Hey there
Wild Card Weekend!!!! Wow, and it feels like just last weekend I was watching Romo torch the Giants for 345 yards and 4 tds. With a lot of good matchups this weekend Id like to share some insight on what to look in the playoff games this weekend.
Washington vs. Seattle
The Redskins are the Cinderella story of this season. For the Redskins to make it into the playoffs, despite Sean Taylor’s death and several key injuries, is amazing. To bolster up the confidence to completely shut down Dallas in the final week of the season showed heart and character. Unfortunately for the Redskins, they are playing the Seahawks in Seattle. Heart and character aside, the Seahawks just don’t lose in Seattle. With a 7-1 regular season record at home, a matured Hasselback behind center, and a complete defense, it doesn’t seem likely that the Redskins will make this even close. I know this going against the public’s opinion, as well as many analysts, but I really don’t see the Redskins clicking offensively. Clinton Portis is good, Santana Moss is great, but what if they come out and can’t complete a pass. Everyone know Seattle is going to prevent Portis from having a 100 yard game, so the rest is up to whoever is playing QB for the Redskins and their only two potential threats; Chris Cooley and Santana Moss. And on the other side, with the resurgence of Bobby Engram this season, how are the Redskins going to cover all of the Seahawks’ receivers as well as keep 8 in the box to prevent Shaun Alexander from breaking free? The numbers just don’t add up for me for the Redskins and I see this as a convincing win for the Seahawks, 24-13.
New York vs. Tampa Bay
Let me begin by saying I hate New York. Sorry to a certain fan chillen down at USD’s Law School right now but I just do not like this team. Eli is one cocky SOB, I’m still not over how big of a jerk Tiki Barber was, and I just can’t stand Jeremy Shockey. With that in mind, I cannot see the Bucs as the favorite in this game. Yes Jeff Garcia is back and badder than he was when he was airing it out for SJSU. Yes Joey Galloway is back too, and badder than…well he was never bad with Dallas. And yes, still no one has really heard of Earnest Graham. Nevertheless, I don’t see Tampa Bay being such a favorite in this game because of their dwindling defense. If Eli has a good day and can actually get the ball into Shockey and Burress, I really find it hard to believe that Tampa’s defense, with an aging Derrick Brooks, will be able to stop them. And that’s just the passing game, who is going to stop Brandon Jacobs? I do like Gruden and I think Garcia’s maturity will benefit the Bucs; so I believe the game will be close. However, I’m giving the edge to the Giants, 20-14.
Tennessee vs. San Diego.
I'll save my words for this game. Is Vince Young the man? Can the Chargers win a playoffs game? Was I right when I said Chris Chamber’s was the biggest acquisition of the year and the Chargers will severely benefit from it in the post season? All will be answered on Sunday, when the Chargers win 31-10.
BLOCKBUSTER GAME OF THE WEEK
Jacksonville vs. Pittsburgh
I can’t promise this game will be the most exciting game of the week; but it by far has the most hype coming into the Sunday matchup. Pittsburgh was once considered the front runner among teams in the NFL that could defeat the Patriots. Then they got cocky, said a lot of nonsense, and got their asses squashed. Nevertheless, they still look like a solid team. Hines Ward is a go getter, he’s by far one of the most reliable receivers in the NFL. Big Ben looks sharp, and has been doing a great job of distributing the ball to his receivers, ends, and backs. Davenport has filled in nicely and can do damage in the playoffs. And the Steelers defense is always good. However, that’s the key word; good. They aren’t the elite or the greatest defense like they were once feared to be. And the Jaguars are not let up. Drew and Taylor are both amazing backs and they really don’t care what defense they are playing against. They run hard and right between the guards; and that’s how you succeed in the NFL. Sorry for Reggie Bush fans but you can’t just bounce around dodging and diving around players like you can in college. And that’s why the Jaguars appear to be the most dangerous team in the AFC, next to the Patriots. The Steelers will have their hand tied up with the Jags running game, especially if Garrard is on point with his passing. If the Steelers can’t put 8 in the box I really don’t see how they are going to stop the Jags’ running game. And if they can’t at least slow down the running game, I really don’t see the Steelers winning this game. Even if Big Ben fires up and down the field and lights up the scoreboard, which he won’t because the Jaguars defense is no joke; there is no way they’ll be able to win a shootout unless they stop the running game. The key is in the time of possession; if the Jaguars are running well they are eating up time off the clock. That means the Steelers defense will be very tired towards the end of the game and the Steelers offense will be out of rhythm for being off the field for too long; giving the Jags the edge. All in all, the game is going to be decided by the Jaguars’ running game. I for one like my Bruins and so I see Drew having a solid performance, resulting in a Jaguars 20-10 victory.
Oh yeah and if you get time...watch this movie
http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/
it’s a little slow for the first 5-10 minutes but it is really worth watching
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