35-27 my prediction.
Just saying.
]]>However, we do have some real football strategy which could prove exciting. Pittsburgh’s offense is extremely good. Their O-line is why they’re in the Super Bowl. They’ll have their hands full against one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL today (not saying much, I know, but still). BJ Raji and that roided out linebacker combine with AJ Hawk and a pretty solid secondary featuring one of the best cornerbacks ever in Chuck Woodson. I don’t know, but I think the edge has to go to the Packers defense.
Then we have the Packers offense against Troy Polamalu and the Steelers. The thing is, Rodgers has been hot — and Bob, the stats say he’s turned in the single best playoff performance ever this year. Am I wrong? Better than Brady, Manning, Starr, Aikman… whoever you want. Add to that the coaching genius that saw Green Bay dismantle three teams that were ranked higher than they were, including a very talented Bears defense. I don’t see how Pittsburgh will keep the Pack from putting up some big offensive numbers.
Go, Pack. Go. 35-27.
]]>Packers.
Jets.
Let’s do this.
]]>sea (+10)
j-e-t-s jetsjetsjets (+9)
good work on the gb-atl over, guys.
also Eric, if the packers don’t beat Chicago next week, I’m officially never saying I like Green Bay ever again.
]]>So FTW in the playoffs,
No
Ind
Bal
Phi
SEA (+10) over no
Speaking of Aragorn, I just watched Return of the King the other day to celebrate JRR Tolkien’s birthday. (I’m a nerd; leave me alone. Yes, that’s a semicolon.) Turns out Viggo Mortensen is not a very good actor. He’s better as an off-screen concept. So, since the real-life Aragorn will be sitting on the sideline, as a concept for the Seahawks to avoid, we’ll see a game that’s closer than 10 points. Also, it feels good to pick the worst playoff team ever.
IND (-2.5) over nyj
Given my current football-medical condition, I have to pick the penis-nose. And…
KC (+3) over bal
For similar reasons, I have to avoid picking a guy named Flacco.
gb (+3) over PHI
I’m excited about this one. Probably a shootout. Probably three punts returned for touchdowns.