The days are getting colder and the Super Bowl is getting closer and closer…
Last Week: 4-0
SAFE PICKS: 0-0
Playoffs: 8-0
SAFE PICKS: 2-0
New Orleans (10-6, 6-2 away)
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Chicago (13-3, 6-2 home)
It’s in Chicago, the strength of the Bears’ offense is their deep passing game and New Orleans’ secondary is weak…on paper, the Bears look to have the edge. The Saints feel like a team of destiny though and I think that they are going to keep marching…all the way to Disney World.
My Pick: Saints secure a spot in the Super Bowl
SAFE PICK
New England (12-4, 7-1 away)
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Indianapolis (12-4, 8-0 home)
Is this finally the Colts’ year? This is the weakest Patriots team in recent memory. They were very fortunate to win last week and will need more luck and some help from Peyton Manning to make it back to the Super Bowl. Still, I’m not convinced by the Colts’ defense or Manning’s performance during the playoffs.
My Pick: The Patriots will find a way to pull this one out
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Round 2: 2.0
Seattle (9-7, 4-4 away)
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Chicago (13-3, 6-2 home)
The Seahawks haven’t been able to gel this year. Their offense seems stagnant and their defense is riddled by injuries. The only way that they win this one is if Grossman has another meltdown, which is possible.
My Pick: DA Bears
New England (12-4, 7-1 away)
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San Diego (14-2, 8-0 home)
One thing’s for sure…Belichick is going to stack the line to subdue Tomlinson. If the Chargers are going to win this game, Philip Rivers needs to come up huge for them. I’m hesitant to put that much faith in an untested player against a defensive mastermind, so I’ll take the Patriots here, in a close one.
My Pick: Pats pull it out in the 4th quarter
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Chicago (13-3, 6-2 home)
The Seahawks haven’t been able to gel this year. Their offense seems stagnant and their defense is riddled by injuries. The only way that they win this one is if Grossman has another meltdown, which is possible.
My Pick: DA Bears
New England (12-4, 7-1 away)
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San Diego (14-2, 8-0 home)
One thing’s for sure…Belichick is going to stack the line to subdue Tomlinson. If the Chargers are going to win this game, Philip Rivers needs to come up huge for them. I’m hesitant to put that much faith in an untested player against a defensive mastermind, so I’ll take the Patriots here, in a close one.
My Pick: Pats pull it out in the 4th quarter
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Round 2...
Last Week: 4-0
SAFE PICKS: 2-0
Indianapolis (12-4, 4-4 away)
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Baltimore (13-3, 7-1 home)
Baltimore’s defense is pretty damn good but now that the pressure has eased on Peyton Manning (as they are the #3 seed, playing on the road), will he able to come through? I think he’s too good and too dedicated a player to not find a way to overcome his playoff misfortunes.
My Pick: A Great offense beats a great defense
Philadelphia (10-6, 5-3 away)
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New Orleans (10-6, 4-4 home)
Someone’s Cinderella story is about to come to an end. I think it will be the Eagles’. Jeff Garcia has played really well but, if the game turns into a shootout, he can’t compete with Drew Brees.
My Pick: Saints come marching [o]n…
SAFE PICKS: 2-0
Indianapolis (12-4, 4-4 away)
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Baltimore (13-3, 7-1 home)
Baltimore’s defense is pretty damn good but now that the pressure has eased on Peyton Manning (as they are the #3 seed, playing on the road), will he able to come through? I think he’s too good and too dedicated a player to not find a way to overcome his playoff misfortunes.
My Pick: A Great offense beats a great defense
Philadelphia (10-6, 5-3 away)
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New Orleans (10-6, 4-4 home)
Someone’s Cinderella story is about to come to an end. I think it will be the Eagles’. Jeff Garcia has played really well but, if the game turns into a shootout, he can’t compete with Drew Brees.
My Pick: Saints come marching [o]n…
Sunday, January 07, 2007
Life on the Wild Side...(Birthday Edition)
Happy Birthday to me—I have to miss the Patriots game because I am working the scoreboard for a basketball game. Oh well. I guess I will just have to drown my sorrows with some legal fruity mixed drinks later on tonight…
New York Jets (10-6, 6-2 away)
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New England (12-4, 5-3 home)
The Patriots are too talented and battle-tested to lose at home to a first-year coach whose team over-achieved to get here. Brady will play well and the defense will play even better. Sorry Pennington, Coles, Mangini and co…your impressive season is about to end.
