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.