AFC Wild Card:
6 San Diego (9-7) @ 3 Cincinnati (11-5)
San Diego limped into the playoffs after a controversial call against the Chiefs, and the sting is still being felt in Pittsburgh (Sorry Ben, oh wait, nevermind). Cincinnati and Andy Dalton still have something to prove, despite their 11-win season. This game is going to come down to who makes the least mistakes at the QB position. Prediction: Bengals by 3
5 Kansas City (11-5) @ 4 Indianapolis (11-5)
Kansas City rested nearly all their starters on Sunday, and almost beat the Chargers. Jamaal Charles had a monster year, Alex Smith did a decent job under the direction of Andy Reid. Reid, who should get Coach of the Year consideration, led a turnaround of epic proportions. Indianapolis has been an enigma of a team this year. Losing Marvin Harrison was a challenge, but Andrew Luck has emerged as a good leader replacing the irreplaceable Peyton Manning. Indianapolis' success will lie on their defense. Playing at home makes this a closer game. Prediction: Chiefs by 7
NFC Wild Card:
6 New Orleans (11-5) @ 3 Philadelphia (10-6)
Playoffs and Drew Brees on the Saints go hand in hand like spaghetti and meatballs. No matter the recipe, you generally leave satisfied, with a good taste in your mouth. However, sometimes, there's not enough on the plate. Philadelphia beat Dallas to punch their ticket into the playoffs. Nick Foles is a serious threat who does not make many bad decisions. Can Chip Kelly and the Eagles survive the first round? Not this time. Prediction: Saints by 4 (sorry for the previous typo of 14)
5 San Francisco (12-4) @ 4 Green Bay (8-7-1)
Can the Harbaugh/Kaepernick duo repeat themselves and make a magical run to the Super Bowl? The road to the Super Bowl must travel through Green Bay, and Aaron Rodgers & Company. As we saw against the Bears, Green Bay's defense is suspect. Eddie Lacy is nursing an ankle injury, and Superman Rodgers himself showed some signs of rust. San Franscisco can never be counted out, however. The outcome of this game will come down to ball protection and if Green Bay can get that one extra stop on defense. If their defense shows up, and Rodgers continues to improve, watch out. If not, San Francisco could escape with a "W" at Lambeau. Prediction: Flip a Coin (It landed on "Heads", which goes to GB by 3)
San Diego limped into the playoffs after a controversial call against the Chiefs, and the sting is still being felt in Pittsburgh (Sorry Ben, oh wait, nevermind). Cincinnati and Andy Dalton still have something to prove, despite their 11-win season. This game is going to come down to who makes the least mistakes at the QB position. Prediction: Bengals by 3
5 Kansas City (11-5) @ 4 Indianapolis (11-5)
Kansas City rested nearly all their starters on Sunday, and almost beat the Chargers. Jamaal Charles had a monster year, Alex Smith did a decent job under the direction of Andy Reid. Reid, who should get Coach of the Year consideration, led a turnaround of epic proportions. Indianapolis has been an enigma of a team this year. Losing Marvin Harrison was a challenge, but Andrew Luck has emerged as a good leader replacing the irreplaceable Peyton Manning. Indianapolis' success will lie on their defense. Playing at home makes this a closer game. Prediction: Chiefs by 7
NFC Wild Card:
6 New Orleans (11-5) @ 3 Philadelphia (10-6)
Playoffs and Drew Brees on the Saints go hand in hand like spaghetti and meatballs. No matter the recipe, you generally leave satisfied, with a good taste in your mouth. However, sometimes, there's not enough on the plate. Philadelphia beat Dallas to punch their ticket into the playoffs. Nick Foles is a serious threat who does not make many bad decisions. Can Chip Kelly and the Eagles survive the first round? Not this time. Prediction: Saints by 4 (sorry for the previous typo of 14)
5 San Francisco (12-4) @ 4 Green Bay (8-7-1)
Can the Harbaugh/Kaepernick duo repeat themselves and make a magical run to the Super Bowl? The road to the Super Bowl must travel through Green Bay, and Aaron Rodgers & Company. As we saw against the Bears, Green Bay's defense is suspect. Eddie Lacy is nursing an ankle injury, and Superman Rodgers himself showed some signs of rust. San Franscisco can never be counted out, however. The outcome of this game will come down to ball protection and if Green Bay can get that one extra stop on defense. If their defense shows up, and Rodgers continues to improve, watch out. If not, San Francisco could escape with a "W" at Lambeau. Prediction: Flip a Coin (It landed on "Heads", which goes to GB by 3)
Saints in Philly outdoors??? What's his record in January outdoors???
ReplyDeleteCareer vs. Philly: 3-2 record, 96.2 QB Rating, 10 TD, 6 INT
ReplyDeleteCareer in January Games: 1-1 record, 108.5 QB Rating, 6 TD, 2 INT
This year outdoors: 6 games, 81.7 rating, 9 TD, 7 INT
I must add that I meant to type Saints by 4, not 14...it will be a close game