Title: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: YoFuggedaboutit on January 10, 2010, 09:25:25 pm Cardinals at Saints- Keep all the food and beer you need within arm's length because you will not want to miss one minute of this barn burner. Arizona shredded Green Bay's #2 ranked defense, so they'll probably torch New Orleans' average one. Meanwhile, New Orleans has enough weapons on offense to satisfy a gun shop owner. This game will be high scoring, high flying, high octane, but New Orleans having the home field advantage will tip the scales.
Saints 49 Cardinals 45 Cowboys at Vikings- You have a red hot Dallas team with an offense that is clicking on all cylinders facing a banged up Minnesota squad that limped into the playoffs. While Adrian Peterson has developed a bad case of fumblitis, the Cowboys secondary will be given a big test by Brett Favre. His passes will be a lot harder to swat down than Donovan McNabb's. Still, I say Dallas pulls off the upset here. Cowboys 35 Vikings 31 Ravens at Colts- Again, another hot team faces a team that has backed into the playoffs. The Ravens swarming defense is known to destroy QB's and Peyton Manning will find himself running for his life or flat on his back at times. Baltimore will try to control the clock by grinding it out by pounding it to Ray Rice or Willis McGahee. Still, I can't see the perrenial NFL MVP losing this one, but the Ravens will give them a scare. Colts 28 Ravens 24 Jets at Chargers- The Chargers are a big, physical team that many people are picking to go to the Super Bowl. The Jets got lucky against a cold Bengals team. While the Jets D might hold up early on, the Chargers have too many weapons on offense to be kept out of the end zone. Meanwhile, Mark "Dirty" Sanchez's magic carpet ride comes to an abrupt end in the face of that swarming San Diego pass rush. Chargers 28 Jets 17 Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: BigDaddyFin on January 10, 2010, 11:41:08 pm I inadvertantly posted my picks in the wildcard thread. (3-1 thanks to Marvin the Retarded Martian Lewis)
Dallas knocks Bert Faver into retirement again... Arizona beats New Orleans in another nasty shoot out San Diego mind fucks Sanchez and Rex Ryan Indy beats Baltimore in defensive thriller. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Brian Fein on January 11, 2010, 03:06:26 pm At the risk of looking like a complete buffoon...
Minnesota over Dallas I admit Dallas looked impressive, but I don't think they are elite. They are on a hot streak now, but the Vikings are MUCH better than Philly. I expect a close game, and I think this one could go either way. Arizona over New Orleans :o I think New Orleans lost their mojo. In addition, the Cardinals are hot. Its gonna be a high-scoring affair, I am looking forward to watching Warner try to outgun Brees. I hope Boldin can play this weekend... Baltimore over Indy :o I expect Indy to come out flat from their 3 week vacation. Baltimore's defense will shut them down, and they can run the ball. I think this game will be a lot like Colts/Dolphins, and Baltimore will hold the ball for 40 minutes or so, and win, despite the Colts' noble comeback efforts. San Diego over Jets While I think San Diego is poised for a let-down, I still think the Jets are frauds. F the Jets. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: jtex316 on January 11, 2010, 03:20:28 pm After going a nice 3-1 on Wild Card Weekend, here are my Divisional Playoff picks:
Jets - 10 San Diego - 41 This is going to be a complete blow-out. The Jets are a young, scrappy team who can take out the shitty Bengals, but the Chargers are far too explosive. Darelle Revis can't cover everyone at the same time, including Antonio Gates. The SD Defense is also going to step up big time and totally shut down Mark Sanchez, which isn't too difficult to do. Ravens - 21 Colts - 28 I have a feeling the Ravens are going to come in to Lucas Oil field and not be able to stop Peyton Manning (maybe because NO-ONE can stop Peyton Manning!). The only time the Colts have lost is when Peyton does play, or the coach pulls him out of the game. (** Side Note: If the Colts lose this game, Jim Caldwell should be fired and I'll laugh). Dallas - 34 Minnesota - 31 Get ready for two NFC Shootouts. In this contest, FOX will suck Brett Favre dry for 4 hours until he throws that inevitable late-game INT, just like he did in 2007. Adrian Peterson is going to fumble at a very costly time, dismantling the team and costing them a loss. Romo will edge his idol Favre. Arizona - 71 New Orleans - 68 (3 OT) Seriously, I think this game will be even more high-scoring than the last one! In the end, just like vs. Green Bay, the future hall-of-fame MVP QB Kurt Warner will not make any mistakes and out-duel far-less playoff-experienced QB Drew Brees. The Cardinals offense is more talented than the Saints offense - their WRs and their QBs are better. Plus I don't like how the Saints back-pedaled into the playoffs by losing 3 straight. They have completely run out of gas and they will not be able to keep up with defending NFC Champs. Chargers, Colts, Cardinals, Cowboys (All "C" teams) Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Dave Gray on January 11, 2010, 03:24:04 pm I was a horrible 0-4 in the wildcard round. This time, I've learned the error of my ways and will go with JTex's same picks: Chargers, Colts, Cardinals, Cowboys