My Pick: Patriots eliminate their AFC East rivals
SAFE PICK
New York Giants (8-8, 5-3 away)
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Philadelphia (10-6, 5-3 home)
The Giants’ secondary is awful. Jeff Garcia and the reinvigorated Eagles will light the G-men up through the air. And Brian Westbrook will give them trouble all day as well. On the other side of the ball, Brian Dawkins and the Eagles pass defense will shut down Eli Manning with ease. Even if Tiki Barber has another 200 yard rushing game, the Giants will still lose this game…
My Pick: The Giants’ disappointing season comes to an end
SAFE PICK
New York Jets (10-6, 6-2 away)
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New England (12-4, 5-3 home)
The Patriots are too talented and battle-tested to lose at home to a first-year coach whose team over-achieved to get here. Brady will play well and the defense will play even better. Sorry Pennington, Coles, Mangini and co…your impressive season is about to end.
My Pick: Patriots eliminate their AFC East rivals
SAFE PICK
New York Giants (8-8, 5-3 away)
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Philadelphia (10-6, 5-3 home)
The Giants’ secondary is awful. Jeff Garcia and the reinvigorated Eagles will light the G-men up through the air. And Brian Westbrook will give them trouble all day as well. On the other side of the ball, Brian Dawkins and the Eagles pass defense will shut down Eli Manning with ease. Even if Tiki Barber has another 200 yard rushing game, the Giants will still lose this game…
My Pick: The Giants’ disappointing season comes to an end
SAFE PICK
Saturday, January 06, 2007
Life on the Wild Side...
I know I promised an in-depth playoff preview but a lot happened in between then and now. As I have run out of time, I will simply give you my picks for tonight’s wildcard games.
Last Week: 11-5
(SAFE PICKS: 2-3)
Regular Season: 148-108
(SAFE PICKS: 58-37)
Kansas City (9-7, 3-5 away)
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Indianapolis (12-4, 8-0 home)
The Chiefs are lucky to be in the playoffs but they have Larry Johnson, one of the best running backs in the league, and thus have a chance to exploit the Colts’ fatal weakness—run defense. The problem is, if the Colts stack the box to stop the run, will Trent Green be able to lead the Chiefs down the field through the air? I’m not convinced he can. He has looked pretty shaky the last couple weeks. I’ll take the Colts simply because I don’t trust the Chiefs’ passing game.
My Pick: Colts win and move to 9-0 at home
Dallas (9-7, 5-3 away)
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Seattle (9-7, 5-3 home)
This looks like it could be a wild game. With the way that these two defenses have struggled as of late, I expect a pretty high scoring game. Seattle’s secondary is in shambles because of injuries and the Cowboys have completely lost their confidence defensively. Expect big games for Deion Branch and Darrell Jackson, and, on the other side of the field, Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. It’s going to be close but…
My Pick: I’ll take Seattle here since they have the home-field advantage
Last Week: 11-5
(SAFE PICKS: 2-3)
Regular Season: 148-108
(SAFE PICKS: 58-37)
Kansas City (9-7, 3-5 away)
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Indianapolis (12-4, 8-0 home)
The Chiefs are lucky to be in the playoffs but they have Larry Johnson, one of the best running backs in the league, and thus have a chance to exploit the Colts’ fatal weakness—run defense. The problem is, if the Colts stack the box to stop the run, will Trent Green be able to lead the Chiefs down the field through the air? I’m not convinced he can. He has looked pretty shaky the last couple weeks. I’ll take the Colts simply because I don’t trust the Chiefs’ passing game.
My Pick: Colts win and move to 9-0 at home
Dallas (9-7, 5-3 away)
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Seattle (9-7, 5-3 home)
This looks like it could be a wild game. With the way that these two defenses have struggled as of late, I expect a pretty high scoring game. Seattle’s secondary is in shambles because of injuries and the Cowboys have completely lost their confidence defensively. Expect big games for Deion Branch and Darrell Jackson, and, on the other side of the field, Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. It’s going to be close but…
My Pick: I’ll take Seattle here since they have the home-field advantage
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