NFL Wild Card Weekend
Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:35 pm
Since I did not even post on forum in 2015, it's nice to change from procrastination to prognostication. (All kidding aside, there were family health issues, but that's another story entirely).
Kansas City at Houston: People are saying the Chiefs are the dangerous AFC team. While they have had I think a big advantage in defense against their prior recent opponents, I think JJ Watt et al are going to be more than ready to play. It seems the Chiefs are favored, but I like the Texans at home in what could be decided by a late field goal.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati: The Bengals are finally due to win a playoff game, and I find the Steelers a bit inconsistent. It seems many like Pittsburgh, based on their last game. Almost a pick 'em, but I like the Bengals this time, unless Andy Dalton does not finish the game.
Seattle vs. Minnesota vs. Mother Nature: If the winner is the lowest number, it's no contest. All other things being equal, especially with Cam Chancellor back, the Hawks have more weapons on both sides of the ball. If it was snowing, that would seriously compromise RW's mobility and make for a potentially much closer game suitable to the Vikings. If it's just cold, the most physical team will win, the Hawks, but not in lopsided fashion.
Green Bay at Washington: The Packers have not been the same without Jordy Nelson. On a road against a much improved Redskin team that is playing very exciting football, the Packers could be in for trouble. I still like Aaron Rodgers to win this game, but not by much.
Kansas City at Houston: People are saying the Chiefs are the dangerous AFC team. While they have had I think a big advantage in defense against their prior recent opponents, I think JJ Watt et al are going to be more than ready to play. It seems the Chiefs are favored, but I like the Texans at home in what could be decided by a late field goal.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati: The Bengals are finally due to win a playoff game, and I find the Steelers a bit inconsistent. It seems many like Pittsburgh, based on their last game. Almost a pick 'em, but I like the Bengals this time, unless Andy Dalton does not finish the game.
Seattle vs. Minnesota vs. Mother Nature: If the winner is the lowest number, it's no contest. All other things being equal, especially with Cam Chancellor back, the Hawks have more weapons on both sides of the ball. If it was snowing, that would seriously compromise RW's mobility and make for a potentially much closer game suitable to the Vikings. If it's just cold, the most physical team will win, the Hawks, but not in lopsided fashion.
Green Bay at Washington: The Packers have not been the same without Jordy Nelson. On a road against a much improved Redskin team that is playing very exciting football, the Packers could be in for trouble. I still like Aaron Rodgers to win this game, but not by much.