Hey, here's some perky news: MSNBC's Bill Williamson, whose name I have never heard before today, puts 5-1 odds on the Seahawks to win Super Bowl XLIII. That's third in the NFC behind Dallas and the Giants, and sixth overall behind overall front-runners New England, Indianapolis, San Diego, plus those two. Reason cited: Holmgren's last season, motivation, balanced team.

We like to call these types of things "premature evaluations." But they can be just as satisfying, especially if you're spending Valentine's Day alone.

Dead last: Kansas City and Atlanta.