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The Divisional Round

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, 01-12-2012 at 09:46 PM (5931 Views)
Well, I went 1-3 last week, but that's ok. It's a new week.

One interesting tidbit last week - all four losing teams were called for 12 men in the huddle on Offense! That's very rare to see called at all, and to have it happen four times in one week was weird.

Some other thoughts:

Marvin Lewis really needs a challenge advisor. Both of his sucked really bad, and he needs someone near him to give him advice on those.

How did we see inadvertent whistles stop *two* serious plays - the scoop and score that should have been in Lions/Saints, and the backward pass turned into an inc in Denver/Pitt? That rule really needs to be tossed out.

Will we see Mike Smith's 4th down percentage climb not that Mularkey's a Jag? Those were terrible plays Mularkey called on 4th and 1s.

And, on a side note! J-E-T-S! Jets Jets Jets!! Melting down like marshmellow's tossed into a blast furnace. It's so nice to see! Sniping at each other, Rex looking lost, and hiring that offensive genius, Tony Sparano, to be the OC. How Wonderful!

On to this weeks picks:

AFC:

Ravens vs Texans: Ravens will take this one. They're awesome at home this year.
Pats vs Broncos: We beat them in Denver, and we have Spikes, and Chung back for this one. We win, setting up my last year's predicited AFC Championship Game of Ravens vs Pats.

NFC:

Saints vs 49ers: Much like Seattle did to Brees and company last year, the 49ers will end the Saints run.
Giants vs Packers: Between the tragedy of this week and JPPs less than wise words after the win over the Falcons, the defending Champs will be fired up. Packers win, in a blowout.

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  1. iwatt's Avatar
    I have a bad feeling about the Ravens. Not sure if they will be up for this game. There always is a team in the divisional round that shows up flat, and because they have been so inconsistent all year, I can't trust them. Also, not sure if they can handle been the favorites. Texans.

    Saints: Unlike last year, they actually have a run game they can use to take the air out of the ball. People seem to forget that Brees and Co. played very well last year, it was their defense and lack of run game that cost them the game. And the 49ers are very bad at scoring. Saints.

    Pats: Belichik doesn't need to win the turnover battle, just keep the Donkeys kicking field goals. Pats

    Packers: They haven't shown up flat at home all year, don't expect them to do it this time. Packers.
  2. Amy's Avatar
    re: Saints/49ers. While the 49ers might not have the most explosive offense, they scored an average of 27.6 at home, while the Saints averaged 27.3 on the road. The Saints, all year long, have been less explosive at home. Now, that doesn't mean they won't drop 50 on the Niners, but it does seem to hint that the odds are that it will a close game.
  3. iwatt's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by Amy
    re: Saints/49ers. While the 49ers might not have the most explosive offense, they scored an average of 27.6 at home, while the Saints averaged 27.3 on the road. The Saints, all year long, have been less explosive at home. Now, that doesn't mean they won't drop 50 on the Niners, but it does seem to hint that the odds are that it will a close game.
    Agreed, that the home away thing is a big factor. But Payton is amaster motivator, and be sure that he's been hammering the "everybody thinks we are road frauds" drum all week.