Zachary GirsbergerNFL Playoffs: Divisional Round
January 15th 2011 21:11
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The problem with the playoffs is everyone has an opinion, and everyone has their own input. I am sure by Tuesday you had heard, seen, or read at least five other articles about the games that begin today. That said, I still have to at least voice my opinion, but will provide little analysis as there is little to dissect that hasn't already been said.
Baltimore at Pittsburgh
The hardest hitting rivalry in the NFL will be decided by about a field goal... right? That is what everyone has told you this week, right? Well, its wrong. When everyone is saying something (Saints winning at Seattle) there is a strong chance of it NOT happening.
24-14 Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Atlanta
This week has given two strong parties, one favoring Green Bay and their momentum and explosion, the other favoring Matty Ice, a healthy team, and an actual home-field advantage. I belong to the latter, but not because of the players or strategy, but because of Coach McCarthy, who falls into the Andy Reid, Norv Turner, and after last week, Jim Caldwell, group of coaches who have the skill to blow a winnable game by themselves.
27-21 Atlanta
Seattle at Chicago
While it would be a great story for Seattle to finish .500 or better, and to do so means making the Super Bowl, I just do not see it happening. Cutler may not be the most elite quarterback, but the defense and special teams can carry the Bears through this winnable game.
23-14 Chicago
New York at New England
Tom Brady has proven in the past that he can carry a team in the playoffs, but in his last eight games he is just 4-4. While Mark Sanchez has the most postseason wins in Jets history, he has eleven more to go before catching Brady so there is no way I can favor a Sanchez-led team in New England.
28-24 New England
Baltimore at Pittsburgh
The hardest hitting rivalry in the NFL will be decided by about a field goal... right? That is what everyone has told you this week, right? Well, its wrong. When everyone is saying something (Saints winning at Seattle) there is a strong chance of it NOT happening.
24-14 Pittsburgh
Green Bay at Atlanta
This week has given two strong parties, one favoring Green Bay and their momentum and explosion, the other favoring Matty Ice, a healthy team, and an actual home-field advantage. I belong to the latter, but not because of the players or strategy, but because of Coach McCarthy, who falls into the Andy Reid, Norv Turner, and after last week, Jim Caldwell, group of coaches who have the skill to blow a winnable game by themselves.
27-21 Atlanta
Seattle at Chicago
While it would be a great story for Seattle to finish .500 or better, and to do so means making the Super Bowl, I just do not see it happening. Cutler may not be the most elite quarterback, but the defense and special teams can carry the Bears through this winnable game.
23-14 Chicago
New York at New England
Tom Brady has proven in the past that he can carry a team in the playoffs, but in his last eight games he is just 4-4. While Mark Sanchez has the most postseason wins in Jets history, he has eleven more to go before catching Brady so there is no way I can favor a Sanchez-led team in New England.
28-24 New England
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