Championship weekend

Fireman Ed is the best fan in the NFL, so this is just another chance to put him in my blog. Love the J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets chant.

Jets at Colts: I have picked against the Jets every game in these playoffs. Will I pick against them again? Well they have almost everything I like. Great defense, great running game, good coach. They are a confident bunch and who can blame them. I think it would be funny if the Jets knocked the Colts out because in week 16 the Colts had a chance to knock the Jets out and they didn't do it. It would be a little ironic. The Colts D is questionable and their running game is also. You would think I would be rolling with the Jets, but the Colts have Peyton Manning. The single most important, most dangerous player in the league. Maybe ever. Honestly I am happy with either of these teams winning. I am going to stick with my pattern (its been good luck for the Jets) and pick against the Jets. I will pick the Colts 24-14. However, I do think that if the Jets D can make Peyton turn it over a couple of times and Mark Sanchez does not turn it over they have a very good shot. I still will take the Colts although Reggie Wayne will be lost on Revis Island. Dallas Clark and Austin Collie are the X-factors.

Vikings at Saints: The Vikings seem to have the better defense. That said they are not the same at home. I like the Saints offense and although I still like the Vikes D over the Saints, I think the home field makes the difference. The key matchup will be former teammates, Brett Favre vs. Darren Sharper. If the Saints jump out early it is over. If the Vikes jump out over, the Saints can comeback. There is not as much intrigue in this game to me. I like Drew Brees more than Favre and I like the Saints 31-23.

Divisional Weekend

So last week was not a good week for me. I should've know that the Bengals would crumble in the playoffs, they got beat up the week before by the same team just like the Cardinals. Oh well, on to this weekend.

Cardinals at Saints: This will most likely be such a high scoring game that the scoreboard operator will need to have extra lightbulbs ready. I am going to tak the Cardinals because they are more scrappy. I just think they want it more. Cardinals 41-31.

Ravens at Colts: Peyton or the Ravens D. This is tough because just like the previous game one team has been scraping to get in and the other team shut it down before the season ended. I like Peyton so I am going with the Colts, though I am not too confident. Colts 17-13.

Cowboys at Vikings: All I can say is that I think Minnesota has lost its edge and hasn't beat anyone good all season besides the Packers and they weren't playing good football then. Dallas is riding high at the right time of the year. I am taking Dallas 24-20

Jets at Chargers: The Jets have the top defense and running game. They are also huge underdogs. The Chargers are hot, really both teams are. The Bolts have won 11 straight and the Jets have won 6 of 7. I usually want the better defense and running game, but the thing I worry about is Sanchez. He did play well last week, and he is back home in SoCal. I think the Bolts will win, but it will be closer than expected. Chargers 23-21.

Wild Card

So I went on vacation after week 11 and never got back to writing until now. Sadly, the Bears missed the playoffs. There have been a lot of things that have happened so I am not going to reflect, just look forward.


Jets at Bengals: The Jets crushed the Bengals last week. The Bengals looked very uninspired and were resting a number of guys. Were they just playing possum and setting up the game they wanted for the first round? Maybe. Although, I don't think they wanted to lose like that. Ocho Cinco was lost on Revis Island. All that said, I am going to take the Bengals 13-10. I actually want the Jets to win, but I think that at home the Bengals get it done. This game really depends on Sanchez. I think the Bengals will force Sanchez to beat them. Load the box and see what happens. The Bengals have struggled offensively, but I think they held back last week for this week. Either way, I think the winner is in for a big loss the week after when they play the Chargers or Colts.

Eaglesat Cowboys: Another tough one. I know the Cowboys crushed the Iggles last week, but the playoffs is a new season. Also, the Eagles did not blitz almost at all last week, maybe saving a little for this week. Its crazy, they could've had a first round bye, but they lost. I told a friend of mine I would root for the Cowboys for him since it was 1996 that they last won a playoff game. I'm not sure I can hold to that. I like the Eagles, D-Mac, and Andy Reid more than the Cowboys, Romo, and Bum's kid...not to mention Jerrah Jones. Fortunately, it doesn't matter who I want to win. Bottom line is I think the Eagles come out blitzing, but the inability to run, the backup center and the fact that the Cowboys are playing better right now makes me pick the Cowboys 27-21. Although, history says don't trust big D.

RavensatPatriots: Its amazing how far the Pats have fallen on my scale of favorite teams over the past decade. They were easily one of my favorites with Bledsoe, Milloy, Law, Bruschi, etc. but they really bug me now. Boston sports and their fans bug me. The Golden Boy has gone from one of the greatest underdog successes ever to...well...kind of a whiner. I watched in last week's game vs. the Texans and he got pushed down after releasing the ball(not a late hit at all) and got up pointing to the official begging for a flag. Then after he didn't get it he went and yelled at the guy who pushed him over. Give me a break. What happened to the Tom Brady who won Super Bowls with nobodys playing by his side? The old Brady would beat the new Brady's face in if he really saw how he was whining. I think he knows he doesn't have a great team around him so he is looking for help anywhere he can get it. That includes the officials. They haven't been the same since Belichick was told he can't cheat anymore. What does that tell you? The D is no good. The Pats may get by the Ravens, but I hope not. My official pick is Patriots 20-17. I don't think Flacco will get it done. But I wouldn't be shocked though if the Ravens did.

<Packersat Cardinals: To me, the most boring and uninteresting game of the weekend. I think the Packers will roll in this one. I like their D better and their offense is more balanced. I think the Cards are too beat up. The only way the Cards win this is if Larry Fitzgerald takes over like he did last year, which is entirely possible. But I do not think that they will have enough. Packers 27-14.