Well folks, I was 4-0 last week in the WildCard, and feel I need to take another stab at. Worst case scenario is I will be .500 for the playoffs, so here goes.
Colts vs. Ravens - Something here says this has to be a low scoring affair, since the Ravens offense blows and the Ravens defense rocks. However, I cannot discount Peyton Manning and company will find a way around the Ravens D, just enough to win. Manning has proved in the past that he can move the ball against most teams when he needs to, and the anemic Baltimore offense should prevent the Ravens from getting out to a huge lead. So in the end, Colts move on to lose in SD next week.
Eagles vs. Saints - I kind of wish the Eagles were playing the Bears and the Seahawks were playing the Saints. That would make this weeks picks much easier. This game could easily be the NFC Championship and the winner of this game should be heading to Miami on Feb 4. I think Jeff Garcia and company played well this weekend against the G-men and will bring that momentum with them. The Saints are coming back from a long layoff and could come out lethargic. Luckily they have enough weapons to come back quickly. I am going to stick with Saints in a squeeker, but am going to hedge and say I would not be surprised if the Eagles win.
Seahawks vs. Bears - As John Clayton said, the Seahawks are the defending NFC Champions and their offense could re-emerge at any time, but I have been waiting all season for this to happen. I don't see that happening against the Bears Defense, espeically with Darrell Jackson hurt again. The Bears win, quite possibly putting a whooping on the Hawks.
Patriots vs. Chargers - I predicted the Chargers to go to the Super Bowl last week, but the one team that seriously stands in there way is the Patriots. Again Bill Belichick has a history out of making younger QB's like Philip Rivers look foolish. Charger coach Marty Schottenheimer has a history of choking in the playoffs (anyone remember the drive). The biggest knock in this game will be the Patriots banged up secondary and if Rivers and LT can exploit that and move the ball vertically, it will open up all kinds of room to run and ball control. Just like the Eagles Saints game I expect the victor of this game to go to Miami.
There you have it. Lets see how I do on Sunday night. Let me know who you think will win.
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7 comments:
I would not bet on the Bears...not with Wreckless Grossman....
I'm taking the Chargers also. The NFC is looking a little more congested. I like, I can't believe I'm saying this, the Saints or Eagles.
Although I think the Chargers will take it all.
What can I say?? Patriots all the way!
Never mind.
Um, Saints?
I HATE THE PATS!!!!
Jolly, still feel the same about grossman? He played well on Sunday. Like the QB he was supposed to be, not the Trent Dilfer impersonation he has been donig all season. Too bad they are going to run into the juggernaut known as the Saints next week
Whit, Guess regular season means nothing in January.
Carol, Good pick, I should have not bet against the Pats. They are the dynasty of this decade, and I would not hesitate to put them up against the Packers in the 60's, the Steelers in the 70's the 49ers in the 80's and (ug) the Cowboys in the 90's. RIght now, they have to be the odds on favorite to win it all.
Sorry Doc, we live in a Patriots world. How I long for the days of Steve Grogran and Russ Francis, when they blew chunks
I hate to say I told you so...but! LOL!
I stand by the Pats to go all the way again this year..BTW What's up with Brady is he good to go?
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