- The Jets are just outmatched. - Indy is the best team in the NFL right now. - I have been a Minnesota doubter for a while, and Dallas looks hot. - I think that New Orleans is on a big slide and doesn't have any defense. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Guru-In-Vegas on January 11, 2010, 04:23:38 pm NO stomps AZ (I'm starting to like AZ as my "new hometown team" [3rd behind niners] since they are closest besides SD to Vegas.) 35-21 SD is going to pummel NY. (I like SD when not watching phins or niners) I'm not going to miss this one solely for the laughs. 28-10 MIN is going to beat DAL. 27-20 BAL vs. IND is a tough one. BAL is going to play INDY tough. BAL wins a close one. 24-21 Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Philly Fin Fan on January 11, 2010, 04:27:55 pm Ravens at Colts- Again, another hot team faces a team that has backed into the playoffs. Just wondering how a team that was 14-2 "backed into the playoffs"? Limped in would be more correct. I think to most people, "backed in" means they got in because other teams lost, despite their mediocre play. Or they got in because other teams "layed down" (see the Jets). Although the Colts lost their last two games, they were already in. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Dave Gray on January 11, 2010, 04:55:06 pm The Colts also lost because they chose to lose, instead of risk injury. The Colts haven't missed a beat, in my opinion. The Saints, on the other hand, have look bad, even when they were winning.
Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Denver_Bronco on January 11, 2010, 06:30:53 pm Shoot me now. Plastic face Jerry Jones vs. The Brett Favre media circus. Have your mute buttons ready for that one.
Who is the bigger attention whore? Minnesota Arizona San Diego Indy Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Dave Gray on January 11, 2010, 07:37:22 pm ^^
In order: Minnesota, Indy, Arizona, San Diego Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: StL FinFan on January 11, 2010, 11:36:12 pm Saints
Colts Vikings (this will be a close one and was a tough decision) Chargers Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: YoFuggedaboutit on January 12, 2010, 12:13:09 am Just wondering how a team that was 14-2 "backed into the playoffs"? Limped in would be more correct. I think to most people, "backed in" means they got in because other teams lost, despite their mediocre play. Or they got in because other teams "layed down" (see the Jets). Although the Colts lost their last two games, they were already in. Let's hear your predictions Mr. Mod ::) Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Philly Fin Fan on January 12, 2010, 08:34:04 am Let's hear your predictions Mr. Mod ::) I'll gladly give my predictions, but no need for the "roll eyes" attitude. I was just asking you a question as to how they "backed in" with a 14-2 record. Colts, Saints, Vikes, Chargers. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: CF DolFan on January 12, 2010, 09:26:12 am Jets - becuse we want them to lose
Saints - because I'm rooting for Minnesota - because everyone hates Favre Colts - becuse I don't think Baltimore can pull off two big games in row like that. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: SportsChick on January 12, 2010, 09:38:57 am I'll gladly give my predictions, but no need for the "roll eyes" attitude. I was just asking you a question as to how they "backed in" with a 14-2 record. Colts, Saints, Vikes, Chargers. I think the backed in was in reference to the Ravens, although I don't think they really did. San Diego Arizona Minnesota Ravens Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: AZ Fins Fan 55 on January 12, 2010, 02:51:28 pm I was 1-3 last week with the lone win being my homer pick of the Cardinals.....this game could have gone wither way. Well if I can only get one game right again let it be the Cardinals yet again!!!!!
Cowboys 35 - Vikings 27 Chargers 27 - Jets 10 Colts 28 - Ravens 17 Cardinals 38 - Saints 35 - I will be at this game in New Orleans.....can't wait!!!!! Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: Rick on January 12, 2010, 08:46:26 pm San Diego-27 NY Jets-16 ... The San Diego Super Chargers roll on towards Miami!!
Indianapolis-26 Baltimore-13 ... Peyton Manning. Arizona-41 Saints- 31 ... Arizona ends the over hyped Saints season! Dallas- 24 Minnesota-23 .... this game is a toss up. Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: TonyB0D on January 17, 2010, 12:45:23 pm Today's games:
Brett Farve Vikodings - 34 Tony Homo Cowgirls - 10 Bolts - 13 Jets - 27 Title: Re: Divisional Playoff Prediction Thread Post by: CF DolFan on January 20, 2010, 10:08:57 am Jets - becuse we want them to lose Saints - because I'm rooting for Minnesota - because everyone hates Favre Colts - becuse I don't think Baltimore can pull off two big games in row like that. Just wanted everyone to see that I can predict the future just as long as I don't benefit from it. My next prediction is that I will lose my job!! |