2010 NFL Predictions: Who Has the Best Shot at an Undefeated Season?

With preseason games a thing of the past, it is time to get ready for some regular season NFL Football.

Whether you're a Saints fan or you root for the Lions, you hold out hope that your team will have an outstanding season.

But not everyone has a shot at going undefeated.

Here is a list of the top ten teams that have the best shot at going undefeated this season.

Do you think your team has what it takes to go 16-0?

This list may surprise you.

10. Houston Texans

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NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 21: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans in action during the game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on August 21, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

First things first: Matt Leinart is by no means the reason the Texans made this list. With the Indianapolis Colts the only major competition in the AFC South for the Texans, this could be the year for Houston.

Quarterback Matt Schaub led the league in passing yards in 2009, and the Houston offense may just have what it takes to go undefeated this season.

9. San Francisco 49ers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 15: Mike Singletary of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 15, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

This writer has a soft-spot for 49ers' head coach, Mike Singletary and his coaching methods, so San Francisco has made this list at number nine.

The 49ers went undefeated in the preseason, and their competition was nothing to ignore. San Francisco defeated the Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers during the preseason, and their regular season is relatively easy.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers

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PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 02: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass against the Carolina Panthers during the preseason game on September 2, 2010 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

Even with the absence of elite quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, for the first four games of the regular season, the Pittsburgh Steelers looked really good during the preseason.

Dennis Dixon has what it takes to lead the Steelers to victories with their first four games (two of which will be very easy wins), and with Big Ben returning off a bye week before the Steelers play their fifth game against the mediocre at best Cleveland Browns, we shouldn't be too quick to cross Pittsburgh off our list.

7. New York Giants

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 02: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to pass against the New England Patriots on September 2, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Eli Manning proved his toughness to us with a nasty head wound during the preseason.

And even though the Giants lost to the Steelers and the Ravens during preseason games, they showed promise against the Jets and the Patriots.

The NFC East is relatively up in the air at the beginning of this season, so the Giants have a good chance of impressing us this year.

6. Dallas Cowboys

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HOUSTON - AUGUST 28: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys looks fora receiver as he receives some pressure from defensive tackle Amobi Akoye #91 of the Houston Texans during a football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on August

With wins over the over-hyped Cincinnati Bengals and the ever-powerful San Diego Chargers (both on the road) during the preseason, "America's team" could step it up to play at a level to make an undefeated run all the way to a Super Bowl at their brand new stadium.

Quarterback Tony Romo will need to step up this season for the Cowboys to have a shot, but with the NFC East continuing to be a guessing game, look for the "Boys" to be back on top this season.

5. Minnesota Vikings

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SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 22: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings runs with the ball during their preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on August 22, 2010 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Brett Favre jokes aside, the Vikings have the one of the best defenses in the NFL, and they came so very close to a Super Bowl appearance last season.

If Adrian Peterson can learn to hold onto the ball, the Vikings could depend on him keep the team on track for a victorious season.

4. San Diego Chargers

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NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 27: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers watches from the sideline against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on August 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Chargers' quarterback Phillip Rivers is near the top of the list of NFL quarterbacks, and even though the Chargers had a less than stellar preseason, expect San Diego to make yet another playoff run.

The first six games on the Chargers' schedule should be easy wins, and San Diego will gain the momentum needed for another excellent season.

3. Baltimore Ravens

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BALTIMORE - AUGUST 28: Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes against the New York Giants at M&T Bank Stadium on August 28, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens lead the Giants 17-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Everything about the Ravens is scary, from their defense to star-in-the-making quarterback Joe Flacco.

With the addition of T.J. Houshmandzadeh at wide receiver and a relatively weak AFC North, the Ravens have the best shot at going undefeated in their division.

2. New Orleans Saints

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NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 27: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the San Diego Chargers at the Louisiana Superdome on August 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

We have to rank the reigning Super Bowl champs high on our list simply based on last season's performance. Quarterback Drew Brees is among the most talented NFL QBs, and we can expect big things from the Saints.

The Saints' season opener against the Minnesota Vikings will set the tone of their season, and the home turf advantage could be just what New Orleans needs to make another Super Bowl run.

1. Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks for a receiver against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 26, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Colts 59-24. (Photo by

The Packers' preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns was just the wake up call Green Bay needed. Depending on how well the Minnesota Vikings perform this season, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers definitely have what it takes to lead the NFC North...

And the rest of the NFL.

What Do You Think?

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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 26: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers drops back to look for a receiver as teammate Daryn Colledge #73 looks to block against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 26, 2010 in Green Bay,

Do you agree with these picks, or is there a team we missed?

Feel free to comment with your choices of who has the best shot at going undefeated this NFL season!