Wilcard Weekend!

[Zappypants]

Thought it may be fun to post some picks, scores optional

Saints @ Seahawks Saturday 4:30 p.m. NBC--I keep hearing how Qwest Field is relying on the 12th man. Sorry, but NFC West=lulz, and if you're relying on the "12th man", well...Saints 30 Seahawks -14

Jets @ Indy Saturday 8:00 p.m. NBC--Jets backed into the playoffs, losing 3 of last 4 if I recall. Indy seems to be peaking at the right time, and have suddenly found a rushing offense and defense. Indy by 7 simply because 1. Can't stand Rex "I loves me some feet" Ryan and 2. The Jets have been exposed defensively by working the middle. Indy 34.3421, Jets 14.00003

Baltimore @ Kansas City 1:00 p.m. CBS--Good to see the the Chefs back in it, still weird not seeing Tony Gonzalez in a Chefs uniform. Going to be a challenge for both teams, Baltimore can't score against a good defense, and the Chefs are young. I think KC will run the ball effectively, but in the end, inexperience will cost 'em. Probably gonna be a field position game. Baltimore 14 Kansas City 9.

Green Bay @ Philadelphia: 4:30 p.m. Fox--Game of the weekend! Philly's weakness: their offensive line sucks hard. Green Bay is probably the healthiest it's been since week 3, and they're fast as shit AND disciplined on defense (Clay Matthews ftw). Still, Vick/Jackson....dunno. Green Bay 30 1/2 Philly 24 3/4.


Let's see your picks!

 

[sixer9682]

Indy seems to be peaking at the right time, and have suddenly found a rushing offense and defense.

Not happening. I like the Colts but with 16 players on IR who's left? They're playing practice squad guys in some cases and just don't have the talent now that everyone is fucked up. Jets by default of IR.

Ditto for Green Bay. They have no Dline due to injuries. They've been getting by with good defensive zone schemes and LB plays but that won't last all day. I want GB to win, but Philly's got the edge here.

 

[asdf5213]

This is what I heard from a fellow Hoosier on the radio today.. "Colts will win because Peyton is the MAN!" I love his enthusiasm but I don't share his confidence.

 

[Zappypants]

Not happening. I like the Colts but with 16 players on IR who's left? They're playing practice squad guys in some cases and just don't have the talent now that everyone is fucked up. Jets by default of IR.

Ditto for Green Bay. They have no Dline due to injuries. They've been getting by with good defensive zone schemes and LB plays but that won't last all day. I want GB to win, but Philly's got the edge here.

I dunno, the Pats really, really showed the Jets' flaws in week 13, with the Bears following suit. Hell, the Jets only beat 2 teams with a winning record all year, the Pats in week 2 during the Randy Moss drama, and the Steelers who can't throw up any points against a good D.

The Packers/Eagles game will be a good game I think, but yeah, their D has their work cut out for 'em.

Good strength of schedule chart for this year: http://thesportsgeeks.com/2011/01/0...nalysis-of-the-2010-nfl-strength-of-schedule/