Week 17 Result: 12-4
Overall Season: 177-79 (69.1%) - not bad, but not the 70% I was hoping to achieve
EC's Playoff Picks (HOME TEAMS IN CAPS)
CINCINNATI BENGALS 17, New York Jets 13
-I really wanted to pick the Jets here, but like all four of these first round matchups, this one could easily go either way. Along those same lines, I'll take the hometown Bengals who should have the crowd in their favor and revenge on their minds after a brutal performance last Sunday night at the Meadowlands. Also, while the Jets defense is superb...I doubt that rookie QB Mark Sanchez will be ready for the pressure of a playoff game on the road.
Philadelphia Eagles 27, DALLAS COWBOYS 20
-The Cowboys have posted two straight shutouts, including a pasting of the Eagles last Sunday. But the fact is...Philly coach Andy Reid is 7-0 in first round playoff games in his career...and we all know Dallas' recent playoff troubles. I see the Eagles playing inspired football from the beginning and the Cowboys not being able to catch up.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 23, Baltimore Ravens 16
-Losing star #2 receiver Wes Welker likely ensures that New England won't go too far in these playoffs...he's just too valuable a weapon to lose at this juncture. But Baltimore hasn't played crisp football of late and I don't see them shocking the football world with an upset at previously undefeated at home New England.
Green Bay Packers 31, ARIZONA CARDINALS 24
-I truly believe the Packers have the Cardinals' number...the first string offense ran up 38 on Arizona in the first half of a preseason game...and 33 last Sunday in essentially three quarters. That's 71 points in essentially 5 quarters..meaningless games or not...I'll go with the trend. No postseason of magic this January for Arizona.
For the rest of the playoffs (though I have the right to revise these each week):
AFC
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS over Cincinnati Bengals
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS over New England Patriots
San Diego Chargers over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
NFC
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS over Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers over MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Green Bay Packers over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
SUPER BOWL
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS over Green Bay Packers 31-27
MVP: Chargers QB Phillip Rivers
I know these are a bit off-the-wall...but you weren't looking for me to pick the favorites in every game, right?
P.S. - I'm still sticking with Alabama 27-17 over Texas tonight in the match of undefeated teams in tonight's BCS Championship Game.
-I really wanted to pick the Jets here, but like all four of these first round matchups, this one could easily go either way. Along those same lines, I'll take the hometown Bengals who should have the crowd in their favor and revenge on their minds after a brutal performance last Sunday night at the Meadowlands. Also, while the Jets defense is superb...I doubt that rookie QB Mark Sanchez will be ready for the pressure of a playoff game on the road.
Philadelphia Eagles 27, DALLAS COWBOYS 20
-The Cowboys have posted two straight shutouts, including a pasting of the Eagles last Sunday. But the fact is...Philly coach Andy Reid is 7-0 in first round playoff games in his career...and we all know Dallas' recent playoff troubles. I see the Eagles playing inspired football from the beginning and the Cowboys not being able to catch up.
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 23, Baltimore Ravens 16
-Losing star #2 receiver Wes Welker likely ensures that New England won't go too far in these playoffs...he's just too valuable a weapon to lose at this juncture. But Baltimore hasn't played crisp football of late and I don't see them shocking the football world with an upset at previously undefeated at home New England.
Green Bay Packers 31, ARIZONA CARDINALS 24
-I truly believe the Packers have the Cardinals' number...the first string offense ran up 38 on Arizona in the first half of a preseason game...and 33 last Sunday in essentially three quarters. That's 71 points in essentially 5 quarters..meaningless games or not...I'll go with the trend. No postseason of magic this January for Arizona.
For the rest of the playoffs (though I have the right to revise these each week):
AFC
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS over Cincinnati Bengals
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS over New England Patriots
San Diego Chargers over INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
NFC
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS over Philadelphia Eagles
Green Bay Packers over MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Green Bay Packers over NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
SUPER BOWL
SAN DIEGO CHARGERS over Green Bay Packers 31-27
MVP: Chargers QB Phillip Rivers
I know these are a bit off-the-wall...but you weren't looking for me to pick the favorites in every game, right?
P.S. - I'm still sticking with Alabama 27-17 over Texas tonight in the match of undefeated teams in tonight's BCS Championship Game.
I love the picks this week man but I can't take the Patriots over the Ravens.. normally yes I would, but the Patriots 8-0 against teams who aren't in the playoffs.. Yeah, Baltimore is, and that is who they are playing, but remember if it weren't for a dropped pass (similar to the Pitts-Balt game)... the Pats would be 7-1 at home
ReplyDeleteNot only that, but Brady is battling broken ribs and Wes Welker is out and although Edelman is a great replacement and similar receiver.. no one can replace the connection Brady and Welker have.. watch the final two minutes of every half.. its Brady to Welker, Brady to Welker, Brady to Welker...
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