| NFC East Washington Redskins (3-5) |
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| all predictions were made on 8/30/06 |
| AFC West Denver Broncos (6-2) |
| AFC Wild Card Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) Oakland Raiders (2-6) |
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