Playoff predictions for this week
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Steelers
When you review the teams position by position, the Ravens/Steelers are nearly evenly matched. Where the biggest difference lies is the QB, in that Roethlisberger is far better than Flacco. Flacco has a propensity to skip his progressions and go to his check-down reciever (Ray Rice). I think the Steelers will concentrate their defensive efforts to protect against that checkdown. Look for Polamalu to jump one of those check downs early and return it for a score.. I also see Bruce Arians going to the pass more and sooner, similiar to his game plan employed against Cleveland. The Steelers will go for the early big strike to try put distance between them and the Ravens, possibly going up to 14-0 before the first quarter comes to a close. If the plan is successful I don't even see it being a close game. If the Ravens can thwart the early aggressive calls of the Steelers the game will likely be decided by a field goal. All things being equal I don't see Roethlisberger collecting his first loss against the Ravens this Saturday. Final 28-13 Steelers.
Patriots
Much as I want the Jets to win, they just don't have the horses to hold Brady in check for 4 quarters. I think the game will start out in the Jets favor. Ryan will put an initial scheme together, that for the first time in a long while will slow Brady down. I even see a turnover for an early score to set the Jets ahead of the Patriots, temporarily. By half-time I see Brady finally cracking the Jets defensive schemes by leading a long drive to set up a tying score. When the Patriots come out for the second half they won't look back. Belichek will push his luck at the end, trying to cap the victory with an unnecessary score and as a result one of his top players will suffer a significant (possibly season ending) injury. Final 38-17 Pats.
Bears
Lucky as the Bears have been or should I say that of Seahawks, the Bears won't appear to win by luck this week. Seattle will score first and early, but the things will go the Bears way for the rest of the game. Fumbles and interceptions will be the name of the Hasselbecks's game. Until the third quarter, I see the Bears defense as outscoring their offense. Final 31-10 Bears
Falcons
Lots of talk has been promulgated about how good the Packers are, but in reality they are even lucky to get a post-season berth. Philly failed to capitalize on number of drives that would've handed them victory last week, the Falcons skill can overcome any luck factors that weigh in on the Packers. I think Aaron Rodgers will get knocked out the game in the 3rd quarter as the Packers take to the air to try and overcome a 2 score advantage of the Falcons. The game won't even look close afterwards. Final 35-21 Falcons
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Formerly Sane said:
You were doing so good too!In 2005 the Steelers were 7-2, and the #1 power ranked team in the NFL when Ben went down and they lost the next three games. they finished winning their last 4 but the 3 game losing streak cost them the seeding. To say they were the worst team in the playoffs shows your bitterness and alergy to reality.
They were the 6th seed. They only got in because some other team screwed up by losing and letting them in.
They were the best team in the playoffs, but they WERE the worst team, record wise going in. That's a fact.
The Bears have won more games this year by questionable officiating, stupid play by their opponent, freak plays, etc than any team I can remember.
I haven't seen enough of them to know about all this, but what I have seen I have thought they were shaky.
And yes it was one of those years when Rutigliano coached and Brian Sipe was the QB and every call went their way and every ball bounced their way all year (both Rutigliano and Sipe said this in multiple interviews).....I think it was the year of "Red Right 88"
That team did what it needed to do to win, and maybe it got a few breaks, but let's see, who do they remind me of? Oh, yes, the Steelers of 2010. Lest you forget:
A. The "Gift" win you got against Miami on a bad officiating call
B. The dead drop by the Buffalo WR that would have given you a loss.
C. The OT win against Atlanta, which if I recall there was a missed FG that would have beat you
D. The win vs. Baltimore where you got a late fumble from Flacco
E. Close loss to Bengals that could have gone the other way.
Just about every single ball bounced in the Steelers favor.
Not sure I see much difference...except the Kardiac Kids did theirs with far more flare.
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Pats by 10+
Bears by 3+
Packers by 7+
Steelers by 3+
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Ravens 19 Steelers 17
Packers 27 Falcons 24
Seahawks 30 Bears 20
Patriots 31 Jets 17
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Yeah Formerly and you missed the pick too.
