Monday, January 8, 2007
NFL Playoff Predictions, Round Two
AFC Divisional Playoffs:
• The Colts are going back to Baltimore. And they are going to be served a big ol' dish of revenge. Ravens (-4) WIN and COVER, 31-17.
• San Diego can't be too happy about drawing the Patriots in round two. Philip Rivers against Tom Brady? Yes, we know that L.T. is the big man on the field for this one, but...it's tough to think Tom Brady will have trouble on his end. Something tells us that time-of-possession is going to be key here. It's a tough call; we'll see just how legit the Chargers' 14-2 record is. Chargers (-5) WIN and COVER, 30-20.
NFC Divisional Playoffs:
• Philly wasn't able to play strong against the Giants, but they still managed to eke out a win. Now they have to go into New Orleans, a city which is hungry for something great to happen. Drew Brees needs to just fire away. And that's what will happen. Saints (-6) WIN and COVER, 42-10.
• The Bears are the weakest 13-3 team in memory. Rex, you better get interested in playing this one, because the Bears are going to need 100% of what you've got. Not to mention a memory of last year's collapse against Carolina that needs erasing. Seattle might be a weak entry as well, but the defending NFC champs will be tough. They just picked up their biggest win of the year last weekend, namely by beating a team with a winning record (a first for them this year). The Bears fall short again. Seahawks (+9) WIN and COVER, 17-13.
