Friday, January 13, 2006
NFL Playoff Prediction Hot Tub Party, Part 2
Redskins and Steelers win. Jags and Giants completely suck on the gas pipe. Our predictions, keep in mind, are always totally useless.
BEARS vs. PANTHERS: Okay, so the Panthers are as good as their record indicated. Maybe even better. A defensive struggle is to be expected, because the Bears' defense is so good and they have no quarterback to help them score any significant amount of points. It comes down to the last possession before it's decided. BEARS (-3), 13-10.
AFC Divisional Playoffs:
BRONCOS vs. PATRIOTS: Toughest game of the week to call. Denver's at home, where they are very strong, but it's the Patriots coming to town, to play in cold weather. After last week's debacle of a pick, we don't think there's really any way to defend a pick against the Pats in the playoffs. And that's why we say: PATRIOTS (+3), 31-21.
COLTS vs. STEELERS: Indy beat Pittsburgh 26-7 earlier this year when Ben Roethlisberger was just returning from an injury. Pittsburgh's offense will be stronger this trip to the RCA Dome but the Colts will be fired up to finally play another game that matters. It's been well over a month since they had anything to play for, and they will light 'em up. COLTS (-9.5), 44-20.
So, taking into account that we will not by any stretch of the imagination go 4-0, congrats to the Seahawks, Panthers, Broncos and Colts on advancing and giving us another 2-2 weekend.
NFC Divisional Playoffs:: The Redskins gained about the length of our driveway on offense last week but somehow managed to beat Tampa Bay 17-10. This week, the Skins might gain the same amount, but they will not be as fortunate. The Seahawks will dominate this one. It won't be close. Seattle will lead 14-0 early and coast to a revenge-filled win. SEAHAWKS (-9.5), 44-3.
SEAHAWKS vs. REDSKINS
BEARS vs. PANTHERS: Okay, so the Panthers are as good as their record indicated. Maybe even better. A defensive struggle is to be expected, because the Bears' defense is so good and they have no quarterback to help them score any significant amount of points. It comes down to the last possession before it's decided. BEARS (-3), 13-10.
AFC Divisional Playoffs:
BRONCOS vs. PATRIOTS: Toughest game of the week to call. Denver's at home, where they are very strong, but it's the Patriots coming to town, to play in cold weather. After last week's debacle of a pick, we don't think there's really any way to defend a pick against the Pats in the playoffs. And that's why we say: PATRIOTS (+3), 31-21.
COLTS vs. STEELERS: Indy beat Pittsburgh 26-7 earlier this year when Ben Roethlisberger was just returning from an injury. Pittsburgh's offense will be stronger this trip to the RCA Dome but the Colts will be fired up to finally play another game that matters. It's been well over a month since they had anything to play for, and they will light 'em up. COLTS (-9.5), 44-20.
So, taking into account that we will not by any stretch of the imagination go 4-0, congrats to the Seahawks, Panthers, Broncos and Colts on advancing and giving us another 2-2 weekend.