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Just hoping the Jets flop like I expect and their big mouth coach gets to return home for a wild offseason of foot watching. If so, I'm 4 for 4 on picks although I missed the spread prediction badly on a couple of games.
(edit) UGGHHH. Jets win.
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Who do you think will win the 4 matchups this weekend. Not who you want to win, but who you think will win:
Pats vs. Jets. Last time it was played it ended up 45-3. It won't be that bad, but the results will be the same: Pats win
Bears vs. Seahawks. Sure, the 'hawks were 7-9, but they have been in playoff mode for several weeks now and have come out winners. They certainly are peaking. Will that be enough vs. the Bears in Chi-town? Actually, I think it will because I believe they will be aided by the mistake prone ways of Jay Cutler. Seahawks win.
Packers vs. Falcons. Everybody thinks the Packers have it all together now and are primed to take it all the way. News flash: The Falcons have had it together from day one and are the most complete team in the league perhaps. And they don't lose at home. Falcons win.
Ravens vs. Steelers. Both games played this year were tight. In the last game Todd Heap was out. He is healthy now and can be the difference maker. Ravens have a propensity to win playoff games on the road. In a typical bruising squeaker, Ravens pull it out.
Who do you think will win the 4 matchups this weekend. Not who you want to win, but who you think will win:
Pats vs. Jets. Last time it was played it ended up 45-3. It won't be that bad, but the results will be the same: Pats win
Bears vs. Seahawks. Sure, the 'hawks were 7-9, but they have been in playoff mode for several weeks now and have come out winners. They certainly are peaking. Will that be enough vs. the Bears in Chi-town? Actually, I think it will because I believe they will be aided by the mistake prone ways of Jay Cutler. Seahawks win.
Packers vs. Falcons. Everybody thinks the Packers have it all together now and are primed to take it all the way. News flash: The Falcons have had it together from day one and are the most complete team in the league perhaps. And they don't lose at home. Falcons win.
Ravens vs. Steelers. Both games played this year were tight. In the last game Todd Heap was out. He is healthy now and can be the difference maker. Ravens have a propensity to win playoff games on the road. In a typical bruising squeaker, Ravens pull it out
.wow thats a BAD Week... Brother. Ohhh for ! Oh well... Even Jimmy the Greek had bad weeks !
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Lets go Jets!
LOL... Sounds like us today. Jets looked Good. But Our D is Better(Than New E)... gonna be a CLOSE Game ! IF Sanchez avoids mistakes Its gonna be interesting ...very Interesting.
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LOL... Sounds like us today. Jets looked Good. But Our D is Better(Than New E)... gonna be a CLOSE Game ! IF Sanchez avoids mistakes Its gonna be interesting ...very Interesting.
Agreed. The Jets need sanchez to play good.. If they do it will be a good game. I am going to wear my bart Scott jersey, that guy is great..
who ever wins the turn over battle will win
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LOL... Sounds like us today. Jets looked Good. But Our D is Better(Than New E)... gonna be a CLOSE Game ! IF Sanchez avoids mistakes Its gonna be interesting ...very Interesting.
Agreed. The Jets need sanchez to play good.. If they do it will be a good game. I am going to wear my bart Scott jersey, that guy is great..
who ever wins the turn over battle will win
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@king-ghoolie-lives said:
This is what you call, Epic Fail. Dude, I hope you didn't bet any money this weekend.Yea, Epic. I got every single game wrong.
Now you know why this was like the first time in 10 years that I made game predictions.
The one silver lining is that, no, I don't bet on the games.
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Formerly Sane said:
Somehow, the Gipper will come up with a spin, mixed with with a little legalease, a few thousand words, some old time historic mularky, a few boring tid-bits, and shazaam!.....he will prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was spot on with his picks
Well, I did say it would be a typical bruising squeaker, which it was. At least I got that part right.
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