Can you believe it? 

Sports Illustrated’s Peter King has predicted the New York Giants to win the NFC East with a 12-4 record. 

His reasoning for the prediction? A combination of the “NASCAR” defensive scheme where all four defensive down lineman are rushing ends(Tuck, Kiwi, Osi, JPP), Perry Fewell’s ability to call a defense similar to the great Steve Spagnuolo, and a healthy Chris Canty.

Yes, Chris Canty.  

He believes that if the New York Giants could get production from Chris Canty for 16 games the NY Giants would make a major impact in the NFC and win the division.  

He still has the Green Bay Packers going to the Super Bowl, however, Peter is predicting a bounce back year for big blue.

Peter also sited the 2007 New York Giants that were coming off a terrible 2006 year at 8-8, which was good for third in the division.  Currently, this team is flying below the radar.  If they can get healthy there maybe some magic left.

- Craig J. Santucci is the NY Giants FAN VOICE on NFLtouchdown.com
- Craig J. Santucci is a senior writer for Giants Football Blog(SNY)