Thursday, January 18, 2007
NFL Playoff Predictions, Conference Championships
NFC Championship:
• We didn't give the Bears much respect last week, neither for their prospects of winning against Seattle nor for their 13-3 record...and as it happens, they almost lost, with Seattle taking them to OT. This lack of respect (including the fact that the Bears are a mere two-point favorite to win this week--TWO points?) means Chicago and particularly quarterback Rex Grossman have something to prove. And they will get it done. It's just too much to ask for the Saints to win another game. The Bears will grind it out, and the fairy tale season for New Orleans comes to an end. BEARS (-2) win and cover, 27-10.
AFC Championship:
• The Colts finally get the Patriots at home in the playoffs. Now, we're just going to have to figure out whether that means anything. As good and as explosive as the Colts can be, this is the question: How do you go against New England? They made the Chargers' asses into hats during clutch time. They've won eight of their last ten. Oh, and this core group has won three Super Bowls since the 2001 season. Remember? Meanwhile, Indy went 3-4 to finish the season and has struggled offensively in the playoffs. Until the Colts win the Super Bowl, we will never pick them to get there again if they have to go through New England to do it. We're not going against the Pats. PATRIOTS (+3) win and cover, 34-27.
