This past weekend was quite "half and half" as far as entertainment goes. Teams like KC and the Jets failed to deliver a stunning performance allowing the pennatent Colts and eternally praised Pats to move on to more challenging competition. But on the other hand, the pace was quick in a city known for its Salmon and the other for its...Brotherly love?-That must be a mistake in history but oh well. Anyways, the Seahawks and the Cowboys settled the score in a nail-biter that left every fan north of San Antonio in mourning. On top of that, if your a Giants fan then you hate the fact that "kicker" is a position on a football team...not to mention that Akers is one of the more reliable ones at that. But pressing on, here are the predictions for the upcoming week ahead:
First things first. Tonights BCS National Championship game between Ohio State and Florida should be interesting in the least. Now I know I've been stingy and pecamistic about how well the Gators can do against a dominant Buckeye team, but the more I think about it, the more I believe that at the very least, Florida will give them a run for the money. Troy Smith will finish it in the end, breaking the hearts of every Floridian (which doesn't help seeing as how they're already hurt by a violent disorganized Miami college team, and lying coaches moving to Bama). This game at best will be a high-scoring match but Ohio wins it 31-28.
Now that the best part of football is over, we shall look to the the big brother of the NFL, the AFC for more pics. Lets start with the Colts at Baltimore:
Kudos to a very rare run defense by the Colts, however don't expect to see a repeat performance this week for even if they can stop Jamal Lewis, Peyton Manning will have nightmares about Ray Lewis and the rest of that Baltimore D. However, this Baltimore team is slow, and assuming Peyton shakes of that nasty game he had last week, he should easily unload on the Ravens adding to his rep and sending the Colts the AFC title game. Colts take it 21-10.
Good ol' Tom Brady vs. LT. Brady leads the one team that no one ever shuts up about, but I think that this dangerious San Diego team will silence all this hooplah and officially end the Patriot dynasty once and for all-Good news for you Cowboys fans...Well even if you're still not going back the the big one. A Pats defense shouldn't be taken lightly, but neither should the leagues greatest athlete. LT will be more of moral builder, for the Pats will find a way to take care of him, however Rivers is back where he should be and I believe he's ready which means the "play-action pass" is an order. This will be highly affective on this Bruschi owned opposition but Tom will have a thing or two to say, until Shawn Merrymen takes care of him. Both teams will have solid offense but the team that will take it will be the stronger D which this week goes to the Chargers 24-20.
And now the NFC. Of course I'm partial to one team, but I'll try to be honest. Staring with the Seahawks and Bears:
Rex Grossman is super inconsistant...In fact he could either be the greatest threat to the Hawks or the Bears. Depending on how he comes to play will be a huge factor in this one...Afterall, you can't expect Urlacher to save every game. However, Hasselbeck is pretty iffy as well. Yes he throws TDs, but he throws picks about the same leaving a huge hill to overcome for this offense. I could only hope Alexander is up to having a great game in order to take the pressure of Matt. These are both huge variables and I'm not so sure. I hate to say it but if Grossman is decent, then the victory goes to DA BEARS 16-12.
Last and certainly not least, is everyone's favorite story, the Saints. They should have a huge moral boost going into this game (the first playoff game at the Superdome in a long long time). Can the Eagles appose the feel-good story of the year? I doubt it. Garcia has been on fire, but so has my boy Drew Brees. Not to mention NO has a pair of great runningbacks to make a one-two punch, McCalister will have fun measuring up to that. Defense isn't a huge variable, neither team is exactly renown for it thus I have to say "Sorry Stan", but Saints get it 25-17.
That's about it for now. Feel free to correct me or place your predictions on a comment. Either way, as "Swammi Sez", 'It's the playoffs, enjoy them.'.
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