Did you think Mark Sanchez would set a rookie playoff record? Did you think the Jets would handle the Bengals in back-to-back weeks? Mark Sanchez was efficient and proved to be the better QB on the field against the man he used to be the water boy for, Carson Palmer.
How about the Patriots -- who haven't lost a game in Foxboro since like '72 -- did you think they would get beat embarrassed like they did? The Ravens showed a lot of guts by finally beating the Pats. They had been about 0-36 before last weekend.
Can't forget about the Cowboys! They FINALLY won a playoff game -- first since Nixon took office. Romo looked fantastic and they're playing the best ball I've seen during the Romo era. As for the Eagles, well, what more did they need? They have a great team, but no closers.
Lastly, that Packer/Cardinals game... where do we begin? Let's just end it with saying the Cards are definitely for real once again, and so is Aaron Rodgers. I know there are no moral victories in pro sports, but I think the loyal fans of Green Bay can finally feel good about their amazing, YOUNG new quarterback. Brett who?!
Let's take a look at this weekends matchups!
Last Week:
E: 1-3
J: 3-1
Cardinals @ Saints
E: (Cards over Saints) What a game this is going to be. I think its going to be like a 45-42 game and it will most likely be the most exciting one of the 4 this weekend. I like the Cards because Warner is money in playoffs and I don't think the Saints defense can stop him, Fitz and Breaston. Warner is a winner and he gets it done in the playoffs. He just put up 50 points against one of the top defenses in the league last week! Now he gets to face a banged up secondary who isn't really good at all. I mean don't get me wrong Cards won't stop the Saints offense either but I think Warner comes through and scores more then Brees tomorrow. How they going to cover Fitz? Charles Woodson couldn't even contain Fitz. Good luck defenses tomorrow its going to be a rough day for the secondary!
J: (Saints over Cards) Drew Brees and the Saints ended the season on a sour note. They were definitely trying their hardest to go undefeated and failed miserably. However, they still have a great team. To me, playoffs have always been more about who's playing their best ball at the right time -- that would be the Cards. However, the Saints offense is much more dynamic and effective than Green Bay's, which apparently Arizona couldn't stop last week. I think it'll be a shoot out, but not nearly as great as last weeks. I'm not ready to pick the Saints as my Super Bowl favorite or anything, but they do get a playoff win at home -- which is huge for them.
Cowboys @ Vikings
E: (Vikings over Cowboys) The Cowboys have shown me in the last weeks that they are true contenders! I mean they can do it all! Rush the passer, great secondary, throw the ball, and run the ball. They are great and Romo is even greater. I mean hes lights out right now and nothing is stopping him from going to the Superbowl! Sorry though Cowboys, Vikings are going to ruin it for you guys on Sunday Morning. Brett Favre will get it done in the playoffs. This offense is to good! Peterson, my boy Rice, Harvin, and Berrian. To much talent for the Cowboys to deal with. I think its going to be really close and Vikings will come out on top 24-21.
J: (Cowboys over Vikings) I want Favre to win. I need to see him win -- but unfortunately it's not going to happen. I don't believe the Cowboys have some spell on Brett Favre, but they are playing much better football as of late. They seem driven, and I'm not sure that Vikings have a chance to stop them. This game will be decently close, but the Vikings' offense will sputter enough to give the Cowboys their second consecutive playoff victory.
Jets @ Chargers
E: (Jets over Bolts) This is also my bold pick this weekend. Chargers are awesome and the hottest team in the league right now! They have won 11 straight games and just destroying a lot of teams during this streak. They're offense is unstoppable! Rivers is a machine and finds his WR's and TE's all over the field. However, when you play against the number 1 defense things won't be so easy for Rivers and company come Sunday. Revis will shut down the big play guy Vincent Jackson and Bart Scott will contain Antonio Gates. Chargers won't be able to run the ball and they haven't all year anyways. Jets are playing great ball and they are a team that can shock these Chargers. They can run the ball and play great defense. They will keep Rivers off the field by running all over Chargers and then when Chargers offense gets on the field Revis and company will contain them. I think this game will be 21-17 Jets in a huge upset win!
J: (Jets over Bolts) You can call this my bold pick of the week. The Chargers have been arguably the best team in the NFL the last 13 weeks of the season. They beat up on most of the teams they've played and have a pretty good balance on both sides of the ball. They have an amazing wideout in Vincent Jackson (Pro Bowl snub). However, the Jets seem more motivated. They have an efficient QB when they limit his passing and a run game that can't be stopped. Will this matter? Probably not. Will the Jets actually win? Probably not. Regardless, I'm going with my gut, which is usually only 50% correct at best.
Ravens @ Colts
E: (Colts over Ravens) I think this will be a blowout tomorrow for some reason. Colts have been playing bad but Manning was barely even playing. They might look a little rusty at first but then when Manning starts clicking it's a done deal tomorrow night. Ravens D is good but not great and I think there secondary isn't good, besides my boy Ed Reed but he can't cover the whole field. Manning will pick apart the secondary and Flacco won't be able to match him. Especially when Ravens are a running team and if behind real early in this game then this messes up the whole game plan for the Ravens because they won't try to run the ball and that's what they are great at.
J: (Colts over Ravens) Colts over Ravens. Colts over Ravens. It's hard to envision that happening. The Ravens are coming off a huge playoff win in New England. The Ravens D is definitely not scared of Peyton Manning just like Peyton ain't afraid of no Ray Lewis. I honestly can't see the Colts winning this game at all, but I can't pick against Peyton Manning -- I just can't. The Colts' rush offense was nearly last in the league this year. I'm surprised Peyton's arm hasn't fallen off. Also, the Colts have a good D that can easily handle the Ravens inconsistent offense. Colts over Ravens... right?
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