a month ago, the minnesota vikings (10-1) were a popular pick to be the nfc's super bowl entry ... the vikings have now lost 3 of their last 4 games ... more recently the new orleans saints (13-0) were a trendy pick to get to miami ... the saints have lost their last 2 games ... not exactly the belichick blueprint for developing a team over 17 weeks that peeks just in time for the postseason ... in minnesota, the rift between coach and quarterback may well be their undoing ... and down in new orleans, is it possible drew brees and his offense peeked too soon (week 12 against new england) ... as we approach the final weekend of this nfl season, i'm thinking the philadelphia eagles (11-4 with 6 consecutive wins) may be the team to beat on the nfc side of the bracket