NFC contenders and pretenders ... my thoughts:

1. Philly: most complete team and I would rank them number 1 in the NFC. But not by much.
2. Vikings: no need to say anything here. I have them at number 2. Kicking game is a bit of a concern.
3. Rams: very nice team. Great kicking game. Best to play them at home. 
4. N.O.: I think their D may be a little overrated. They rely on lots of gambling. I do not think they can beat us with their new ground and pound game. Brees needs to be Brees. But Kamara is a problem.
5. Carolina: They are erratic. Very good defense but they go as their mercurial QB goes. If Cam is having a day, they can be really good. But it is tough to have to rely on that. 
6. Atlanta: Another up and down team. Not sure they can put together 60 minutes of high level football against better opponents. 
7. Seattle: Not much of a running game and their D is not what it once was. But Wilson gives them a chance every game.